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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 National Panhellenic Conference (then National Panhellenic Congress).
1912
First Songbook published.

Iota purchased first chapter-owned house.
1913
Present pledge pin design authorized and Official Jeweler selcted.
1915
Alumnae advisors to undergraduate 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
Fraternity became International; chartered Tau Chapter, University of Toronto, beginning a tradition of Fraternity leadership in Canada.

Honors of Epsilon Pi established.

Rose Bowl Award for scholarship presented to the Fraternity by the Founders.

Alumnae work reorganized to provide for Alumnae Chapters and Alumnae Clubs.

International Altruistic Project adopted; summer camp for underprivileged children. Alpha Gamma Delta was the first women's fraternity to establish a philanthropy.
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).
1927
Central Office established in New York City, one of the first such offices among Panhellenic groups.
1929
Silver Anniversary Convention.  Scholarship Loan Fund authorized.
1936
International Reunion Day established as third Saturday in April, replacing Founders Day which had been celebrated traditionally 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 NPC member group to do so.
1947
Counselor Training Program for rehabilitation of the handicapped, the first of its kind, adopted as International Altrustic Project.

Evaluation Plan for membership selection adopted.
 
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