of tissue in a developing baby. ED syndromes affect both males and females of all races and ethnic groups. The ectoderm contributes to the formation of many parts of the body, including the skin, sweat glands, hair, teeth, and nails. During embryonic development, these and/or other parts of the baby's body, including the lens of the eye, parts of the inner ear, the fingers and toes, or nerves, among others, may fail to develop normally. When a child has at least two types of abnormal ectodermal features—for example, malformed teeth and extremely sparse hair—the child is identified as being affected by an ED "syndrome." Each of the roughly 150 ED syndromes represents a different combination of abnormalities. Physical symptoms can range from mild to extremely severe. Very few types of ED involve learning difficulties. The Delta Theta Tau Golden Hand Fund The Delta Theta Tau Golden Hand Fund is a non-profit entity within the organization that provides charitable contributions to various philanthropies. Delta Home Delta Theta Tau is unique in that it has a separate fund that is used for members entering their golden years who experience financial difficulties. Delta Home provides anonymous assistance to members who apply. Mission statement Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. is a national women's organization dedicated to the advancement of philanthropy and charity, nonsectarian, nonacademic, promoting welfare for all and fostering the spirit of good fellowship. Honorary members Shirley Temple Black, actress Eve Joestring Patricia Koch Imogene Jones Long Mary Pickford Jodi Edgar Reinhardt (NFED) Helen Lawrence Scott Beth Wallis Lura Lee Whitesell References www.deltathetatau.org Golden Years of Delta Theta Tau Silver Years of Delta Theta Tau Diamond Years of Delta Theta Tau' by Teresa McAllister Grit Quarterly Publication of Delta Theta Tau Interviews with the 2004-2005 National Council, 2005-2006 National Council, and members of the Zeta Zeta Chapter www.nfed.org NFED fundraising director External links Delta Theta Tau Official Webpage 1903 establishments in Indiana Fraternities and sororities in the United States Student organizations established in 1903