Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter membership committee orientation report

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY
THETA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER
MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION
September 12, 1992
I.
Introduction
II.
Review Sorority and Chapter Constitution and Bylaws
III.
Review Graduate Membership Intake Process Manual
IV.
Review Sample Letter of Invitation - Review Forms and Materials that Chapter Must Submit
V.
Do's and Don'ts Discussion
VI.
Voting Process
VII.
Invitation to Membership
VIII.
Sorors sign "Graduate Soror Commitment Statement"
Soror Quida Brown, Basileus
Soror Willa White
Soror Lavonne Lewis
Soror Jo Ann Widdle
Soror Millicent Di 11 worth
Soror Carol Threats
Soror Barbara Kirkland
Soror Lavonne Lewis
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY THETA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER MEMBER SHIP REPORT OCTOBER 3, 1 992
THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MET DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER TO SEND LETTERS TO THE APPROVED CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP AND TO EVALUATE THE DOCUMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE CANDIDATES.
AT THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2'?, 1992 FIVE MEMBERS WERE FREoENT INCLUDING SOPORS JOANNE WEDDLE, CAROL THREATS BARBARA KIRKLAND, OUI DA BROWN AND LAVONNE LEWIS. '
NINE CANDIDATES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP SI FAR, ONE CANDIDATE PAULA PERKINS, DECLINES AT THIS TIME the required forms will be submitted TO THE SUPREME BASILEIJS ™T1TO,L- »■/ 2FT0BER- HOPEFULLY, LIE WILL HAVE ALL THE ' TRANSCRIPTS BY THAT TIME.
THE INTAKE Is SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 30 31 AND
NOVEMBER 1, 1992. ’ ij
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
LAVONNE LEWIS, CHAIR
DO'S AND DON'TS FOR SORORS
SORORS
SORORS
Complete appropriLie forms, is sponsoring a prospective candidate for consideration by the chapter- this includes obtaining three letters of recommendation from other sorors.
Serve as a positive role model for the tandidates.
Share your past and current IVY LEAF Magazines and other Sorority Serials if requested to do so by the resource/Membership Committee.
don't....
.Conduct "Rush Parties" for the prospective candidates.
Contact prospective candidates to ascertain if they are interested in Alpha Kappa Alpha membership.
Reouest information from prospective ■andi dates to pl on ihe Membership S
Recommendation Blank CVo“Sh®^*h t0 should know the En well enough to romnlete the form without assistances® TMs also applies to writing letters o| recommendati on.
Reveal information about the membership process to individuals seeking membership consideration, inis includes responding to telephone calls, notes, cards, letters, etc.
Subvert the Orientation Program in any way.
Provide substantive historical, current or future facts about Alpha Kappa Alpha without coordinating the activity witMhe Membership Committee and designated Resource Committees.
CriWze, discuss or ridicule other sorors, Sorority policies, materials, fees and/or the candidates' Orientation Program requirernents—especially in the presence^ the candidates.
Carry chapter business, 2(Mvities, Mandi date projects, etc. outside of the chapter.
Bypass the Wne of communi ca»n between candidates and the Membership Committee.
do....
•Be cooperative and make every effort to attend all actgtiej. Please be punctual!
Promote "team work" between candidates and sorors.
Refrain from hazing or any . .Hate "punitive" actions that might intimidate ' the candi dates.
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GUIDE TO SPONSORSHIP
(To be used by sponsoring Sorors and Sorors writing letters of support prior to making recommendations)
I.
Requirements
No Points
A.
Has attained a baccalaureate or professional degree from an accredited 2, 3, or 4 year senior college.
B.
Is not a member of another Pan-Hellenic Organization.
II.
Leadership................................................................................................................30 Points
A.
Has made a significant contribution to her community or has shown great potential in the area of community service. Cite specific examples. (Reli gi ous-Soci al-Pol i ti cal-Educati onal-Cuitural)
B.
Must possess qualities of leadership. (Religious-Social-Political -Educational- Cultural)
III.
Character......................... 30 Points
A.
Is a positive role model for women.
B.
She is a woman who possesses high moral and ethical standards.
IV.
Talents and Skills..............................................................................................15-Points
A. Possesses talents and skills which will benefit Alpha Kappa Alpha. Cite specific examples.
V.
Resources.................................................................................................................10 Points
A. Must be able to participate in the financial responsibility associated with membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha.
VI.
Availability.............................................................................................................15 Points
A. Is willing to give time and high priority to the participation in chapter activities.
90 and above
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Excellent Candidate Very Good Candidate Good Candidate Choose with Care Ineligible
*This "Guide to Sponsorship" form must be submitted with the Recommendation
Form and Letters of Recommendation.
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