Soft music is played. The candidates stand in semi-circle around the table facing the Basileus. I think that I need never fear Where heart. Secure I am at work, at play Of such are these--the A. Life owes me naught I've lived my day. Speaker or Bible reading Ruth - 17 3. Poem, "The Ivy" Pushing the clods o f earth aside, Leaving the dark where foul things hide, Spreading its leaves to the summer sun, Bondage ended freedom won; So let my soul like the Ivy be; Rise, for the sun shine calls for thee, Climbing up as the sea sons go, Looking d own upon things below; Twining itself in branches high, As if the frail thin owned the sky; So let my soul like the Ivy be; Heaven, not earth's the place for thee.
Wrapping itself round the giant oak, Hiding itself from tempest's stroke; Strong and brave is the fragile thing, For it knows one secret how to cling, So let my soul like the Ivy be; Hear the mighty One, Lean on Me.
Green are its leaves when the world is white; For the Ivy sings through the night, Keeping the hearts of oak awake, Till flowers shall bloom and spring shall break; So let my soul through the winter's rain, Sings the sunshine back again.
Opening its green and fluttering breast, Giving the timid birds a nest, Coming out from the winter wild, To make a wreath for the Holy Child. So let my life like the Ivy be. A help to man and a wreath for Thee. Basileus' Statement …. Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha operates within the national Organization according to a constitution which meets the requirements for affiliation. Chapter systematically work to include in its membership outstanding college women from different racial, occupational, religious and cultural groups.
Our program is organized so that the sorors have opportunities to know mare about the sorority locally and nationally. We are committed to a policy of shared responsibility and cooperative effort between graduate and under graduate sorors in the work of the Sorority.
We are concerned with the needs of all women and girls. We aim to maintain good working relationships with churches, schools, and social and civic agencies. We fulfill our obligations as member of the national organization by: 1. Participating in the Boule and in the National Program; 2. Assuming our share of responsibility for the support of the national work in the following ways; 3. Following and improving practices recommended by the Directorate, which are: ….
Sending in such reports on our works as requested by the Directorate and Alpha Kappa Alpha Office The types of reports are: …. One aspect of the pledge period is the learning of the preparation of these reports.
Are you willing to comply with this perspective? If so, will you individually kneel, raise your right hand and then repeat after me. The candidate kneel before the table while the Basileus reads the following pledge which the candidate repeat after her. Each candidate then signs her name in the pledge book. The Pledge I, …, desiring to become a loyal and f aithful member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, do pledge myself to respect, obey and defend the Constitution, By-laws and Rituals of the orga nisation and to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Alpha.
Kappa Alpha Sorority. After all the candidates have taken the vow and signed their names in the pledge book, the Sentinel gives each a lighted pink or green candle and a small pot of ivy. While this is being done, the Basileus repeats the last two lines of the Ivy Hymn: So let my life like the Ivy be. The Basileus is encouraged to commit to memory this portion of the ceremony so that she can use her hands and facial expressions to convey the meaning and sacredness of the ceremony.
We, as sorors, will clasp our hand and sing our hymn. We pledge anew the kinds of lives that penetrate the dark and light the paths of others. We pledge to live anew the kinds of lives that will show the way to the greatest good and thus supr eme in service to all mankind will shine our sisterhood. Sorors clasp hands in circle formed a round pledges and sing sorority hymn.
Candles are then extinguished and the pledgees march from the inner room in solemn music. Ending of Pledging Ritual. The Dean of Pledgees reassemble the pledges and sorors , gives appropriate word of welcome to Ivy membership, and presents to each pledge the following: a. The Ivy Pin b. Schedule of assignments of orientation material;s to be studied concerning the purpose of the Ivy Leaf Pledge Club; the purposes, history, ideals and organization of Alpha Kappa Al pha in particular and Greek letter organizations in general.
See Reading and Study Guide for appropriate assignments. A roster of the members of the initiating chapter with correct addresses and telephone numbers. Date, time, and place of the first meeting of the pledgees for the purpose of organizing the Ivy Leaf Club with officers, planned agenda, etc.
The following suggestions ar e made for good rela tionships between Ivy Leaf Pledge Club members and Sorors. Their attendance should be fellowship rather than for criticism or ridicule. The Soror should enjoy more informal and social meetings with Ivies as sisters, not as superiors. The Sorors should not expect Ivies to perform personal errands nor should they request gifts or treats. She alone is to make assignments. The Ivy Leaf Pledge program agreed upon by the chapter and approved by the Graduate Advisor, is to be sent to the Regional Director along with the material on the candidates.
The success of the probation period depends on the creativity, maturity, and level of intelligent judgement on the part of both Sorors and Probates. The probation period should begin one week before initiation, except on campuses where Pan-Hellenic of administrative regulations differ. The activities for probation must not include any acts which may be defined as hazing, namely, any act that is likely to cause physical, psychological or social harm to an individual. This includes action taken or a situation created providing mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.
There must be no consumption of foods or liquids in any pledge, probation, or initiation ceremony. Initiation Ritual The setting for the ceremony should be beautiful and solemn. The candidates and sorors must be properly dressed. All necessary items for the ceremony should be in place at least one-half hour prior to the time of the ceremony.
Items needed are: - table with white table cloth - large white candle entwined with Ivy - white candles - pen - record book - coat of arms - Ivy. Sorors should wear conservative white dresses. Neither Soror nor candidates should wear pants. Dress should be uniform: i.
Participation by Sorors 1. Soror should know the National Hymn, Pledge, the Initiation Hymn, and demonstrations of signs handshakes and identifications. Sorors should stand during each degree while candidates proceed through them. Wear black dress for first degree.
Wear white dress for remaining degrees. In the actual performance of the Initiation Ritual it is suggested that the Dean of Pledgees or Membership Chair lady serve as the "Pilot". In this role, she will provide an atmosphere of tranquillity and calmness for the Probates. The Degrees I. Attending the chapter's educational seminars as well as their social galas gives the impression of a well-rounded individual with varied interests. Networking and meeting the members also provides you with insight into the culture of the sorority as well as the kind of people they typically invite to join.
Pay close attention to how the events are run and learn which members hold positions within the organization. The members are more likely to remember the names of individuals who address them by their names. Committing names to memory demonstrates an interest in the chapter. When members sense that an individual is interested in becoming a member of their organization, they make a greater effort in getting to know the person. Establishing rapport and striking friendships with some of the members increases your chances of receiving an invitation to join.
Make your interest known. Send thank you notes to the members with whom you've formed a rapport with, and to the organization in general. Category: events and attractions graduation.
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