Message From:
Our Chapter
B
asileus
Welcome to the official website of the “ICONIC” Iota Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. It is my pleasure to serve as the President of this exquisite European Chapter serving Sorors and communities across Europe in five countries. Our chapter is composed of a diverse and distinguished group of educated women who selflessly offer their time, talents, and resources to empower and educate our communities. Our Sorors are more than dynamic and emulates what selfless service to the highest intent. Our efforts continue to be intentional, strategic, and focused on scholarship and service to position our communities to thrive for years to come.
Thank you for visiting our website; we look forward to connecting with you and sharing additional information about our chapter events and programs.
Sisterly Love,
Basileus Marija Roberson
About
Her Story
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin, and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University. Since its inception, the dynamic women of Sigma Gamma Rho have built and sustained a well-known and well-respected reputation for leading positive change to help uplift the community through sisterhood, leadership, and service.
100,000 Professional Women
Sigma Gamma Rho has welcomed more than 100,000 collegiate and professional women from every profession. The sorority has more than 500 chapters in the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Ghana, Germany, Japan, South Korea, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Arab Emirates.
Sigma Gamma Rho’s Commitment
Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” The sorority has a proud history of providing positive and proactive community outreach nationally and internationally. The programs, partnerships, and sponsorships represent Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to promoting the greater good in education, service, and leadership development. In 2004, the National Headquarters moved from Chicago, Illinois to its current home in Cary, North Carolina. Sigma women are dedicated to helping each other and their personal success is recognized in The AURORA and through various awards.
Our
History
Central Region is of great significance to the Sorority as it is where the inception of the idea for our great sisterhood was born through the efforts of the courageous and illustrious 7 educators from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Central Region was established in 1925 and organized in 1940 by Sorors Homer Woods of Chicago, Illinois, and Ruth Armstrong of St. Louis, Missouri. The first annual Central Regional Conference of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., met on the campus of the University of Illinois, Carbondale, Illinois, May 10-12, 1940, with Psi Sigma Chapter of Kansas City, Missouri serving as hostess.
Today, Central Region comprises 43 Graduate Chapters and 56 Undergraduate Chapters.
We are the European Poodles of The "Iconic" Iota Delta Sigma Alumnae chapter chartered on January 13, 2001, by four distinguished women: Soror Tezra Woody , Soror Katrina Merles, Soror Desiree Ledan, Soror Beverly James, Soror Cela McPherson. February 22, 2020 Iota Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter was reactive by Soror Tamiko Campbell, SororAngela Fortenberry, Soror Amber Hudson, Soror Taccarra Linson, Soror, Shanea McGee, Soror Chika Monago-White, Soror Maureen Powdar, Soror Sandra Reed, Soror Emerald Smith, Soror Shawna Sowell, and Soror Pamela Wimberly in order to continue the legacy of Greater Service, Greater Progress.
Our Impact
Project Cradle Care Women Wellness Caner Gift Bag Giveaway Project Cradle Care Operation Big Book Bag Youth Symposium Swim 1922
Project Cradle Care
Women Wellness Caner Gift Bag Giveaway
Project Cradle Care
Operation Big Book Bag
Youth Symposium
Swim 1922
Sisterhood
We believe in cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. Our sisterhood promotes unity, lifelong friendship, networking, leadership development, and personal growth. Through various programs and events, we create a supportive and empowering community for all our members.
