WEEK ONE Flashcards
New or collegiate member in good standing (#1)
Attends all required meetings
New or collegiate member in good standing (#2)
Passes annual member exam with at least 80%
New or collegiate member in good standing (#3)
Maintains required GPA (2.5)
New or collegiate member in good standing (#4)
Meets all national and local dues
A member on probation may not (#1)
Vote
A member on probation may not (#2)
Proceed through ritual services
A member on probation may not (#3)
Hold a position
A member on probation may not (#4)
Attend social functions
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#1)
Attended all required meetings
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#2)
Completed satisfactory the new member program
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#3)
Passed the National New Member Exam with at least 80% accuracy
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#4)
Maintains a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#5)
Fulfilled National and collegiate financial responsibilities
Requirements for Initiation (National requirements of AST)(#6)
Exhibited behavior becoming of a sister of AST
Purpose of AST
The Purpose of AST is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members
Where are the ritual services of the sorority found?
Ritual book (used only by the chapter members)
Rededication Ceremony
A ceremony conducted at the beginning of the academic year or at sisterhood retreats to reconnect the membership with our founding principle.
Ribbon Pledging Service
An informal ritual service usually conducted the day invitations to membership are accepted.
Pin Pledging Service
A ritual service conducted to share the values of AST with the new members. New members receive and accept the new member pin as a symbol of their commitment to the Sorority.
Initiation Service
A formal ritual service conducted to share the values of AST with the candidates for initiation. New members receive and accept the Badge as a symbol of their commitment to the Sorority.
Founders Day Ceremony
A ceremony conducted on or near November 4th of each year to honor our founders and their advisors, current and past leaders and members, and share the standards and ideals of the Sorority.
Officer Installation Ceremony
A ceremony Conducted following officer elections to formally welcome the new leaders of the chapter and thank outgoing officers for their service and dedication.
Alumnae Induction Service
A ritual service conducted as chapter members enter the alumnae phase of membership in the Sorority.
Ritual Attire (#1)
White, conservative
Ritual Attire (#2)
All piercings and tattoos covered up or removed
Ritual Attire (#3)
Badge or pin are required to be worn
Ritual Attire (#4)
Must wear pantyhose, slip, and undergarments
Why is the Badge worn?
To symbolize affiliation with AST
When is the Badge worn?
To all chapter meetings and recruitment events
What shape is AST badge?
6 point shield
What colors are the Badge?
Black enamel
Gold display of letters in center
Gold surrounds rim
Possible border of the Badge?
Pearls
Badge of National Volunteer Personnel and initiated advisors: Stone, Points
Rubies
4 points
Badge of NPC Delegation: Stone
Emeralds
Badge of National Council members: Stone
Emeralds
Badge of National President: Stone
Diamonds
What does the black and gold badge stand for (4 things)
Patronesses
Uninitiated Advisors
Sweethearts
Mothers
What does the New Member Pin look like
Gold monogram
Once initiated which is worn: pin or badge
Official Sorority Badge
As a member of Alpha Sigma Tau, I believe in…
the permanence and loveliness of its ideals.
I believe in…
the values of friendship and fidelity to purpose.
I believe in…
the fulfillment of self and will strive to contribute my share to the progress of mankind.
I believe in…
cultivating beauty of spirit and graciousness of living in all my contacts with others.
I believe that…
faithfulness to these ideals will help me to live joyously and valiantly.
