Chapter History
Gamma Tau Sigma, an Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., was chartered on December 26, 1964 in Long Beach, California under the leadership of Soror Zephyr Gill, former Western Region Syntaktes. Gamma Tau Sigma (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. Gamma Tau Sigma was formed to serve as the advising chapter for the undergraduate chapter, Gamma Kappa, at California State University, Long Beach which GTS still advises today. We have recently taken over the advisement of the undergraduate chapter, Omicron Rho, at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Additionally, we serve over thirty young women and girls continuously throughout the year through our Rhoer and Rhosebud Affiliates.
Currently, GTS has an active membership of over 60 sorors and continues to grow in membership. The chapter has received a number of awards and honors including the recent 2020 & 2021 Western Region Chapter of the Year.
Currently, GTS has an active membership of over 60 sorors and continues to grow in membership. The chapter has received a number of awards and honors including the recent 2020 & 2021 Western Region Chapter of the Year.
2020 68th Virtual Western Regional Conference
* Chapter of the Year
* Membership Development
* Rhoer Advisor of the Year, Soror Ronnay Cato-Henry
2019 67th Western Regional Conference
* Outstanding Display
2018 66th 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 Outstanding Display -1st place
* Graduate Chapter Outstanding Scrapbook - 2nd place
* Philo Affiliate 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 Affiliate of the Year
2008 Boule
* International Lady Philo Queen: Philo Barbara Humphrey
2007 Western Regional Conference
* Membership Development Award
* Philo Affiliate of the Year
* Philo Advisor of the Year: Soror Joysteen Toliver
* Philo of the Year: Philo Barbara Humphrey
* Philo Club Scrapbook
* Chapter of the Year
* Membership Development
* Rhoer Advisor of the Year, Soror Ronnay Cato-Henry
2019 67th Western Regional Conference
* Outstanding Display
2018 66th 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 Outstanding Display -1st place
* Graduate Chapter Outstanding Scrapbook - 2nd place
* Philo Affiliate 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 Affiliate of the Year
2008 Boule
* International Lady Philo Queen: Philo Barbara Humphrey
2007 Western Regional Conference
* Membership Development Award
* Philo Affiliate of the Year
* Philo Advisor of the Year: Soror Joysteen Toliver
* Philo of the Year: Philo Barbara Humphrey
* Philo Club Scrapbook