Gamma Nu, San Francisco, California, Gamma Xi, Pasadena, California, Gamma Psi and Gamma Chi, were the last chapters to be established in the 60’s Far Western Region. In 1948 four additional chapters joined our sisterhood in the Far Western Region: Portland, Oregon (Beta Iota), Seattle, Washington (Beta Kappa), Oakland, California (Beta Mu) and a second chapter was chartered in Denver, Colorado (Beta Nu)Īs the sisterhood continued to grow, Beta Tau established in 1949, Gamma Eta in 1956 and a new chapter Gamma Mu were established in 1961 in Los Angeles, California. The sorors of the Far Western Region set to work recruiting friends, neighbors and business women to join with them to serve their local communities. There were two graduate chapters, Alpha Omicron, Denver, Colorado and Alpha Phi, Los Angeles, California, when the region was established in 1946. A Revision of the Constitution in 1946 increased the number of regions to Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, Southwestern and Far Western and designated the states to be included in each. Originally, our Constitution designated four regions, North, South, East and West. “Perfection is not obtainable but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.The natural beauty of the western states run a range from majestic snow-capped mountains, rolling hills, fertile green valleys, scenic vistas, magnificent sea coasts, enchanting deserts, exotic tropical islands and frozen natural glaciers to buttes, mesas and plateaus, charming old towns, rambling ranches, historic mansions, bustling-cosmopolitan cities and everything in between. Please contact us if interested in learning more about Iota. The “Entrepreneur Spotlight” highlights a soror who owns her own business. “About US” shares our story, list of chapters and sorors serving in leadership positions. “SR News” contains newsletters, regional awards and conferences. You’ll be impressed at what you will learn. Ninety years of community service, mentoring families, uplifting women of color…ninety years of greatness! On June 1, 2019, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Through our programs and projects, the Southern Region is making a difference with workshops geared toward financial independence, outreach services to teens and disadvantaged mothers, and programs designed strictly for youth. Today, comprised of chapters in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama the Southern Region has more than 240 members committed to the growth of our communities, elevating the status of business women and supporting the academic achievements of our youth. Like our founder, Soror Mercedes Parker and her six friends, Soror Williams was committed to equipping women with the necessary tools to succeed in the field of business, encouraging entrepreneurship and service to others. Williams from Delta Chapter, Atlanta, GA. The Southern Region was founded in 1933 by Soror Odessa P. The Executive Committee and I are pleased you have landed on our site.Īllow me a few minutes to share our story. Moore, Southern Regional Director of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Welcome to the Southern Region website of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
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