Alumnae Initiation Application

Alumnae or collegiate chapters, as well as individuals, may request permission to offer membership into Alpha Sigma Alpha to a woman who is not affiliated with a National Panhellenic Conference sorority. Permission to initiate a woman will be granted by Alpha Sigma Alpha’s director of alumnae and volunteer services. Please note that all paperwork must be turned in 6-8 weeks prior to the initiation to allow time for processing and badge shipment. An alumna initiate does not receive her certificate until after she is initiated.

All alumnae initiates will be initiated into a collegiate chapter. The region facilitator and director of alumnae and volunteer services will assist alumnae in locating a collegiate or alumnae chapter who can assist in the initiation. During the initiation by the collegiate or alumnae chapter, the new alumna member will sign the chapter signature book and be enrolled as a member of that collegiate chapter. She will have an initiation number from that chapter.

In the event that there is no collegiate chapter close to the alumna, the director of alumnae and volunteer services will contact a collegiate chapter and have the chapter mail their signature book to an alumnae chapter. The alumnae chapter will perform the ritual service. If a ritual trunk is needed, the alumnae chapter may request that one be shipped from national headquarters to be used for the service. The alumnae chapter will ship the ritual trunk back to national headquarters immediately after initiation.

REQUIREMENTS

A collegian or alumna must submit the following:

1) Completion of this online application which includes general contact information of both the sponsor and candidate.

2) A letter of recommendation for the initiate (from the sponsor) stating how the potential member incorporates at least 5 of the 8 ΑΣΑ core values in her life

3) A letter from the potential member stating why she wants to become a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and what her membership would add to her life. (Please collect this prior to completing this application so you may submit as an attachment)

4) Payment (check or credit card) for the membership fee must be submitted to Alpha Sigma Alpha Headquarters immediately AFTER approval. Payment information can be found at the end of this application.

Upon receipt of the above items and approval of initiation, national headquarters staff will send the alumna initiate a welcome packet that includes ΑΣΑ’s membership education materials. The membership badge will be ordered and shipped directly from the jeweler. The certificate and membership card will also be ordered and will be shipped directly from the printer. The new member will also receive a subscription to the Phoenix magazine.

Alumna Initiation Application

Sponsor Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Please list your collegiate chapter affiliation*
Phone
Email*
Alumnae chapter affiliation if applicable
Alumna Initiate Candidate Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Date of Initiation*
Date of Birth*
Phone*
Chapter to be initiated into (must choose a collegiate chapter)*
Chapter to be initiated into (must choose a collegiate chapter)*
Badge desired and cost*
Options: GK indicates Goldklad, 10K indicates 10 Karat gold and 14K indicates 14 Karat gold. Please note that the prices include a subscription to the Phoenix, a membership badge, alumnae dues (for the first year), certificate, and ΑΣΑ’s membership education materials. **Please make sure to specify both the type of badge and the metal wanted!** GK/10K DESCRIPTION: $250 / $390 for Official Plain Badge | $280 / $430 for Official Plain Badge/Plain Guard | $295/ $435 for Pearl Badge | $325 / $475 for Pearl Badge/Plain Guard | $355 / $500 for Pearl Badge/Pearl Guard | $310 / $435 for Pearl & Ruby Badge | $340 / $475 for Pearl & Ruby Badge/Plain Guard | $370 / $500 for Pearl & Ruby Badge/Pearl Guard | 10K /14K DESCRIPTION: $770 / $845 for Diamond Badge | $720 / $745 for Diamond & Ruby Badge
Educational Background*
Community Involvement*
Confirmation of information to initiate
Pledge*
Have you discussed the following requirements with the candidate as a sponsor? Indicate Yes or No. The Creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The 4 aims, 8 core values, open motto and secret motto Alpha Sigma Alpha’s founding date and location Alpha Sigma Alpha’s five founders Alpha Sigma Alpha’s 4 colors, 4 exemplars, 4 symbols, and 4 philanthropic partners
Payment Information
You are required to submit a payment to Alpha Sigma Alpha immediately after approval of application. You may pay with check or credit card. The cost is dependent on the type of badge chosen in your application. Please note that the prices include a subscription to the Phoenix, a membership badge, alumnae dues (for the first year), certificate, and ΑΣΑ’s membership education materials. Options: GK indicates Goldklad, 10K indicates 10 Karat gold and 14K indicates 14 Karat gold GK / 10K DESCRIPTION $245 / $360 Official Plain Badge $270 / $395 Official Plain Badge/Plain Guard $285/ $400 Pearl Badge $305 / $430 Pearl Badge/Plain Guard $345 / $460 Pearl Badge/Pearl Guard $300 / $400 Pearl & Ruby Badge $320 / $430 Pearl & Ruby Badge/Plain Guard $350 / $460 Pearl & Ruby Badge/Pearl Guard 10K / 14K DESCRIPTION $795 / $870 Diamond Badge $765 / $790 Diamond & Ruby Badge Please send additional questions to the director of alumnae engagement, or asa@alphasigmaalpha.org
Submission Documents
Sponsorship Letter*
Please submit your sponsorship letter. This letter from the sponsor should explain how the potential member incorporates at least 5 of the 8 ΑΣΑ core values in her life
Candidate Letter*
Please submit the candidate's letter for membership. This letter from the candidate must state why she wants to become a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and what her membership would add to her life.