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Alumnae Clubs and Chapters are named by the geographical area they represent; they do not have Greek letter names. The first alumnae organization was established in Newport News, Virginia, in 1905. Since then, ZTA has welcomed more than 250 established alumnae chapters and clubs into our sisterhood. For administrative purposes, the United States and Canada are divided into two Areas for alumnae. These are further divided into Districts and guided by a District President. Usually, the divisions follow state lines. Generally, Districts coincide with Provinces (collegiate divisions); however, there are exceptions. District Presidents are appointed to two-year terms by National Council and receive training at the National Leadership Conference and at International Convention. Alumnae Areas (click for detail) Alumnae Districts (click for detail)

Why to Join / How to Start a ZTA Alumnae Chapter
Our journey in Zeta Tau Alpha began as collegians. The future of ZTA depends on its alumnae continuing that journey. ZTA members learn early that Zeta Is Forever. Not only do Zeta Tau Alphas share college experiences, but they continue as friends through families, careers, adventures, even retirement. An alumnae chapter allows you to meet with ZTA women who live near you, to share experiences, to grow and to serve your community. 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 husbands and children. You will never outgrow being a ZTA, for the purpose and meaning gets clearer every day.

The benefits gained from starting a new alumnae organization or from joining an existing one include: Making new friends Networking opportunities Becoming involved in community service Assisting collegiate chapters and mentoring younger Zetas Enhancing your leadership development Increasing ZTA’s exposure in your community Continued involvement with the sisterhood that lasts a lifetime!

ZTA forms new alumnae organizations for many reasons:

• To support an existing collegiate chapter
• To support a collegiate colonization
• To provide a group for ZTA alumnae who live in a locale without an existing alumnae organization
• To split a large, existing alumnae group into closer geographical segments

Starting an alumnae chapter is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Make Contact! You’re not alone! Every area has an assigned District President (DP), who is ready, willing and able to assist you in organizing an alumnae chapter. Contact your DP, call ZTA’s International Office (IO) at (317) 872-0540 or e-mail zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org.
   
2. Search for Interest! Once you and your DP have talked, she will give you a membership list from IO that identifies nearby Zetas. One of the easiest ways to reach alumnae is with a survey by mail or e-mail. These will help you determine who is interested in forming an alumnae club, when they’d like to meet, what they’d like to do, etc. Follow-up with a phone call. If the response is favorable, start planning an organizational meeting.
   
3. Make It Happen! Again, your District President will assist you in planning your event. After the event, follow-up by phone or e-mail with those who attended, thank them for their interest and provide information about the next meeting. If there are more than four interested Zetas in the community, a club may be formed. A chairman is the only officer necessary at first. Once other officers are elected and an Officers List is sent to International Office, IO will send the necessary materials to get your club established. As soon as your group of Zetas has reached a stable membership of more than 10 members in good standing and has passed through a brief organizational stage, application should be made for a charter, which enables the group to become an official chapter.

Alumnae clubs and chapters offer the opportunity for continued involvement in our Fraternity. So, whether you’ve been out of college for four months or 40 years, consider starting an alumnae group or becoming active in your local chapter today!