Alumnae Chapter Requirements

Being a part of an alumnae chapter is a very rewarding experience, and the NAEB is very pleased to learn of your interest in establishing a new alumnae chapter. Alumnae chapters are established by state, by LTA areas (ex. NJCA2) or by metropolitan areas (ex. Houston, TX).

The following are the requirements related to establishment of a new alumnae chapter:

1. A minimum 5 alumnae or graduate sisters to hold the chapter positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Community Chair). The Chapter Fundraising Chair position is optional.
    
2. Each sister wishing to become active via the new alumnae chapter will need to submit dues to the NAEB. There are several different price options associated with dues for chapter members, chapter officers, recent graduates, and lifetime members. Visit the dues section for more information.
    
3. An Alumnae Member Form must be submitted in conjunction with a dues payment for each sister.
    
4. A letter of intent and 3 letters of recommendation from active alumnae/graduates in good standing must be submitted by each sister interested in holding a chapter executive board position. These letters should be submitted to the National Alumnae Vice President at alum_vicepresident@lambdalady.org.
    
5. Your annual chapter activation fee is $200. The first year that you are established, this fee is covered from the sister dues you submit. The next annual chapter activation fee would be due to the NAEB in August of the following year.
    
6. Newly established chapters are not required to submit an insurance payment within the same semester (or term) they are established in. If there is a subsequent payment due the next semester/term, the alumnae chapter will be responsible for the payment. After the initial year of establishment, the chapter would be responsible for a standard annual insurance payment - typically ranging from $250-$300 due each October. Exact pricing varies dependant on the insurance market.
    
7. A contact list of sisters who will submit dues and establish the chapter. Name, chapter, semester pledged, email, telephone, mailing address and chapter executive board position that will be held by each sister (where applicable) should be included on the list and submitted to the National Alumnae President at alum_president@lambdalady.org.
    
8. A chapter letter of intent (brief statement 1-2 pages, include why you want to establish an alumnae chapter and what your goals as a new alumnae chapter will be) should be submitted to the National Alumnae President at alum_president@lambdalady.org.
    
9. Your plans to establish a new alumnae chapter must be communicated to the National Alumnae President at alum_president@lambdalady.org. She will work closely with you to inform you of any other requirements that apply to the chapter.
    
10. Once all requirements are submitted, the NAEB will submit a request to the NBDs for approval of a new alumnae chapter. Until the NAEB communicates an official chapter establishment date, the group should not hold any activities under the Lambda Theta Alpha name.

The NAEB is fully available to provide any guidance and support that you need. Please contact the National Alumnae President at alum_president@lambdalady.org if you have any questions.