History of Alpha Gamma Delta & Theta Pi Chapter
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- 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 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 eleven chapters to the roll.
Distinguished Citizen Awards presented for the first time.
- 1964
- Alpha Gamma Delta Founder 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.
- 1967
- Chapter Consultant program began
- 1974
- 50-Year Pin approved.
Louise Leonard Fund incorporated into Founders Memorial Fund (now known as
Sisters Income Supplement, or SIS).
- 1979
- Diamond Anniversary Convention.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation approved as a Fraternity philanthropic project.
Construction completed on new International Headquarters building in
Indianapolis.
- 1982
- The Leadership Conferences (TLCs) first held.
- 1983
- Junior Circle program and Rose Sisters program established as part of the
alumnae organization.
Rosevines career network organized.
- 1984
- Alpha Gamma Delta Magazine Agency established.
- 1985
- Concept of "It's Okay to Care" -- the Fraternity's wellness
program -- developed.
- 1987
- Foundation celebrated 25th Anniversary.
The Leadership Manual for undergraduate officers and advisers developed.
- 1990
- All TLCs 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.
- 1993
- Eight-Week pledge program implemented in all Chapters.
Personal Development Program "From Classroom to Boardroom" established.
"Alpha Gam Always" Alumnae program organized.
- 1994
- 2004 Committee appointed to evaluate and revise Fraternity organizational
structure.