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Women of Poise and Purpose 3 History and heritage 3 Mission, purpose and vision 4 Four aims 5 Collegiate chapters 6 Alumnae chapters 8 National headquarters 9 On your campus 10 Joyously Live 11

Scholars 12 Scholarships 12 Hermes Society 13 Wi$e Up 14 On your campus 15 Joyously Live 16

Stewards 17 Special Olympics 17 Girls on the Run 18 S. June Smith 19 Spring Break Service Grants 20 D.O.T. Days 21 Service Immersion Experience 22 Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation 23 On your campus 24 Joyously Live 25

Leaders 26 Collegiate officers 27 Leadership development 28 District Day 28 Career Track 29 Advisor Certification 30 Leadership Development Institute 31 National Convention & Leadership Conference 32 Programming Learning Outcomes 33 Alpha Sigma Alpha Advantage 34 On your campus 37 Joyously Live 38

A 4-Star Chapter 39 Alpha Sigma Alpha at your school 39 Colony support 40 District support 41 National support 42 Colony timeline Pre-colonization 47 Recruitment schedule 48 Aspire, Seek, Attain Program 49 Joyously Live 55

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HERITAGE & HISTORY

Founded Nov. 15, 1901 Longwood University Farmville, VA Our story Alpha Sigma Alpha, the first women’s fraternity founded in the Twentieth Colors Century, was founded at Longwood University, Farmville, VA, on Nov. 15, Primary: crimson red and pearl white Complimentary: palm green and gold 1901. As stated in the charter, “The purpose of the association shall be to cultivate friendship among members, and in every way to create pure and Insignia elevating sentiments, to perform such deeds and to mold such opinions as Star, crown, palm tree and phoenix will tend to elevate and ennoble womanhood in the world.” Signatures to this document include those of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s five Founders: Virginia Jewels Boyd Noell, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Calva Watson Wooten, Louise Cox Pearl and ruby Carper and Mary Williamson Hundley. A tradition of diverse membership began with the first chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Our Founders, Mascot individuals of various backgrounds and with a wide range of interests, were “Dot” the Ladybug successful in keeping their individual identities while developing a close sisterhood. Flowers Fall: aster Spring: narcissus In 1915, Alpha Sigma Alpha cofounded the Association of Educational Sororities (AES), which encouraged expansion only to teachers colleges Badges and colleges of education within universities. After World War II, having New member: silver shield with four concave watched educational trends through the years, the national officers of sides that displays the Sorority letters raised Alpha Sigma Alpha felt that the objectives of the social sorority and of the against a conventional design of the rising sun. social educational sorority had become identical. Consequently, in 1947, Alpha Sigma Alpha and the other educational sororities petitioned the Membership: black enamel shield with four National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) for membership. The petition was concave sides superimposed upon a similarly accepted Nov. 12, 1947, admitting Alpha Sigma Alpha as one of 26 women’s shaped shield of gold which displays the sorority fraternities in the conference. It was in 1985 - 87 when Alpha Sigma Alpha letters, a star and a crown. proudly chaired NPC with the leadership of Sidney Gremillion Allen, ΨΨ. Coat-of-Arms The Alpha Sigma Alpha Our open motto, “aspire, seek, attain” is found today on each campus coat-of-arms displays where Alpha Sigma Alpha is active because our members, women of poise our shield in crimson and purpose, exemplify the spirit of our five Founders. and white. The basic symbol declares the Our Founders desire of the sorority to serve valiantly in the interest of the common good. Its principle device, a phoenix rising from the lambent flames with the crown, is another of our four insignia set above the sheild. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Calva Watson Wooten, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Louise The ribbon below carries our open motto, Cox Carper, Mary Williamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell “aspire, seek, attain,” in Greek lettering.

3 MISSION, Purpose and VISION

Our Mission Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among our four aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides opportunities through:

Sisterhood Heritage Leadership & Service

forming strong bonds of expressed through creed, enhanced by chapter, campus unconditional friendship based ritual and history; and and community involvement. on common values and experiences;

Our Purpose The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to foster close friendships between members and to develop women of poise and purpose. Alpha Sigma Alpha was built on the spirit and open motto of “aspire, seek, attain.” Our Vision Our vision is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. Alpha Sigma Alpha inspires women to lead, to serve and most of all…to make a difference. Developing at UW-Stevens Point Women of Poise GO POINTERS! & Purpose

FOUR AIMS

The aim of this sorority shall…for its four-fold purpose the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development. “ -The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha The aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha have been carefully chosen to represent the ideals toward” which every member is to strive. Alpha Sigma Alpha’s programming focuses on these four aims in an effort to develop and nurture women so that they may reach their full potential.

women to grow and develop through leadership roles and Intellectual committee efforts. Involvement with national philanthropic Alpha Sigma Alpha members are challenged to strive for partners develops our members socially and unites them their best intellectual development through every possible with their community by standing for a common goal. The means, educationally and personally. A well-educated and establishment of Alpha Sigma Alpha committees provides informed woman is an asset to her family, community and members the ability to work together and with campus society. With knowledge comes both self-confidence and leaders, administration or community partners in order to humility. A college education is a privilege still inaccessible support a cause and improve the well being of the world. to many. Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha are taught to value their education, to maintain high personal standards Alpha Sigma Alpha also emphasizes the importance of and to strive for personal development through continuing knowing each chapter has a support system of sisters that go educational opportunities available through Alpha Sigma beyond the boundaries of their campus. With our regional Alpha, on campus and in the community. conference of District Day, biennial Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute and the biennial national Physical convention & leadership conference, members have the Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes taking care of one’s self and resources of sisters from across the nation to encourage enjoying a healthy lifestyle. With the value of balance in them to build upon their strengths, nurture their ideas and mind, Alpha Sigma Alpha encourages members to develop offer gentle guidance whenever it is needed. ways to be the best they can be by monitoring their nutrition, exercise, rest and self-control. All of our chapters Spiritual are actively involved in campus intramurals, fraternity and Alpha Sigma Alpha has four exemplars whose lives personify sorority week activities and host or partake in a variety of the ideals of the Sorority: Christ, St. Valentine, Hermes and charitable giving events. Whether it is hosting cornhole King Asa. No matter what religion one practices or believes tournaments, participating in the Polar Plunge, participating in, each of our exemplars represents love, education, youth, in Relay for Life or running marathons, Alpha Sigma Alphas acceptance and the empowerment of believing in something everywhere keep the value of balance in their lives when it bigger than yourself. Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes individual comes to maintaining and promoting a healthy lifestyle. beliefs and encourages every member to bring an open dialogue to enhance the appreciation of diversity in cultures Social and faith that is present not only in our sisterhood, but in our The purpose of social development is to provide an array of society. personal, social and learning experiences and opportunities that will build upon the self-confidence and interpersonal Living our ritual is something each member strives to skills of members. Membership within the sorority allows do every day.

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COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

It is our chapters that continually promote the teachings of sorority beliefs, individual growth, service to others, and the development of true friendships. “ -The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha ” CHAPTER SCHOOL CITY, STATE

Alpha Longwood University Farmville, VA Alpha Beta Truman State University Kirksville, MO Alpha Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA Beta Beta University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Gamma Gamma Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK Epsilon Epsilon Emporia State University Emporia, KS Zeta Zeta University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Eta Eta Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Nu Nu Drexel University Philadelphia Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Beta Epsilon James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI Beta Iota Radford University Radford, VA Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Beta Lambda University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Beta Mu Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Gamma Clio State University of New York-Cortland Cortland, NY Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, KY Beta Pi Concord University Athens, WV Beta Rho Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Beta Sigma Missouri State University Springfield, MO Beta Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Gamma Zeta University of Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, AR Gamma Eta The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Gamma Lambda Loyola University of Chicago Chicago Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, MI Gamma Pi Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Gamma Phi St. John’s University Queens, NY Gamma Psi Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA Gamma Omega Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Delta Gamma West Chester University West Chester, PA Delta Epsilon Mansfield University Mansfield, PA Delta Eta DePaul University Chicago Delta Iota University of Delaware Newark, DE Delta Kappa University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN Delta Nu-A Kettering University Flint, MI Delta Nu-B Kettering University Flint, MI Delta Sigma Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Delta Upsilon University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Delta Chi Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA Epsilon Alpha Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR 6 Developing at UW-Stevens Point Women of Poise GO POINTERS! & Purpose

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS (continued)

CHAPTER SCHOOL CITY, STATE

Epsilon Gamma Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Epsilon Eta Virginia Wesleyan College Virginia Beach, VA Epsilon Theta The Penn State Univ at Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Epsilon Kappa Millersville University Millersville, PA Epsilon Tau University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore Epsilon Upsilon California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Epsilon Phi Indiana University Bloomington, IN Zeta Alpha Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Zeta Beta University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI Zeta Gamma Gannon University Erie, PA Zeta Eta Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO Zeta Theta Wagner College Staten Island, NY Zeta Iota Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Zeta Kappa Minnesota State University Mankato, MN Zeta Lambda Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Zeta Mu Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, MO Zeta Nu Moravian College Bethlehem, PA Zeta Omicron Muskingum University New Concord, OH Zeta Pi Colorado State University-Pueblo Pueblo, CO Zeta Rho University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Zeta Sigma University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio Zeta Tau Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Zeta Upsilon Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA Zeta Phi Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Zeta Chi Niagara University Niagara, NY Zeta Psi Loras College Dubuque, IA Zeta Omega Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Theta Beta Roanoke College Salem, VA Theta Alpha Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Theta Delta University of Alaska-Anchorage Anchorage, AK Theta Gamma Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Theta Epsilon Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Theta Zeta Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Theta Eta Rogers State University Claremore, OK Theta Kappa Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Theta Lambda Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Theta Mu Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Theta Nu Knox College Galesburg, IL Theta Xi University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Theta Omicron University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Theta Pi Utah Valley University Orem, UT Theta Rho West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX Theta Sigma Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Theta Tau Capital University Columbus, OH Theta Upsilon Boise State University Boise, ID Theta Phi University of North Carolina-Pembroke Pembroke, NC Theta Chi Methodist University Fayetteville, NC Theta Psi Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO COLONY Fall 2015 University of New Haven West Haven, CT COLONY Fall 2015 Suffolk University Boston 7 Developing at UW-Stevens Point Women of Poise GO POINTERS! & Purpose

Alumnae ChapterS

Hawaii Cincinnati, OH Laurel Highlands, PA Southern Colorado Alva, OK Columbus, IN Madison, WI Southern New Jersey Amarillo, TX Dallas, TX Maryville, MO Southern West Virginia Atlanta Dayton, OH Midland, MI Southwest Florida Austin, TX Denver, CO Middle Tennessee Southwest, MO Birmingham, AL Des Moines, IA Anchorage, AK Springfield, MO Blue Mountain, PA Detroit Suburban Milwaukee, WI St. Joseph, MO Blue Ridge, VA Diamond State, ID Nashville, TN St. Louis Treasure Valley, ID Dickinson, ND Natchitoches, LA El Paso, TX Boston Elkhart-Goshen, IN New York City Metropolitan Tampa Bay, FL Buffalo, NY Erie, PA North Star, MN Terre Haute, IN Topeka, KS Southwestern, IN North Suburban Chicago Tidewater, VA Central Arkansas Cedar Rapids, IA Northern Colorado Triangle, NC Central Florida Ft. Lauderdale, FL Northeast Ohio Tulsa, OK Central Ohio Greater Jacksonville, FL Northern Virginia Twin Cities, MN Central Pennsylvania Greater Omaha Philadelphia Metro Washington, DC Charlotte, NC Greater Valley Forge, PA Phoenix, AZ Wausau, WI Baltimore Hattiesburg, MS Pittsburg, KS Windy City, IL Chicago Metro Houston Richmond, VA Chicago South Suburban Indianapolis Rochester, NY Chicago West Greater Kansas City, MO San Antonio Bethlehem, PA Lafayette, IN Southern Arkansas

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National Headquarters

The Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters is located in Indianapolis and is the base of the national staff who oversees the daily operations of the sorority.

Headquarters staff maintain membership and financial records, while providing support and assistance to volunteers, collegiate and alumnae chapters and members. In partnership with volunteer leaders, the staff develops new programs and resources to aid in cultivating a strong sisterhood.

9 ON YOUR CAMPUS

This chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha [is] a vital force in the Sorority and an “ influencing factor for good in the life of your university or college. - The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha” Developing at UW-Stevens Point Women of Poise GO POINTERS! & Purpose

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Meagan Dardas, ZH Rockhurst University, MO I am a woman of poise and purpose because… I am challenged to be one. I have an entire chapter of other like-minded women to hold me accountable. The women who have welcomed me into this organization have so graciously demonstrated the wealth of wisdom, kindness and determination that is to be found within Alpha Sigma Alpha. Through my own journey, I have learned that poise and purpose are not the primary goals of the organization, but a byproduct thereof.

As Alpha Sigma Alphas we have chosen to be constant examples of the values to which we stay true. By working to welcome our new members and promoting a positive sisterhood, by willfully becoming actively engaged on campus and in the surrounding community, and by joyously living each day to its ultimate good, we wear on our sleeves the poise and purpose that live within us each day.

Marianne Busch Bullock, BQ Central Michigan University Houston Alumnae Chapter Past National President I am a woman of poise and purpose because… My volunteer work for Alpha Sigma Alpha has given me the opportunity to work with diverse teams and handle major responsibilities for the growth of our organization. We each pledge a responsibility to contribute to the success of Alpha Sigma Alpha in realizing its ideals; this commitment keeps me focused on the task to be done, whether it is simply taking the time to answer an email promptly, or leading a team on a major project.

My sisters have placed their confidence in me each time I have been asked to serve – there is a line in our installation service for officers that expresses the wish that the duties of the office bring “joy in service and happiness in achievement.” The honor of being a recipient of the faith and trust of my Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters inspires me to be a woman of poise and purpose.

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Scholarships and recognition

Foundation scholarships Since its founding, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to intellectual development and lifelong learning by offering academic scholarships to graduate members, undergraduate members and non-members. Every year, the Foundation awards more than 25 scholarships rewarding merit of academic excellence, leadership and living the ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Collegiate members have the ability to apply for several esteemed scholarships, including: WILMA WILSON SHARP SCHOLARSHIP: established in 1970 for undergraduate work in any field FOUNDERS’ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: established to commemorate the Sorority’s centennial in 2001; awarded to undergraduate members who exemplify the vision, academic pursuits and leadership skills of the Founders NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC SCHOLARSHIP: established in 1967 in honor of the national organization for undergraduate work in any field

The Freida Riley Award Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded as a teacher’s sorority at the State Female Normal School, now Longwood University. To this day we are still committed to quality education and continue to recognize great educators within our membership. In honor of Frieda Riley, BP, who is portrayed by the actress Laura Dern in the film October Sky, the Frieda Riley Award is given to one alumna member annually for her outstanding contribution to education. The recipient is chosen based on the attributes ascribed to Frieda Riley: inspiring students to do their best; showing care and respect for students and “going the extra mile’ to make her students’ Freida Riley, BP experiences memorable.

Career enhancement grants Career enhancement grants provide alumnae members with the financial assistance to pursue education for career advancement or re-training.

It may not sound like much, but let’s face it, the career enhancement grant, given to me by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, is helping me create a healthy “ educational environment and is perhaps even saving lives. Carol Brewer, ZK, 2014 recipient of a Career Enhancement Grant ”

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The Alpha Sigma Alpha Hermes Society is an academic honor society created exclusively for members of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

To be eligible a member must have:

A minimum of one year of membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha At least a 3.5 cumulative GPA Academic standing of junior, senior or graduate student Members wishing to apply should complete the application and submit all required documents including an official transcript, recommendation letter from a university administrator or faculty member and an essay on academic excellence.

Members who are accepted into the Hermes Society will be able to order the honor society jewelry. Members may choose a dangle, charm or pin.

Applications are accepted twice annually on September 1 and February 1.

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INtellectual PARTNERSHIP

Wi$e Up Alpha Sigma Alpha is proud to partner with the Department of Labor Women’s Bureau’s Wi$eUp campaign. The program, in support of the Department of the Labor’s Strengthening the Family Initiative, is designed to educate Generation X and Y women on the importance of financial health and stability.

With the Wi$eUp program, Alpha Sigma Alpha women are provided with the tools and skills needed to create a secure financial future. The tools in Wi$eUp allow women to set goals to achieve their financial dreams as well as increase their ability to make financial decisions that support their lifetime goals.

Alpha Sigma Alpha utilizes the program to encourage those members on the brink of graduation to create stable financial plans for their future. The program curriculum is customized to fit the specific lifestyle and needs of every member. Wi$eUp is offered to members of Alpha Sigma Alpha through an online platform.

Members who participate in the Wi$eUp program receive financial education in areas including:

Dealing with student loans and debt Preparing financial statements Credit basics and planning How to establish emergency funds Insurance and risk management Becoming an investor (and avoiding investment fraud) Financial security and estate planning, teaching your children, higher education, etc.

Members can continue their financial education through online resources such as e-newsletters, handbooks and hot topic teleconferences.

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AT uw-sTEVENS pOINT Alpha Sigma Alpha exemplifies Alpha Sigma Alpha’s average GPA ranks higher nationally than the all-women undergraduate GPA and the average all-campus GPA.

At UW-Stevens Point we will work to set a local minimum GPA for founding members that would establish a chapter that will be scholastically competitive in the community. Academic excellence as a chapter “The entire university community has the right to expect great things from you now and well as the years ahead.” – The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Maintain a chapter term grade point average of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale Follow the written scholarship plan that includes components for recognition, assistance and accountability Follow the expectations outlined in the national bylaws for academic requirements for offering membership bids and the initiation of new members – From Our Chapter, Our Commitment of the national policies and procedures Academic excellence as a member “Help us to listen attentively to the many teachers provided for our instruction” – The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Maintain a term GPA of at least a 2.4 on a 4.0 scale or the scholastic average for graduation on campus, whichever is higher If a chapter’s GPA requirement for good standing is higher than 2.4, the expectation is that the higher GPA is followed – From My Membership, My Commitment of the national policies and procedures

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Hayley Zedeck, NN Drexel University, PA

I am a scholar in Alpha sigma alpha because… Alpha Sigma Alpha has inspired me as a scholar through the four aims, especially intellectual. I attended the most study hours in the chapter and take part in my chapter’s 3.5 GPA brunch that honors sisters who had a term GPA of 3.5 or higher.

These motivations for good grades have helped me balance my time in college and focus on my academics. Alpha Sigma Alpha taught me how to balance my life socially and intellectually.

Kristine Plourde Golden, NN Drexel University, PA Philly Metro Alumnae Chapter

I am a scholar in Alpha sigma alpha because… Alpha Sigma Alpha inspired me to continue my commitment of academic excellence as an alumna. Alpha Sigma Alpha has provided me with scholarships and grants to help me complete my master’s degree and my professional certification.

I know I follow the footsteps of many remarkable sisters who have paved the way so that I can achieve my academic and professional goals. Alpha Sigma Alpha continues to support my development and I am glad to give back through volunteering.

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Special Olympics

Every person, regardless of whatever different abilities they may have, can contribute, can be a source of joy, can beam with pride and love. “ - Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics ”

Special Olympics Volunteer opportunities Special Olympics, one of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s national philanthropic partners, Collegiate and alumnae chapters volunteer for Special Olympics through remains important to our members throughout their collegiate career and even opportunities including but not limited long after they graduate. Alpha Sigma Alpha adopted to: Special Olympics as a national philanthropic partner in 1976. Each year, the Special Olympics touches lives in Helping at Fall Festival hundreds of communities across the nation and around Raising awareness for the Spread the the world, and each year Alpha Sigma Alpha members Word to End the Word Campaign make a difference to this important organization. Participating in a local Polar Plunge or Polar Bear Plunge With sports at the core, Special Olympics is a leader in the field of intellectual Hosting the Alpha Sigma Alpha disability and the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, Olympics on campuses or fundraising acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. for their local Special Olympics Their mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a branch variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Serving as coaches, buddies or huggers for Special Olympic athletic giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate competitions courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is thrilled to partner with Alpha Sigma Alpha. Inspiring girls and women to achieve their greatest potential and tap into their life’s purpose is, after all, a mutual goal for our two organizations. We look forward to the amazing opportunities and increasing levels of confidence for so many girls and “ women that will come from this powerful and exciting partnership! Thank you Alpha Sigma Alpha for sharing your passion, your time and your energy with Girls on the Run! Molly Barker, Founder, Girls on the Run ” Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential Service opportunities learning program for girls 3rd through 8th Collegians and alumnae volunteer for grade. The program combines training for Girls on the Run through opportunities a GOTR 5K running event with self-esteem including but not limited to: enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive Volunteering as a coach or assistant emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical coach development. Assisting at a GOTR 5K event Serving as a running buddy for a girl Girls on the Run helps girls take charge of their lives and define the future on Volunteering at the GOTR 5K Hair their terms. The girls learn that there are no limits and no constraints to whom Station and what they can be and that there are so many opportunities to be remarkable. Attending curriculum activities and facilitate programming Girls on the Run Mission Hosting a celebration party after a We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based GOTR 5K event curriculum which creatively integrates running. Helping at a water station Making signs and cheer on the girls Girls on the Run Vision Helping with setup, registration or We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential cleanup and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Assisting in a Girls on the Run office by assembling coaches boxes or helping with mailings for the start of a season Providing coaches boxes, lap counters and other supplies for the girls

These are just a few of the ways to get involved. There are many other opportunities depending on each individual GOTR council.

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S. June Smith center

I never imagined that the two organizations that mean the most to me-Alpha Sigma Alpha and the S. June Smith Center- would join forces in support of “ young children. I am so pleased. - Dr. S. June Smith, KK, from the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention, 1992 ”

Alpha Sigma Alpha is proud to be a philanthropic partner of the S. June Smith Center. The S. June Smith Center supports children with disabilities in achieving their potential and promotes their full participation within their families, schools and communities in Central Pennsylvania. Dr. S. June Smith Alpha Sigma Alpha and the S. June Smith Center both share the amazing Dr. S. June Smith. Dr. June, as she was often called, was a lifelong active member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and served as a member of the national council. She also was a community leader in advocating for appropriate services for children with disabilities. The S. June Smith Center owes its existence, in part, to her leadership efforts. Alpha Sigma Alpha adopted the S. June Smith Center as a philanthropic partner at its 1990 convention in Scottsdale, AZ. The S. June Smith Center The S. June Smith Center began providing services to children with disabilities and their families in 1965. Currently, the Center serves more than 1,700 children each year, 90 percent of whom are infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Programs include: First Step; Infant/Toddler Early Intervention; Preschool (classrooms and therapy); Project Together; S.P.L.A.S.H.; T3=Tinker, Touch and Taste; Tiny Miracles; and Community Outreach. By providing educational services—including classroom instruction and occupational, physical and speech therapy services—the Center seeks to prepare children and families for a future filled with achievement and independence. Programs like Project Together help children develop the social skills needed by children to become fully involved in their schools and community.

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S. June Smith Center

The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to cultivate values and ideals in women “ who are known for their character and concern for others. ” Spring Break Service Grants Alpha Sigma Alpha offers a spring break service opportunity for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate members supporting the S. June Smith Center. Through various positions, selected members have the opportunity to grow and learn through professional development, while providing much needed service to the S. June Smith Center.

These unpaid, volunteer opportunities will allow selected members of Alpha Sigma Alpha to learn more about a professional area applicable to her career interest. Positions in the following areas within the S. June Smith Center are available:

Nonprofit management Fund development Early childhood education Digital communications Public relations Marketing

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D.o.t. Days

The glory of life is to love, not to be loved; to give, “ not to get; to serve, not to be served. - The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha ”

In addition to volunteering for the national philanthropic partners, chapters have also participated service and giving opportunites such as:

Fall Festival: Cystic Fibrosis Dance Marathon: Four Diamond Fund D.O.T. Days (Donating our Time Days) take place the first week Mr. Fraternity: winner chooses of October every year. Established in 2012, this week is set aside philanthropy for all members across the country to focus on service to their Monday Manicures/Fall Bingo Bash: communities. Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters and members are Oakwood Village encouraged to donate their time to the national philanthropic Relay for Life: American Cancer partners and local service opportunities. Society Teeter Totter Marathon: 36 hours of To promote our service and giving statement as one Sorority, one non-stop, Ronald McDonald House organization, at one time is the inspiration that established D.O.T. Puppy Love for Tally: Humane Society Days. Ladybug Tug: tug of war for local charities During this week, chapters are encouraged to send in Bowl-A-Thon: local homeless shelter photographs of their service efforts to national headquarters. Walkathon: Haiti earthquake victims Photos will be promoted through social media sites and chapters Dodgeball Dash: Toys for Tots will be recognized for their service contributions. Engaging other campus organizations to participate in the week of service is encouraged.

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service immersion

Service is showing others that you care, it is touching lives and being touched, it is setting time aside to honor others and leaving your own wants and needs behind and putting another person’s needs forefront. “ ΘΓ Kambria Lannetti, , 2015 service immersion participant ” Service Immersion Experience Alpha Sigma Alpha is proud to offer the Alpha Sigma Alpha Service Immersion Experience.

Selected undergraduate sisters live the core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha and provide a variety of service to the local communities in an abroad destination.

Through the service immersion experience, undergraduate members of Alpha Sigma Alpha will learn to:

…lead with integrity throughout the service experiences and understand that some of the work may be physically and emotionally challenging.

…findbalance throughout each day and be open to pushing to their limits.

…work to build relationships with the sisters, facilitators and people connected with each service location and be open to establishing connections with these people that may extend throughout their life.

…take personal responsibility and engage in behavior that reflects positively on themselves and Alpha Sigma Alpha.

…give time and talents generously and be prepared to work long days in a variety of conditions.

…grow through this experience and know their perspective of the world may change through the service offered to others.

…seek enjoyment through every opportunity during the trip and find fun, adventure and excitement in all places and situations throughout the journey.

…learn from those around them and understand these individuals will also have an opportunity to learn from them and therefore to choose their actions wisely.

22 Love creates loyalty that inspires lifelong giving. Supporting the “ Foundation secures the future of the sorority. ” The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation is committed to assisting Alpha Sigma Alpha members in reaching their goals and dreams. We are guided by the following mission, vision and values.

Mission: The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation exists to support the educational, leadership and philanthropic purposes of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority through charitable giving.

Vision: To cultivate an environment that inspires all Alpha Sigma Alpha members to engage in lifelong giving and service.

Values: Love, Loyalty and Lifelong Giving Our Inspiration Our members inspire us to continue the pursuit of our mission. The work of the Foundation affects multiple groups of members, organizations and opportunities. As a donor, members experience unique benefits of giving to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation too.

Members have shared that their success is due, at least in part, to someone taking an interest and helping provide an opportunity for growth. Support to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation helps provide similar opportunities to women across the country.

Our Story On October 23, 1986 the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation was officially incorporated. Shortly thereafter, Emma Coleman Frost, ΠΠ, made a sizeable gift to the new Foundation. Years later, the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) was renamed the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute in honor of Mrs. Frost’s vital support of the Foundation in those early years. The first scholarship endowment was funded by Lois V. Beers, ΒΓ, in 1990 to honor the installation of Beta Gamma Chapter. Since that time, the Foundation has grown tremendously, awarding more than $500,000 in grants, awards and scholarships to benefit Alpha Sigma Alpha members. The growth over the past few years has helped us to provide even more assistance to collegiate and alumnae members. at UW-Stevens Point Developing GO POINTERS! Stewards at UW-Stevens Point

Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign

In 2009, Alpha Sigma Alpha joined the Special Olympics’ campaign to “Spread the Word to End the Word”, an effort encouraging people nationwide to pledge to stop using the derogatory word “retard.” The campaign is devoted to educating and raising awareness about individuals with intellectual disabilities and the offensive use of the “R-word” in casual conversation.

Alpha Sigma Alphas across the country challenge everyone to think before they speak. Collegiate and alumnae chapters participate by encouraging other students, co-workers, friends and family to pledge to stop the use of the word at www.r-word.org. In addition, chapters help spread the word by hosting events in the community and on campus.

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Janet Conroy, BP Concord University Greater Boston Alumnae Chapter

I am a steward in alpha sigma alpha because… Alpha Sigma Alpha has inspired me to always give back. As both a collegian and as an alumna, I have served many organizations as a volunteer. The event that has touched me most is walking in Boston’s Making Strides for Breast Cancer. Years ago my sisters and I decided to walk, and we have continued to do so for the past 16 years. This year we had an article written about us in the local paper and received a personal letter of thanks from United States Senator Scott Brown.

Alpha Sigma Alpha has made me realize how important it is to give back.

Joanne Catron, A Longwood University Alpha Sigma Alpha Volunteer

I am a steward in alpha sigma alpha because… …. of my service to Special Olympics. Alpha Sigma Alpha has taught me that it is important to make generosity part of my life. I am able to do that as a coach and local coordinator for Special Olympics in Charlotte County, VA, as well as through coaching bocce ball for Team USA at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. In giving of my time and abilities I am able to make a difference in the lives of our athletes and help embrace and celebrate people with differences.

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National Council The national council of Alpha Sigma Alpha is the governing body of the Sorority whose members are elected at the national convention & leadership conference every two years. These elected alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha are volunteers who oversee the strategic vision of the Sorority.

Melissa Koch Merriam Kelly McGinnis Morello Julie Wiley Levine Kim Benson EE | National President ΕK | Vice President of A | Vice President DN-B | Vice President of Finance of Operations Communications

Jessica Bridwell Heather Riley Kat Wolfington Harth ZP | Vice President of FF | Vice President of EE | Vice President of Membership Membership Membership at UW-Stevens Point Developing GO POINTERS! Leaders

Leadership

You will be looked to, not only for good work and good influences, but for thoughful opinions and intelligent leadership. “ The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha ” 75% of collegians are 70% of these collegians say they involved in at least one additional have developed more as a leader student organization from Alpha Sigma Alpha

Alpha Sigma Alpha offers many leadership opportunities within each collegiate and alumnae chapter as well as on the national level. A woman’s first leadership opportunity could come from her collegiate chapter experience and continue throughout her lifelong sorority experience. For collegians and active alumnae, Alpha Sigma Alpha offers leadership development in the form of national convention, leadership conferences, District Day events, leadership development institutes and grants to attend regional fraternal conferences.

Alumnae have the opportunities to serve Alpha Sigma Alpha as members of a chapter advisory board, district volunteers or as national volunteers. It is the responsibility of each member to make the most of the many avenues of leadership development provided through Alpha Sigma Alpha. Collegiate officers In every chapter, it is required for each member to have an active role to aid in the development of the chapter and/or Panhellenic community. Therefore, Alpha Sigma Alpha offers a variety of leadership and involvement opportunities for every member. Members have the opportunity to hold a cabinet position, executive board position, serve as a committee member or hold a position within the campus Panhellenic executive or junior executive board.

With our online officer transition program as well as our face-to-face officer transition seminar, every member has the ability to excel in whatever role she decides to take on and to enhance her chapter, the national organization and herself.

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The keynote for District Day 2014-15 was SCOPED! The Science of Smart Decisions from Dr. Jeff Belkora of CAMPUSPEAK. Our collegians are making critical decisions in college and on your campus. In the past, students could often get away with a lot of poor decision making in college, and still recover to live a happy and prosperous life. Times have changed. These days, there’s much less margin for error. The choices they make now will determine their future career, financial condition, professional network, physical health and general life path. In this program, Jeff presented a practical, powerful tool for decision making. He drew from student experiences to make his examples and demonstrations come alive.

All educational programming is intended to support the purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha, “to develop women of poise and purpose.” As we design curriculum to meet this purpose, consideration is then given to the core values of the national sorority: balance, generosity, growth, integrity, learning, relationships, responsibility and enjoyment. With these concepts in mind, the following learning outcomes have been developed for District Day.

Participants of District Day are able to: Identify and describe two key characteristics of the Alpha Sigma Alpha value of relationships. Cultivate relationships with participants outside their own chapter. Articulate the Alpha Sigma Alpha call to give of themselves and identify their personal reasons for giving. Acknowledge and share their personal gifts and talents. Discover and illustrate how The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha is woven throughout all aspects of life. Recognize and identify the resources available to members including policies, procedures and personnel.

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leadership development

Career track

Alpha Sigma Alpha offers a career track at District Day to graduating seniors and recent Alpha Sigma Alpha graduates. Job Bound Training Solutions joins Alpha Sigma Alpha at each District Day event to present, Translating the sorority experience - an insider’s guide to landing your first job.

Whether members are thinking about starting or actively pursuing a job search, it can be daunting and stressful. Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha have been equipped with skills such as leadership, community service experience and social networking, which can be great assets to any workplace. The career track will help participants translate those skills to successfully landing a great job. The career track will cover resume writing, interviewing strategies, tips for networking and more to help make members’ job searches successful.

Each collegiate chapter is required to send at least three graduating seniors to District Day who will attend the career track. Alumnae who have graduated in the past three years are also invited to attend the career track.

Colony attendance Financial assistance to attend District Day and the career track will be provided to our colony at UW-Stevens Point. We want to ensure that colonies are given the utmost support during their colonization experience, and that they are provided with high- level training and leadership development.

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leadership development

Advisor Institute Alpha Sigma Alpha offers an innovative opportunity for advisors to further their skills by partnering with Growth Guiders LLC, who have worked closely with national headquarters staff and volunteers to create a personal and professional development experience that advisors will not want to miss.

Advisor Institute focuses not on chapter operations, but on the skills advisors need to be successful in their roles. The content includes the interpersonal dynamics necessary to advise collegians and the skills needed to lead chapters through self-assessment and planning for the future. Advisors interact in small groups and participate in experiential learning throughout the day.

The morning’s framework focuses on self-awareness and identifying individual advising styles. The morning empowers advisors to apply their learning and increase their impact in their relationships. The content includes:

Volunteer style assessment “Sphere of influence” identification Individual behavior styles

In the afternoon, the focus is on fostering accountability within a group. Advisors actively participate in an experiential learning process that

reviews conflict resolution and respectful relationships, maps the accountability model and transitions toward a successful future for the group they advise.

Advisors have time to share best practices and walk away feeling confident in the areas of conflict resolution, accountability and planning for the future. The day is an excellent opportunity for personal growth.

Colony advisor attendance Advisors for the UW-Stevens Point Colony will be sponsored by the national organization to attend Advisor Institute.

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LEADERSHIP development

Leadership Development Institute In odd-numbered years, Alpha Sigma Alpha hosts the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute (LDI) at three sites- Kansas City, MO, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Each chapter sends emerging leaders to this weekend institute.

Participants spend the weekend focusing on the four phases of leadership and personal development including internal impact, peer to peer impact, small group impact and organizational impact. Members will connect these four phases of leadership and personal development to The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha. LDI features large group sessions as well as small group sessions to break down the four impact areas.

Volunteers and alumnae from across the country facilitate LDI. The curriculum helps emerging leaders explore their personal values while connecting them with Alpha Sigma Alpha’s eight core values.

AUTHENTIC CONFIDENT PURPOSEFUL I AM EMPOWERED Participants of LDI will be able to: Identify and describe three key characteristics of leadership. Apply characteristics of leadership to chapter and personal situations. Develop a personal definition of leadership. Identify and associate personal behaviors and actions with the expectations stated in The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Establish supportive relationships with members outside of their personal chapter. Develop a plan of action.

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LEADERSHIP development

National convention & leadership conference Our national convention & leadership conference, which is held in even-numbered years, provides a forum where delegates from each collegiate and alumnae chapter meet with national volunteers for a week of hard work, education and sisterhood. Our convention features workshops and speakers focused on development in each of our four aims: social, physical, intellectual and spiritual.

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation also hosts a Red Tie Dinner, which highlights members from all aspects of membership. Scholarship recipients, award winners and achievements of the national organization are recognized during our annual awards banquet, as well as installing the elected national council.

Attendees participate in a wide variety of programming, leadership development and sisterhood activities. Educational workshops centered on women’s’ health and wellness are complemented by physical activities that enable participants to focus on the physical aim of the Sorority.

Participants of national convention & leadership conference will be able to: Commit to being an active lifelong member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Cultivate relationships with collegiate and alumnae sisters. Interact with Alpha Sigma Alpha strategic partners learning about their purpose and mission as it relates to our organization. Apply the Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha to the governance of the national organization by demonstrating stewardship and sound decision-making. Commit to the Alpha Sigma Alpha mission of giving of ourselves freely through our time and resources. Develop personally and professionally through participation in curriculum designed for chapter and member growth.

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Programming Learning outcomes

Alpha Sigma Alpha “Developing women of poise and purpose”

CORE VALUES Balance, Generosity, Growth, Integrity Learning, Relationships, Responsibility, Enjoyment

National District Day Leadership Development Convention Institute & Leadership Conference CORE VALUES CORE VALUES CORE VALUES Enjoyment, Learning, Generosity, Learning, Growth, Integrity, Generosity, Relationships Learning, Responsibility Relationships

Identify and describe two key Identify and describe three key Commit to being an active lifelong characteristics of the Alpha Sigma Alpha characteristics of leadership. member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. value of relationships. Apply characteristics of leadership to Cultivate relationships with collegiate Cultivate relationships with participants chapter and personal situations. and alumnae sisters. outside their own chapter. Develop a personal definition of Interact with Alpha Sigma Alpha strategic Articulate the Alpha Sigma Alpha call leadership. partners learning about their purpose and to give of themselves and identify their Identify and associate personal mission as it relates to our organization. personal reasons for giving. behaviors and actions with the Apply the Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha to Acknowledge and share their personal expectations stated in The Ritual of Alpha the governance of the national organization gifts and talents. Sigma Alpha. by demonstrating stewardship and sound Discover and illustrate how The Ritual of Establish supportive relationships decision-making. Alpha Sigma Alpha is woven throughout all with members outside of their personal Commit to the Alpha Sigma Alpha aspects of life. chapter. mission of giving ourselves freely through Recognize and identify the resources Develop a plan of action. our time and resources. available to members including policies, Develop personally and professionally procedures and personnel. through participation in curriculum designed for chapter and member growth.

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Alpha Sigma ALpha advantage’s four modules

1 2 3 41 2 3 14 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 New member initiate senior alumna I am Alpha Sigma Alpha I am a leader What is my legacy My lifetime membership

ΑΣΑ Advantage is the lifetime membership initiative for all Alpha Sigma Alpha OPEN MOTTO members with a focus on the core values, the four aims and the history of Alpha Aspire to embody the values Sigma Alpha. It is offered in four modules; new member, initiate, senior and expressed in our ritual. alumna. The initiative caters to the needs of every member during and after her undergraduate collegiate experience. With Advantage, members live our open Seek opportunities for learning, motto “aspire, seek, attain.” leadership and growth.

“Life is a heritage handed down from one generation to another, with each adding Attain personal goals and develop a bit of beauty, courage and faith- it is not so much reverence for the past as a talents and skills in pursuit of our creative power to beautify the living moment.” highest aims.

- The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Service for Founders’ Day The new member module features: balance and time management resources and activities new member expectations and resources 1 2 3 4 goal setting activities academic resources and activities scholarship information weekly new member educational meetings

Week One: Building Relationships Week TWO: Establishing Responsibility Week THREE: Continual Learning Week four: Generating Growth Week five: Cultivating Generosity Week six: Creating Balance Week seven: Value Enjoyment Week eight: Upholding Integrity

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Make the most of what you have and who you are. Do the thing near at hand, and great things will come to your hand to be done. “ - The Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Service for Founders’ Day ”

The initiate module features → personal development activities and resources 11 2 324 3 4 health and nutrition information career enhancement resources and videos educational programming opportunities incorporating the four aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha 1 2 3 4 ← The senior module features: personal finance resources alumnae involvement information sorority history refresher course 1 2 3 4 The alumnae module features → alumnae involvement information history refresher course service and giving resources core values activities

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LEADER in technology

Learning Management System Alpha Sigma Alpha is the first NPC member organization to house its member education program on Facebook, keeping members of all ages and aspects in life engaged on-demand. Members complete Advantage activities in the online, members-only Advantage Facebook Application.

New members are also provided with an Advantage Member Manual that is used during new member module meetings. The manual contains historical information for initiates and seniors to utilize during their online sessions. Officer Portal The Officer Portal is a members-only online report submission program that links directly to the national organization database and Billhighway.

Collegiate chapter officers complete tasks via the Officer Portal such as: Membership reporting Officer training Submit officer changes

The Officer Portal also houses a document library for important documents such as the national bylaws, the national policies and procedures, ceremonies and online versions of chapter handbooks. Billhighway The Billhighway is the online financial management tool that collegiate chapters use to: Invoice members for chapter dues Collect payment from chapter members Track chapter spending

Each collegiate member has her own Billhighway account where she can view and pay invoices. She can even give access to her parents to help manage her financial obligations. MyAΣA This member-exclusive portal gives both collegiate and alumnae members the ability to connect with Alpha Sigma Alpha and sisters, and to use resources for personal and professional development.

Features in MyAΣA include: Personal profile Membership directory On-demand mentor search Chapter calendar and profile Skills training

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at UW-Stevens point Fraternal Enhancement Grant

Significance: Emphasize relationships that benefit our members and “ create significance in the communities we serve. - Alpha Sigma Alpha 2015-18 Strategic plan ”

Alpha Sigma Alpha is committed to being an active partner in our current and future campus Panhellenic communities. In order to provide relevant programming that will enhance fraternity and sorority communites across the country, Alpha Sigma Alpha offers a fraternal enhancement grant to campuses we are expanding on.

The purpose of these grants is to provide funding to the fraternity and sorority community for educational programming.

If Alpha Sigma Alpha and UW-Stevens Point become partners in the advancement of the fraternal community, the fraternity and sorority community will automatically qualify to receive the fraternal enhancement grant following the installation of the UW-Stevens Point chapter.

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Joyously Live

Melissa Bunde, ZT Grand Valley State University, MI

I am a LEADER in alpha sigma alpha because… ...Alpha Sigma Alpha has shaped, challenged and driven to me to be a woman of confidence that always holds herself with poise and purpose. It has given me the tools to be a leader within the campus community along with a great candidate when it comes to jobs.

Alpha Sigma Alpha has taught me to lead with both my head and heart and it has fueled a passion within me that is unparallel to anything else.

Ellen Morris, BL Central Arkansas University Denver Alumnae Chapter

I am a LEADER in alpha sigma alpha because… ... Alpha Sigma Alpha afforded me countless opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. My confidence that I lacked as a young woman has matured and developed, and my faith has grown through my sisters with whom I meet.

Having served Alpha Sigma Alpha as a volunteer for more than 30 years, I can honestly say it has been this influence that inspired me to represent Alpha Sigma Alpha on our National Panhellenic Conference delegation for more than 14 years.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha + UW-Stevens Point

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Colony support Colony development team Alpha Sigma Alpha colonies, collegiate chapters and alumnae chapters are divided into eight geographical districts. A chapter at UW-Stevens Point would be located within District 8, which contains a wealth of membership and resources for individuals and chapters.

All colonies and collegiate chapters are supported by a combination of an advisory board, local specialist volunteers, district teams and national committees. Colonies are assigned a team of volunteers, known as the colony development team, which includes the leadership consultant(s), the colony advisors, the district facilitator and the membership growth coordinator. This team utilizes the district teams and national volunteer teams in colonization. A colony at UW-Stevens Point would also have additional support from the 100+ alumnae who live within one hour, as well as the area collegiate and alumnae chapters. Leadership consultant Alpha Sigma Alpha recognizes the crucial role that a leadership consultant plays in the development of each colony and new chapter.

Alpha Sigma Alpha will provide a UWSP-based leadership consultant for a minimum of two years.

A UWSP-based leadership consultant will reside near or on campus during the Aspire and Seek phases of the colony development program. During the Seek phase of the colony development program, the leadership consultant will begin visiting nearby chapters for the duration of a week or two. By slowly incorporating an average leadership consultant’s travel visits, the colony develops the strong independence needed to be a successful chapter. Alpha Sigma Alpha has found that this format best sets the new chapter up for success and the ability to thrive independently. Colony advisory board An advisory board for the UW-Stevens Point Colony will consist of local alumnae volunteers to fill roles such as colony advisor, membership education advisor, membership commitment advisor, social responsibility advisor, recruitment advisor and financial advisor. There are already area alumnae who have expressed interest in commiting themselves to the colony if one is established at UW-Stevens Point. The colony advisory board will be identified and extensively trained by the volunteer coordinator prior to colonization. The advisory board district liaison will assist in continued education for these advisors during the colony and new chapter development programs.

70% of chapters have FULL 86% of chapters have advisory boards (6+ advisors) advisory boards of 4+ advisors

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district support

District facilitator Brittany Spillner, ZT Brittany Spillner is the District 8 facilitator. She is an alumna volunteer who serves as the primary contact between chapters/members and the services and resources offered by Alpha Sigma Alpha. The district facilitator has the pulse of the collegiate and alumnae chapters in her district and knows their needs through regular communication and analysis of information and statistics. She then works with members of the district and national teams to provide services. By working with the district facilitator, the chapters receive specialized services targeted to meet their needs and goals and are encouraged to work towards continuous improvement and excellence. Brittany has worked with Alpha Sigma Alpha for many years. Her dedication to excellence has shown through the success Alpha Sigma Alpha’s colonies and chapters at campuses such as DePaul University, IL, Boise State University, ID, and University of Alaska-Anchorage. District volunteer teams There are four areas of chapter operations that Alpha Sigma Alpha has developed for our district volunteer structure, including recruitment, financial, social responsibility and membership commitment. Each area has a district team that is made up of alumnae who are recruited by the national organization and portray a certain amount of expertise in each field. Each district team has a team leader who is in charge of delegating their team and regularly communicating with the district facilitator. The district teams in District 8, where the UWSP Colony would reside, will be responsible for providing on-site training, resources and assistance for the colony. The district team is very beneficial to the colony because it provides quick and efficient service to the colony as it continues to develop. Each volunteer is supported by a multi-tiered structure that provides an efficient, streamlined and nurturing environment for our colonies, chapters and members. Volunteer training Alpha Sigma Alpha recognizes the blessing and importance it is to have alumnae activate their lifetime membership in volunteer roles, and because of that we have committed ourselves to the continued development in strategic planning to give our volunteers the resources they need to be successful for our collegiate chapters and members. Alpha Sigma Alpha has a dedicated full-time staff member who leads the volunteer placement team, trains new volunteers and oversees resources for our volunteers throughout the country.

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NATIONAL support Membership growth coordinator Abby Somers, QZ Abby Somers is the membership growth coordinator, who is charged with strategically and sustainably growing Alpha Sigma Alpha. She oversees Sorority recruitment and directs the extension and colonization processes. She coordinates all recruitment efforts and supports colonization efforts from extension presentations all the way through the colony’s installation date.

Membership development coordinator Suzanne Jones, BL Suzanne Haynes is the membership development coordinator, who is charged with overseeing collegiate chapter development. She provides personalized support to new chapters as outlined in individual chapter plans from the new chapter’s installation date and forward.

National vice president of operations Julie Levine, A Julie Levine is the national vice president of operations, who directs the management and support of colonies. She oversees the entire colonization process, from reviewing extension opportunities through the fruition of installed chapters.

National volunteer teams In addition to district teams, Alpha Sigma Alpha has several national volunteer teams that would assist in the continued education for the colony at UW-Stevens Point. These national teams include but are not limited to: Academic excellence Recruitment Ritual Risk management

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colony support

Collegiate chapters - District 6Co District 8 Collegiate chapters

Beta Kappa | Western Illinois University Theta Nu | Knox College, IL Beta Rho | Northern Illinois University Theta Upsilon | Boise State University, ID Delta Eta | DePaul University, IL Zeta Beta | University of Wisconsin-River Falls Gamma Lambda | Loyola University, IL Zeta Kappa | Minnesota State University-Mankato Theta Alpha | Coe College, IA Zeta Phi | Illinois Institute of Technology Theta Delta | University of Alaska-Anchorage Zeta Psi | Loras College, IA Alpha Angels Peer support is provided to every colony in the form of Alpha Angels. Alpha Angels are members of a designated chapter chosen to be mentors and to offer support to the colony.

Alpha Angels are matched based on either location or campus similarities. Chapters who serve as Alpha Angels will have regular contact with the colony to offer support in chapter operations, finances, recruitment, marketing, risk management and development.

Our chapters at Boise State University, ID, Western Illinois University and University of Alaska- Anchorage have already expressed interest to support and serve as Alpha Angels for a colony at UW-Stevens Point.

nearby collegiate and alumnae chapters Advisor Certification at District Day Collegiate Chapters Alumnae Chapters • Zeta Psi, Loras College, IA • Wausau, WI Alumnae Association • Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin-River Falls • Milwaukee, WI Alumnae Chapter • Zeta Kappa, Minnesota State University-Mankato • Greater Madison, WI Alumnae Association • Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA • North Star, MN Alumnae Chapter

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Colony development Program

Alpha Sigma Alpha has a unique colony development program that focuses on creating the ultimate sisterhood. The program, implemented by the colony development team of experts, will completely customize it to fit the needs of UW- Stevens Point. Colony commitments met during colony development program Each colony is required to meet commitments in 12 areas of operations. These commitments are a reflection of the promise of loyalty made by each member. The ASA is... colony development program emphasizes excellence in each of these commitments. Developing a colony Developing leaders Membership Developing a sisterhood Academic excellence Developing scholars Finances Developing stewards Membership education Developing lifetime membership Chapter operations Developing balance Service and charitable giving Developing opportunities National meetings Developing a chapter Ritual Developing Alpha Sigma Alpha Colony image Developing women of poise National bylaws and procedures Developing women of purpose Advisory board and housing corporation Developing an Advantage Alumnae Developing experiences Developing a legacy The primary function of a colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to focus on sisterhood, recruitment, public relations and membership education. As a colony, the members will work with the national and local volunteers to develop their recruitment and marketing skills, Panhellenic relations, chapter operations and community relations. We work closely with the colony members to ensure the sorority schedule is collaborating with their academic schedule.

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Colony Development Program

Intended Outcomes:

Alpha Sigma Alpha’s colonization process exists so that, at the end of the program, the new chapter will be able to:

Practice values-based chapter operations Demonstrate their role in the national organization, campus and community Articulate and demonstrate what it means to be women of poise and purpose Show a commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha Foster a foundation of significant relationships Create a culture of care and concern for others

The program additionally specifies outcomes for the individual. At the end of the program, members will be able to:

Comprehend and integrate Ritual into her daily life Identify her role in the chapter and how it contributes to the organization Fulfill her membership commitments Articulate the benefit of the Alpha Sigma Alpha experience Create and maintain significant relationships

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Colony Development Program

In order to fulfill the intended outcomes, the program has been divided into four phases with milestone celebrations culminating each phase.

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PRE-COLONIZATION ASPIRE PHASE SEEK PHASE ATTAIN PHASE

Focus on learning Focus on building Focus on applying Focus on utilizing about campus, sisterhood and knowledge to resources provided community and learning the implement chapter to successfully personalizing the Alpha Sigma Alpha operations with implement all experience brand guidance from staff chapter operations and volunteers independently

STARTS: STARTS: STARTS: STARTS: When Alpha Sigma Alpha Immediately following the Immediately following the Immediately following the accepts an offer to colonize Phoenix Degree Service installation of the chapter first anniversary celebration

ENDS: ENDS: ENDS: ENDS: When enough women have Sanctuary Degree Service On the first anniversary of the When the chapter is awarded accepted a bid to hold a and Installation of a chapter’s installation its first Four Star Chapter Phoenix Degree Service Chapter; eight weeks after recognition Phoenix Degree Service, if the academic term allows enough time

FOUR STAR CHAPTER

After two years of support, the chapter will be able to maintain Four Star Chapter recognition

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Colony Timeline

Pre-colonization Phase Alpha Sigma Alpha has a distinct and successful colony action plan that embarks on marketing, expansion recruitment and continued direct support from the colony development team, advisory board and the national organization. We are committed to the success of the UWSP Colony. The following is a tentative schedule for colonization at UWSP:

Fall 2015 Alpha Sigma Alpha invited to colonize at UW-Stevens Point Research the dynamics of UW-Stevens Point and create a purposeful colony development program customized for the campus Recruit local alumnae for advisor and recruitment support Alumnae reception with Alpha Sigma Alpha area alumnae chapters and extension team

Winter 2016 Finalize expansion recruitment schedule in compliance with the college Announce and begin marketing for colony Marketing material scouting and placement Attend Panhellenic events Meet with fraternity and sorority presidents Colony advisory board training Colony development team charge Assign leadership consultant(s) Colonization training Prepare for recruitment Collegiate chapter assistance training for volunteers Scout and reserve recruitment space (with assistance from the college Panhellenic association) Finalize colony development program schedule

Spring 2016 Implement public relations on campus Information tables Attend Panhellenic events Announcement at student organization meetings Attend student orientations

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Recruitment schedule

Spring 2016 recruitment events

Marketing for Alpha Sigma Alpha recruitment at UW-Stevens Point (example)

Jan. 25-Feb.3, 2016 Tabling & marketing on campus Feb. 1-3, 2016 Info presentations Feb. 8, 2016 Service and giving event Feb. 9-10, 2016 Sisterhood events Feb. 8-10, 2016 Infoviews (interviews with expansion team members) Feb. 11, 2016 Values Night (Invitation only) Feb. 12, 2016 Bid Day (Invitation only) Feb. 14, 2016 Phoenix Degree (New member ceremony)

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Aspire Phase

This phase begins with the Phoenix Degree Service (new member ceremony) and ends with the installation of the chapter. The focus of this phase is to develop sisterhood and learn about Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Recruitment events, bid day, Phoenix Degree Service (new member ceremony) Colonization Week

Building Relationships: sisterhood opportunities, welcome and teambuilding, Week 1 begin Advantage new member module, review national policies and procedures

Establishing Responsibility: poise retreat- new member retreat that focuses on Week 2 further developing relationships and personal leadership development

Continual Learning: academic success (study skills, time management, test taking Week 3 skills, academic goal setting), reviewing colony scholarship plan

Generating Growth: recruitment skills (values-based recruitment, communication Week 4 skills), appoint members into their chosen committees, Meet and Greet event with Panhellenic community

Cultivating Generosity: Spread the Word Campaign, national philanthropic Week 5 partners focus, individual committee training with leadership consultant

Creating Balance: purpose retreat- colonization vs. chapter differences, further Week 6 develop authentic leadership and colony and committee goal setting

Value Enjoyment: sisterhood-focused week, ritual reflections and application to Week 7 daily life

Dedication Days: based upon our four aims (intellectual, physical, social and Dedication Days spiritual) to enhance the Sanctuary Degree Service (initiation), membership exam

Installation Weekend: Sanctuary Degree Service (initiation), installation of the Installation chapter, white luncheon and banquet

Upholding Integrity: ritual reflection, review of Seek Phase Week 10

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Seek Phase

This phase begins with the Sanctuary Degree Service (initiation) and installation of the chapter and ends with the first anniversary celebration. The focus of this phase is to practice the components the women learned in the Aspire Phase, with guidance from advisors, volunteers and staff. Success assessment calls are conducted bimonthly with the chapter to review current chapter operations, provide direct accountability and to provide an additional support structure as consultant visits become less frequent.

Upholding Integrity Advantage final week; social committee plans anAdvantage Month 1 aim program; hand out Seek Phase: officer structure

Chapter conducts officer elections, individual officer training with leadership Month 2 consultant, risk management chapter program, success assessment call with new chapter development team chapter development retreat (parliamentary procedure, transitioning colony Month 3 governing documents, chapter goal setting)

Success assessment call with new chapter development team; chapter recruitment Month 4 workshop(s)

end of year/semester retreat Month 5

Advantage aim program; hand out Attain Phase Month 6

Success assessment call with new chapter development team Month 7

one year anniversary celebration of chapter installation Month 8

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Attain Phase

This phase begins after the first anniversary celebration and continues until the objectives of the phase are met. The focus of this phase is to implement the chapter’s own plans and activities using all the resources and education the chapter received in previous phases.

Objectives to be met during this phase are:

The chapter will complete all components of the My Collegiate Chapter... My Commitment statements, thus making it eligible for a Four Star Chapter award

The chapter will focus on history, heritage and lifetime membership by engaging seniors as they transition to alumnae membership, by maintaining a positive relationship with area alumnae and by developing its own chapter identity and legacy.

The chapter will focus on recruitment with continued support from staff and district volunteers. This focus will include additional leadership consultant visits and district volunteer visits to assess the current recruitment plan and provide additional recruitment training for collegiate members.

The chapter will be in a position to successfully mentor a new colony.

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Colony Commitments

The colony must have at least a 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA; each member must have a 2.4/4.0 term GPA to be initiated unless colony agrees to raise GPA with permission from the national organization

Alpha Sigma Alpha requires the colony to be at least 80 percent of campus Total to install

Colony Development Program completion with authorization from colony development team

Colony is in good financial standing with the national organization

All members have completed the New Member Module of Alpha Sigma Alpha Advantage

All members have signed the My Membership, My Commitment as outlined in the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Policies and Procedures

The colony portrays the mission and vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha while continuing development in the Aspire Phase

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Our partnership

Mission Statements

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be recognized for its preparation of students and development of citizens who will affect local, regional, and global affairs and engage with the concerns of the world.

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Alpha Sigma Alpha will engage in significant partnerships and foster relationships that influence our members and the communities in which we serve. We will cultivate our greatest assets--our members, by providing relevant opportunties for their personal and professional development.

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UW-Stevens Point student population: 9,643 29% of Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters are on campuses with less than 3,000 students

UW-Stevens Point: public institution 70% of Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters are at private institutions

UW-Stevens Point location: Rural 39% of Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters are on rural campuses

UW-Stevens Point Panhellenic community: 1 organization 41% of Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters are on campuses with 1-3 Panhellenic organizations

UW Stevens Point

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Alpha Sigma Alpha’s sisterhood with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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Chapter Strength How many total chapters currently hold charters in your organization nationwide? 90 collegiate chapters How many in District 8? Twelve chapters Number of initiated members? almost 80,000 women have been initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha

Alumnae Strength How many alumnae do you have in a 60 mile radius of UW-Stevens Point? 145. 90 mile radius? 233.

Colonization Describe the criteria used to select new colony members. Alpha Sigma Alpha uses the national membership selection procedure that looks at a woman’s academic performance, past and current involvement and leadership roles in other student organizations and how their personality will fit into a colony at UW-Stevens Point. We reach out to women that may have never been asked before if they were interested in joining a sorority and tap into under utilized areas on campus.

What were your previous colonization efforts? What were the results of those efforts? 2012-13: Boise State University, ID The Theta Upsilon Chapter is one of the largest chapters on campus at 110 women. Because of our astounding success, the university opened for expansion again and will welcome another Panhellenic organization in the next few years. Theta Upsilon Chapter has been recognized by the campus with recognitions including Chapter of the Year and individual awards including Advisor of the Year, and it has been awarded the Attain award from the national organization.

Indiana University The Epsilon Phi Chapter was reinstalled at 160 women. The chapter now has 201 women, one of the largest groups on the campus with the most Panhellenic organizations. Epsilon Phi Chapter has been recognized by the campus with honors including the Intellectual Development Award and individual awards including Woman of the Year, and it has been awarded the Seek Award from the national organization.

2013-14: St. John’s University, NY The Gamma Phi Chapter reinstalled at 58 women, affiliating with the first fraternal organization established on campus. Gamma Phi Chapter has been recognized by the campus with honors including the Academic Excellence Award and Sorority of the Year and individual awards including Senior of the Year.

University of North Carolina-Pembroke The Theta Phi Chapter was installed at 38 women. Our establishment at UNC-Pembroke now makes the campus the only campus with the Farmville Four; the Panhellenic organizations who were founded at Longwood University, VA: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Kappa Delta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha. Theta Phi Chapter has been recognized by the campus with honors including the Service Excellence Award, and individal awards including Advisor of the Year and Woman of the Year.

2014-15: West Chester University, PA The Delta Gamma Chapter reinstalled at 75 women and joined a Panhellenic community of nine Panhellenic organizations. The chapter was recently recognized with the Seek Award by the national organization which is a tremendous accomplishment in their first year of award eligibility.

COLORADO Mesa University The Theta Psi Chapter was installed at 55 women. It is the first Panhellenic organization on a campus that will be expanding again.

Western Illinois University The Beta Kappa Chapter reinstalled at 35 women and joined a Panhellenic community of five Panhellenic organizations.

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If you asked yourself, “Where would I find...?”

New Member Education pg. 26-38

Leadership Development Programs pg. 28-33

Academics and Scholarship pg. 12-16

Financial Obligations pg. 58

Risk Management pg. 59-60

Please provide the name of your insurance provider and the minimum requirements each chapter holds. Holmes Murphy; $1,000,000 liability

Service and Charitable Giving pg. 17-25

Financial Support of Colony Alpha Sigma Alpha financially sponsors the colony for the following:

Recruitment Leadership consultant and living expenses Colony retreats and supplies Leadership conference attendance for colony members and colony advisors Advisor training Volunteer on-site visits Installation costs not covered by the members’ installation fee

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Financial commitments

One-time National Fees New Member Fee $93.00 A one-time fee paid immediately upon joining. This fee includes a copy of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Advantage materials as well as other materials the national organization supplies during the new member experience. This fee is non-refundable.

Initiation Fee $175.00 A one-time fee which includes a lifetime subscription to the Phoenix magazine, annual membership fees for the collegiate member, and a plain badge. Jeweled badges or chapter letter guards are offered at additional cost. This fee is refundable up to $150.

Installation Fee $25.00 A one-time fee colony members pay as part of installation requirements. This fee is non-refundable.

Annual National Fees (paid after colony is installed as a chapter) Spring Collegiate Dues $80.00/member An annual fee paid in January by each collegiate member that is used for educational programming.

Fall Collegiate Dues $80.00/member An annual fee paid by each member in September.

Program Fee $10.00/member OR $400/chapter An annual fee paid by each collegiate member that is used for educational programming at national meetings.

Savings Fee $10.00/member Each chapter is required to send $10 per semester per member to this account. This money is placed in a savings account for the chapter. This account earns interest and may be used for educational purposes such as sending delegates to national convention & leadership conference or university leadership conferences.

Publications & Technology Fee $ 300.00/chapter An annual fee paid by each chapter that is used for general Alpha Sigma Alpha publications and technology

Event Registration TBD/member Fees towards District Day, Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute and national convention & leadership conference. For their first year, the national organization covers the cost (registration fees and travel) for colonies to send delegation to their District Day and the leadership event occuring that year.

*Semester chapter dues will be set in comparison to the other organizations’ chapter dues

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NATIONAL POLICY ON ALCOHOL (FIPG Policy)

The national council encourages all members to adhere to the concepts of responsible drinking. Alpha Sigma Alpha requires that each chapter abide by federal, state and local laws and university regulations governing alcohol consumption.

The following regulations apply to all individual members, collegiate or alumnae and all collegiate chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha:

1. Alpha Sigma Alpha mandates that no alcoholic beverages may be served or stored in Alpha Sigma Alpha housing.

2. The possession, sale, use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during a sorority event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or in any event an observer would associate with the sorority, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.

3. No alcoholic beverage may be purchased through or with chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of alcoholic beverage, for example kegs, or cases, is prohibited.

4. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the sorority, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are forbidden.

5. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal “drinking age”).

6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) at which alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. This includes any event held in, at or on the property of a tavern as defined above for purposes of fundraising. However, a chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern as defined above for a closed event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and guest list. An event at which alcohol is present may be conducted or co-sponsored with a charitable organization if the event is held within the provisions of this policy.

7. No chapter may co-sponsor, co-finance or attend or participate in a function at which alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

8. All recruitment activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy.

9. No member or new member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games”. The definition of drinking games includes but is not limited to the consumption of shots of alcohol, liquor or alcoholic beverages, the practice of consuming shots equating to one’s age, “beer pong”, “century club”, “dares” or any other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involves duress or encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol.

10. No alcohol shall be present at any new member program, activity or ritual of the chapter. This includes but is not limited to activities associated with “bid night/day”, “big/little sister activities” and initiation.

11. Each chapter is required to conduct at least one alcohol awareness program per year.

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NATIONAL POLICY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Alpha Sigma Alpha requires that each member abide by federal, state and local laws, and university regulations governing controlled substances.

The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES or DRUG PARAPHERNALIA while on chapter premises or during a sorority event or at any event that an observer would associate with the sorority is strictly forbidden.

Violation of this policy is cause for termination of membership and may lead to closure of the chapter.

NATIONAL POLICY ON HAZING

Alpha Sigma Alpha forbids hazing.

Hazing is defined as an activity that endangers the physical safety of a person; produces mental or physical discomfort; causes embarrassment, fright, humiliation, or ridicule; or degrades the individual -- whether it is intentional or unintentional.

Alpha Sigma Alpha members will not allow themselves or others to be subjected to any treatment that debases the individual’s status or robs him or her of dignity. As hazing is both illegal and detrimental, it is the responsibility of each chapter’s members to enforce this anti-hazing policy, including but not limited to discipline of those who violate this policy.

The national organization will investigate any report of hazing. Confirmation of such activity will be followed by disciplinary action such as termination of membership(s), chapter probation and/or chapter closure.

NATIONAL POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY

The sorority supports the concept of equality and is committed to building a society where human judgments are based on merit. Alpha Sigma Alpha firmly repudiates actions and statements that negate the concepts of self-respect, personal development, equality and dignity.

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