1. What is Alpha Beta Gamma?

2. History of ABG®  ABG® was established in 1970 by business chairs and professors to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students in business curriculums.  In 1998, ABG® was expanded to include business honor students from Mexico and Canada.

3. History of ABG® (cont.)  Since ABG® was formed over 55,000 students from accredited community, junior, and technical college have been initiated into more than 200 chapters.

4. Requirements for Membership  The student must have completed 15 credit hours with at least 12 hours of his or her work taken in courses leading to a degree recognized by his or her institution.  In addition, the student has to maintain a 3.3 GPA or higher in business courses as well as a 3.3 overall average.

5. When will I find out that I am eligible to become a member?  In mid-January, you should receive a letter from our advisor, Mrs. Nancy Rockey, informing you that you are eligible to become a member in the Eta Delta chapter of ABG®.  In late March, we hold an Induction Ceremony in the ETB Conference Room to honor our new members in front of friends and family.

6. Induction Ceremony Photos

7. Benefits of being a member  Recognition of individual academic achievement.  Leadership opportunities available through chapter officer positions.  Opportunity to have articles published in The Honors Journal, the official newsletter of ABG®.  Gold lapel pin, window decal, and membership card with hotel and car rental discounts  Networking opportunities with business leaders.

8. Benefits of being a member (cont.)  Opportunity to attend a National Leadership Conference held each Spring.  Opportunity to enter essay competitions with stipends.  Over $500,000 in scholarships to four-year colleges available for members.  Exclusive use of Alpha Beta Gamma® resume forms.

9. Benefits of being a member (cont.)  Distinctive membership certificate  Graduation stoles, tassels, and other regalia available for commencement.  Automatic inclusion into the National Dean’s List.

10. Yearly Activities of our Chapter  Semi-Annual Highway Cleanups near DE Fire School in Dover.  Semi-Annual NASCAR fundraisers at hospitality tents.  Semi-Annual events at the DE Hospital for the Chronically Ill  Monthly Meetings  Bake Sales  Annual Induction Ceremony  Donations to local community organizations  Chapter Newsletters  Annual National Leadership Conference

11. For More Information:  Please contact:  Advisor: Mrs. Nancy Rockey  nrockey@dtcc.edu  Co-Advisor: Mr. David Pitts  dpitts@dtcc.edu  Websites:  International: http://www.abg.org http://www.abg.org  Eta Delta Chapter: http://www.geocities.com/abgetadelta http://www.geocities.com/abgetadelta