Common questions about alumnae associations and alumnae membership in general:
1. I'm very busy with work, family and other obligations. How much time do Alumnae Associations take?
We all have obligations in our busy lives. We want to take a little time to fulfill our live long obligation to Delta Phi Epsilon, an organization that gave us so much in becoming the women we are today. We have monthly meetings on the last Thursday of every month that take approximately an hour of your time. We may have other service or social events. All events are not mandatory. If you have a prior engagement, feel free to just come the next time. Meetings are informal and usually include an activity or topic of the month.
If you have a little more time, feel free to ask about our Alumnae Leadership Team, heading up an event or volunteering for International Headquarters.
2. I am looking to get back out there and do something for myself. What types of activities does Alumnae Membership offer?
What do you like to do?! Even though you may not be an undergraduate sister anymore, it's still important to continue to educate yourself and Be Your Best Self. In the last few decades, during New Member Orientation as an undergraduate sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, you were taught the 5 S's. After graduation, it may have seemed daunting to continue your 21 PEARLs.
Enter the 5 C's: Character, Civic, Cultural, Connections, and Career. These 5 core areas better align with alumnae membership and what you're looking to develop in yourself as a professional and more mature sister.
3. Since I graduated, I do not hang out with many sisters and have my own friends. Why do I need DPhiE now?
One of the great things about "sisterhood is a lifetime" is that you can rededicate yourself to something you were passionate about. You can also share your sisterhood with your friends. Bring them to our meetings and events. If they like what they see (and why shouldn't they?), they can petition to become Alumnae Initiates and have the full rights of any alumna sister.
4. What are the costs of membership?
Unlike our active days, membership cost of the Cream City Alumnae Association membership is a low, annual fee of $40. Of that money, $19.17 goes to pay your annual international dues and $20.83 goes to pay local administrative costs, event fees and registration costs for our voting member at the biennial convention. If you are a Lifetime Link and have already paid your $250, your cost is only the $20.83.
Interested in the CCAA but still haven't made it to check us out? Come to our Alumnae Association Official "Kick-Off" Event!
Bring the whole family to watch the Green Bay Packers take on NFC North conference rivals the Detroit Lions. Learn about Alumnae Associations and how they can help carry you successfully through adulthood.
Kick-Off With DPhiE
November 18, 2012
11:00 AM - 3PM (come and go as you please)
Chammps Americana Brookfield
1240 S. Moorland Ave.
Brookfield
Appetizers will be provided.
