FAQ
I thought I paid my lifetime dues—how is this different from Life Membership Alumnae Dues (LMAD)?
At the time of initiation, each member paid Life Membership Alumnae Dues (LMAD) to her alumnae chapter. This money is given to the alumnae chapter for:
- Publication of the chapter newsletter
- Alumnae development
- Advisor recruitment
- Funding an alumnae president or chapter advisors expense for Convention, if needed
To avoid confusion over LMAD and Alumnae Dues, International Council voted to change the name of LMAD to Alumnae Chapter Fee (ACF) beginning June 1, 2000, to more accurately reflect its use.
What does my Alumnae Dues payment support?
This year, your contribution allowed the Fraternity to embark on one of the best recolonizations in the Fraternity's recent history at Arizona State University, not to mention providing funds for International Convention, The Leadership Conference (TLC), the revised New Member Guide, and the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience website.
If I don’t pay my Alumnae Dues, will I still continue to receive The Quarterly?
Alumnae Dues help to support the creation, printing and mailing of The Quarterly, but you do not receive your issue based on whether or not you’ve paid your Alumnae Dues.
Are alumnae dues different than my local chapter dues?
Your Alumnae Dues are in addition to the fees you pay to be a part of an alumnae chapter or club. Your annual Alumnae Dues are paid directly to the International Fraternity.
Weren’t Alumnae Dues just $35 last year?
The price of Alumnae Dues is determined each year by International Council. Since 2006, the amount has been set at $35 but based on a vote by International Council, dues for the 2010-2011 fiscal year will be set at $40, affording the Fraternity the continued opportunity for forward advancement.
Aren’t there funds that are already available?
The Fraternity is fiscally sound and does have funds from which it can draw money in order to supplement the Operating Fund. However, some of these funds have restricted use, for which operations do not qualify. In certain cases, funds could be transferred to the Operating Fund, but we would have to pay significant taxes on those funds.
How do I pay my Alumnae Dues?
You may now pay your Alumnae Dues online! Just fill out the form here or send your dues by check to:
Alpha Gamma Delta Headquarters
8701 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
The period for Alumnae Dues matches the Fraternity's fiscal year, which runs from June 1 to May 31.
