FIRST
Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction for being the first society founded for college women. It was chartered at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia in 1851, which is appropriately the first college chartered to grant degrees to women. Alpha Delta Pi was originally named “The Adelphean Society,” originating from the Greek word “Adelphean” meaning “sister.”

FINEST
Across the nation, ADPis are bright, fun, and classy young women who share the special bond of sisterhood. The qualifications for membership have remained unchanged throughout the years: scholarship, high principles, and true friendship. Here at the University of Florida, our chapter was the first sorority invited to join the Panhellenic community. Since 1948, Alpha Delta Pi has been representing UF with pride and has recently received awards for one of the top five ADPi chapters in the nation and the best chapter in Florida.

FOREVER
The principles established by our founders in 1851 are enduring standards exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood. Our creed states that Alpha Delta Pi is more than a ritual and more than a symbol: that it is a way of life. Alpha Delta Pi is something you are, not just something you become. What Alpha Delta Pi represents at the University of Florida, and what we symbolize throughout North American chapters since 1851 will keep us the first and finest… forever.

FUN FACTS:

1. Motto: We Live for Each Other
2. Colors: Azure Blue and White
3. Mascot: Alphie the Lion
4. Flower: Woodland Violets
5. Founding Date: May 15, 1851
6. University of Florida Chapter: Gamma Iota
7. Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities
8. Values: Sisterhood, Self, Scholarship and Service
9. Awards: Chapter of the Year at Greek Awards
10. Fun: On your 21st birthday, you get to take a dip into our Alphie fountain.

Our house has been a centerpiece of sorority life since 1955 and has been maintained with care and appreciation for over sixty years. 

House Corporation

The Gamma Iota House Corporation is a board of alumnae and sisters who make decisions about the management of the chapter house.  Our house has been a centerpiece of sorority life since 1955 and has been maintained with care and appreciation for over sixty years.  Areas of the House Corporation responsibility include employment of the staff, long-term finances, insurance, and maintenance.  It is often referred to as House Corps.

All sisters contribute funds as a member of Alpha Delta Pi to help with the upkeep of the Chapter House.  Alpha members pay a one-time House Corporation membership fee which entitles sisters to lifetime membership in the Corporation.

House Corporation meetings are held no less than four times a year, including an Annual Meeting typically, in April.  All sisters are welcome to attend House Corps meetings. Alumnae are informed about the Annual Meeting and are encouraged to attend.

The chapter president, property manager and finance vice president serve on the House Corporation Board.  The property manager serves a critical role in acting as a liaison among the house director, sisters and the House Corporation.

Alumnae Board:

• President, Lohse Barten Beeland, Gamma Iota ‘67
• Vice president, Christie Jenkins Blakely, Gamma Eta ‘84
• Secretary, Hannah Crooke, Gamma Chi '07 
• Treasurer, Susan Hazen Balloon, Gamma Iota ‘69
• Member-at-large, Karolyn Hale Watson, Gamma Iota ‘54
• Member-at-large, Mary Grace Bell, Gamma Iota ‘05
• Ex-Officio, Marian Ingman Close, Iota ‘73 (Chapter Advisor)

Committees:

• Architecture - Jacqueline Licata Armour, ’79; Katie Seashole Pressly, ’66; Page Pressly
• Communications - Haile Dickert Ratliff (chair), Gamma Iota '08
• Fundraising - Mary Jo Holland-Cancelmo (chair), Gamma Iota '66

EXECUTIVE BOARD

LEADERSHIP