In return, the Sorority is a conduit through which individuals can grow and develop, personally and professionally, while simultaneously providing "Service to All Mankind.
In both classifications:. Rush information such as location, date and time of the activity is posted a minimum of two weeks in advance; however, the college or university may impose additional requirements that will impact the process. Any prospective candidate that does not attend Rush is ineligible for candidacy consideration at that time. Prospective applicants need to address any inquiries about the Membership Intake Process with the Graduate Advisor for that chapter.
All prospective members should review the General Information for the Collegian. Graduate membership is by invitation only and is not solicited through our graduate chapters. Graduate chapters host public events, such as forums, cultural presentations and social activities, so that prospective candidates can become acquainted with chapter members and learn about service activities they offer to local communities.
There are no membership activities prior to receipt of an official invitation letter, and the Sorority prohibits partaking in MIP activities prior to receiving an official letter.
The living family-member must have been active for at least two years immediately preceding the submission of an Undergraduate or Graduate Legacy Application. Two years is defined as twenty-four 24 consecutive months. Undergraduates and graduates that apply via legacy provision still must fulfill all other membership requirements.
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What are the qualifications for pledging aka? How much does it cost to pledge Divine 9? What's the difference between AKA and Delta? We are committed to a policy of shared responsibility and cooperative effort between graduate and under graduate sorors in the work of the Sorority.
We are concerned with the needs of all women and girls. We aim to maintain good working relationships with churches, schools, and social and civic agencies.
We fulfill our obligations as member of the national organization by: 1. Participating in the Boule and in the National Program; 2.
Assuming our share of responsibility for the support of the national work in the following ways; 3. Following and improving practices recommended by the Directorate, which are: …. Sending in such reports on our works as requested by the Directorate and Alpha Kappa Alpha Office The types of reports are: …. One aspect of the pledge period is the learning of the preparation of these reports.
Are you willing to comply with this perspective? If so, will you individually kneel, raise your right hand and then repeat after me. The candidate kneel before the table while the Basileus reads the following pledge which the candidate repeat after her. Each candidate then signs her name in the pledge book. The Pledge I, …, desiring to become a loyal and f aithful member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, do pledge myself to respect, obey and defend the Constitution, By-laws and Rituals of the orga nisation and to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Alpha.
Kappa Alpha Sorority. After all the candidates have taken the vow and signed their names in the pledge book, the Sentinel gives each a lighted pink or green candle and a small pot of ivy. While this is being done, the Basileus repeats the last two lines of the Ivy Hymn: So let my life like the Ivy be. The Basileus is encouraged to commit to memory this portion of the ceremony so that she can use her hands and facial expressions to convey the meaning and sacredness of the ceremony.
We, as sorors, will clasp our hand and sing our hymn. We pledge anew the kinds of lives that penetrate the dark and light the paths of others. We pledge to live anew the kinds of lives that will show the way to the greatest good and thus supr eme in service to all mankind will shine our sisterhood. Sorors clasp hands in circle formed a round pledges and sing sorority hymn. Candles are then extinguished and the pledgees march from the inner room in solemn music.
Ending of Pledging Ritual. The Dean of Pledgees reassemble the pledges and sorors , gives appropriate word of welcome to Ivy membership, and presents to each pledge the following: a. The Ivy Pin b.
Schedule of assignments of orientation material;s to be studied concerning the purpose of the Ivy Leaf Pledge Club; the purposes, history, ideals and organization of Alpha Kappa Al pha in particular and Greek letter organizations in general.
See Reading and Study Guide for appropriate assignments. A roster of the members of the initiating chapter with correct addresses and telephone numbers.
Date, time, and place of the first meeting of the pledgees for the purpose of organizing the Ivy Leaf Club with officers, planned agenda, etc. The following suggestions ar e made for good rela tionships between Ivy Leaf Pledge Club members and Sorors. Their attendance should be fellowship rather than for criticism or ridicule.
The Soror should enjoy more informal and social meetings with Ivies as sisters, not as superiors. The Sorors should not expect Ivies to perform personal errands nor should they request gifts or treats.
She alone is to make assignments. The Ivy Leaf Pledge program agreed upon by the chapter and approved by the Graduate Advisor, is to be sent to the Regional Director along with the material on the candidates. The success of the probation period depends on the creativity, maturity, and level of intelligent judgement on the part of both Sorors and Probates. The probation period should begin one week before initiation, except on campuses where Pan-Hellenic of administrative regulations differ.
The activities for probation must not include any acts which may be defined as hazing, namely, any act that is likely to cause physical, psychological or social harm to an individual. This includes action taken or a situation created providing mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. There must be no consumption of foods or liquids in any pledge, probation, or initiation ceremony. Initiation Ritual The setting for the ceremony should be beautiful and solemn.
The candidates and sorors must be properly dressed. All necessary items for the ceremony should be in place at least one-half hour prior to the time of the ceremony.
Items needed are: - table with white table cloth - large white candle entwined with Ivy - white candles - pen - record book - coat of arms - Ivy. Sorors should wear conservative white dresses. Neither Soror nor candidates should wear pants. Dress should be uniform: i. Participation by Sorors 1.
Soror should know the National Hymn, Pledge, the Initiation Hymn, and demonstrations of signs handshakes and identifications. Sorors should stand during each degree while candidates proceed through them. Wear black dress for first degree. Wear white dress for remaining degrees. In the actual performance of the Initiation Ritual it is suggested that the Dean of Pledgees or Membership Chair lady serve as the "Pilot".
In this role, she will provide an atmosphere of tranquillity and calmness for the Probates. The Degrees I. Each candidate should have a white candle. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is more than a sisterhood. Alpha Kappa Alpha has established itself as a dynamic group which initiates new movements and new programs. It serves, therefore, as a t raining ground for women who will assume increasingly greater responsibilities for leadership in their expanding communities.
In the years to come, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will continue to be a channel through which individuals may find together what they cannot find se parately or independently -- security, a sense of responsibility, the response of friends and opportunities for experiences in mutually rewarding service. Do you wish to unite with this group o f women who are dedicated to the expansion of their college and communities by assuming greater responsibilities?
Repeat after me: Open then my eyes, O God, that I may behold the wondrous works of this great organization. Make me to understand the ideals and purposes of this sisterhood so that I may continue the great work so nobly begun.
Take from me any selfishnes and lack of purpose which could keep me from following the ideals of the organization. In Jesus' name I pray. Are you willing to accept the responsibilities and obligations which will be yours as a soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
If so, repeat after me. This I promise in deed and truth. The Basileus lights a candle from the single white candle on the table representing Soror Ethel Hedge man Lyle. From her candle, she lights the Pilot's candle, who lights the first candidate's candle and it is passed on to each candidate until all the candidates have lighted candles.
Basileus: Pass on this torch, pass on this flame; remember from whence the glory came; and eyes are on you as you run beyond the shining of the sun.
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