Facts About Our Sisterhood
MEMBERSHIP
We currently have 95 active sisters. This number changes each semester depending on the number of new members that are initiated and also the number of seniors who graduate.
Our campus is allowed to have a total of 100 members at a time in each Greek organization. This number is called total. I a normal recruitment season, we usually offer membership to anywhere from 10 to 30 women.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
There are around 20 positions that keep our Sorority running smoothly but the most influential are on the executive board. Each position is held for one year and require a certain grade point average. Seven of these positions fall under the executive board including:
- President
- Vice President of Programming and Ritual
- Vice President of PR and Recruitment
- Vice President of Member Education
- Vice President of Alumnae and Heritage
- Treasurer
- Secretary
COLORS, MOTTO, PURPPOSE & INSIGNIA
The four colors associated with our organization are palm green, gold, pearl white, and crimson. Our open motto is "Aspire, Seek, Attain" which coincides with our greek letters.
The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha is, "to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose." Lastly, our insignia are the palm tree, star, crown, and phoenix.
| Philanthropic Partners | What they do | How we help |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics | Provide year round sports training and competition for intellectually disabled children and adults. | Attend local events and send "good luck" cards to participants. |
| S. June Smith Center | Supports children with disabilities in achieving their potential and promotes full participation in all aspects of life. | Create learning materials such as books, and achievement trackers. |
| Girls on the Run | Program to develop life skills through activity and running. For young girls to deal with the developmental issues they may encounter like body image issues. | Create bracelets and keychains for runners |
For more information please visit the SUNY Cortland Greek Life Page