Appendix 6 - Sample Chapter Member Application, Page 1

SAMPLE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

(Note: This application is for chapter use only. The chapter must still enroll its new members and submit the required induction fees to the Central Office. To enroll new members, go to

SIGMA TAU DELTA

International English Honor Society

(Chapter Name) Chapter

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Complete and return this application, along with an unofficial transcript of your grades, to ______

PLEASE PRINT

Name:______

HOME address:______

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SCHOOL address:______

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Phone number:______Email Address: ______

Year in school (circle one): SophomoreJuniorSenior Graduate

Anticipated year of graduation: ______Overall GPA: ______

English hours completed:______English GPA: ______

Please write a sentence or two on why you would like to join Sigma Tau Delta.

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Do you have any suggestions for meetings or any fund raising ideas?

SPONSOR USE ONLY: (Initial and date) - B average required in each category

Overall GPA verified______English GPA verified______

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PAYMENT RECORD - SPONSOR/TREASURER USE ONLY: Payment received

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AmountCheck Number/Cash Received by Date

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MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Go to

DUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Upon admittance into Sigma Tau Delta, you will receive a letter of acceptance and will then be required to pay a one-time induction fee of (CURRENT FEE). This fee entitles you to:

  • lifetime membership in Sigma Tau Delta
  • a membership certificate and lapel pin
  • a one-year semi-annual subscription to the Newsletter
  • a one-year annual subscription to The Rectangleand The Sigma Tau Delta Review
  • the privilege of listing Sigma Tau Delta on your resumé
  • wear an honor cord, honor stole, and/or medallion with your graduation robe (if you choose to purchase these items)
  • apply for scholarship, internship, and writing award opportunities
  • submit papers for possible publication in The Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review
  • apply for the opportunity to serve on an international Board of Directors as a Student Advisor or Student Representative
  • submit papers or panel discussion for possible presentation at an annual international convention

OPTIONAL: Chapters may also charge local dues for chapter expenses. These dues may be used to cover expenses such as, postage, phone calls, copying costs, refreshments at meetings,meeting room costs, etc. Chapters may also charge students for the cost of an honor cord, honor stole and/or a medallion which may be worn with the graduation robe.

 Handbook, Revised 2004