On November 7, 1975, then-Grand President Bill Tatum convened a conference call where the Board of Directors unanimously voted to open membership of Delta Sigma Pi to women. 2025 marks the 50-year anniversary of this historic decision. The 50-year anniversary of women initiates signifies our progress and the chance to shape our future, and we're celebrating all year long! Get involved and honor the anniversary by participating in the following:

Host and Attend Events:

Host events dedicated to celebrating the 50-year anniversary! Organize a professional, networking, or service event in your community. View the 50-years page to view more history and dedicated profiles to showcase.

• Chapter event resources
• Alumni event resources
• Cincinnati Alumni Chapter is hosting a Central Office Open House on February 1 at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spend the afternoon visiting the Central Office learning about the history of our Fraternity and networking with brothers.

As you celebrate these special occasions, make sure you're sharing your photos/videos with us! Tag @deltasigmapi on social media or email magazine@dsp.org.

Give Back:

Make a gift in honor of 50 years of woman to these funds:

• Kathy Jahnke Volunteer Leadership Educational Fund – Developed by PGP Kathy Jahnke (first woman elected Grand President), this fund supports volunteer leadership events, such as the National Volunteer Leadership Retreat, and curriculum development for volunteer training materials.

• Claire Sammon Roberts Women in Leadership – Developed by Claire Roberts, San Francisco State, (first woman to receive Lifetime Achievement Honoree).). This scholarship is available to any undergraduate member of Delta Sigma Pi who identifies as female and has attended a national Fraternity event within the current fiscal year.

• Make a donation to a Chapter Leadership Fund and/or the Deltasig Fund at dsp.org/fdc.

• Find another fund to support.

Purchase a commemorative 50 years of women initiates pin.

• Each pin is $15 with FREE shipping
• A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Leadership Foundation in honor of the 50-year anniversary of women being initiated into Delta Sigma Pi.
• Visit dsp.org/deltasigshop TODAY!

Continue to check dsp.org/news for more articles throughout the year.

To honor this monumental anniversary, Delta Sigma Pi is providing informational and historical profiles about some of the dedicated Deltasigs of our organization— all throughout the year. Stay up to date for new updates every week!  Check back next week to hear about more amazing women in Delta Sigma Pi as we celebrate 50 years of women being initiated into Delta Sigma Pi.