How to Join
Complete the membership form and return it, along with a check or money order made payable to Alpha Lambda Delta and/or a separate check or money order made payable to Phi Eta Sigma, to The University Honors Center, located at the north entrance of Carothers Residence Hall, no later than February 4, 2009. You may also bring your check(s) to the University Honors Center and complete a copy of the form there. Membership fees are $35 per society; you are welcome to join either or both. Please write a separate check for each society. Of that amount, $20 goes to national dues and includes your membership certificate and lapel pin/tie tac or pendant. The remaining $15 supports our local chapter activities including the induction ceremony. We cannot accept cash payments. If you joined in a previous semester please disregard this invitation.
Although at UT both groups plan activities as one student organization, the national societies each sponsor separate scholarship programs and fellowships for graduate study in the future. For this reason many UT students choose to join both.
Spring Induction
We are planning a joint spring induction at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2009 in the Frank Erwin Center. Family and friends are welcome to attend this recognition ceremony. Business attire is appropriate. Light refreshments will be served following the induction. Be sure to sign up for the E-list to receive more information about the ceremony.
ALDPES E-list ‐ Signing up requires your action!
Members receive information about service events and meetings through the ALD/PES e-list. It is crucial for new members to sign up to stay informed about chapter news and events. Follow these directions to join the list:
1) Send an e-mail to sympa@utlists.utexas.edu
2) In the body of the e-mail, write: subscribe aldpes Firstname Lastname
(Note: “Firstname” is your first name, “Lastname” is your last name)
3) Leave the subject heading blank
4) You should receive a confirmation message by return e-mail
Member Awards, Scholarships and Participation Points
The national offices of each organization have awarded large cash scholarships to our members over the past few years. Smaller cash scholarships are awarded from the local UT chapters. Members earn points each semester by attending regular meetings, special activities and additional service projects. Local scholarships, as well as recognition of outstanding members, is determined based in part on the number of points accumulated.
Service Opportunities ‐ Your participation is vital!
New members of ALD/PES are encouraged to participate in group service projects during the spring semester. For every event that you attend, hours will be allocated towards your active status.
Explore UT • March 7, 2009
The spirit of The University of Texas at Austin is reflected in the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time each year to welcome people to Explore UT. ALD/PES members volunteer to make our guests feel at home and comfortable as they discover the campus. There are three volunteer shifts available. If you are interested in participating, sign up now at http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/. At Explore UT, get a slip signed proving you were at the event and turn it into officers in the following week. .
Honors Day • April 4, 2009
ALD/PES members serve as hosts during this annual convocation to recognize junior and senior students who have achieved high academic standing. Two volunteer shifts will be available, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Information on volunteer sign-up will be posted on the ALD/PES website soon!
Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Secretaries of both organizations will send reminders through the ALD/PES e-list during the course of the semester. During our general meetings, learn about new service opportunities and hear other important announcements! We also have a schedule of interesting speakers - ranging from UT professors to community leaders - who will lead forums on continuous educational achievement.
All meetings are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Click here for a listing.
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