Decades
1904
- Five organizational meetings held in May, during which the name and first Badge design were selected.
- Official Founding: May 30. Badges worn for the first time, colors of red, buff and green chosen, first Fraternity songs presented and sung. A Pledge Pin design adopted.
1905
- First chapter house leased.
- Red and buff roses chosen as Fraternity flowers.
- Certificate of Incorporation recorded in New York on June 3. Charter granted to Beta Chapter-University of Wisconsin.
- The present Badge design adopted.
1906
- Skiouros first appeared as mascot with the installation of Gamma Chapter-Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut.
1907
- First National Convention. The Ritual, Constitution and Armorial Bearings adopted.
1909
- Fraternity spanned the continent with the installation of Iota Chapter-University of Washington.
- First issue of the Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly published.
- Fraternity admitted to membership in the National Panhellenic Conference (then National Panhellenic Congress).
1912
- First Songbook published.
- Iota Chapter-University of Washington purchased the first chapter-owned house.
1913
- Present Pledge Pin design authorized and official jeweler selected.
1915
- Alumnae advisors to collegiate chapters authorized.
- First officer handbook published.
- First Convention Feast of Roses held.
- First Mothers Club established by Delta Chapter-University of Minnesota.
1917
- Lifetime subscription to the Quarterly authorized.
1919
- Honors of Epsilon Pi established.
- Fraternity became international; chartered Tau Chapter-University of Toronto, beginning a tradition of Fraternity leadership in Canada.
- Rose Bowl award for scholarship presented to the Fraternity by the Founders.
- Alumnae work recognized to provide for alumnae chapters and alumnae clubs.
- International Altruistic Project adopted-summer camp for underprivileged children.
1920
- First summer camp opened at Jackson, Michigan.
1921
- Official banner adopted.
1923
- Endowment Fund established to provide loans for chapter housing.
- Executive Council structure created, the first of its kind among Panhellenic groups.
1926
- First full-time Chapter Inspector (visitor) appointed.
1927
- Central Office established in New York City, one of the first such offices among Panhellenic groups.
1929
- Silver Anniversary Convention.
1936
- International Reunion Day established as third Saturday in April, replacing Founders Day, which had traditionally been celebrated on May 30.
1939
- Billet Fund established for the purpose of providing a future home for members who might have need.
1945
- Life Membership Alumnae Dues established, the first National Panhellenic Conference member group to do so.
1947
- Counselor Training Program for rehabilitation of the handicapped, the first of its kind, adopted as International Altruistic Project.
1954
- Golden Anniversary Convention.
- Louise Leonard Fund established to provide emergency financial aid to alumnae in need.
- Central Office moved to New Jersey.
1957
- Design for Alpha Gamma Delta flag approved.
- Billet Fund incorporated into plans for a future International Headquarters.
1959
- Founders Memorial Fund established for scholarship grants.
- Central Office name changed to International Headquarters.
- Theta Sigma Upsilon merged with Alpha Gamma Delta, adding 11 chapters to the roll.
- Distinguished Citizen Awards presented for the first time.
1964
- Alpha Gamma Delta Founders Memorial Foundation received federal approval as a tax-exempt public foundation. Scholarship and altruism funds were incorporated into the Foundation.
- Alpha Gamma Delta Rehabilitation Project established and children with learning disabilities selected as first recipient.
- Purchase of first Fraternity-owned International Headquarters authorized by Convention.
1965
- International Headquarters moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.
1967
- Chapter Consultant program began.
1974
- 50-Year Pin approved.
- Louise Leonard Fund incorporated into Founders Memorial Foundation (now known as Sisters Income Supplement or SIS).
1979
- Construction completed on new International Headquarters building in Indianapolis.
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation approved as a Fraternity philanthropic project.
1982
- The Leadership Conference (TLC) first held.
1983
- Junior Circle program and Rose Sister program established as part of the alumnae organization.
- Rosevines career resource system organized.
1984
- Alpha Gamma Delta Magazine Agency established.
1985
- Concept of It's Okay to Care, the Fraternity's wellness program, developed.
1987
- Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation celebrated 25th Anniversary.
- The Leadership Manual for collegiate chapters and advisors developed.
1990
- All of The Leadership Conferences held at one site to facilitate use of professional presentations.
- Founders Memorial Foundation name changed to Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.
1991
- Grand Council name changed to International Council.
- Diabetes mellitus approved as a Fraternity philanthropic project.
1993
- Eight-week new member program implemented in all chapters.
- Personal development program, From Classroom to Boardroom, established.
- Alpha Gam Always alumnae program organized.
- 25-Year Pin approved.
1994
- 2004 Committee appointed to evaluate and revise Fraternity organizational structure.
1995
- Senior Packets first distributed to graduating collegiate members.
1996
- See Through the Haze...To a Clearer Purpose, the Fraternity's hazing awareness program, developed and presented to collegiate and alumnae chapters.
1997
- Constitutional revisions include streamlining Executive Council to include five advisors and eight collegiate officers.
- See Through the Haze...To a Clearer Purpose offered as an educational resource to other NPC organizations as well as to colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.
1999
- Strive for Pi Scholarship Program established for collegiate chapters and members.
2000
- Life Membership Alumnae Dues name changed to Alumnae Chapter Fee.
- Voluntary annual Alumnae Dues implemented.
2001
- Introduction of Pacesetters, Mall-Walking program in partnership with National Diabetes Education Program.
- Collegiate chapter Five Star Program revised.
2002
- Collegiate leadership training program format changed to four area locations.
2003
- The Fraternity develops new vision statement "Inspire the Woman. Impact the World." in conjunction with the Strategic Plan.
2004
- Alpha Gamma Delta celebrates its 100th Anniversary.
- The Leadership Institute, a cooperative effort between the Fraternity and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, is founded as a separate corporation with a mission to provide educational programming for the development and enhancement of leadership skills of women.
2005
- Completion of AlcoholEdu, a science-based course about the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, is made a requirement for Initiation.
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