Sigma Alpha

Background
On April 24, 1993 the Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Alpha sorority was established at North Dakota State University. “The objective of this sorority shall be to promote its members in all facets of agriculture and to strengthen the bonds of friendship among them. It is the purpose of the members to strive for achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service, and to further the development of excellence in women pursuing careers in agriculture.”
(website: http://www.acm.ndsu.nodak.edu/~nusigalp/)

Scope and Contents
The records of Sigma Alpha, Upsilon chapter cover activities prior to the establishment of the Upsilon chapter [sorority-in-development], the establishment of the chapter, and minutes, reports, questionnaires [2000-2002] and activities through 2003. The records are fairly extensive and present an excellent overview of the sorority. The national reports [2000-2003] provide a summary of activities, goals, and objectives for all chapters. The scrapbook series [1992-2004] provides a visual enrichment of the records, documenting the activities of the chapter through photographs and captions.

Box 1

1 Finding Aid

Chapter Establishment
2 Sorority-in-Development [SID] Reports – prior to activation as a Sigma Alpha chapter – 1992-1993
3 Records: constitution, campus organizations/student government, national correspondence, members, agenda & meeting notes, surveys, other correspondence – 1992-1993

Constitution & By-laws
4 Constitution and Bylaws – October 14, 2001 [revised]; Bylaws October 1, 2000 [revised]

Upsilon Chapter – Yearly
5 Dana Schmidt, President – Committee Reports- 1994-1995 [primarily 1994]
6 Officer Reports – 1997
7 Liza Kremer – President’s Report - 1998
8 Officer Reports/Chapter Activities – 1998
9 Jolene Rieck – President’s Report/Chapter Activities – January 1999
10 Lorissa Benson – President’s Report - 2000
11 Officer Reports/Chapter Activities – 2000
12 National Report – Upsilon Chapter – Chapter Activities – November 2001
13 National Report – Upsilon Chapter – Chapter Activities - November 2002
14 Officer Reports/Chapter Activities – 2003

Meeting Minutes/Reports
15 Minutes – August 1992-May 1993
16 SID Reports – 1992
17 Minutes – August 1993-May 1994
18 Reports – 1993-1994
19 Minutes – September 1994-May 1995
20 Reports – 1994-1995
21 Minutes – September 1995-May 1996
22 Reports – 1995-1996
23 Minutes – September 1996-May 1997
24 Reports – 1996-1997
25 Minutes – September 1997-May 1998
26 Reports – 1997-1998
27 Minutes – September 1998 – May 1999
28 Reports – 1998-1999
29 Meeting Minutes – 2000-2003 [gaps]
30 Executive Committee Reports – 2000 [gaps]
31 Philanthropy Reports – 1993-2000 [gaps]
32 Recruitment Reports – 1999-2000 [gaps]
33 Social Chair Reports – 1996-2000 [gaps]
34 Treasurer Reports – 1999-2001 [gaps]
35 Assistant Treasurer Reports – 1998-2000 [gaps]
36 Recruitment tri-fold – n.d

Upsilon Chapter Questionnaires
37 Upsilon Chapter Questionnaire results - 2000
38 Upsilon Chapter Questionnaire results - 2001
39 Upsilon Chapter Questionnaire results – 2002

Upsilon Chapter and National Newsletters
40 Newsletters [local/national] – August 1994, Spring 1999 - Winter 2003 [gaps]

Local and National Conferences
41 National Conference – information, scholarship award – October 2001
42 North Central Region Conference – hosted by Upsilon Chapter – April 2002

National Yearly Reports
43 National Annual Report – 2000
44 National Annual Report – 2001 [September 2000-August 2001]
45 National Annual Report – 2002 [September 2001 – August 2002]
46 National Annual Report – 2003 [September 2002-August 2003]

BOX 2 (Scrapbooks)
1 Sorority in Development - scrapbook pages – loose – 1992-
2 Scrapbook (tan) – 1993 – 1994
3 Scrapbook (Fabric – Farm scene – bell) – 1994-1995
4 Scrapbook (flowers) – 1995-1996
5 Scrapbook (Fabric – Farm Scene) – 1997

BOX 3 (Scrapbooks)
1 Scrapbook (maroon) – loose-leaf – 1998
2 Scrapbook (blue) – loose-leaf - 1999
3 Photo Album (cover: Believe in Your Dreams) – c. Nov. 1999 - 2000
4 Scrapbook (gray) – loose-leaf - 2000
5 Scrapbook (blue) – 2001-2002
6 Loose-leaf (black) – photos – 2003-2004 (mixed)

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