1. Upsilon Chapter History Lesson
Objectives
To explain the history of the Upsilon Chapter at the University of Houston for new members

2. History
Fall of initiated as an interest group at the University of Houston
Interest group grew to the original ten Alpha Class members of Phi Sigma Rho Colony at UH
Alpha Class members learned the secrets and traditions of Phi Sigma Rho and were inducted in to the sorority on June 19, 2004
December of officially recognized by the University through the Department of Campus Activities
Fall of Alpha Class members rushed for a Beta Class
Friday, October 7, We inducted six new Beta Class members
Fall of We were granted our charter!
On December 3, 2005, the University of Houston colony became the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Rho.
All together, we initiated fourteen girls that day, eight Alpha Class members and six new Beta Class members. We made history that day having the chapter installation, alpha class initiation, and beta class initiation in one day…also known as Triple I.

3. History Chapter installed on December 3, 2005 Founding members
Sharon James Drake
Cristina Cavazos
Ngozi Egele
Ivie Ogiamien
Sree Reddy
Maricruz Silva
Jessica Westover-Folks 
Trishia Saulog

4. Insignia
Colors
Navy Blue
Silver
Motto
“Forever United”

5. Current Executive Board
President
Ashley Cortes
Vice President - Internal
Sarah Hinojosa
Vice President - External
Aubrey Swilling
Treasurer
Amber Morgan
Secretary
Samantha Smith
Social Chair
Bonnie Scott
Co-Recruitment Chair
Nikita Williams
Mery Arce
Membership Educator
Cindy Sanchez

6. Advisors
President finds and asks a faculty member if they would like to be our advisor. She explains to the faculty member what the tasks and responsibilities are. If she accepts, then chapter is presented with the candidate and then chapter votes.
Faculty advisor
Dr. Zerda (former)
Juanita Hall (former)
Toni Richerson
Alumna advisor
N/A

7. Regional Field Director
Our RFD
Helps us solve any issues that don’t necessarily fall under nationals
Serves as a resource
Length of term: 1 Academic Year
Remaining length of term: 4 months
Current Regional Field Director
Lacey Chavez

8. UH Greek Life Center of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Attend 2 meetings a semester
Events sponsored by Greek Life
Frontier Fiesta
Homecoming
We are a Special Interest Sorority!

9. Next Week
Knowledge Assessment
Local Chapter