Have you ever thought about serving Theta Phi Alpha in an elected position on the Grand Council or the Board of Trustees? Members are eligible to run for elected positions as outlined below:
The Grand Council shall consist of seven members elected to a two (2) year term. The qualifications and terms of office are as follows:
- Each member of the Grand Council shall be an alumna in financially good standing who previously has held a national office or volunteer position
- Each member of the Grand Council shall have been an alumna for no less than five (5) years
- Their term of office shall begin at the close of the Convention at which they are elected, and each shall hold office until the next Convention and until a successor is duly elected and installed
- Each member must complete National Officer Training Modules and other training as specified
- The National Treasurer shall have, at a minimum, either: (i) an associate’s degree in an accounting, finance, or business management field, or (ii) two years professional experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or investing
The Board of Trustees shall consist of five (5) members elected to a four (4) year term, plus the National President as a voting ex officio member. The qualifications and terms of office are as follows:
- Each member of the Board of Trustees shall be an alumna in financially good standing and at least two of the Trustees shall have been past national officers
- Each member of the Board shall have been an alumna for no less than three (3) years
- Their term of office shall begin at the close of the Convention at which they are elected, and each shall hold office until the second following Convention and until a successor is duly elected, with three and two members being elected at alternate Conventions
- Each member must complete National Officer Training Modules and other training as specified
If you want to learn more about becoming a member of the Grand Council or the Board of Trustees, watch our social media, newsletters, and this site for upcoming webinar dates that will begin in October 2023. More links will be shared here on required forms and how you can nominate a member to help lead as well!
Please send any questions or concerns to [email protected].
For more information on the job responsibilities of each elected role:
Click here to view our volunteer descriptions page.
Click here to view webinar slides for all interested in running for any National Office 
National Officer Recommendation Form