STEP 1: SELECT A FACULTY SPONSOR.

 The sponsor should be a full time faculty member in the Department of Theater (unless the academic and production activities are in some other discipline).  All correspondence is sent to the advisor, unless the adviser elects to do otherwise.

STEP 2: SELECT NEW CANDIDATES.

 The theatre staff and/or advisor will supply the sponsor with records of new candidates.  Most chapters operate by point guidelines.  A suggested point system is outlined in the constitution and can be adjusted to each chapter's needs.

STEP 3: CONDUCT AN INITIATION CEREMONY.

 The National Office will, upon request, make the faculty sponsor an honorary member and authorize him/her to induct the new members and elect officers.  In order to do so, 4 copies of the ceremonies book where the initiation ceremony is explained will be needed.

 Once an initiation ceremony has been conducted send the initiation report to the National Office with each individual's dues. (These are paid only one time per member.)  Membership cards for each person on the report will be mailed.  Faculty sponsors become honorary members and are not required to pay dues.

STEP 4: ADOPT A SET OF LOCAL BY-LAWS BY WHICH YOU OPERATE.

 The by-laws should include qualifications for membership and anything else that is relevant to your chapter.  In most institutions, the administration requires that the constitution and by-laws of student organizations be deposited in the office of student affairs. The National Constitution can be used as a guideline in developing your by-laws.  The constitution may be ordered from the National Office.

STEP 5: READ THIS GENERAL INFORMATION.

 Charter - If you have lost your chapter's charter, you may purchase another one for $35.00.  This is not required since you already have a chapter and charter at your school.

 Supplies - Supplies are ordered from the National Office.  Supplies available include: pledge cards, membership cards, jewelry order forms, scroll, charter, constitution, ceremonies book, membership certificates, and a wall banner.  Costs of each are printed onthe Order Supplies Form.

 Honorary - Alpha Psi Omega chapters are not normally producing organizations, but are honorary and run simultaneously with the regular producing organization.  Close cooperation and motivation for succeeding are essential for a smooth running and meaningful Alpha Psi Omega chapter.  Most chapters establish Alpha Psi awards to keep students active and motivated.

For additional information call or write:
James Fisher, Business Manager, Alpha Psi Omega, Theater Department, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana  47933.  Phone (765)361-6394.  Fax:  (765) 361-6341.  E-mail: fisherj@wabash.edu