Becoming a Member

Do you think that you are up for the challenge?

Who Can Join?

When the club was originated, the target of the club were minority males ages of 12- 18, but the Sigma Beta Club is inclusive for all males. In our local area, each potential member must be enrolled in any Durham Public School. The student must be in good standing with the school, free from disciplinary infractions, and have attained a cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or higher.

We also understand that some people may need the extra help to get to the level scholarship required and the Sigma Beta Club is here to help with that also. There will be opportunities for young men who don’t have the grades or are trying stay away from discipline problems if they are willing to work hard and stay positive.

Benefits of Joining

There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. Our internationally known organization promotes professionalism and high academic standards to better aid us in our quest for higher education. (Our big brothers of Phi Beta Sigma also provide a scholarship that helps up with it as well.)

Our members are considered brothers and our bond is very close. We frequently fellowship and have a great time when we get together. As a member, you have opportunities to travel with your brothers. The club provides many opportunities for you to travel and meet other Sigma Betas. We attend state, regional, and national conferences that take place all over the US.. There we attend workshops during the day and go to step shows and other social gatherings in the evening.

The Sigma Beta Club, like Phi Beta Sigma, is the only official organization that have a brother–sister bond with a female organization. The Archonettes of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. are the sisters of the Sigma Beta Club. This true and unique bond also sets us apart from other organizations, having a group of positive young ladies to do projects with and to go on outings with.

How Can You Join?

All interested men will go through three processes to become a member.

1. Application Process: During this process you will complete a written application. Along with the application you will also need the following:

Two letters of recommendation: one from an academic teacher the other from another adult source that is not family. (pastor, coach, mentor.)
Proof of grades from each class showing the student has met the 2.5 grade requirement.
A letter from your parents giving permission to join the organization if you are under the age of 17.

2. The Interview Process: If your application meets the approval of the advisor and members then you will be invited to an interview. This interview will be conducted as a job interview– please be dressing in business attire. You will be given a letter of your interview time and place. Please be early or to be on time.

3. The Classroom Process: During the classroom process you will learn all Sigma Beta information, national and local. Your dedication to your studies and your loyalty to the club will be tested during this process, and at the end of the process you will be given a written test of all the information you have learned.

If your test is passed you will take part in the Induction Ceremony where you will become a full fledge member of the Sigma Beta Club.

These processes are to assure us that we get the best quality men. We don’t believe that it takes quantity to make the club but a group of quality members to accomplish our goals.

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"..Accepting the Responsibilty, Loving the Challenge."