Aspire, Seek, Attain
Our chapter has a large commitment to service and philanthropic activities. Read more in the Philanthropy page
Are you worried about your daughter joining a sorority? There are no worries with ASA. Read more in the Parents page.
Alpha Sigma Alpha is a women's organization that has been at Rowan since 1996. To find out more, visit the About Us page.
About Us
Our History
On November 15, 1901, a new sorority was organized and named Alpha Sigma Alpha. As stated in the charter, The purpose of the association shall be to cultivate friendship among its members, and in every way to create pure and elevating sentiments, to perform such deeds and to mould such opinions as will tend to elevate and ennoble womanhood in the world.Signatures to this document include those of Alpha Sigma Alphas five Founders: Virginia Lee Boyd (Noell), Juliette Jefferson Hundley (Gilliam), Calva Hamlet Watson (Wootton), Louise Burks Cox (Carper), and Mary Williamson Hundley.
Alpha Sigma Alpha is a womens organization that exists to promote high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the four aims of intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides structure and guidance through:
SISTERHOOD, which is a strong bond of unconditional friendship based on common values and experiences;
HERITAGE, which is expressed through creed, ritual and history,
OPPORTUNITIES for leadership and involvement in chapter, campus and community
Local Chapter
The Zeta Lambda chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha started off as Theta Pi Omicron. Theta Pi Omicron was founded on December 6, 1976 and had been a local colony for 20 years, when finally in 1996 we established Alpha Sigma Alpha colony.
Alpha Sig Fun Facts
Chapter Name: Zeta Lambda Chapter
Aims: Physical, Spiritual, Social & Intellectual Development
Core Values: Balance, Enjoyment, Learning, Growth, Generosity, Responsibility, Relationships & Integrity
Insignia: Phoenix, Star, Crown, Palm Tree
Motto: Aspire Seek Attain
Colors: Crimson & Pearl White
Mascots: Raggedy Ann & Ladybugs
Jewels: Pearl & Ruby
Flowers: Aster & Narciss
Involvement
We are involved with with all kinds of activities on campus. Our sisters contribute to volunteer organizations, internships, and many organizations within their majors. Quite a few of us hold important positions within student organizations on campus on executive boards and otherwise. Among the organizations we take part in include:
The Whit
Admission Ambassadors
Colleges Against Cancer
Rowan Radio, WGLS-FM
Student University Programmers
3-D Dance Team
Phi Alpha Theta
Democratic Club
Help Hotline
Republican club
Relay for Life
PRSSA
National Wellness Institute
Phi Beta Delta
Disney College Program
Study Abroad
Dean’s List
Hillel
Rowan Christian Fellowship
Rowan Keswick Youth Leader Team 2008
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics remains important to our members long after they graduate. Each year, the Special Olympics touches lives in hundreds of communities across the nation and around the world, and each year hundreds of Alpha Sigma Alpha members make a difference to this important organization.
Philanthropy
S. JUNE SMITH CENTER
The mission of the S. June Smith Center is to provide early intervention resources for children with developmental disabilities and their families in homes, schools, and communities. The S. June Smith Center supports children with developmental needs through education, therapeutic services, and family centered programming in Lancaster County, PA.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
Every spring, Alpha Sigma Alpha hosts a intermural softball tournament and silent auction to raise money for the A.H.A. Last year, ASA raised over $500 during the tournament.
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves multiple insulin injections or use a pump every day of their lives.
Every fall semester, Alpha Sigma Alpha teams up with Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in hosting a Jail n' Bail. Students sit in "jail" until they raise enough money for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Sisters
2011-2012 Executive Board
President: Gabrielle Giordano
VP of Programming and Ritual: Rho Gamma
VP of PR & Recruitment: Samantha Trotman
VP of Alumnae and Heritage: Brittney Karpovitch
VP of Membership Education: Sara Boyle
Treasurer: Rho Gamma
Secretary: Kassie Grimes
Spring 2011 Active Sisters:
Fall 2011
Samantha Wagner
Katherine Martin
Priscilla Shinn
Dana Zagorski
Michelle Falcone
Kristi Almond
Lauren Domingo,
Heather Connell
Stefanie Hios
Spring 2011
Christina Pacifico
Alicia Dipietro
Shelby George
Tracy Oppenheim
Courtney Lesser,
Meghan Montagna
Rho Gamma
Victoria Converse
Vanessa Galamb
Gabrielle Terzano
Terese Yale
Haley Clark
Stephie Keller
Sammi Trotman
Kassie Grimes
Sara Boyle
Tiff Klaus
Fall 2010
Sara Behnke
Nicole Daly
Gabrielle Giordano
Staci Lincoln
Holly Saunders
Spring 2010
Laura Agudelo
Heidi Gabryszewska
Brittney Karpovich
Jenna Kong
Sam Marx
Ashley Oliver
Jenish Tailor
Fall 2009
Jessica Cicale
Stephanie Kasza
Lindsay Parkin
Sarah Pickell
Susie Staub
Spring 2009
Eva Guido
Maria Marquez
Danielle Nesbit
Fall 2008
Rachael Burgess
Andrea Dunlap
Iris Leibowitz
LaTonya Moore
Christine Pora
Courtney Reed
Jackie Senske
Stephanie Sleet
Spring 2008
Jessica Alecknavage
Kelly Catania
Katie Dye
Caitlyn Hahn
Katie Lorenz
Fall 2007
Krista Holmes
Ally Kadash
Janel Landsnes
Catelyn Thomas
Spring 2007
Jen Carrasquilla
Marjo Miles
Sarah Rigle
Brittney Slovak
Angela Taylor
Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha does not end on graduation day. Rather, your time as Alpha Sigma Alpha sister has just begun. Beginning on the day you leave Rowan University you have a new obligation to your sorority.
As an Alumnae member of the sorority you have the opportunity to provide many things to the collegiate chapter you were once a member of and were not just talking about money! While financial contributions will always be appreciated, you can provide support to the chapter in many other ways.
To find out how you can help, please contact our current Vice President of Alumnae and Heritage, Jenna Kong at kongj48_students.rowan.edu
By keeping your mailing address and contact information current well be able to get in touch with you about events were hosting and other important things that are going on with our chapter.
Attending an Event
As an Alumnae we are always willing to welcome you back to events so that you can continue sharing memories with us. We will be sending out emails to our alum with a list of the spring events as soon as possible. Please RSVP to Jenna Kong if you plan on attending.
Making a Donation
If however you wish to donate to the Zeta Lambda Chapter, whether it be to our philanthropies or the chapter, mail the donation to
Alpha Sigma Alpha-Zeta Lambda Chapter
200 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Join an Alumnae Chapter
Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha does not end on graduation day. To stay involved, join your local Alumnae Chapter. If your area does not have a chapter, consider starting one! Contact National Headquarters to find out how. http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/alumnae
News from ZL
ASA Placed 2nd in Homecoming Float! - 10.2009
Teaming with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Alpha Phi Omega, the sisters of ASA placed second in the float competition with their Extreme Makeover: Haunted Edition.
(( Ignore the screaming in the video below. Thank you to our sweetheart Jeff Hunt for filming it!))
New class becomes sisters
~ 11.6.10
The ASA new member class, Fall 2010 got their letters and went through sanctuary on November 6th. Congrats to our fantastic six new girls!!!
From left to right, Sara Behnke, Staci Lincoln, Nicole Daly, Gabi Giordano, Caitlin Babcock, and Holly Saunders.
Spring 2011 New Member Class-Our biggest yet!
Zeta Lambda's Spring Recruitment was an absolute success this semester, bringing in 19 lovely new ladies to the new member class! Welcome baby bugs!
Pictured from left to right starting at the back: Kassie Grimes, Sammi Trotman, Alicia DiPietro, Tiff Klaus, Michele Marandola, Megan Kearney, Vanessa Galamb, Courtney Lesser, Brittany Sweigert, Tori Converse, Meghan Montagna, Haley Clark, Tracy Oppenheim, Therese Yale, Christina Pacifico, Shelby George, Steph Keller, Sara Boyle, Gabby Terzano, with VP of Membership Education Holly Saunders and Secretary Gabi Giordano.
Parents
Are you worried about your daughter joining a sorority? There are no worries with Alpha Sigma Alpha. Maybe you got an excited, shrieking phone call. Maybe it was an oh yeah at the end of an e-mail. Or maybe she hasnt told you yet. However the message was, or will be, delivered your daughter has become a sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. So now what do you do?
Dont panic. You've come to the right place. We are a sisterhood designed to bring us together, form bonds and make women of poise and purpose. Below are our national organization policies.
National Policy on Hazing
Alpha Sigma Alpha forbids hazing. Hazing is defined as an activity which endangers the physical safety of a person; produces mental or physical discomfort; causes embarrassment, fright, humiliation, or ridicule; or degrades the individual whether it is intentional or unintentional.
Alpha Sigma Alpha members will not allow themselves or others to be subjected to any treatment which debases the individuals status or robs him or her of dignity. As hazing is both illegal and detrimental, it is the responsibility of each chapter, its members, alumnae and advisors to prevent any form of hazing.
The National Council will investigate any report of hazing. Confirmation of such activity will be followed by disciplinary action such as termination of memberships, chapter probation, and/or the revocation of the chapters charter.
ASA 328, Revised by National Council 6/94, 4/96
National Policy on Human Dignity
Alpha Sigma Alpha prohibits any policy or practice which bars admission on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or national origin. The sorority supports the concept of equality and is committed to building a society where human judgments are based on merit, without regard to gender, race, religious preference or disability.Alpha Sigma Alpha firmly repudiates actions and statements that negate the concepts of self-respect, personal development, equality and dignity.
Alpha Sigma Alpha expects that:
1. Each member will decline to participate in any form of hazing.
2. Each member will decline to participate in activities degrading and demeaning to women, men or persons with disabilities.
3. Each member will decline to participate in degrading or demeaning activities based on religion or race.
4. Each chapter will educate its members about issues facing collegiate women such as substance abuse, sexual harassment, eating disorders, and AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
One of our founders, Louise Cox Carper, wrote, The fundamental purpose of a sorority is to cultivate those qualities which will help its members meet more successfully the events of life. A sorority is the training ground for the cultivation of the act of living in harmony with other people.
ASA-327
Revised by the National Council 6/94
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