LS
LAMBDA SIGMA SOCIETY
PURPOSE
Since 1981, when
Lambda Sigma was admitted to the Association of College Honor societies, it has
been a prestigious national honor society for sophomore men and women dedicated
to the purpose of fostering leadership, scholarship,
fellowship, and the spirit of service among college students.
All members within the
group are challenged to the utmost to fulfill his or her own intellectual and
leadership potential. Membership in
Lambda Sigma Society is not merely recognition for freshman accomplishment, but
is a challenge to serve throughout one=s
college life and as an alumnus.
BENEFITS
1. Students
are able to attend regional and national conferences.
2. Service
projects are planned and developed by students for your campus and community.
3. The
opportunity to have your best sophomores in one active campus organization
while developing their leadership and intellectual skills.
4. The
opportunity to compete for a national scholarship.
5. Reasonable
initiation fees.
6. Strong
support from the National Board of Directors.
7. Interaction with the surrounding
community provides a sense of connectedness to the needs of society.
MEMBERSHIP
Active membership on
any campus consists of not more than 50 students or 10% of the freshman class,
whichever is lower. Candidates for
membership shall be those freshmen who have attained a 3.35 GPA at the time of
election, and who have shown evidence of leadership during their freshman year. Freshmen who meet these qualifications are eligible
in the spring following completion of at least one academic term. Members are chosen in the spring and are
asked to pay a one-time $60 initiation fee.
Members become actives in Lambda Sigma during their sophomore year.
All members are required to participate in a number of
service projects which have their focus in giving back to the community and
upholding the values of Lambda Sigma.
All members must also be able to attend biweekly meetings and
participate actively with their respective committee. Membership in Lambda Sigma requires a large
commitment of time, but it is a great honor to be one of more than 40,000
current and alumni members across the nation.
LAMBDA SIGMA (LS)
SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(Please TYPE or PRINT legibly.)
MAJOR: # OF COMPLETED HOURS: _______
Overall GPA: #
Scholastic or other honors won:
Campus Organizations (e.g. ASB, BSU, SPB,
Special Interest, Honoraries, etc.) to which you have belonged/worked (List
Offices Held If Applicable):
Committees on which you have served (Avoid
naming specific Greek Organizations):
Volunteer Service/Projects participated In Individually (e.g. Nursing Home, Tutoring, etc.):
Other activities (e.g. Musical/Theatrical
Production, Intramural Sports, etc.):
Having read the attached sheet on LS Society, briefly state why you want to become a
member:
What qualifications and/or characteristics do
you feel you have that meet the requirements of Scholarship, Leadership,
Fellowship, and Service for
which LS Society
Stands?
I
hereby release information to the selection committee of Lambda Sigma Society
for their use. Also, if selected I
promise to be an active member.
Print Name: Signature:____________________________
ID#: Phone #:____________________________
Local Address/P.O. Box:_________________________________________________________
Preferred Email Address:_________________________________________________________
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