ALUMNAE CONNECTIONS

ALUMNAE CHAPTER & ASSOCIATION UPDATE

When you join Alpha Sigma Tau, you’re entering a lifelong relationship that lasts well beyond graduation day. Many of our alumnae stay actively involved and engaged through our alumnae chapters and associations, which provide connections and opportunities to AΣT alumnae across the country. To help our alumnae groups provide the best experience for their members, we recently introduced new officer structures, requirements, and healthy traits for alumnae groups to create a more cohesive environment for all our alumnae experiences. Additionally, we have introduced a monthly email that goes out to chapter and association officers, providing them with as much support and information as they need. After years of broader research and evaluation, we worked with a small group of alumnae officers to map out the necessary changes and create these resources – learn more about what’s new here!

OFFICER STRUCTURE

To mirror our collegiate chapters, Alpha Sigma Tau has implemented a leadership structure with a president, four vice presidents, and an Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate (where applicable) for both our chapters and associations. Each vice president is assigned a specific area: Administration, Communications, Event Planning, and Engagement.

The goal of the new structure is to alleviate pressures and responsibilities falling to just a few leaders. Through our new Alumnae Chapter & Association Resource Library, alumnae officers have an outline of their role and responsibilities within the alumnae group and information on how best to plan events, foster sisterhood, and more.

To learn more about alumnae chapters and associations, and how you can start a new AΣT alumnae group in your area, view the library by scanning the QR code.

REQUIREMENT CHANGES

Alumnae Chapters

01 A minimum of seven events must be held per year, including Founders Day observance. 02 Chapters must engage in ongoing recruitment efforts to welcome new alumnae.

03 Chapters will no longer be placed on probation but will not vote at Convention if they do not meet expectations. 04 Philanthropy and service must be targeted at a National

Service Partner affiliate or with a local organization that prioritizes an aspect of the Women’s Wellness Initiative.

A donation to the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation from an alumnae chapter is no longer required.

Alumnae Associations

01 A minimum of three events must be held per year, including

Founders Day observance. 02 Associations must engage in ongoing recruitment efforts to welcome new alumnae.

03 Associations will no longer be placed on probation. 04 If associations want a vote at Convention, they must meet at least three requirements, which now include supporting a National Service Partner’s affiliate or other women’s wellness-focused organization but no longer include an association donation to the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation.

HEALTHY CHAPTER TRAITS

Mirroring the traits established for all of our collegiate chapters, these five healthy traits are the anchors of the AΣT alumnae chapter and association experience: Community Connection: Members regularly seek to give back and establish relationships with our National Service Partners or other local women-focused causes.

Sisterhood & Belonging: Members have fun together, are genuine and authentic, and support each other.

Lifelong Learning: Members know that Alpha Sigma Taus constantly strive to learn and grow.

Operational Excellence: Members help operations run smoothly and collaboratively while meeting National Organization expectations.

Alpha Sigma Tau Affinity & Pride: Members take pride in AΣT, connect others to our Sisterhood, support local chapters, and continually choose to be involved with our Sorority. So, what is the difference between an alumna chapter and an association?

Chapters

• More meetings each year • Annual service event • Bank accounts & Convention funds

• Has vote at Convention and on other Sorority business

Associations:

• Fewer meetings each year • No required service event • No vote at Convention unless at least three of these conditions are met: • Establish bank account & Convention fund • Publish newsletter • Support National Service Partner or local women's wellness focused organizaiton • Support collegiate chapter or assist with a collegiate extension • Sponsor an alumna affiliate • Send a delegate to the National Convention • Participate in an Alumnae Panhellenic

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