FRED Fun Facts

ZTA a Fraternity?
Zeta Tau Alpha is known as a fraternity, not as a sorority. A "fraternity" is an organization whose members have banded together for reasons of common interest and mutual benefit. There is usually some element of secrecy in its design. The terms "sorority" and "fraternity" are often used interchangeably, frequently due to necessity. Some women's organizations prefer "sorority," while others designate the use of "fraternity." It was the intent of the Founders and confirmed by action at two early conventions that Zeta Tau Alpha be designated as a "fraternity." This was done to distinguish our organization from the sisterhoods organized in connection with men's fraternities, called "sororities." Zeta Tau Alpha has no "brother" fraternity.

What is ZTA?
Zeta Tau Alpha is a friend. It is a group with whom you dare to be yourself. They seem to ask nothing of you, to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. They understand that those contradictions in your nature lead others to misjudge you. With ZTA you can breathe freely. You can share with them your little vanities, envies and hates, your absurdities and viscous sparks. And in opening them up with Zeta sisters, they are lost, dissolved in the white ocean of Zeta loyalty. They understand and like you for what you are. You can weep and sing with them, and laugh and scream with them. Through it all, Zeta Tau Alpha knows and loves you. They are full of responsibilities, new experiences, close friends, activities, pledging and fun. They are a well-rounded group of girls. What is ZTA? Just one, I repeat, with whom you dare to be yourself.

ZTA Fraternity
Founded: October 15, 1898
Virginia State Female Normal School
(now Longwood University)
Farmville, Virginia

Member: National Panhellenic Conference
(Third largest of 26 groups)

Initiated Members: 215,000

Active Collegiate Chapters: 158 and one colony

Active Alumnae Chapters: 235

ZTA Foundation
Established 1954
National Philanthropy:
Breast cancer education and awareness.
Think Pink^®is a registered trademark of Zeta Tau Alpha.

Partnerships:
Sponsor of the National Series Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure^® events nationwide.

Distribution of Think Pink^®awareness ribbons and educational materials at National Football League games during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October).

Yoplait^® Yogurt Save Lids to Save Lives^® campaign

ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation
Established 1977
Net worth: $30 million

Member associations: 149

Facilities owned or managed: 103