Alpha Zeta

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Alpha Zeta

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WWW.ALPHAZETA.ORG
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What is Alpha Zeta?
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What is Alpha Zeta?
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OUR PURPOSE

• Purposes of the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta are
• to bind together a group of men and women
  interested in the continued advancement of
  agriculture natural resource related
  professions
• to foster and develop high standards of
  scholarship, character, leadership and a spirit
  of fellowship among all its members.

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OUR MISSION
Alpha Zeta unites a diverse community of
lifelong leaders to actively promote and serve
global environmental systems including food and
fiber production.
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What are the main reasons for joining Alpha Zeta?

• Scholarship
• Character
• Leadership
• Fellowship

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Scholarship
Alpha Zeta believes that mastery of subject
matter is essential for strong leadership in our
modern scientific world. Unless students can
learn to apply themselves effectively through
mental discipline to maintain an above-average
scholarship record, they are not likely to become
an outstanding leader in their chosen field.
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Scholarship
Scholarship signifies ones ability to do
intellectual work. This is presently measured
in terms of grades and is not always indicative
of a persons worth. Therefore, scholarship is
only one qualification for membership.
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Character
Good character includes those elements of
personal makeup that, among other things, make a
person honest, fair, faithful, loyal and
dependable. In other words, a persons
principles, standards and conduct with respect to
right and wrong are the essentials of good
character.   These attributes make up outstanding
Alpha Zeta members.
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Character
Alpha Zeta feels that good character is essential
to effective leadership and service.
Stephen Lempke (right), a member of AZs Cook
Chapter, takes the blood pressure and glucose
readings of local Romanians. In 2001, Stephen
took part in a multifaceted mission team which
has been traveling to Criscior, Romania, for more
than 10 years.
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Leadership
Maryland Chapter Ag Day was designed to teach
elementary and middle school children from the
city about agriculture and natural resources
through hands-on activities. In 2001, the
children planted seeds, made ice cream and leaf
presses and learned about farm animals and
equipment from the Maryland Chapters new
initiates and student members.
Alpha Zeta consistently encourages individuals to
aspire to high ideals of leadership a quality
that can be cultivated and developed.  
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Leadership
  Leadership signifies a persons ability and
willingness to take hold of something and go
forward with it taking the group or
organization along. A person who performs
leadership activities successfully has also
demonstrated personality, fellowship and a
willingness to serve Agriculture, Life Sciences
and Natural Resources.
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Fellowship
The North Carolina Chapter at Founders Day.
In Alpha Zeta, members refer to each other as
Brothers and Sisters to emphasize the feeling
of fellowship that comes with being members of a
common family of interests.
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Fellowship
By encouraging the development of friendliness
and fellowship, Alpha Zeta strives to prepare its
members for leadership in their chosen field.
The North Carolina Chapter posing after
intramural sports.
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Commitment and Responsibility of an Alpha Zeta
member
Alpha Zeta and its members seek to recognize
scholarship, develop leadership, foster
fellowship, exhibit character, and serve the
colleges in which they are enrolled.    
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Commitment and Responsibility of an Alpha Zeta
member
  Participation in chapter activities and
contribution of time and talents is an important
part of being a member of the Fraternity.
Activities include campus and community service
projects, regular meetings, social events and
other activities unique to each chapter.  
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Commitment and Responsibility of an Alpha Zeta
member
  As a member, you are asked to abide by the
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, the chapters
constitution and rules of the Fraternity. In
addition, you are asked to keep the National
Office informed of your address, e-mail address
and professional development activities following
graduation.
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Regional Meetings
Texas Alpha Regional Meeting
Regional Meetings are strongly encouraged in each
of Alpha Zetas five regions. Special guest
speakers, idea exchanges, workshops, tours and
social events are included in the agenda for
regional meetings.
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Regional Meetings

• These meetings also give chapters and members an
  opportunity to raise and discuss issues and/or
  proposals they may wish to be addressed at the
  next Biennial Conclave.

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Regional Meetings
Regional meetings take place over a weekend,
usually in the fall term. A regional coordinator
from the host chapter works with the National
Office in organizing the weekends
activities.   The Fraternity is divided into five
regions Northeastern, Southeastern, North
Central, South Central and Western.
Texas Alpha Regional Meeting
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What are the time commitments of Alpha Zeta?

• Monthly meetings for members
• Additional monthly meeting for officers
• One service or social event per month

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Chapter Responsibility
  The chapter is expected to contribute
positively to the growth of the Fraternity as a
whole and to create a positive image on campus
and in the community. The chapter also is
expected to stay in constant contact with the
National Office and the alumni of the chapter.
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Chapter Responsibility

• Fraternity Objectives
• To foster high standards of scholarship and
  leadership and a spirit of fellowship among all
  its members.
• To strive for breadth of vision, unity of action
  and accomplishment of ideals.
• To render service to the students and to the
  Colleges.
• To promote the profession of agriculture and
  natural resources.

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Membership Exam Review
Each prospective new member of Alpha Zeta should
be prepared to answer these questions before
formal initiation.

• What is the approximate total number of initiates
  in the Fraternity?
• What are the classes of membership in the
  Fraternity?
• What are the qualifications for student
  membership?
• What is the purpose of the Fraternity?
• What are the different types of fraternities?
• What type is Alpha Zeta?
• What are the different interfraternity
  organizations?

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Membership Exam Review

• When, where and by whom was Alpha Zeta founded?
• In what year were females allowed to be initiated
  into the Fraternity?
• What is the name of the executive body of the
  Fraternity?
• Name the offices and the current officers of the
  executive body.
• Name at least five services of the National
  Office.
• Where is the National Office located?
• What is the name of the Fraternitys national
  convention?

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Membership Exam Review
1. What is the governing body of the
Fraternity? 2. Name the five regions of the
Fraternity. 3. In which region is your chapter
located? 4. What is the highest scholarship
presented in the Fraternity? 5. What are the
official colors of the Fraternity? 6. What is the
official flower of the Fraternity?
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Membership Exam Review
1. What is your chapters name? 2. When and by
whom was your chapter founded? 3. Give a brief
history of how your chapter was founded. 4. List
the officers and advisors of your
chapter. 5. What are the four objectives of the
Fraternity? 6. How many chapters are there in
Alpha Zeta? How many are active? 7. How many
chartered alumni associations are there in the
Fraternity? 8. Why do you want to become a member
of Alpha Zeta?
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What is the cost of joining Alpha Zeta?
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