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.  Gamma Tau Sigma 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 advising chapter for the undergraduate chapter Gamma Kappa at California State University, Long Beach which Gamma Tau Sigma still advises today.

Currently, Gamma Tau Sigma has an active membership of 25 sorors and continues to grow in membership.

The chapter has received a number of awards and honors.

2018 Western Regional Conference
* Award of Achievement, Soror Felishia Lewis

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

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

2009 Western Regional 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 Regional 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