Alpha Phi Gamma (sorority)
Alpha Phi Gamma | |
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ΑΦΓ | |
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Founded | February 1, 1994 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) |
Type | Social |
Scope | National |
Colors | Burgundy and Crème[1] |
Flower | Tulip |
Jewel | Ruby and Diamond |
Mascot | Baby Panda Bear |
Philanthropy | National Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
Chapters | 10 Chapters, 2 Associated Colonies, 2 Colonies |
Nickname | A-Phi-G |
Website | http://www.alphaphigamma.org |
Alpha Phi Gamma (Greek: ΑΦΓ, also known as A-Phi-G) is an Asian-interest sorority founded on February 1, 1994 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona).[2]
History and purpose
Alpha Phi Gamma was founded on February 1, 1994 and was the first Asian-American interest sorority to be established at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The sorority strives to promote sisterhood, service, academic excellence, personal development, and Asian awareness. Although Alpha Phi Gamma is an Asian-interest sorority, its sisters believe strongly in the importance of diversity and accept women of all nationalities.
Alpha Phi Gamma is a member of the National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[3]
Philanthropy
Since 1999, Alpha Phi Gamma's official National Philanthropy has been the Fight Against Violence Towards Women. The Sisters chose this philanthropy because they wanted to focus on a cause that was not as strongly supported as others, but affected the lives of many women around the world.
Members of Alpha Phi Gamma support the cause through fundraising, raising awareness through on-campus programs, and volunteer efforts at shelters and organizations. In addition, during Domestic Violence Awareness month in October, Alpha Phi Gamma joins together on a national level to volunteer time to raise awareness and help fundraise for this important cause.
In November 2009, Alpha Phi Gamma strengthened their commitment by becoming a member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).
Founding Sisters
Alpha Phi Gamma was made possible through the commitment and hard work of:
- Allex Choi
- Candy Cunanan
- Christine Nguyen
- Sandie Rillera
- Kolleen Kim
- Grace Hsieh
- Jennifer Oku
Chapters
Alpha Phi Gamma currently has ten active chapters, two colonies, and two associate colonies.[4]
National Board Members
2014-2015 National Board: - President: Christiane Dolores, UNLV - Vice President: Mai Nguyen, CSU - Ritual Chancellor: Manilyn Salvatera, SDSU - Treasurer: Jenny Lau, UNR - Expansion: Stephanie Enojado, CPP - Sisterhood: Kristina Manalangsang, DPU - Philanthropy: Jennifer De Ocampo, UNLV - Secretary: Theresa Medina, DPU - West Coast Senator: Sara Feinberg, UNR - Midwest Senator: Nhi Le, UIC
2013-2014 National Board: - President: Stella Fuentes, NIU - Vice President: Mai Nguyen, CSU - Ritual Chancellor: Michelleann Avilla, CSU - Treasurer: Jenny Lau, UNR - Expansion: Hyzel Futotana, DPU - Sisterhood: Christiane Dolores, UNLV - Philanthropy: Karen Pho, UA - Secretary: Kristina Moore, Missouri - West Coast Senator: Jennifer DeOcampo, UNLV - Midwest Senator: Amanda Saycocie, DPU
2012-2013 National Board: - President: Stella Fuentes, NIU - Vice President: Michelleann Avilla, CSU - Ritual Chancellor: Christiane Dolores, UNLV - Treasurer: Michelle Vargas, NIU - Expansion: Hyzel Futotana, DPU - Sisterhood: Kim Mosberger, Missouri - Philanthropy: Lily Zhen, NIU - Secretary: Theresa Medina, DPU - West Coast Senator: Jessica Dawana, UNLV - Midwest Senator: Crystal Mac, NIU
See also
References
- ^ Expansion General Info
- ^ About Alpha Phi Gamma
- ^ "The Official Website of NAPA". NAPA. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ Schools
- ^ CSU Pomona
- ^ History Alpha
- ^ NIU
- ^ History Beta
- ^ San Diego
- ^ History Gamma
- ^ Border Beat - Alpha Phi Gamma
- ^ Conference Focuses on Asian Student Activism
- ^ History Delta
- ^ DePaul
- ^ History Epsilon
- ^ Michigan State University
- ^ Unificasian welcomes new Asian American students
- ^ History Zeta
- ^ University of Missouri
- ^ History Eta
- ^ Colorado State University
- ^ History Theta
- ^ Alpha Phi Gamma Tropical Smoothie fundraiser
- ^ History UNLV
- ^ University of Nevada, Reno
- ^ History UNR
- ^ History UIC
- ^ History UMTC
- ^ History SUNY-SB
- ^ History University of Kansas