The Rhosebud Club is an affiliate group of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. consisting of a diverse group of girls, ages 8 through 11. Delicate like the petals of a rosebud, this affiliate group is handled with special care and attention.

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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. seeks to play a role in helping to cultivate girls as they grow into young ladies who are well-rounded and will embody the qualities needed to be good students and productive citizens. We feel this can be best achieved through action that will contribute to the overall well-being of the Rhosebud.

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Membership Requirements:

To be eligible for membership in the Rhosebud Club, each young lady must be invited by a member of the Rhosebud Club or a Soror of the local chapter. In addition, she must:
 

• Submit a completed application

• Exhibit good standards of character and conduct

• Show willingness to follow all rules and regulations of the Rhosebud Club and participate in Rhosebud sponsored activities

The women of Sigma Gamma Rho have always had a love for youth and have worked to help them reach their full potential. Today, young people face challenges our founders could never have imagined when Sigma Gamma Rho began. Still, such challenges provide the sorority with opportunities to uphold their vision.

 

Established in 1939, the Rhoer Club Affiliate is a group of girls, ranging from ages 12-18. Through this club, young ladies work to support each other and their communities, while learning social, emotional, and professional skills and receiving mentorship from the women of Sigma Gamma Rho.

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The program consists of training and guidance in education, community service, vocation, fine arts, and social affairs. The program also provides the young women with the energy, support, commitment, and encouragement of the Sorors of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to help them develop and succeed in their life’s endeavors.

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Membership Requirements:

To be eligible for membership in the Rhoer Club of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, a young girl must be invited by a member of the Rhoer Club or a Soror of the local chapter. In addition, she must:

• Present at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, Pastor, school counselor, or person of reputation within the community

• A minimum of a 2.5 or above Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Exhibit high standards of character and conduct

• Willingness to follow all rules and regulations of the Rhoer Club and participate in Rhoer sponsored activities.
   

Since its inception, Sigma Gamma Rho has promoted unity and service among all women, even those who were not members of the sorority or do not hold college degrees. Originally, these "friends of Sigma" were organized into auxiliaries that had various names until 1954 when the sorority officially approved the Philo Affiliate. 

 

In 1980, the Philos were organized on a national level and have since grown to represent women organized on a local and regional level. The Philos, which means "friend," have contributed countless hours of community service and thousands of dollars to Sigma Gamma Rho’s aim to enhance the quality of life within every community.

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The mission and purpose of the Philo Affiliate is: 

 

• To unite women of the highest caliber.

• To help develop and support educational and cultural services among Rhoers and undergraduate chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

• To take part in such activities will strengthen Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and improve civic and community conditions at the local, regional, and national levels.

• To function as an Affiliate to the ASTOUNDING Alpha Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.

 

Membership Requirements:

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• Membership is by invitation only and qualification in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization.

• Be a woman of good character, possess poise, self control, interests, outstanding social qualities, and expertise in some particular field.

• Candidates cannot have a four year college degree.

• Must be interested in promoting programs of the Sorority.

 

Goals for the Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter Philo Affiliate:

 

• Increase Philo Affiliate membership by 22%.

• Continue making an impact in the community through on-going service projects, supporting other community events, volunteering time and monetary donations.

• Continue working with Alpha Beta Sigma Alumnae chapter and Rhoers in support of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.

• Continue attending Philo Advisor monthly meetings and workshops at conferences.

• Increase Alpha Beta Sigma Philo Affiliates Image (Website, Social Media, Publicity).

• Increase communication with Area Advisors on Philo Affiliate matters.

• Increase in Philo Affiliates attending higher education and earning a college degree and/or certification.