National Affiliation: Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
Primary Contact: Denise Corley
Address: P.O. BOX 38292
Charlotte, NC 28213
Primary Phone Number: 704-971-7376
EMAIL: gpdbetaeta@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.gammaphietasorority.com
Alternate Contact: Tonya Sullivan-Burgess
Phone Number: 704-394-5221
EMAIL: gpdbetaeta@yahoo.com
Year Established: 1943
Number of Current Members: 50
Meeting Dates: 3rd Saturdays
Meeting Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting Location: TBD
Membership Requirements: You must posses at least one of the following:
- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, certification, or business owner
- Copy of degree or official transcripts
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Documented community service
Newsletter Published: Yes
Newsletter Date: Annually
Organization's Purpose: In February of 1943, a group of dynamic women met at Lewis College of Business, (formerly Lewis Business College) located in Detroit, Michigan to discuss the need for an organization that would support and promote opportunities for young women who were striving for a better education. These women saw a need to support women that were obtaining higher learning at two year institutions. To meet this need, Elizabeth Garner, an instructor at the college, assisted by her sister, Violet T. Lewis, Lewis College of Business owner and President, founded the unique organization Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, a professional and business sorority.
Vision: We strive to make peace, patience, joy, kindness, wisdom, courtesy, justice, charity and faith our contribution to society as we endeavor to uplift those around us.....
Programs:
National Observance Services
January
Dr. Luthermae E. Adams Day is held in January to commemorate the Youth Auxiliaries.
February
Founder's Day Observance is held in February to honor our founders.
Soror Elizabeth Garner, Founder and Soror Violet T. Lewis, Co-Founder
March
Dr. Catherine E. Bozeman Month of Kindness is held in March to provide special recognition and service to elderly persons.
April - May
Artist of Tomorrow is held in the months of April and May to showcase the Youth Auxiliaries.
July - August
National Boule' (Biennial) is held in the month of July or August.
October
National Business Women's Week is held in October.
National Make a Difference Day.