Fast Facts


Founded	October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Va.
Membership	More than 272,000 members throughout the world; 168 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