The world has since evolved, and Tri Sigma is evolving as well. Even though doors were opening to women, historical information reveals that the sorority experience was limited to those who were white. The Triangle of Sigma Sigma Sigma is published two times a year by Sigma Sigma Sigma, 225 North Muhlenberg Street, Woodstock, VA 22664-1424. Being a part of a sorority enabled women to build friendships and offer support to one another, especially as they navigated the fortuitous changes. Being allowed to attend colleges and universities provided exciting opportunities. Sororities were founded during a time in our country’s history when women’s rights were limited. Why did Tri Sigma decide to make this change? Tri Sigma is focused on advancement and success and we offer valuable leadership and personal development experiences throughout the lifetime of a member. Chapters also are no longer required to receive approval from National Headquarters before releasing a legacy. This change means that chapters are no longer required to invite a legacy to the first invitational round during recruitment, nor is it a requirement to place legacies at the top of the bid list submitted after the final round of recruitment. Share chapter updates with alumnae via your GIN page awards won, member recognitions, outcomes of recruitment or initiation, photos from an alumnae event, etc. We are confident this change will allow for greater opportunities for membership and will empower our collegiate members to have the autonomy to make their own membership selection decisions. Realizing the importance of equitable consideration for all women seeking membership in Tri Sigma and after recommendation by both departments of Chapter Services and Growth Initiatives, on July 6, Executive Council voted in favor of eliminating the current legacy policy. Tri Sigma will continue to recognize and celebrate Tri Sigma legacies, but potential new members who are legacies will no longer receive preferential treatment during the recruitment process. Yesterday, we shared information with our collegiate members, volunteers, and alumnae chapter presidents via email and social media about the elimination of Tri Sigma’s legacy policy.Ī legacy is defined as a sister, mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, stepdaughter, stepmother, or stepsister of an initiated member. Elimination of Tri Sigma’s Legacy Policy July 23, 2020 This chapter shall be conducted as a service organization under the provisions of the Bylaws of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and the.
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