ABOUT alumnae chapters
history of alumnae chapters
In 1892, the alumnae of Delta Delta Delta formed as association called the "Alpha Alliance of Delta Delta Delta." The purpose of this association was to unite the alumnae from Alpha Chapter at Boston University (to perpetuate) their interest in Delta Delta Delta, and in Alpha Chapter in particular.
The first Convention in 1893 authorized the "alumnae degree," now known as the Circle Degree. Each year, thousands of Tri Delta collegians become alumnae and continue their journey of lifetime membership in Tri Delta. Now, living Tri Delta alumnae number more than 145,000, and Tri Delta has more than 350 active alumnae chapters across the United States and Canada.
Each year, Alliance Day is celebrated on August 29th to commemorate the founding of the first alumnae chapter.
The Purpose of Alumnae Chapters
The Purpose of alumnae chapters shall be: to encourage and foster cordial social relations among alumnae members of the Fraternity, to strengthen interest in the Fraternity on the part of all members of the Fraternity in the area concerned, to assist any collegiate chapter under the direction and with the permission of the collegiate district officer, to recommend personnel for collegiate chapters, and to suggest favorable fields of extension.
The Mission Statement of Alumnae Chapters
Alumnae chapters shall reaffirm the Purpose of Delta Delta Delta and exemplify her high ideals. Alumnae chapters shall foster unselfish friendships among all members. Alumnae chapters shall provide opportunities for philanthropic service, personal enrichment and professional development in an atmosphere of sisterhood. Alumnae chapters shall support the collegiate chapters and the Foundation, and work to strengthen the Fraternity.
Tri Delta Alumnae Chapters
For listing of all Alumnae Chapters and those that have websites, visit National's website at: http://www.tridelta.org/alumnae/Alumnae_Chapter_Directory/default.asp.
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Updated: January 27, 2008