Fast Facts
Founded | October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Va. |
Membership | More than 260,000 members throughout the world; 166 active collegiate chapters and more than 530 chartered alumnae chapters nationwide |
National Headquarters | 3205 Players Lane, Memphis, TN 38125 |
Symbols | Nautilus Shell, Dagger and Diamond Shape |
Mascot | Teddy Bear |
Colors | Olive Green and Pearl White |
Jewels | Diamond, Emerald, Pearl |
Flowers | White Rose |
National Philanthropies | Girl Scouts of the USA Prevent Child Abuse America |
Historical Philanthropies | Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Orthopaedic Research Awards |