Membership Information
Enjoy the investment of a lifetime. ZTA members learn early that Zeta is forever. Not only do ZTAs share college experiences, but they continue as friends through families, careers, adventures, and even retirement. Alumnae chapters have programs including social events, parties, and philanthropic projects. In addition, alumnae groups offer career networking and relevant educational programs. Although each alumnae club or chapter may consist of ZTAs from all over the country, their collegiate backgrounds blend together as one family. Often activities include significant others and children.
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In case you didn't know, your annual chapter dues payment goes towards ZTA International Office operating costs, our chapter's support of the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation, and helping our chapter have fun events, so, if you are in a position to donate more than your annual dues, it would be much appreciated!
FACT VS. FICTION - About Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae membership
• I don’t have time.
FACT: The majority of alumnae chapter members work full time jobs, have significant others and children, and still enjoy ZTA after they leave college. Alumnae membership only consumes an average of three to five hours of your free time per month.
• I’m tired of paying all those expenses.
FACT: Alumnae pay an average of $25-$40 annually for their membership dues. Other contributions to ZTA are strictly voluntary.
• I’m burned out with ZTA. I need a break after graduation.
FACT: Alumnae chapters need your youth and enthusiasm to keep them from becoming outdated and stagnant. Alumnae chapters typically meet once a month (with October being an exception since it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month) rather than each week.
• I gave everything to ZTA as a collegian. Active membership seems pointless now.
FACT: ZTA membership is a life-long commitment. Being an active alumna is just as rewarding, probably more so, as being an active collegian. You will be an alumna far longer than you were a collegiate member.
• ZTA expects me to do too much.
FACT: As with your collegiate experiences, ZTA alumnae experiences are what you decide to make of them. If you want to keep busy, there’s always something to do.
• I won’t know any people in the alumnae chapter. I would feel uncomfortable going to meetings.
FACT: Those "people" are your ZTA sisters. You can become good friends with other alumnae. Remember that when you pledged ZTA you didn’t know everyone in your chapter. You’ll find that you will be just as welcome in the alumnae chapter as you were in your collegiate chapter.
• Alumnae chapters don’t have members my age.
FACT: Younger alumnae right out of college are joining ZTA alumnae chapters. The future of ZTA resides in our youth. Always remember you have one great thing in common with any alumna – your sisterhood.
• Alumnae life is not as active. I think I would be bored.
FACT: Quite the opposite! Alumnae activities are definitely fun. They can range from philanthropic endeavors to collegiate chapter assistance to all kinds of fun, purely social events. You’ll find alumnae activities to be rewarding, self-satisfying, and never dull.
• No one has contacted me about joining an alumnae chapter.
FACT: It may be up to you to make the first contact. Call International Office at 317-872-0540 to receive information about the nearest alumnae chapter in your area. For Annapolis ZTA, email us at annapoliszta@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook!
Your alumna membership will be different from what you were used to as a collegiate. Please don’t think your ZTA membership ends with graduation. It is just beginning! If nothing else, give the alumnae chapter a try before using excuses like the ones above.
(Taken from handout written by Kimberly Kay, former District President III-Beta.)