Sisters With Interest Never GonePromoting Higher Intelligence

Supporting Women in Need of Growth

Mission Statement Definition &

Purpose National Swing

History Our Brothers Steppin’ Swing Video

Membership Requirements

Rites of Passage Program

Next Step Q & A

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Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. is an organization willing to affect social change. In accordance with its values and goals, SWING dedicates its time to enhancing the quality of life in the communities that it serves.

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Swing Phi Swing is a non-profit organization dedicated to community service, academic excellence, and heightening community and cultural consciousness.

Our specific purpose is:

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SSisters WWith IInterest NNever GGoneWe remain steadfast in our mission & goals

PPromoting HHigher IIntelligenceWe encourage academic and professional growth

of all women, especially members

SSupporting WWomen IIn NNeed of GGrowthWe strive to create programs and do community

service that prove beneficial to women

Swing Phi Swing was founded April 4, 1969 by 12 remarkable young women at Winston Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC.

They were determined to offer an alternative to sorority and Greek life that promoted knowledge of self, activism, individuality, and true sisterhood.

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Today, SWING is an organization for rare women who aren’t afraid to stray from the norm.

Proving the ideology of quality not quantity, SWING is an intimate group of women with extraordinary strength & courage making a positive impact on their college campuses and communities.

Founded October 12, 1962 at Morgan State University by 14 young men who felt the need to create an innovative organization to change the way we think about brotherhood.

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S W I N GS W I N Ghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp2Ue2dzYLA&feature=related

FACT: Swings were actually the first female organization to begin steppin’ on college campuses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffdMa6E1yko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYxcrdjech8

Undergraduate Enrolled in an accredited

college/or university pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree

A 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale Minimum 12 semester hours

Graduate must meet one of the following criteria: Graduate of a technical/career

college or obtained a professional certification

Graduate of a 2 or 4 year college

Professional w/minimal training in a career field

A demonstrated record of community service – min 5 yrs.

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A period during which the candidate(s) will be trained, oriented, and evaluated on specific information and aspects of Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. in order to become a member.

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Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. has a strict no tolerance, no hazing policy which prohibits any form of hazing during the Rites of Passage Program.

Swing Phi Swing does not condone or practice hazing, as it is in direct violation of the constitution and bylaws which govern the organization.

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$40 Non-Refundable Application Fee Letter of Intent explaining why you are seeking

membership 2 Essay (minimum 2 pages typed)

Essay 1: Given the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for African-Americans, what would your solutions be?

Essay 2: A limited number of studies suggest that African American women may be less motivated to control their weight because of culturally determined, permissive attitudes toward obesity. What are some solutions that could be leveraged in a community service project or event that could

help promote healthier lifestyles among this sector of women?  Proof of degree, professional certification, or professional

experience A professional resume 2 letters or recommendation from non-related individuals Proof of Medical Examination performed by a Board

Certified Physician within the past 12 months Daily schedule of classes, exams, and activities Signed Candidate Agreement Concerning Hazing form

Thank you for

your interest

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