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Example of Citing Specific Benefits from Gamma Iota Sigma Membership

Taken from Sigma Chapter’s 1997 Black and Gold Award winning Member Handbook

MEMBERS IN GAMMA IOTA SIGMA

SIGMA CHAPTER

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN GIS INCLUDE:

·          Interest in Risk Management, Insurance and/or Actuarial Science

·          $80 Annual Membership Fee (covers one academic year)

($30 National Membership fee included)

            Actual Value of Membership:

            Remittance to Grand Chapter                    $30.00
            Services Provided:
            Professional Resume                                    10.00
            Resume Book                                            20.00
            Interview Workshop                                      5.00
            Mock Interview                                           26.00
            Annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon      10.00
            Annual Student Awards Dinner                     20.00
            Career Fair                                                  15.00
            TOTAL                                                   $136.00
            Amount Subsidized by Sigma Chapter             56.00

ALL PAID MEMBERS OF GIS RECEIVE:

·          Professional resumes.

·          Inclusion in resume book that is distributed to numerous employers nationwide.

·          An Interview Workshop conducted by human resource professionals from insurance companies.

·          A videotaped mock interview.

·          An invitation to the GIS Annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon with over 300 people from the insurance industry in attendance.

·          Invitation to GIS Annual Student Awards Dinner and GIS Induction Ceremony.

·          Invitation to GIS Career Fair with over 30 companies in attendance including brokers, underwriters, consultants, etc.

·          Mentoring with GIS alumni from Temple and elsewhere.

·          Advice and council concerning internships, scholarships and career opportunities.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN GIS:

·          An official certificate of membership.

·          Membership in a national organization recognized by the insurance industry.

·          Opportunities to develop leadership skills through serving on committees and as officers.