Affiliates
Philo Affiliate
Since its inception, Sigma Gamma Rho has promoted unity among women and for years many alumnae chapters worked with individuals who were not members of Greek-lettered organizations. These women were organized into auxiliaries that had various names until 1954 when the sorority officially approved the organized affiliate group and accepted the name of "Philo"(meaning Friend) as their official name.
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In 1980, the Philos were organized on a national level and have grown to represent hundreds of women organized on a regional level as well. The Philos have contributed countless hours of community service and thousands of dollars to aid Sigma Gamma Rho's aim to enhance the quality of life within every community.
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To become a member of the Philo Affiliate one must be a woman of good character, possess poise, self-control, interest, outstanding social qualities, and expertise in some particular field. She must have a high school education or its equivalent. She must be interested in promoting programs of the Sorority. She must also acquire an affirmative vote for membership by the Philo Affiliate Membership Committee.
Rhoer Club
The Rhoer Club is an affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. consisting of a diverse group of young ladies between the ages of 12 and 18. Established in 1939, the Rhoer Club was the vision of Sigma Gamma Rho Founder, Mary Lou Allison Little, who had a passion for youth and the development of their full potential.
Rhoer Clubs are organized, maintained, and sponsored by local graduate chapters within each of the five geographical regions of the Sorority. Through the Rhoer Club, Sigma Gamma Rho provides training and guidance in education, community service, vocation, fine arts, and social affairs.
The program also provides the young women with the energy, support, commitment, and encouragement of members of Sigma Gamma Rho to help them develop and succeed in their life’s endeavors.
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