BECOME PHENOMENAL

There are many reasons to join a sorority, all of which are important and personal to each individual woman. The best way to start the process is by looking inward. You have to know and understand what your reasons are for joining the sorority and what you hope to gain from your experience once you are a member. It is also important to know what you would bring to the organization, the characteristics that your believe to be your strengths and the interests you have and are passionate about.  Because women have such different interests, there are many sisterhoods available.  If becoming a member of a sorority is what you want, you should look for an organization that will closely match what you stand for as a person.

Becoming a part of a sisterhood is a lifelong commitment; therefore, making the right choice is very important. Do your own research and compare the organizations you think you would like to join. Try to interact with current members, attend events, and gather as much information as possible. Make sure you ask questions regarding the membership process as well as what the organization stands for and the endeavors (i.e. charitable causes, community service, etc.) they support.

Joining a sisterhood can be a very enriching experience if you do it for the right reasons and with the organization that best fits you. 

Delta Tau Lambda provides support for its members and works endlessly for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are a community-service based organization with a focus on academic excellence. In order to meet our objectives and the needs of our community, we organize and participate in various community service activities such as hosting a murder mystery dinner in support of HIV/AIDs research, volunteering at Trinity Cafe, participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, attending the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer Walk, hosting Violence & STD Prevention Programs and volunteering at Metropolitan Ministries just to name a few. To demonstrate our commitment, members of our organization volunteer an average of 500 hours a year and have raised thousands of dollars towards the awareness and research of our 4 charitable causes: HIV/AIDS Awareness, Diabetes, Mental Health, and Breast Cancer. 

A great deal of our work also revolves around our Latino youth and working in collaboration with other communities of color. We are unwavering in our efforts to promote higher education to youth and in aiding them in utilizing education as a tool to achieve their dreams. In working with diverse groups, we expand our cultural horizons while identifying common problems and defining collective solutions. One of our greatest accomplishments is the establishment of the Lydia Cruz and Sandra Maria Ramos Scholarship Fund. Through this scholarship fund we have been able to annually award scholarships to first year college or graduating high school Latinas attending a 2 or 4 year college or university. 

Our annual academic scholarship is awarded at the annual Salute to Latinas: Fuerza de la Mujer Latina events hosted by each chapter. At this event, we also take time to honor the accomplishments and strengths of all Latinas. We celebrate our history, cultures, and diversity with pride and recognize women who have made an impact on their community. The Salute to Latinas is a journey through our past, present, and a view of our dreams for the future.

Delta Tau Lambda has a network of women across the U.S. that are as much empowered as they are empowering. More than a sisterhood we are a professional organization. We strive to continue our tradition of empowering our members by providing professional development opportunities and investing in one another's personal and professional growth. We are: Women by chance, Sisters by choice, Phenomenal by Nature! We invite all interested women to experience our phenomenal nature for yourself for there is a Brown and Gold difference.