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International Grand Grammateus Karya Beamon-Evans
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Sorors, it's almost that time of year again. Time to submit dues and assessments for the 2017 - 2018 Sorority Year! R
emember dues and assessments are due by July 1!
Please see the breakdown for National dues and fees:
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OBLIGATIONS BOULE TAX
Boule Tax is due annually. The Boule Tax for alumnae chapters is based on the number of active members reported for the previous sorority year. If a chapter was not financial in the previous year, then no Boule Tax is to be paid.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS TAX
The National Headquarters Tax is for alumnae chapters only and is based on the number of active members reported the previous sorority year. If a chapter was not financial in the previous year, then no Headquarters Tax is to be paid.
Undergraduate Chapters* Alumnae Chapters
# of Members
Boule Tax # of Members HQ Tax
Boule Tax = $25 Less than 25 $50 10 or Less $70
Headquarters Tax = $0 25 or More $100 11 - 20 $100
21-30 $125
31 or More $150
*Not required for regional undergraduates
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS
NATIONAL FEES BY MEMBER TYPE - SENT TO ICHQ
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Membership Type
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Insurance
2017-2018
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Head Tax
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General Surcharge
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Cultured Pearl
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$50
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Life Member
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$50
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Alumnae
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$50
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$150
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General Member
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$50
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$150
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$175
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Member-at-Large
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$50
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$150
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Military Soror
(must provide DD214)
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$50
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$100
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Undergraduate
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$50
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$70
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Regional Undergraduate
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$50
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$70
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Associate Member*
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$50
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$150
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*Refers to undergraduate members not completing requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree.
UNDERGRADUATE TO GRADUATE TRANSFER
Undergraduates who meet the requirements of a Baccalaureate Degree and ultimately transfer into an alumnae chapter shall be eligible for a 50 percent reduced rate on Alumnae Head Tax for two consecutive years. Proof of degree or official transcript stating when the degree was conferred is required upon transfer.
MILITARY SORORS
This new membership benefit is extended to all active duty, reserved, retired and inactive (reserve) military women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Military Sorors have the option to affiliate with a local chapter; however, if they choose not to affiliate with a local chapter, they are exempt from local fees and the General Surcharge. The number of financial years spent as a Military Soror count toward Life Membership. Military Sorors are required to submit a copy of their DD214 document to ICHQ to confirm their military service. The three discounted options are listed below:
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Returning
(No lapse in membership)
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Regular Reactivation
(Members inactive 1+ years)
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Extended Reactivation
(Members inactive 10+ years)
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Option 1
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Alumnae: $150
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One Installment of $309
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One Installment of $415
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Option 2
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Undergraduate: $70
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Two Installments of $154.50
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Two Installments of $207.50
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Option 3
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Three Installments of $138.38
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FOUNDATIONS
Foundations each have a separate mailing address outside of the address for ICHQ. Please do not submit any foundation payments to ICHQ nor include them on the remittance form with membership dues. All foundation remittance forms are available online at sgrho1922.org
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under the "Sorors Only" section.
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SEVEN PEARLS FOUNDATION
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NEF
(NATIONAL EDUCATION FUND)
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SPEAR
(SIGMA PUBLIC EDUCAITON AND RESEARCH) FOUNDATION
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ONE TIME ASSESSMENT
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DUE JANUARY 1
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DUE JULY 1
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Mail to:
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Seven Pearls Foundation, Inc.
1000 Southhill Dr., Ste. 201
Cary, NC 27513-8630
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NEF
c/o Lora Vann, Treasurer
P. O Box 18616
Indianapolis, IN 46218
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SPEAR Foundation
P. O Box 335688
North Las Vegas, NV 89033
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Fax to:
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(919) 800-3367
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Email to:
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Make Payable to:
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Seven Pearls Foundation, Inc.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund
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SPEAR Foundation
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Alumnae*
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$100
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$7
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$7
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Undergraduate
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$50
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$0
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$0
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*Note: Alumnae refers to Life Members, Cultured Pearls, General Members, Members-at-Large and Alumnae members.
OTHER INDIVIDUAL FEES
The following fees are remitted, only if applicable:
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Transfer Fee:
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$5
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The transfer fee is remitted by Sorors who transfer from one chapter to another, transfer from undergraduate chapter to an alumnae chapter, or with any other change in membership type. Undergraduates who transfer within 90 days of graduation are exempt. Proof of graduation must be provided with the Transfer Form.
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Late Fee:
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$20*
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Sorors who were active the previous sorority year but did not remit assessments by the end of the grace period pay a late fee of $10 to Headquarters. A separate $10 late fee is also paid to the chapter.
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Reinstatement Fee:
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$30*
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Sorors who were not active the previous sorority year pay a reinstatement fee of $20 to Headquarters. The reinstatement fee includes a late fee. The chapter collects a $10 reinstatement fee.
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One Time Centennial Assessment:
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$100
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At the 54th Biennial Boule in 2012, the Grand Chapter passed a recommendation requiring ALL members to pay a one-time Centennial Assessment to help finance the Centennial goals beginning with the 2013 - 2014 Sorority Year. The one-time assessment will end June 30, 2023.
(NOTE: Sorors who paid the $100 assessment in the 2013 - 2014 Sorority Year are exempt from this assessment.)
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Also, don't forget about your regional and local dues. Please check with your region and chapter about the fee and due date for each.
