Potential New Members
INTERESTED IN JOINING AST???
Here's what you can expect!!!
(Be sure to fill out the form on the right side of the page so we can contact you about becoming a member)
Alpha Sigma Tau believes that you are a member
from the moment you accept your bid.
You cannot and will not be refused by the sisterhood. You don’t need to prove yourself to us.
Be a part of something with VALUE
The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical,
cultural,
and social
development of its members.
The Key Values of Alpha Sigma Tau:
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True, Loyal Friendships
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Continuous Self Improvement
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Philanthropy and Social Service
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Character, Etiquette, and Courtesy
Be a part of something BIGGER
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Be a part of something much bigger than
Trine University. Join with
thousands of women across the country that share the same values, practice the
same ritual, and love you as a
sister!
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With nearly 130 active chapters in the US
since its founding in 1899, Alpha Sigma Tau reaches women of all ages all
across the country.
Join our effort to GIVE BACK
Our chapter actively promotes the following
service projects:
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Pine Mountain Settlement School – a school
in Kentucky servicing underprivileged children, offering intervention programs,
and focusing on environmental education.
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Habitat for Humanity – a nonprofit
organization fighting poverty housing and homelessness.
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Riley’s Children’s Hospital – a hospital in
Indianapolis, IN dedicated to the critical needs of children.
Join our sisters for a unique campus EXPERIENCE
Deeper than friendship…this is family.
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Join a support system of sisters who care
for you socially, emotionally, and academically.
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Our chapter is brand new and it’s growing! This means lots of growth, and many
opportunities for leadership roles.
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We love to have fun! Join sisters for
a fun night of games, crafts, basketball…you name it! We’d love to spend time with you!
What to expect of your New Member Program:
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Absolutely NO HAZING
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Required attendance at all chapter business
meetings
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Sunday evenings 7pm; Fawick 117
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6 Weeks of Weekly New Member meetings to
learn about the National Sorority and study for the New Member Examination.
(Time to be determined by the New Member Director and New Members’ schedules)
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A New Member Examination over basic AST
values and National history.
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Full
Participation in the sisterhood. As a new member you may:
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Wear Letters
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Attend all sisterhood functions
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Express your opinions and concerns fully
National
Criteria for Initiation:
—Attended all required meetings
—Completed satisfactorily the new member
program
—Passed the National New Member Examination
with at least 80% accuracy
—Completed the 6 week new member program
—Maintained the required GPA
—Fulfilled National and local financial responsibilitiies
