Anyone else not really head over heels with their GLO's colors/symbols?

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Yes, there it is! I liked Gammy back in the day, but I know it looked outdated, plus with time I've come to decide I don't like a bug as a mascot (no offense to KDs!).

Doubt any will be taken, during my time as a KD i have NEVER seen the katydid used on anything, ever...haha

[SWTXBelle]

I'm actually a bit surprised none of the NPCs use the bee - for an insect, it's awfully cute, and the symbolism is good, too.

[DubaiSis]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Couldn't Al be short for Allison? LOL Is that seriously why they changed it? I mean, Phi Mu and ADPi both have boy lions.

It was the 80's. Enough said? I'm sure that's the sort of thing that somebody thought was awfully important, and now it's not worth going through all the marketing/branding to bring Al back. But I'd bet you a dollar when most collegians use a teddy bear theme in anything it's a traditional bear, not the polka dress girl version.

There's also a persistent rumor that Fozzy Bear was named after Alpha Xi. I love the story, but sadly, not true.

And of course the quill is the only symbol that REALLY matters to us.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

It was the 80's. Enough said? I'm sure that's the sort of thing that somebody thought was awfully important, and now it's not worth going through all the marketing/branding to bring Al back. But I'd bet you a dollar when most collegians use a teddy bear theme in anything it's a traditional bear, not the polka dress girl version.

There's also a persistent rumor that Fozzy Bear was named after Alpha Xi. I love the story, but sadly, not true.

And of course the quill is the only symbol that REALLY matters to us.

Um, ok so I know this doesn't have a picture or anything, so maybe he's not used in current branding, but your website has Al listed under mascots.

[lovespink88]

It is my understanding that Betxi replaced Al. However, that blurb certainly doesn't make it clear one way or another.

I like the name Betxi Bear, but I don't like the cartoon. The actual Betxi Bear teddy bear is quite cute though (can't find a picture, sadly).

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

It is my understanding that Betxi replaced Al. However, that blurb certainly doesn't make it clear one way or another.

I like the name Betxi Bear, but I don't like the cartoon. The actual Betxi Bear teddy bear is quite cute though (can't find a picture, sadly).

Yeah i couldn't find any pictures of Al either, but all the chapter sites use the same language, not retiring per se, but not really showing him off either.

[anchoredlady]

Speaking of mascots, I have to say I've always been fond of DG's Hannah Doll. However, many girls in my chapter found her to be creepy.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

For some reason I can't get a Gammy Bug picture posted, but I'm happy it is no longer the official mascot.

Of course, that means we don't have a mascot. I can live with that.

I don't think the Gammie Bug was ever an official mascot. It seems to have been more of a regional thing. Most alumnae and collegians have never seen/heard of it. I'm very glad it is not our mascot, despite the efforts of some members who would like it to be. Our founders didn't feel the need to establish a mascot, so I don't see the need to identify one now...especially something that, frankly, looks very childish.

[mccoyred]

To answer an earlier question, GE is ths sponsor of our Leadership DELTA program. Its a great example of a strong corporate partnership that we should do more often.

On the topic at hand, I absolutely LOVE Delta's symbols and colors. Nothing is particularly weird and everything ties together. Our official colors are Crimson and Cream but red and white are acceptable substitutes; I tend to prefer deeper reds because orangy reds seem strange. Our unofficial mascot is the elephant which I like in every form except circus elephants which seem so inappropriate to me.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I don't think the Gammie Bug was ever an official mascot. It seems to have been more of a regional thing. Most alumnae and collegians have never seen/heard of it. I'm very glad it is not our mascot, despite the efforts of some members who would like it to be. Our founders didn't feel the need to establish a mascot, so I don't see the need to identify one now...especially something that, frankly, looks very childish.

I've only seen the Gammy Bug in materials from HQ and one nationally distributed item - on a local level in the 80s when I pledged it really only came up during pledgeship. I did have a large plastic cup with the Gammy Bug - I'm going to do some research and see what I can find. I agree with you that we don't need a mascot. I love the elegant simplicity of our crescent, and like our colors, I like that it is ours alone in the NPC world - of course, some fraternities have crescents, too.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

To answer an earlier question, GE is ths sponsor of our Leadership DELTA program. Its a great example of a strong corporate partnership that we should do more often.

I truly look forward to the "do more often."

Thank you for answering agzg's question. Sorry I missed it, agzg.

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I know that this thread is about symbols and colors, in general, and not only about paraphernalia. But, do most GLOs have licensed vendors? Delta does and Sorors and those purchasing items for Sorors are strongly encouraged to use them.

For people who feel some kind of way about their GLO's symbols or colors, when it comes to buying actual paraphernalia, has using a licensed vendor (or a particular type of vendor) helped at all?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I truly look forward to the "do more often."

Thank you for answering agzg's question. Sorry I missed it, agzg.

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I know that this thread is about symbols and colors, in general, and not only about paraphernalia. But, do most GLOs have licensed vendors? Delta does and Sorors and those purchasing items for Sorors are strongly encouraged to use them.

For people who feel some kind of way about their GLO's symbols or colors, when it comes to buying actual paraphernalia, has using a licensed vendor (or a particular type of vendor) helped at all?

A number of organizations, including mine, are covered by "Affinity Marketing Consultants, Inc." - http://greeklicensing.com/about.asp.

Generally yes I've been more happy with the licensed vendor stuff with a few exceptions, one is that a good handmade item or personalized item - like a shirt with embroidery done at a local shop or something from etsy that is well done can be as good if not better than licensed vendor stuff. The second is that sometimes the big vendors start to sell stuff that looks all the same. Oh look 26 different pads of paper with letters and polka dots, well that's .. ok I guess. But overall, things like a graduation stole and such have led to better results from licensed vendors.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I've only seen the Gammy Bug in materials from HQ and one nationally distributed item - on a local level in the 80s when I pledged it really only came up during pledgeship. I did have a large plastic cup with the Gammy Bug - I'm going to do some research and see what I can find. I agree with you that we don't need a mascot. I love the elegant simplicity of our crescent, and like our colors, I like that it is ours alone in the NPC world - of course, some fraternities have crescents, too.

Delta Delta Delta also includes the crescent as official insignia. Granted, it is not a waxing crescent moon.



Official Insignia

Three golden stars, crown set with pearls, within a gold crescent of three hundred degree bearing three deltas in black enamel is the official badge of the Fraternity. Tri Delta initiates receive a Stars and Crescent Badge with her initials, the Greek letters of her chapter, and her chapter Initiation number engraved on the back. The badge belongs to Tri Delta and is lent to each member during her lifetime or as long as she remains a member.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

To answer an earlier question, GE is ths sponsor of our Leadership DELTA program. Its a great example of a strong corporate partnership that we should do more often.

Thanks for the link! This is really interesting and looks like a fantastic program.

DrPhil I thought you were mad at me.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by agzg

DrPhil I thought you were mad at me.