Time Honored Traditions: | |
Doll Collection - A tradition, established in 1950, calls for each chapter, at the time of installation, to dress a doll in the fashion of the year. This priceless collection contains over 160 dolls, representing active and inactive collegiate chapters, and is on display at the Mabel Lee Walton House. Founders Day - April 20 each year is designated as Founders Day, when Sigma Sigma Sigma honors the eight women to whose initiative and vision in the Sorority owes its beginning. Celebrations held by Sigmas throughout the nation feature a symbolic program prepared for this special Sigma event. National Convention - Convention is the supreme governing body of the Sorority. Dunham Leadership Conference - DLC is a weekend meeting for collegiate chapters and their advisors. |  |
Convention Traditions: | |
Hanging of the Shields - This ceremony marks the official opening of Convention with a presentation of alumnae and collegiate chapter delegates to the Convention body. Dressed in white, each delegate is escorted to the dais where she introduces herself and her chapter. She carries a shield containing her chapter's name and date of installation which is hung facing the convention body. Traditionally, the delegate adds her signature to those of previous delegates on the back of the shield. Honor Initiates - At each convention since 1939, a new member has been selected from outstanding new members nominated by collegiate chapters to be the Honor Initiate at Convention. Beginning with the 1992 Convention, this tradition has been extended to an Alumna Honor Initiate selected by the Executive Council. Traditional Songs - Singing is a common way to bring members together. Songs can be used to add to a ceremony, or a recruitment event, or just to have fun. Stately and Royal, the ceremonial song of Tri Sigma is sung at Initiation, Founders Day and Convention but is not sung in regular chapter business meetings. |  |