Becoming a Phi Sig - The Affiliation Process
Affiliating is the term for our New Member period. This is when you begin to learn the history and traditions of Phi Sigma Sigma. It is only the beginning because the program is designed so that the "learning" continues the entire time you are a Phi Sig. While you are a new member, there will be special activities that will help you get to know the sisters. It is a busy time, but the reward is worth it. There is also an emphasis on continued scholastic achievement. We are here for our degrees.

To help you with this process, there is a Sister Development Chair. She will be coordinating most of the activities. She is also there if you have any questions or concerns. For a more personal introduction to Phi Sig you will choose a Sapphire Sister, an active member who will help you with everything you will need to know.

Along with participating in the activities, attending meetings, and actively learning about Phi Sig, there is a financial responsibility. The dues you pay go to help pay for sorority events. That means you won't have to pay as much when we have stuff (sometimes not at all!). We try to make joining Phi Sig possible for everyone, so don't sweat the money. The Bursar (our fancy word for Treasurer) is ready to help you find a way.

Reflections:
The first step of affiliation is the education process, in which we reveal ourselves to you. Reflections is a membership education program that emphasizes personal development as a lifetime objective through total chapter participation. The Reflections program is designed to enable us to complete the orientation phase of membership in just a few weeks. We see this affiliation process as the introductory phase of your membership, because learning about Phi Sigma Sigma is a life long process.

As a new member, you attend all chapter meetings, serve on committees and participate in chapter activities. By seeing the way the chapter functions and actively participating in events, you can become involved in all aspects of the chapter immediately following initiation. A sapphire sister is selected as your mentor to help guide you through your orientation process. You will merit status as an initiated sister by actively participating and by demonstrating your desire to further the goals of the chapter. Through your participation, you will understand that sisterhood is a feeling that develops over time, through friendship and commitment.

Each new member is matched with a Sapphire Sister. The sapphire sister is a big sister, confidant, and history educator of the new member. The bond formed between the Sapphire and her Little Sis are for a life time.

Phi Sigma Sigma's Reflection program is a four-week orientation program focusing on integrating the new member into the chapter, rather than separating her from other members.
New members have almost the same privileges and responsibilities as initiated members:

Read what PSS National's has to say about the Reflections program.

Privileges
• Participation in ALL chapter activities, including chapter meetings.
• Voice and Vote in ALL sorority matters, except elections and recruitment, where they will have a voice, but no vote.
• Can wear Phi Sigma Sigma letters/paraphernalia, excluding Initiated member Badge and Crest.

Responsibilities
• New Member responsibilities are no different from that of initiated members.
• Maintain 2.25 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Attendance at all chapter meetings and events unless excused by appropriate E-Board member.
• Meet all financial obligations. There are local and national dues to be paid yearly. For more information come to our Information parties or contact our Bursar (treasurer).
• Participate in our New Member Program. This means meeting with our Membership Orientation Chairman once a week for four weeks to learn about the sorority.
• Be active in campus and community. We suggest two other activities.

Phi Sigma Sigma aims to develop each sister so that she may reach her full potential. This goal is met largely by being active in the campus and community. As a member, each Phi Sigma Sigma is expected to participate in the activities planned by the chapter. These activities are social, scholastic, philanthropic, and panhellenic. They may include everything from formals to community service projects.

FOUR Responsibilities of every Phi Sigma Sigma:
• Responsibilities to Self
  Attain scholastic requirements needed for initiation (2.0 GPA).
  Develop and expand your leadership potential by accepting organization responsibilities.
  Seek new friendship which can broaden your personal perspectives.
• Responsibilities to Chapter
  Meet chapter financial obligations promptly. Get to know your chapter sisters. Learn the history and workings of your chapter. Participate in chapter projects and social activities. Attend meetings. Serve as an officer, Accept chapter housing, if available. Cooperate with chapter officers and judiciary boards.
• Responsibilities to Campus and Surrounding Community
  Become involved in panhellenic activities and in getting to know other Greeks. Participate in extracurricular activities. Participate in community social/volunteer activities. Seek to serve your campus and your community in whatever constructive ways you can.
• Responsibilities to National
  Learn about the organization you belong to by learning its history, how it runs and what your role is. Support your National programs. Support the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation through annual contributions. Complete National initiation requirements. Interest others in becoming Phi Sigma Sigma sisters. Represent Phi Sigma Sigma and the Greek system to everyone with whom you come in contact.