Dear Parent of Prospective Member,

The years your daughter spends in college are exciting times for all of you. She will have experiences that will further shape her as a daughter, a friend, and as a strong, intelligent woman. We are so pleasef that she is considering joining our organization, Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Delta Xi Phi is a young and growing national sisterhood with women from more than 35 ethnicities, every religion, and socio-economic background.

We are bonded in our commitment to increasing tolerance and diversity, the advancement of women through higher education, serving the community, and development of sisterly bonds and friendship. From the moment your daughter begins the Associate Member process she will be welcomed with open arms and share experiences that will bond her with her future sisters forever. Joining Delta Xi Phi is a lifelong commitment that will foster fulfilling relationships and indelible memories. Your daughter will become another unique addition to the legion of strong, well rounded, successful women that is Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

Since 1994, we have set a high standard for collegiate Greek women, challenging our membership to achieve above and beyond. Many of our alumnae continue on to earn advanced degrees in a wide variety of disciplines with an ongoing commitment to giving back to their organization and community. We are so glad that your daughter has expressed an interest in becoming a sister of Delta Xi Phi and encourage you to get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you and your daughter.

Sincerely,
Diane Abundabar
National President 2006-2008

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What will my daughter gain from becoming a sister of Delta Xi Phi?
A. Your daughter's participation in our sisterhood will provide her with an opportunity to serve as a leader both in the chapter and on campus through interaction with the university community. She will develop a greater sense of financial responsibility and learn about financial planning. Our organization is focused on academic excellence and the pursuit of larger opportunities for woman in higher education. Each chapter adheres to initiatives that provide every opportunity for academic achievement and success for each sister. She will have a support network that will serve her throughout her collegiate experience and well beyond.

Q. Will my daughter's academics suffer by being involved?
A. One of the foundations of our sisterhood is promoting advancement of women in higher education. We study together and offer mentoring opportunities to ensure that our sisters have the strongest academic performance possible. We take pride in the fact that many of our sisters have pursued post-baccalaureate degrees and earned national recognition in their fields of study. Furthermore, many of our sisters in professional fields offer internship, employment, and professional development to our undergraduate sisters.

Q. Your organization is smaller than traditional Greek organizations?..Why Delta Xi Phi?
A. Our organization is small compared to some older, more traditional organizations but that is one of the things that makes us unique. Each of our chapters are small close knit groups of women who become our family away from home. Your daughter may not only gain a new friend but a true sister. We are proud of the fact that our size and diversity brings together women who might never have met and who come to be lifelong friends. We are friends by chance, sisters by choice!

Q. How much does membership cost and where does the money go?
A. The cost of dues for sisters and associate members of Delta Xi Phi are nominal in comparison with other national sororities. None of our chapters have houses which reduces the cost to each sister per semester. The monies from dues support the local chapters and the national organization. These funds provide for our sorority initiatives and programs that we sponsor which include Aids Walk, Take Back the Night, and holiday programs for disadvantaged children. Every sister has the right to request financial records from her chapter and the National Executive Board at anytime. Your daughter will see first hand how her dues are used and the impact they have on the organizations and people we serve.

Q. What about hazing?
A. Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. has a strict zero tolerance policy in regards to hazing. We have adopted a National Policy that details our position and the ramifications for violating the policy. Each sister and associate member has a copy of the policy which is reviewed at least once a year. Our organization also adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Fraternal Information & Programming Group, www.fipg.com. In the event that your daughter has a concern or question she may address those issues with her New Member Educator or the National Membership Coordinator.

Also, we have recently obtained Liability Insurance that protects all of the members of chapters and colonies. The National Board is dedicated to the safety and welfare of our sisters.

Q. How do I contact Delta Xi Phi?
A. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Delta Xi Phi Nationals - deltaxiphi@yahoo.com . You may also explore our website, www.deltaxiphi.com where there are links to our local chapters and information to assist you and your daughter in learning more about our sisterhood.