Chapter Dues

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The chapter budget for the upcoming fiscal year is presented at the October Chapter Meeting and approved by chapter vote during the November Chapter Meeting. Chapter dues are determined based on the approved budget. Following budget approval, members may begin submitting dues payments for the upcoming fiscal year. All chapter dues payments must be made payable to Sigma Tau Omega. The Financial Team will communicate the applicable payment deadlines and payment instructions.

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Chapter Assessment

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Per our Chapter Bylaws, all applicable members are required to fulfill the annual chapter assessment. The assessment amount is approved by the chapter each fall. 

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For 2026, the chapter assessment is $200. To be submitted for active membership for the upcoming fiscal year, members must fulfill the assessment by the deadline provided by financial team. Please note that chapter dues cannot be accepted until the assessment has been paid in full.

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Members may fulfill their assessment through one or a combination of the following methods:

• Participation in chapter fundraising activities (e.g., Day Party, PWAP, Autobell ticket sales, etc.)

• Direct payment of $200 by check

• Company matching gifts, grants, or donations

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Assessment Guidelines

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Per Chapter Bylaws (Article IX – Financial Obligations):

• Sorors who are financially active at the time the assessment is approved are responsible for fulfilling the assessment in its entirety.

• Sorors who reactivate with or transfer into the chapter after the assessment has been approved are also responsible for fulfilling the assessment in its entirety. Written notification and acknowledgment of this obligation are required.

• Sorors who join the chapter after June 30 are responsible for only one-half (50%) of the chapter fundraising assessment. Written notification and acknowledgment of this obligation are required.

• Sorors who have attained Golden Membership status, as defined by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Manual of Standard Procedure under Special Categories, are exempt from all chapter fundraising assessments.