Dear Friends,
Welcome to our beloved Sorority of Gamma Phi Beta! My name is Cicilya Kaunang and I am the President of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at the University of San Diego. It is with great enthusiasm, pleasure and honor that I welcome you to our sisterhood. We are a sorority of women committed to “fostering a nurturing environment that provides women the opportunity to achieve their potential through life-long commitment to intellectual growth, individual worth and service to humanity”. Joining Gamma Phi Beta is a commitment that we make for a lifetime of sisterhood, service, support and friendship.
Gamma Phi Beta has provided me with an incredible and unique experience that has truly benefited my life in so many ways. My sisters are a blessing and my chapter is the “significant other” I have fallen in love with. In addition to the lifelong friendships I have developed, the sorority has strengthened and positively impacted the woman that I am today. The tremendous leadership opportunities available within our chapter has allowed our women to excel in more ways than one – academics, professional skills, philanthropy and selfless service, sisterhood, personal growth. The incredible amount of support that is offered on an international and regional scale have truly provided members a lifelong membership that extends beyond the college years. It is truly an organization that offers endless opportunities and benefits for our members, and all of us are very proud to be a part of a sorority that aims to create the highest women through implementing our four core values of LOVE – LABOR – LEARNING - LOYALTY.
Learning: Our women are supported and encouraged strive for academic excellence through various academic support programs such as study hours, tutoring groups by majors, and rewarding grades that exemplify academic achievement and excellence. Scholarship is something of high value to us.
Philanthropy: Internationally, Gamma Phi Beta supports Camp Fire USA, a program that builds resilience in girls, fostering leadership and life skills necessary for success. In addition, the Epsilon Gamma chapter also supports various breast cancer causes, including the “3-Day” challenge in which our very own “Team Gamma Phi Beta” has raised over $25,000 for the cure; furthermore we support and fundraise for Rady Childrens’ Hospital, San Diego’s only pediatric trauma facility. Annually, we hold two philanthropy events to support Campfire USA and Rady Childrens’ Hospital: our “Almost Famous” Campus Wide Talent in the Fall and our “Crescent Classic Moonball” Beach Volleyball tournament hosted in the Spring.
Sisterhood: “Above all else, you are my sister, my friend”. We are always strengthening our sisterhood through fun events like sisterhood retreats and dinners, movie nights, fit and active events, study dates (let’s face it, doing work is so much better when you’re sisters are there with you) and last but not least the times we spend getting ready together for social events are some of the most memorable and fun sisterhood nights shared! We hold sisterhood events at least once a month where we can relax and enjoy the company of our sisters. to continue strengthening our sisterhood.
Personal Growth: Among our other values, we believe in personal growth as women. We value the support of one another to strengthen each other and uplift and encourage our sisters to be the best woman she can be. The women of Epsilon Gamma hold ourselves to a high personal standard, strive to achieve our potential and enhance our learning. We believe it is just as important to love ourselves as it is to love our sisters and others alike.
We are women, we are strong, we are beautiful, we are one…we are Gamma Phi Beta and we are so excited that you have chosen to embark on this incredible journey into our sisterhood, philanthropy, and a lifetime of connections and support. As you begin your journey to becoming women of Gamma Phi Beta, your support, encouragement and participation is greatly welcomed, appreciated and encouraged!
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at usdgammaphibeta1@gmail.com
With much love, respect and well wishes
Cicilya Kaunang
President Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Gamma Phi Beta, University of San Diego