Events Fall 2011 Events
ANNOUNCEMENTSFirst chapter of the Spring Semester will be Monday, January 23rd starting no later than 7:00pm. We encourage everyone to start arriving at 6:45 so that we can start on time!
Calendar of EventsJanuary 23: ChapterJanuary 30: ChapterFebruary 6: ChapterFebruary 13: ChapterFebruary 20: Chapter (dues due!)February 25-26: Retreat!February 27: ChapterMarch 5: ChapterMarch 12-18: Spring Break! March 19: ChapterMarch 24: Alumni BrunchMarch 26: Chapter: Officer NominationsApril 2: Chapter: Officer ElectionsApril 16: ChapterApril 21: Paint Party!April 23: ChapterApril 30: ChapterMay 4: FormalMay 7: Chapter with new officerMay 8: Last day of Class
ACADEMIC CALENDARJanuary 15: Residence Halls open for occupancyJanuary 16: Martin Luther King Day. University holiday.January 19: Classes begin.January 24: Last day to add a course.March 10 18: Spring BreakMarch 19: Classes resume.April 9: No classesMay 8: Last day of classes.May 9: No classes. Individual study day.May 10 15: Final ExamsMay 16: Residence Halls close.
*all events are subject to change
ABOUT US ABOUT US
Mission StatementSigma Phi Lambda exists for the sole purpose of glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ and making His name great. Sisters for the Lord is an organization of sisters for the Lord where fellowship with our most high God is fostered by growth in unity with one another. We seek to provide a source of fellowship to Christian women who sincerely seek to know His person, His will, and His ways.
TraditionsColors - Red & White - to represent The Blood of Christ and PuritySymbol - The Lamb - based on our nickname "Phi Lamb" and Psalm 100:3Big sis/LIL SIS - Active members act as Big Sisters to the pledgesCable Groups - Small groups that operate within chapter meetings, used for discussion, prayer, and various activitiesPrayer Groups & Prayer Nights - Each chapter has individually oriented prayer evenings as well as prayer groups that meet throughout the weekThe Engagement Circle - Our own way of honoring the ladies who become engaged while members of their chapterMemorization of Sorority Verse - Romans 15:5-6 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you seek to follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
How to Join
How to Join Phi LambA potential member of Sigma Phi Lambda must express a desire to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Potential members are required to attend 80% of the pledge meetings and the chapter meetings, which are once a week. They are also required to attend the pledge retreat at the beginnings of the semester. At the conclusion of the required one semester of pledgeship, new members are initiated and assume full membership. All members, including potential members are required to attend a weekly prayer group, one prayer evening each semester, six hours of community service each semester, and the chapter retreat. Pledge semester dues are $130, and every active semester afterwards dues $110.
History Sigma Phi Lambda, Sisters for the Lord, is an organization of sisters for the Lord where fellowship with our most High God is fostered by growth in unity with one another. It was founded on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in the spring of 1988. There are now 24 chapters of Sigma Phi Lambda across the nation including: University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas State University, Southwestern University, Houston Baptist University, Baylor University, Angelo State University, Sam Houston State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Florida, Tarelton State University, University of Arkansas, University of North Texas, Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou), Mississippi State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Missippi (Ole' Miss), University of Central Florida, Vanderbilt University, Midwestern State University and Wayland Baptist University. Sigma Phi Lambda obtained organizational status at Texas Tech on December 17, 1991. The first pledge class was in the spring of 1992.
For information on how to start a chapter of Sigma Phi Lambda on you campus, visit our national website.
leadership Leadership
OfficersPresident: Kaci BartlettVice President: Emily TaylorSecretary: Jordan StaggsChaplain: Madison BurneyTreasurer: Stephanie Pape
Committee ChairsCommunity Service: Bekka BerryhillAmie CavittJacqueline FrancoPrayer: Colleen FlynnLacy PruittRachel MehargCandace BeautnagelEncouragement:Amanda JaskieMorie MackeCamille GavinIntramurals: Lauren PeeblesWorship:Carolyn KochHomecoming:Alyssa DriskillErin DuvallBrittni Jakstas
Rush CaptainsShelby SnyderMadison Gerhardt Tiffany RevayCoral Byrne
Pledge TrainersHaleigh Arellano Susanna Bender Taylor Chapman Liz Ferris Sarah Forehand Lauren Head Heather HaunteKaiti LeachmanCaitlin Leonard Natalie Pool Olivia Roberts Rachel Robinson Jessica Walls Blair Wells Kim Zahn
"Based on the gifts they have recieved, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God."
1 Peter 4:10
