NATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA NATIONAL SERVICE SORORITY
PERSPECTIVES Volume 57, Issue 1
www.gammasigmasigma.org
FALL 2010
Sometimes Being Different...is the Best Thing to Be By: Jen Jones, Perspectives Editor
One of my favorite parts about being a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma always has been, and always will be, the diversity between chapters/colonies and the unity of our chapters/ colonies. Unlike many sororities which have national mascots, membership-in-training (MIT) rituals, and families, Gamma Sig chapters remain unique to one another. Although the penguin remains a widely adopted mascot of Gamma Sig, other chapters adopted other mascots to represent their chapters, such as frogs, bunnies, panda bears, tigers, and butterflies. The Gamma Phi Chapter at St. Francis University adopted the butterfly as their mascot; at the end of their MIT process, new members become beautiful butterflies! While being the Perspectives Editor, I have been able to learn so much about how chapters/colonies interact with their campus and community. So many chapters make a difference that affects people across the world. No matter if the chapter is old or new, if the chapter is big or small, if the members are penguins or butterflies, we all come together to make an impact through our service to others. After the earthquake disaster in Haiti, our sorority pulled together and created the new policy: GSS C.A.R.E.S. (Collaboration to Assist in Relief Efforts through Service) in order to raise money toward relief efforts after disasters. At relays, walks, and marathons to raise money to make a difference, our sorority has walked countless steps, washed hundreds of cars, and raised thousands of dollars. When there’s an opportunity to make a difference, Gamma Sig is always there ready to lend a hand. No matter how different chapters/colonies of Gamma Sig may be, the diversity—yet unity—of Gamma Sig is what makes our sorority truly one of a kind.