Lambda Beta Alpha

Lambda Beta Alpha (ΛΒΑ) is a national military Greek-lettered sorority whose mission is to promote and foster a sisterhood among women from all branches of the United States Armed Forces regardless of service status, active duty, national guard, reserve, veteran or retired; to study and help alleviate problems concerning female service members during and after their time in the military; to maintain a global presence through community service and philanthropic efforts; and to serve as a resource of information for young girls and women considering a military career, as well as those transitioning out of the military.

Lambda Beta Alpha
ΛΒΑ
FoundedNovember 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)
Manassas, Virginia
TypeProfessional
EmphasisService
ScopeU.S. Military and Veterans
Motto"United in Service, Bound by Love"
Colors  Shimmering Silver and   Metallic Gold
FlowerWhite Orchid
MascotSnow Leopard
PublicationThe Dynasty Report
NicknameLadies Bonded in Arms, Lovely Lambda Ladies
Websitewww.lambdabetaalpha.org

History

Lambda Beta Alpha Sorority was founded on November 10, 2017 [1] in Virginia by 10 women who served in the U.S. Military. It was incorporated on December 4, 2017. Originally called "Lambda Beta Alpha Sorority, Inc." the organization changed its name to "Lambda Beta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc." in 2018 to ensure its name reflected the nature of its membership.

Founders

The Lambda Beta Alpha founders, known as the "Original X", were:

Air ForceArmyNavy
Tarama GilesDeborah IveyTina Baker
Lisa KirschDana Thomas
Nakia HarveyTracey Hayward-Ferguson
Susan Griffin•Shenece Harris
Melissa Barnes
•served in the Air Force and Army

Affiliations

On August 1, 2018, the Lambda Beta Alpha national officers, under the guidance of their visionary and national president, Tarama Giles, founded the Orchids of Lambda, which is the first auxiliary organization within the military Greek-letter community. The "Orchids" are female military relatives (i.e. spouse, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin), supporters (significant other, friend, etc...), ROTC cadets, and those desiring to enter the military; age 18 and older.

The Military Women's Coalition [2] is national group of formal and information organizations who work collaboratively to serve and support US active duty, reserve, Guard, Veteran and retired service women by uniting and elevating their voices to influence policy and improve their well-being. Lambda Beta Alpha joined the Coalition in its infancy[3] and is currently the only military Greek-letter organization involved.

Citations, proclamations, and recognitions
Honor Our Female Veterans Day Proclamation

Lambda Beta Alpha has also received warm wishes and congratulations for the establishment of the sorority, celebration of their Founders' Day, and recognition for their work in the community. Such notables include Governor of Texas Greg Abbott, Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Mayor of Suffolk, Virginia Linda Johnson

Partnerships
ΛΒΑ member helping Wreaths Across America with laying a wreath at veterans cemetery

Distinguished Honorary Members

On December 21, 2019, Lambda Beta Alpha inducted Michele S. Jones,[5] retired Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Reserves and Perlisa D. Wilson,[6] [7] Command Sergeant Major of the Maryland National Guard as Distinguished Honorary Members.

December 2019 Distinguished Honorary Members' induction into Lambda Beta Alpha.

See also

References
  1. "Lambda Beta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc". Lambda Beta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. "Home - Military Women's Coalition". Military Women's Coalition. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  3. "The Military Women's Coalition : 2018 Inaugural Meeting Report" (PDF). Servicewomen.org. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  4. Hogan, Larry (10 November 2018). "Governor's Citation". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "Sgt. Maj. Michele Jones". The History Makers. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  6. "Senior Enlisted Leader". Maryland National Guard. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  7. "Maryland National Guard is the first in the U.S. with an all-female command". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 30 March 2019./
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