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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by TSteven

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.

DOH - I've even toured their headquarters and seen all the crescents they feature - but I always think of a trident as their symbol. I am going to stand in the corner in penance. . .