The Delta Zeta Creed:

To the world, I promise temperance, and insight, and courage
To crusade for justice,
To seek the truth and defend it always;

To those whom my life may touch in slight measure,
May I give graciously of what is mine;

To my friends,
Understanding and appreciation;

To those closer ones,
Love that is ever steadfast;

To my mind,
Growth;

To myself,
Faith that I may walk truly
In the light of the flame.

We don't have a creed :(
But we do have a Purpose:)

HE PURPOSE OF DELTA DELTA DELTA shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way.

IT SHALL ALSO BE THE PURPOSE OF DELTA DELTA DELTA to promote and develop mutually beneficial relationships between the Fraternity and the colleges and universities where the Fraternity has established chapters, to develop qualities of unselfish leadership among its members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women.

I believe the second part was added later...or at least thats what our Field Consultant who was acting as New Member Educator told us.

AOII
 

The Object of Alpha Omicron Pi
The object of the Fraternity shall be to encourage a spirit of Fraternity and love among its members; to stand at all times for character, dignity, scholarship, and college loyalty; to strive for and support the best interest of the colleges and universities in which chapters are installed, and in no way to disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or advancement of the Fraternity or any of its chapters.

Mission Statement
Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity promoting friendship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning, and developing leadership skills through service to the fraternity and community.

One motto, one badge, one singleness of heart.

The Creed of Alpha Tau Omega:
To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles with a bond as strong as right itself
and as lasting as humanity; to know no North no South no East no West but to know man as man; to teach that true men the world over should stand together and contend for supremacy of good over evil; to teach not politics, but morals; to foster not partisianship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found. To have no narrower limits within which to work together for the elevation of man than the outlines of the world. These were the thoughts and hopes uppermost in the minds of the founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. -Otis Allan Glazebrook, 1880.

Alpha Sigma Phi Creed
 

Brotherhood is the development of lifelong human relationships based on respect, mutual love and support.

Alpha Sigma Phi provides opportunities for its members to experience Brotherhood through the creation and maintenance of Chapters.

By experiencing Brotherhood, the members of Alpha Sigma Phi grow stronger intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually, thereby becoming more empowered to enrich society and improve the quality of life.


The chaotic state of moral and ethical values within our society has prompted many of our members to urge Alpha Sigma Phi to expand and strengthen the Brotherhood experience. In addition, increasing numbers of men desiring membership have expressed their eagerness to experience Brotherhood.
In response, Alpha Sigma Phi will actively work to create new chapters and to create an environment of respect, mutual love and support, in each chapter. Further, in support of Our Reasons for Being and our motto "To Better The Man," Alpha Sigma Phi will provide programs and services that assist each member to:

Pursue high scholarship.
Seek a deeper awareness and understanding of self and others.
Recognize the qualities that make self and others unique and needed.
Demonstrate responsible leadership.
Exemplify integrity, patriotism, and respect for the opinions, beliefs, actions, cultures and principles of others.
Serve others.
Invite without prejudice men for membership.
Possess self-confidence.
Exercise autonomy.
Demonstrate behavior, which exemplifies the Fraternity's Code of Conduct.
Alpha Sigma Phi will have succeeded when its members are successful in developing lifelong, meaningful relationships that enrich society and improve the quality of life.

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worth to wear it. He must be a gentleman ... A man of honor and courage ... A man of zeal, yet humble ... An intelligent man ... A man of truth ... One who tempers action with wisdom, and above all else, one who walks in the light of God.

Chi Omega Symphony
 

To live constantly above snobbery of word or deed; to place scholarship before social obligations and character before appereances; to be, in the best sense, democratic rather than 'exclusive', and lovable rather than 'popular'; to work earnestly, to speak kindly, to act sincerely, to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand; to be womanly always; to be discouraged never; in a word, to be loyal under any and all circumstances to my Fraternity and her highest teachings and to have her welfare ever at heart that she may be a symphony of high purpose and helpfulness in which there is no discordant note.

Ethel Switzer Howard. Xi Chapter. 1909

Cara, I was told the exact same thing. I believe they added the second part in the 1950s, but I could be wrong.

(After all these years I have the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose more firmly memorized than the P.E.O. Objects and Aims! Phrases from the first sometimes slip in when I recite the other. I was in Beta Sigma Phi for a couple of years and still remember parts of that creed, too.)

Here's the O&A, and an editorial from a former president expanding on it.

http://www.peointernational.org/reco.../pres-desk.php

The objects and aims of this Sisterhood shall be general improvement which shall comprehend more especially the following points:
To seek growth in charity toward all with whom we associate and a just comprehension of and adherence to the qualities of faith, love, purity, justice, and truth.
To seek growth in knowledge and in culture and to obtain all possible wisdom from nature, art, books, study, and society.
To radiate all light possible by conversation, by writing, and by the right exercise of any talent we possess.
To aim at self-control, equipoise and symmetry of character and temperance in opinions, speech and habits
It shall be the chief duty of each member to consider thoughtfully the full import of P.E.O. This will include a sincere regard for our influence in the community, a careful consideration of feeling when speaking, and a determination to do all we can at all times and under all circumstances to express a loving concern for each sister.

Well we call it a credo but it is the same thing.


We, the members of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, believe that the development of the individual as
a responsible, mature member of society is the primary goal of the university today. We believe
that fraternity offers to the university community a unique, desirable and successful means of
achieving this goal. In fulfilling the purposes of fraternity, we dedicate ourselves to the principles of:


INTELLECTUAL AWARENESS
Fraternity creates an atmosphere conducive
to the expansion of the individual's
intellectual horizons, the interchange of ideas
within the academic community and the
pursuit of scholastic excellence.


SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Fraternity requires the individual to commit
himself and accept his responsibility to
participate.


INTEGRITY
Fraternity generates a standard of personal
integrity--a framework for the individual to
maintain honesty, exhibit loyalty and retain
a sense of self-discipline.


BROTHERLY LOVE
Fraternity inspires and express the interrelation
of the individual with his fellow, his pride in the
institution and respect for the wisdom of its
tradition.

Cogito Ergo Sum, oops The Local I started.

Be Prepared?

Oh, was a Eagle scout.

LXA:

Several:

Naught Without Labor.

Every Man A Man.

Open for all so to see.:)

http://stuart.stmarytx.edu/kappasigm...20crescent.jpg

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man,
But only by him who is worthy to wear it.
He must a gentleman, a man of honor and courage...
A man of zeal, yet humble...
An intelligent man... a man of truth...
One who tempers action with wisdom and,
Above all else, one who walks in the light of God.