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What are the major interactive awards competitions?

Click here for a list of awards competitions.

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What do I need to do if I did not receive the current Ivy Leaf issue?

E-mail your name, address financial card number and the issue you missed to updates@aka1908.com. You may also mail your request to the Corporate Office, to the attention of the Membership Department.

How much does it cost to submit an article to the Ivy Leaf magazine?

There is no charge for submitting an article without a photo. For articles submitting with photos, the rates are as follows:

$150 for group photos (any photo with more than ONE person)
$75 for headshot photograph for “Accomplishments and Awards”
$50 for “Ivies Beyond the Wall” photos
And $25 for any photograph submitted by an undergraduate chapter.

How much does it cost to submit an article to the Ivy Leaf magazine?

There is no charge for submitting an article without a photo. For articles submitting with photos, the rates are as follows:

$150 for group photos (any photo with more than ONE person)
$75 for headshot photograph for “Accomplishments and Awards”
$50 for “Ivies Beyond the Wall” photos
And $25 for any photograph submitted by an undergraduate chapter.

What are the deadlines for submitting an article to be place into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

The article submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for the Spring Issue, April 15 for the Summer Issue, July 15 for the Fall Issue, and October 15 for the Winter Issue.

What do I need to do if I did not receive the current Ivy Leaf issue?

E-mail your name, address financial card number and the issue you missed to updates@aka1908.com. You may also mail your request to the Corporate Office, to the attention of the Membership Department.

Where can I send articles to be put into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

Send all article submissions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Attn: Ivy Leaf, 5656 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

What do I need to do if I did not receive the current Ivy Leaf issue?

E-mail your name, address financial card number and the issue you missed to updates@aka1908.com. You may also mail your request to the Corporate Office, to the attention of the Membership Department.

How much does it cost to submit an article to the Ivy Leaf magazine?

There is no charge for submitting an article without a photo. For articles submitting with photos, the rates are as follows:

$150 for group photos (any photo with more than ONE person)
$75 for headshot photograph for “Accomplishments and Awards”
$50 for “Ivies Beyond the Wall” photos
And $25 for any photograph submitted by an undergraduate chapter.

How much does it cost to submit an article to the Ivy Leaf magazine?

There is no charge for submitting an article without a photo. For articles submitting with photos, the rates are as follows:

$150 for group photos (any photo with more than ONE person)
$75 for headshot photograph for “Accomplishments and Awards”
$50 for “Ivies Beyond the Wall” photos
And $25 for any photograph submitted by an undergraduate chapter.

What are the deadlines for submitting an article to be place into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

The article submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for the Spring Issue, April 15 for the Summer Issue, July 15 for the Fall Issue, and October 15 for the Winter Issue.

Where can I send articles to be put into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

Send all article submissions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Attn: Ivy Leaf, 5656 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

What are the deadlines for submitting an article to be place into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

The article submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for the Spring Issue, April 15 for the Summer Issue, July 15 for the Fall Issue, and October 15 for the Winter Issue.

Where can I send articles to be put into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

Send all article submissions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Attn: Ivy Leaf, 5656 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

What are the deadlines for submitting an article to be place into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

The article submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for the Spring Issue, April 15 for the Summer Issue, July 15 for the Fall Issue, and October 15 for the Winter Issue.

How much does it cost to submit an article to the Ivy Leaf magazine?

There is no charge for submitting an article without a photo. For articles submitting with photos, the rates are as follows:

$150 for group photos (any photo with more than ONE person)
$75 for headshot photograph for “Accomplishments and Awards”
$50 for “Ivies Beyond the Wall” photos
And $25 for any photograph submitted by an undergraduate chapter.

What do I need to do if I did not receive the current Ivy Leaf issue?

E-mail your name, address financial card number and the issue you missed to updates@aka1908.com. You may also mail your request to the Corporate Office, to the attention of the Membership Department.

Where can I send articles to be put into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

Send all article submissions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Attn: Ivy Leaf, 5656 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

What do I need to do if I did not receive the current Ivy Leaf issue?

E-mail your name, address financial card number and the issue you missed to updates@aka1908.com. You may also mail your request to the Corporate Office, to the attention of the Membership Department.

What are the deadlines for submitting an article to be place into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

The article submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for the Spring Issue, April 15 for the Summer Issue, July 15 for the Fall Issue, and October 15 for the Winter Issue.

Where can I send articles to be put into the Ivy Leaf magazine?

Send all article submissions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Attn: Ivy Leaf, 5656 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

Are there any media resources companies that provide discounts to AAAA members?

Download the 2003 Media Resources Discounted for AAAA Members for a complete list of participating vendors.

What are the largest media companies, magazines and newspapers in the U.S.?

Visit www.AdAge.com to view the most recent rankings by media revenue.

What are the top media buying and planning companies?

Visit www.AdAge.com to view the most recent rankings by billings.

What are the current trends in media inflation rates?

Click here to download the latest predictions by Bob Coen of McCann-Erickson.

Which Internet browsers does the Members Only website support?

Most of the site has been designed to be viewed on recent versions the major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

However, there are certain parts of the website that are formatted for Internet Explorer using a Windows computer. If you are using any other Internet browsers or a Mac, some functions may not fully operate. We are working to accommodate all browser throughout the entire site.

Additionally, if you have a pop-up blocker, please allow pop-ups for the site, as some of the functions utilize pop-up windows.

What are the default credentials to login to the Members Only website the first time?

Your login ID is your financial card number. When member accounts are created, a default password is set up. Your default password is the first letter of your first name, the first FOUR letters of your last name, and the zip code where your Ivy Leaf is sent.

Members who were inactive during 2004 may have had their accounts set up with information that was present in 2004.

Which Internet browsers does the Members Only website support?

Most of the site has been designed to be viewed on recent versions the major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

However, there are certain parts of the website that are formatted for Internet Explorer using a Windows computer. If you are using any other Internet browsers or a Mac, some functions may not fully operate. We are working to accommodate all browser throughout the entire site.

Additionally, if you have a pop-up blocker, please allow pop-ups for the site, as some of the functions utilize pop-up windows.

What are the default credentials to login to the Members Only website the first time?

Your login ID is your financial card number. When member accounts are created, a default password is set up. Your default password is the first letter of your first name, the first FOUR letters of your last name, and the zip code where your Ivy Leaf is sent.

Members who were inactive during 2004 may have had their accounts set up with information that was present in 2004.

Which Internet browsers does the Members Only website support?

Most of the site has been designed to be viewed on recent versions the major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

However, there are certain parts of the website that are formatted for Internet Explorer using a Windows computer. If you are using any other Internet browsers or a Mac, some functions may not fully operate. We are working to accommodate all browser throughout the entire site.

Additionally, if you have a pop-up blocker, please allow pop-ups for the site, as some of the functions utilize pop-up windows.

Which Internet browsers does the Members Only website support?

Most of the site has been designed to be viewed on recent versions the major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

However, there are certain parts of the website that are formatted for Internet Explorer using a Windows computer. If you are using any other Internet browsers or a Mac, some functions may not fully operate. We are working to accommodate all browser throughout the entire site.

Additionally, if you have a pop-up blocker, please allow pop-ups for the site, as some of the functions utilize pop-up windows.

What are the default credentials to login to the Members Only website the first time?

Your login ID is your financial card number. When member accounts are created, a default password is set up. Your default password is the first letter of your first name, the first FOUR letters of your last name, and the zip code where your Ivy Leaf is sent.

Members who were inactive during 2004 may have had their accounts set up with information that was present in 2004.

Which Internet browsers does the Members Only website support?

Most of the site has been designed to be viewed on recent versions the major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

However, there are certain parts of the website that are formatted for Internet Explorer using a Windows computer. If you are using any other Internet browsers or a Mac, some functions may not fully operate. We are working to accommodate all browser throughout the entire site.

Additionally, if you have a pop-up blocker, please allow pop-ups for the site, as some of the functions utilize pop-up windows.

What are the default credentials to login to the Members Only website the first time?

Your login ID is your financial card number. When member accounts are created, a default password is set up. Your default password is the first letter of your first name, the first FOUR letters of your last name, and the zip code where your Ivy Leaf is sent.

Members who were inactive during 2004 may have had their accounts set up with information that was present in 2004.

What are the default credentials to login to the Members Only website the first time?

Your login ID is your financial card number. When member accounts are created, a default password is set up. Your default password is the first letter of your first name, the first FOUR letters of your last name, and the zip code where your Ivy Leaf is sent.

Members who were inactive during 2004 may have had their accounts set up with information that was present in 2004.

How do I update my address with the Corporate Office?

You can change your address by editing the “My Profile” page of the site.

Is anyone exempt from the COIP assessment?

Golden Sorors initiated prior to July 31, 1943, do not have to pay this assessment.

What is the Corporate Office Improvement Project (COIP) assessment?

It is a fee that goes into an endowment fund which pays for building maintenance of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office. Delegates to the 1990 Boule (Richmond, VA) voted in favor of adding an additional floor and storage space to the Corporate Office building. The Building and Properties Committee developed a fund-raising plan, which included a building assessment fee to pay for this addition. Delegates to the 1992 Boule (New Orleans, LA) ratified the establishment of an endowment fund to pay for building maintenance. Effective January 1, 1994, the one-time COIP assessment must be paid in order for you to be financially active.

How do I know or find out if I paid the COIP assessment?

If you were initiated after July 1992, the COIP assessment was included in your initiation fees. If you were initiated before July 1992 or were a Golden Soror as of July 31, 1993 and active after July 1, 1994, contact the Corporate Office (Attention: Membership) if you need to verify payment was made.

How do I know or find out if I paid the COIP assessment?

If you were initiated after July 1992, the COIP assessment was included in your initiation fees. If you were initiated before July 1992 or were a Golden Soror as of July 31, 1993 and active after July 1, 1994, contact the Corporate Office (Attention: Membership) if you need to verify payment was made.

Is anyone exempt from the COIP assessment?

Golden Sorors initiated prior to July 31, 1943, do not have to pay this assessment.

How do I update my address with the Corporate Office?

You can change your address by editing the “My Profile” page of the site.

How do I know or find out if I paid the COIP assessment?

If you were initiated after July 1992, the COIP assessment was included in your initiation fees. If you were initiated before July 1992 or were a Golden Soror as of July 31, 1993 and active after July 1, 1994, contact the Corporate Office (Attention: Membership) if you need to verify payment was made.

How do I update my address with the Corporate Office?

You can change your address by editing the “My Profile” page of the site.

Is anyone exempt from the COIP assessment?

Golden Sorors initiated prior to July 31, 1943, do not have to pay this assessment.

Is anyone exempt from the COIP assessment?

Golden Sorors initiated prior to July 31, 1943, do not have to pay this assessment.

How do I update my address with the Corporate Office?

You can change your address by editing the “My Profile” page of the site.

How do I know or find out if I paid the COIP assessment?

If you were initiated after July 1992, the COIP assessment was included in your initiation fees. If you were initiated before July 1992 or were a Golden Soror as of July 31, 1993 and active after July 1, 1994, contact the Corporate Office (Attention: Membership) if you need to verify payment was made.

How do I know or find out if I paid the COIP assessment?

If you were initiated after July 1992, the COIP assessment was included in your initiation fees. If you were initiated before July 1992 or were a Golden Soror as of July 31, 1993 and active after July 1, 1994, contact the Corporate Office (Attention: Membership) if you need to verify payment was made.

How do I update my address with the Corporate Office?

You can change your address by editing the “My Profile” page of the site.

Is anyone exempt from the COIP assessment?

Golden Sorors initiated prior to July 31, 1943, do not have to pay this assessment.

What do I need to do if I have graduated from undergraduate school and would like to be a General Member for the coming year?

If you were active last year as an undergraduate, obtain a Transfer Verification Form from your former chapter. Submit the completed form and a money order/certified check for per capita and assessments, if applicable, to the Corporate Office by February 1. After February 1st, you must also include the late fine.

How do I become a General Member if I was in a graduate chapter last year?

Obtain a Transfer Verification Form from your former chapter. Submit the completed form and a money order/certified check for per capita and assessments, if applicable, to the Corporate Office by February 1. After February 1st, include the late fine.

How much does it cost to become a General Member for 2024 if active in 2023 and when are fees due?

Per capita, EAF dues and sorority documents	$245		If paid by February 1, 2024
Late fine	$ 23.50		If paid after February 1

Fees are due January 1. If you are reactivating, do not remit late fine.

Do I need to pay General Member per capita if I am already active for this year?

No. However, in order to change your status to General Member, you will still need to obtain a Transfer Verification Form from your former chapter and submit the completed form to the Corporate Office.

How do I become a chapter member if I am a General Member?

Submit a written request to the Executive Director indicating that you would like to transfer to a chapter. Upon receipt of this request the TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM will be filled out by the Executive Director and mailed DIRECTLY to you. Submit this form and appropriate fees to the new chapter.

How do I become a chapter member if I am a General Member?

Submit a written request to the Executive Director indicating that you would like to transfer to a chapter. Upon receipt of this request the TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM will be filled out by the Executive Director and mailed DIRECTLY to you. Submit this form and appropriate fees to the new chapter.

How do active graduate General Members begin the process of chartering a new chapter in our area?

Contact the appropriate Regional Director. (See the site’s Leadership section for contact information.)

How do I become a chapter member if I am a General Member?

Submit a written request to the Executive Director indicating that you would like to transfer to a chapter. Upon receipt of this request the TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM will be filled out by the Executive Director and mailed DIRECTLY to you. Submit this form and appropriate fees to the new chapter.

How do I become a chapter member if I am a General Member?

Submit a written request to the Executive Director indicating that you would like to transfer to a chapter. Upon receipt of this request the TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM will be filled out by the Executive Director and mailed DIRECTLY to you. Submit this form and appropriate fees to the new chapter.

How do active graduate General Members begin the process of chartering a new chapter in our area?

Contact the appropriate Regional Director. (See the site’s Leadership section for contact information.)

How do I become a chapter member if I am a General Member?

Submit a written request to the Executive Director indicating that you would like to transfer to a chapter. Upon receipt of this request the TRANSFER VERIFICATION FORM will be filled out by the Executive Director and mailed DIRECTLY to you. Submit this form and appropriate fees to the new chapter.

How do active graduate General Members begin the process of chartering a new chapter in our area?

Contact the appropriate Regional Director. (See the site’s Leadership section for contact information.)

How do active graduate General Members begin the process of chartering a new chapter in our area?

Contact the appropriate Regional Director. (See the site’s Leadership section for contact information.)

How do active graduate General Members begin the process of chartering a new chapter in our area?

Contact the appropriate Regional Director. (See the site’s Leadership section for contact information.)

How long do I have to be a member of the Sorority in order to become a Life Member?

At least 25 years. Review Article IV, Section 9 of the Bylaws regarding the payment structure.

Will I still have to pay per capita?

No. However, you have to continue to pay chapter dues if you are in a chapter and would like to vote in that chapter.

How long do I have to be a member of the Sorority in order to become a Life Member?

At least 25 years. Review Article IV, Section 9 of the Bylaws regarding the payment structure.

How long do I have to be a member of the Sorority in order to become a Life Member?

At least 25 years. Review Article IV, Section 9 of the Bylaws regarding the payment structure.

Will I still have to pay per capita?

No. However, you have to continue to pay chapter dues if you are in a chapter and would like to vote in that chapter.

Will I still have to pay per capita?

No. However, you have to continue to pay chapter dues if you are in a chapter and would like to vote in that chapter.

Will I still have to pay per capita?

No. However, you have to continue to pay chapter dues if you are in a chapter and would like to vote in that chapter.

Will I still have to pay per capita?

No. However, you have to continue to pay chapter dues if you are in a chapter and would like to vote in that chapter.

How long do I have to be a member of the Sorority in order to become a Life Member?

At least 25 years. Review Article IV, Section 9 of the Bylaws regarding the payment structure.

How long do I have to be a member of the Sorority in order to become a Life Member?

At least 25 years. Review Article IV, Section 9 of the Bylaws regarding the payment structure.

Can I cancel my membership?

The submitted per capita, sorority documents and Education Advancement Foundation dues are non-refundable. If an error in payment has been made, please submit written inquiry to the membership department.

Can I cancel my membership?

The submitted per capita, sorority documents and Education Advancement Foundation dues are non-refundable. If an error in payment has been made, please submit written inquiry to the membership department.

Can I cancel my membership?

The submitted per capita, sorority documents and Education Advancement Foundation dues are non-refundable. If an error in payment has been made, please submit written inquiry to the membership department.

Can I cancel my membership?

The submitted per capita, sorority documents and Education Advancement Foundation dues are non-refundable. If an error in payment has been made, please submit written inquiry to the membership department.

Can I cancel my membership?

The submitted per capita, sorority documents and Education Advancement Foundation dues are non-refundable. If an error in payment has been made, please submit written inquiry to the membership department.

How much will it cost to reinstate/reactivate my membership?

You will need to pay: reinstatement fees and the Corporate Office Improvement Project (COIP) assessment, if applicable. Corporate assessments include Education Advancement Foundation (EAF) dues and the cost of the current Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure. If you’re reactivating with a chapter, you will also need to pay dues and assessments (which vary by chapter).

Reactivation/Reinstatement Fee Schedule for 2024

Undergraduate:
Per capita $ 100
EAF dues $ 10
MAPP Insurance $ 5
Sorority documents $ 10
COIP assessment $100 (if not already paid)
Chapter dues (varies by chapter)

Graduate:
Per capita $145
EAF dues $ 10
Sorority documents $ 10
COIP assessment $200 (if not already paid)
Chapter dues (varies by chapter)

General Member:
Per capita $285
EAF dues $ 10
Sorority documents $ 10
COIP assessment $200 (if not already paid)

What do I need to do to reactivate my membership if I’ve been inactive for one or more years

Complete the appropriate form below. Include your current name, address, chapter of initiation and date, last chapter with which you were active, all previous names used and financial card number (if available). Once your membership is reactivated, you will receive a financial card, Ivy Leaf magazine and announcements of the Boule, Leadership Seminar and other events.

Graduate Chapter Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the chapter with which you wish to affiliate + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, EAF dues, chapter dues, fees and assessments, as applicable.

General Member Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the Corporate Office + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, per capita, fees and assessments, as applicable.

What do I need to do to reactivate my membership if I’ve been inactive for one or more years

Complete the appropriate form below. Include your current name, address, chapter of initiation and date, last chapter with which you were active, all previous names used and financial card number (if available). Once your membership is reactivated, you will receive a financial card, Ivy Leaf magazine and announcements of the Boule, Leadership Seminar and other events.

Graduate Chapter Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the chapter with which you wish to affiliate + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, EAF dues, chapter dues, fees and assessments, as applicable.

General Member Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the Corporate Office + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, per capita, fees and assessments, as applicable.

What do I need to do to reactivate my membership if I’ve been inactive for one or more years

Complete the appropriate form below. Include your current name, address, chapter of initiation and date, last chapter with which you were active, all previous names used and financial card number (if available). Once your membership is reactivated, you will receive a financial card, Ivy Leaf magazine and announcements of the Boule, Leadership Seminar and other events.

Graduate Chapter Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the chapter with which you wish to affiliate + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, EAF dues, chapter dues, fees and assessments, as applicable.

General Member Reactivation Form – complete and submit to the Corporate Office + a money order/certified check for reactivation/reinstatement fees, per capita, fees and assessments, as applicable.

What is a Transfer Verification Form?

It’s an official Sorority form which documents that a Soror has met all financial obligations to her former chapter and the Boule. Before transferring membership from one chapter to another, you must obtain clearance from the former chapter. Before transferring your status as a General Member to chapter member, you must obtain clearance from the Corporate Office. No chapter can accept a Soror into active membership before receiving the Transfer Verification Form.

Transfer Verification Form

What is a Transfer Verification Form?

It’s an official Sorority form which documents that a Soror has met all financial obligations to her former chapter and the Boule. Before transferring membership from one chapter to another, you must obtain clearance from the former chapter. Before transferring your status as a General Member to chapter member, you must obtain clearance from the Corporate Office. No chapter can accept a Soror into active membership before receiving the Transfer Verification Form.

Transfer Verification Form

What is a Transfer Verification Form?

It’s an official Sorority form which documents that a Soror has met all financial obligations to her former chapter and the Boule. Before transferring membership from one chapter to another, you must obtain clearance from the former chapter. Before transferring your status as a General Member to chapter member, you must obtain clearance from the Corporate Office. No chapter can accept a Soror into active membership before receiving the Transfer Verification Form.

Transfer Verification Form

What is a Transfer Verification Form?

It’s an official Sorority form which documents that a Soror has met all financial obligations to her former chapter and the Boule. Before transferring membership from one chapter to another, you must obtain clearance from the former chapter. Before transferring your status as a General Member to chapter member, you must obtain clearance from the Corporate Office. No chapter can accept a Soror into active membership before receiving the Transfer Verification Form.

Transfer Verification Form

What is a Transfer Verification Form?

It’s an official Sorority form which documents that a Soror has met all financial obligations to her former chapter and the Boule. Before transferring membership from one chapter to another, you must obtain clearance from the former chapter. Before transferring your status as a General Member to chapter member, you must obtain clearance from the Corporate Office. No chapter can accept a Soror into active membership before receiving the Transfer Verification Form.

Transfer Verification Form

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