ABOUT GAMMA PHI BETA
Learn more about Gamma Phi Beta!
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Our Mission and Vision
Mission: We build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us.
Vision: To inspire the highest type of womanhood.
Core Values
Love,
Labor, Learning, Loyalty
Our Motto
FOUNDED ON A ROCK
"Since the rock is the firmest and most enduring substance, able to withstand the ravages of time, and offering the strongest protection, it seemed fitting that Gamma Phi Beta should be thus founded." – Founder E. Adeline Curtis (Syracuse, 1874)
Our Philanthropy
Philanthropic Focus: Building Strong Girls
When talking about Gamma Phi Beta’s philanthropic efforts, you can simply say, “We are women Building Strong Girls.”
Philanthropic Partner
Gamma Phi Beta is the proud exclusive National Panhellenic Conference National Partner of Girls on the Run International.
Signature Philanthropy Event: Moonball
Moonball is Gamma Phi Beta’s signature philanthropy event, where collegiate chapters across North America host a kickball, volleyball or basketball tournament each academic year to raise funds for our philanthropic partner, Girls on the Run.
Our Badge
The Gamma Phi Beta badge has a rich history. It was designed by Tiffany & Co. in 1874 and every Gamma Phi Beta sister has worn this badge since. Our members wear their badge throughout their lifetime membership and it can be worn over the heart or on a necklace pendant or ring. Members can choose to customize the style of their badge and it can be accompanied by a chapter guard and dangles that signify various milestones and officer positions.
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BELONGING, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Belonging is exemplified in Gamma Phi Beta when members share and experience both greater belief in themselves as individuals and connection to something larger than themselves. Belonging can be experienced individually, within social circles, on the chapter level or broadly within Gamma Phi Beta.
Equity is exemplified in Gamma Phi Beta when members are provided fair access to the type and quantity of resources individually necessary to have the same opportunities.
Diversity is exemplified in Gamma Phi Beta when members embrace and honor a multiplicity of both individual and shared experiences, values, beliefs and characteristics.
Inclusion is exemplified in Gamma Phi Beta when members intentionally bring historically excluded and marginalized individuals and/or groups into processes, activities, decision/policy making, and sharing of power in a way that empowers and celebrates individual/group diversity.
Membership Eligibility Position Statement
Gamma Phi Beta is an organization that is rooted in fraternal values and is committed to the promotion of inclusion among our members. Any woman shall be eligible for membership, provided she is currently enrolled in a college or university where there is a collegiate chapter and she is not, nor has been, an initiated member of an existing National Panhellenic Conference fraternity/sorority. Gamma Phi Beta seeks individuals for membership who aspire to live our Core Values of Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty and want to achieve individual worth, intellectual growth, service to humanity and lifetime commitment to our sisterhood.
In an effort to give meaning to the concept of an “all-women” sorority and to give guidance to those making decisions about eligibility for membership, the word “woman” should be interpreted as anyone who identifies as a woman.
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Philanthropy Chair,
Maeve Resk (Georgia)
"As soon as I came to GPHI, and met my now big, I knew I was surrounded by a community of genuine girls. I grew up having very strong female friendships, and through GPHI I was able to make so many more. My friends have shaped me into the person I am today, and I am forever grateful to be surrounded and inspired by such amazing people everyday. I love serving as our philanthropy chair, because I am able to help our chapter build confidence in young girls, and to me, there’s nothing better than spreading that love and positivity.”