Chapter History

Gamma Tau Sigma was chartered on December 26, 1964 in Long Beach, California under the leadership of Soror Zephyr Gill, former Western Region Syntaktes.  GTS was chartered by 10 sorors: Shirley Addison, Gervice Brown, Ethledra Claxton, Arnette Deering, Brenda Hicks, Claudia Hyman, Barbara Keesee, Merry Miles, Rosalind Mills, and Barbara L. Smith.  GTS was formed to serve as the graduate chapter for the undergraduate chapter at Cal State University Long Beach.  Gamma Tau Sigma still advises the undergraduate chapter - Gamma Kappa (CSU Long Beach).

Currently, Gamma Tau Sigma has an active membership of over 30 sorors and continues to grow in membership and the type and quality of programs organized and sponsored by the chapter.

The chapter has received a number of awards and honors.

2010 Boule
* Corine J. Green Anchor Award
* Dr. Rejesta V. Perry Project Reassurance Award

2010 Western Region Conference
* Graduate Chapter Display 1st place
* Graduate Chapter Scrapbook 2nd place
* Philo of the Year

2009 Western Region Conference
* Graduate Chapter Display 1st place
* Graduate Chapter Scrapbook 2nd place
* Philo Scrapbook and Display
* Philo Advisor of the Year
* Philo of the Year

2008 Boule
* International Lady Philo Queen: Philo Barbara Humphrey

2007 Western Region Conference
* The Membership Development Award 
* Philo Club of the Year 
* Philo Advisor of the Year: Soror Joysteen Toliver 
* Philo of the Year: Philo Barbara Humphrey 
* Philo Club Scrapbook

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