FOUNDED
December 5, 1998 at the University of Georgia FOUNDERS Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Theresa Sung, Sarah Chong Mi Cho, Carmela de Guzman, Yvonne Minh Ta, Linh Khanh Do, and Rebecca Kim Stephenson VIRTUES Loyalty, Honesty, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Discipline, and Academic Excellence ALSO KNOWN AS DFL, DPhiL, Dedicated Female Leaders®, Ladies in Navy Blue & Silver MEMBERSHIP 1,900+ Initiated Members, 26 Collegiate Chapters (2 Inactive), and 5 Alumnae Chapters PHRASES Dedicated Female Leaders®, Everlasting Sisterhood®, Let Our Light Shine Forth NATIONAL PHILANTROPY Osteoporosis Awareness Our partnership with American Bone Health provides opportunities for members to become peer-educators. As trained educators, members can educate local communities about risk factors and preventative measures for osteoporosis. MISSION STATEMENT Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. advocates Asian awareness, empowers women leaders through its values-based programs, and forges Everlasting Sisterhood through diverse shared experiences. VISION STATEMENT Delta Phi Lambda will be the sorority that is recognized by universities and among the greater fraternal community for its progressive initiatives that aim to develop women into strong, independent leaders. |
AFFILIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) As a founding member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association, we strive to uphold the organization's mission. NAPA serves to advocate the needs of its member organizations and provides a forum to share ideas and resources between its members. NAPA supports the development of positive relations through open communication with interfraternal partners to enrich the fraternal experience. Delta Phi Lambda Foundation Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation NATIONAL PUBLICATION Founded as The Jade Times Newsletter in 2009, the official publication of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. has evolved into EVERLASTING Magazine. The magazine is meant to inform, educate and inspire our members on subjects relevant to our sorority, our chapters, and the fraternal community. Through this content, we encourage members to engage in meaningful dialogue, celebrate the accomplishments of our sisters, and equip our Dedicated Female Leaders® to make a positive impact in their communities. NATIONAL INITIATIVES Advocating for Asian Awareness, Empowering Dedicated Female Leaders®️, Providing Everlasting Sisterhood®️, Promoting Osteoporosis Awareness, Advocating for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion NATIONAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS National Convention, Chapter Led Programming (CLP), National Alumnae Mentoring Program, 3C's Philanthropy Program |