Pi Chapter Information

Pi Chapter Information


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

 Initial Membership- Completion of at least 12 units with GPA of 3.0, except for
Entering Freshman- Lifetime member of CSF or had cumulative 3.5 High School GPA
Continuing Members- Previous semester: 3.00 GPA for Full and Part Time students

PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

 Completion of 60 units by the end of the semester in which you apply, with a 3.5 GPA and 1 semester in AGS or a 3.25 GPA and 2 semesters in AGS.

(Members applying in the fall will be given their certificates at the Dean's List Reception in the Spring. However, if a member is transferring next spring, the ceertificate can be given at the AGS Awards Banquet held at the end of the semester.)

DUES:

$7.00 per semester. (Make checks payable to LAPC/AGS) Permanent Members are exempt.

12 SERVICE HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED PER SEMESTER BY:
  1. Attendance at weekly meeting. (1 hour per meeting. No more than 6 hours in this area to get the minimum 12 hours.)
  2. The preparation of baked goods (must be home made) for the scheduled Bake and PACE sales, or work by helping to sell. (2 dozen cookies=1 hour, one 9"x 13" cake=1 hour, working 1 hour at the event=1 hour)
  3. Attendance at club social events and those sponsored by the club. (Attending=1 hour)
  4. Ticket sales for club organized school events, when applicable. (2 tickets=1 hour)
  5. Community service or other campus activities. (Up to 4 hours, if documentation is submitted)
  6. Help with other AGS activities as announced in meetings. (i.e. Entertainment Books, 1 book=1 hour)
  7. Working the booth. (No more than 2 hours in this area.)

BENEFITS:
  1. Your transcripts will be stamped indicating that you were a member of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the Honor Society at Pierce College.
  2. Develop leadership and social skills.
  3. Earn scholarships:
    1. Book scholarships are awarded to studentts earning the greatest number of service hours per semester.
    2. Academic scholarships are awarded to chapter permanent members with the highest GPA over 60 units of many community college work and outstanding service.
    3. Many California Universities offer special scholarships to AGS permanent members.
  4. Meet new people and make lasting friendships!

HOW TO JOIN:

 Applications can be found in the ASO Trailer; our mailbox in the Campus Center; weekly meetings in the Business Education Building, room 3200 at noon on Thursdays, beginning Juanuary 22; or at the night meetings held on alternate Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. in room 3203, beginning January 27.
WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PAY YOUR DUES, AND HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID CARD OR SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR PROOF OF ASO MEMBERSHIP. THIS WILL INSURE THAT YOU ARE CURRENT IN OUR BOOKS.

PACE, NURSING, AND OTHER STUDENTS WITH NON-TRADITIONAL SCHEDULES:

 AGS offers you an opportunity to participate in campus events and earn the benefits listed above. To make it easier for you, we hold night meetings to keep you informed. Night students wishing to bring baked goods to Wednesday bake sales can do so at these meetings. PACE students can bring baked goods to the Saturday PACE Sales.


DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, so it is your responsibity to stay informed! All members should keep track of their service hours and periodically make sure they are the same as what the Hours Secretary has for them.

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