Greater Jacksonville Alumni Chapter
Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc.
History
Greater Jacksonville Alumni was formed by 8 women with a heart of service.
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May 26, 2016: Greater Jacksonville Alumni was formed and recognized as an interest group
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May 28, 2016: Paperwork sent to Nationals of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc.
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July 13, 2016: Petition approved for colonization (46 days after becoming an interest group)
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July 5, 2017: Became an official Chapter
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First E-Board Members:
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President: Megan Q. Trick
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Service Vice President: Necia Elaine McCoy
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Secretary: Corizon C. Trimble
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Treasurer: Alesia D. Richmond
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Mascot
Greater Jacksonville Alumni adopted the Penguin as its mascot because it implies two symbolic points: Evolution and Unconventionality
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Evolution: The penguin's ability to adapt (over time and in its current environment) reminds us that we can adapt too. The penguin also encourages us to do what we can to live, survive, and find contentment in the world.
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Conventionalism: The penguin is a bird that does not fly. It reminds us that we don't have to comply with presumed or mandated behavior. Penguins can drink salt water due to specialized glands that filter out salt. The penguin's energy reminds us that we can filter out impurities in our lives. The penguin helped us learn how to ingest a negative event in out life.
On October 23, 2016 Greater Jacksonville Alumni voted to name its mascot Pearl the Pretty Penguin.