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was chosen to represent the oneness of our fraternity, its purpose and
goals. |
| Tau |
portrays the ideals of our fraternity and our faith in each other. |
| Delta |
shows the task before us, the coming together of minds, hearts and hands. |
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Our flower is the yellow rose which represents delicacy and intimate close
relationships for which we strive. |
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Our jewel is the pearl. The pearl is a jewel of increasing endeavors, the burnishing and buffing of constant labor activities within and without, that produce the glow of accomplishment.
Motto
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| Motto |
Our motto is "United in Service". |
| Colors |
Our colors are yellow, white, blue and gold, which express our warmth, sincerity
and sympathetic concern of other in need of our help. |
WEARING OF THE PIN
- Only members who are bound by the obligation of Initiation may wear the badge.
- The badge or pin is worn in good taste.
- It is positioned over the heart.
- The chapter Greek insignia guard is pinned to the left and below the badge. Social sorority/fraternity pins may be worn in line with the professional fraternity pin. An honor society pin is worn below the professional or sorority pin.
DESCRIPTION OF PINS
| ATD Badge |
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(the term which most refer to as fraternity pin) is a
hammered gold Delta, upon which rests the Tau, with the
Alpha on the outer surface. The badge may be a plain gold
ATD insignia or one that is encrusted with pearls, the
fraternity jewel. The jeweled badge is available in the
Close Set Pearls or the Crown Set Pearls. Most members
choose the plain gold badge when they join ATD. |
| Recognition Pin |
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This pin is available in either a straight line or with
staggered letters "ATD", with the "D" being the Delta "D"
(All "D's" on the ATD jewelry have the triangular Delta
"D"). These are available to all members in addition to the
membership badge. |
| Lavalieres |
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These are available to all members. The letters "ATD"
can be in either a straight line or staggered. It can be
worn as a necklace suspended from a chain or as a charm
dangle suspended from a bracelet. |
| Crests |
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Crest - Orientation pin or small lamp. |
| Guards |
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Guards for the badge are available in three styles:
plain Gold clad, Close Set Pearl, and Crown Set Pearl. The
Guard signifies the Chapter name. It consists of one, two or
three letters and are attached to the badge with a gold
chain. |
| Dangles and Charms |
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Officer symbols for all Chapter Offices are available to the chapters. |
| President's Keys |
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The Chapter Past President's Key (or pin) has the gold
ATD logo mounted on a black background. The bottom portion
of the pin has a president's gavel. This is to be given to
the chapter president at the end of the term by the chapter.
Usually the outgoing president is presented with the Chapter
Past President's Key at the completion of the installation
of the incoming president. This pin recognizes his/her
service to Alpha Tau Delta as president.
The Alumni Past President's key (or pin) is a square, turned
on the points, with the ATD crest at the top, ATD engraved
across the front of the pin and a gavel at the bottom point
of the pin. It is a gold pin presented to the outgoing
alumni chapter president by the incoming alumni chapter
president. This pin also recognizes service to Alpha Tau
Delta as an alumni member.
Chapter treasurers need to order their past president's pin
early in the Spring so it is available for presentation at
the close of the president's term. |
| Honor Pin |
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This pin is available to the chapters to present to
individuals who have given outstanding service to Alpha Tau
Delta. It is a round gold pin with the Florence Nightingale
lamp at the top and the word "Honor" engraved on the open
book in the center of the pin. It is available to both the
collegiate and alumni chapters. |
| Award Key |
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This rectangular gold key has an open book near the top,
which is outlined in white enamel. It is presented to a
person who has contributed to his or her School of Nursing,
University, College, or the Fraternity. |
| The Yellow Rose Charm |
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The Yellow Rose Charm is awarded by the National Board to the National Member of the Year. |
Jewelry for National Officers |
| National Past President's
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Pin This gold oval pin with the ATD logo in the center
has the inscription "National Past President" on it. This is
presented to the National President at the completion of
his/her term. |
| National Medallion |
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The Medallion is a decorated gold circle with the ATD
logo in the center. It is given to national officers who
have completed a two-year term as president, first
vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer, editor,
recording secretary, or corresponding secretary. |
Wearing of all fraternity insignia jewelry must be in good taste.Click here if you wish to order ATD jewelry.
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