NATIONAL BOARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! - 2026

Hello Alumnae!

We have reached that time of year when we are ready for elections!  As we enter this election season, we ask that you join us in prayerfully considering sisters for an opportunity to serve our sisterhood on the National Board. We will begin with nominations for the open positions! The nomination form can be found here:

Theta Alpha National Board Nominations 2026 – Fill out form

Read on for more information about nominations and the open positions:

What are nominations?

The first stage of the National Board election process is nominations. At this time, alumnae from any chapter may nominate fellow alumnae to run for the positions open on the National Board to continue to give back to our active sisters and alumnae. The National Board oversees all aspects of Theta Alpha - ministry goals, local chapter support, and the alumnae body. Officers on the National Board are elected on a rotating schedule to fulfill its mission. 

When does the nominations process start and close?

Nominations open on May 10 once posted to thetaalpha.org and close on May 17 at 11:59pm. Alumnae may nominate as many sisters to each position as they feel called to nominate.

What do I do if I’m nominated?

If you are nominated for one of these positions, we would love for you to prayerfully consider this commitment. We also encourage you to reach out to a current National Board member to discuss your nomination! If you feel called to serve, nomination acceptances and platforms will be due 11:59pm, May 24, 2026, to the National Alumnae Chairwoman. Elected sisters will begin their positions on September 1st. All elected officers will be invited to participate in our in-person Summit Weekend with the local chapter officers July 31 - August 1 for leadership training and discipleship. 

Who do I reach out to if I have any questions?

Please email our current NAC, Adrienne Martin, at alumnaechairwoman@thetaalpha.org!

Open Positions

During this year's elections, we are accepting nominations for the following positions: 

We encourage anyone who is interested in serving on the National Board to speak with a current National Board member (please reach out to Adrienne Martin for interest in the Secretary/Treasurer positions). Below is a general job description for each open position:

Alumnae Chairwoman

The National Alumnae Chairwoman represents the interests of all the Sorority’s alumnae and has an active voice in decision making. This position is a one-year commitment. This position is open to any alumnae member of the Delta chapter this year.

Alumnae Chairwoman duties:

• Serve as the representative of the alumnae body on the National Board and play an active role in decision making on behalf of the alumnae; ensure communication flows freely between the National Board and the alumnae.

• Encourage alumnae to become involved with the National Board and the local chapters.

• Welcome and provide seamless transition for new alumnae.

• Assist the EVP in maintaining social media efforts, related to the national Facebook and Instagram pages; assist the Secretary in producing blog newsletters and monitoring website accounts. Collaborate with other National Board members on activities, events, and promotions.

Chapter Representative

The Chapter Representative represents the interests of the Sorority’s alumnae by representing the specific local chapter from which she became an alumna. This position is a one-year commitment. This position is open to any alumnae member of the Beta chapter this year.

Chapter Rep duties:

• Serve as a second representative of the alumnae body to the National Board, coordinating directly with the National Alumnae Chairwoman; ensure communication flows freely between the National Board and the alumnae.

• Encourage alumnae to become involved with National Board and the local chapters.

• Welcome and provide seamless transition for new alumnae.

• Assist the EVP in maintaining social media efforts, related to the national Facebook and Instagram pages; assist the Secretary in producing blog newsletters. Collaborate with other National Board members on activities, events, and promotions.

Secretary

The National Secretary is in charge of recording of all activities of the Board, preparing the calendar of events and overseeing the communications, history and alumnae relations of the National Board / Theta Alpha. The elected nominee to this position will complete the remaining year of its current term (up for election again in 2027). Any alumnae of Theta Alpha may run for this position.

Secretary duties:

• Mentor local chapter secretaries and support them in areas of need and any additional challenges that arise. 

• Oversee the website, website accounts, and the website blog; collaborate with the local secretaries and the NAC/chapter rep to collect details for blog newsletters. 

• Maintain all educational resources (pledge manuals) and their outlets, digital files and all paperwork from every chapter.

• Record National Board meeting minutes and tracks meeting attendance. 

• Obtain contact information for new alumnae.

Treasurer

The treasurer is responsible for the financial upkeep of records and transactions of the sorority. She collaborates with National Board members and local chapters to authorize spending, collect dues, and oversee scholarship. The elected nominee to this position will complete the remaining two years of its current term (up for election again in 2028). Any alumnae of Theta Alpha may run for this position.

Treasurer duties:

• Provide mentorship and accountability to local chapter treasurers; act as a consultant for financial issues that may arise in the chapters.

• Review and approve chapter budgets before each semester.

• Establish the National budget each year, collect chapter dues, and oversee financial reporting to the Board and alumnae

• Oversee local chapter scholarship and the National Golden Tulip scholarship.

• Accurately file necessary forms with the IRS each year to maintain non-profit status.

Internal Vice President

The Internal Vice President oversees all chapter growth and ritual accordance. She assists the President with responsibilities by maintaining internal relations and serving as parliamentarian at National Board meetings. This position is a three-year commitment (up for election again in 2029). Any alumnae of Theta Alpha may run for this position.

IVP duties:

• Provide mentorship and accountability to local chapter IVPs; oversee all internal chapter relations and activities (sisterhood, rituals, family weekend, intramurals, etc.).

• Coordinate with the alumnae chairwoman and the chapter rep on activities/initiatives for establishing sisterhood among alumnae

• Oversee other internal affairs at the national and local levels, such as approving semester schedules for each chapter, coordinating with the Secretary to update chapter and national documents and guidelines, coordinating with the President to conduct exit surveys.

Chaplain

The National Chaplain directs the sorority in spiritual growth and keep it focused on the Lord’s will, directing Theta Alpha by building stewardship into its culture and challenging national and local officers to grow. This position is a three-year commitment (up for election again in 2029). Any alumnae of Theta Alpha may run for this position.

Chaplain duties:

• Mentor and disciple local chapter chaplains, providing guidance and accountability for challenges that arise; support the local chapters through retreat planning, discipleship pairings (including anonymizing of preference sheets for the local chaplains)

• Equip the spiritual development of local chapters through acts like evaluating and working to improve the Big/Little program or developing structure and guidelines for Theta Alpha standards.

• Plan all logistical and conceptual aspects of the National Summit with local officers, navigating topics relevant to local chapters.

• Plan all logistical and conceptual aspects of the National Strategic Leadership Conference for National officers.

If you know an alumna who would be a good fit for any of these roles and has a heart for service, you may nominate them for a position at this link:  Theta Alpha National Board Nominations 2026 – Fill out form

The schedule of elections can be found below (all deadlines are 11:59PM ET):

Again, if you have any questions, please reach out to our National Alumnae Chairwoman, Adrienne Martin, at alumnaechairwoman@thetaalpha.org or any National Board member. We are praying for this opportunity for our alumnae to serve this ministry and hope you'll join us in keeping this sisterhood in your prayers.