The member portal is at northdallasalphas.com/member-portal.html. You must be a registered member to sign in — contact the Financial Secretary if you need an account created.
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Go to the member portal URL and click Sign In.
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Enter the email address on file with the chapter and your password.
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First time signing in? Use Forgot Password to set your password via a link sent to your email.
Session tip: Your session stays active for several days. If you are logged out unexpectedly, simply sign in again — nothing is lost.
The dashboard is your home base. It shows a summary of your chapter standing, upcoming events, and any announcements from chapter leadership. Use the left sidebar to navigate to any section at any time.
- Profile completion prompt — a banner appears if your profile is incomplete. Complete it so your information shows correctly in the Brother Directory.
- Upcoming events — a quick view of the next few chapter events. Click any event for full details and registration.
- Announcements — messages posted by chapter officers appear here and in Chapter News.
The Events section lists all upcoming chapter functions — meetings, social events, service projects, and regional/national programs.
Registering for an event
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Click an event card to open the detail view.
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For free events, click Register and confirm your name and contact info.
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For paid events, click Continue to Payment — you will be taken to a secure Stripe checkout page. Enter your card details, complete payment, and you will be redirected back to the portal.
External events: Some events link directly to an external registration page (Greek events, regional conferences). Clicking Register will open that link in a new tab.
The Meetings section shows chapter meeting records — agendas, minutes, and attendance. Meeting documents posted by the Recording Secretary appear here after each session.
- Browse past meetings by date.
- Download posted agendas and minutes as PDFs.
- Your attendance record may be visible depending on chapter settings.
Committee Reports (Committee Chairs)
If you are a committee chair, you can submit your committee report directly through the Meetings section before or during a chapter meeting.
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Navigate to Meetings and select the relevant meeting.
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Click Submit Committee Report.
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Select your committee, enter your report, and click Submit.
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Your report becomes part of the meeting record and is visible to chapter officers.
Committee chairs only: The report submission option appears only if you are assigned as a chair in the chapter system. Contact the Recording Secretary if you do not see it.
Pay your chapter dues directly through the portal via secure Stripe checkout. The chapter receives the full dues amount — a small card processing fee is added at checkout. The payment window opens and closes on a fixed annual schedule — you cannot pay outside this window.
Annual Dues Schedule
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August 1
Payment window locks. The portal disables dues payments each August 1. A banner will appear showing the upcoming unlock date.
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Treasurer-Set Unlock Date
Window opens. The Treasurer sets the unlock date each cycle. You will receive an email 3 days before and again the morning it opens.
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November 1, 7 & 14
Reminder emails go to unpaid brothers only. Three chances to pay before the late fee kicks in.
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November 15
Late fee begins. Dues paid on or after November 15 include a late fee. Pay by November 14 to avoid it. A past-due notice is sent to all unpaid brothers.
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December 1, 15 & 31
Delinquent warnings. Escalating reminders to unpaid brothers. Members not paid by December 31 may be placed in delinquent status, affecting chapter privileges.
Already paid? November and December reminder emails go only to brothers whose dues are still outstanding — you will not receive them once your payment is confirmed.
How to Pay
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Navigate to Dues in the sidebar. If the window is locked, a banner shows the unlock date — no action needed until then.
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Once open, confirm your name, phone, and email. Your email is pre-filled from your account and cannot be changed here.
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If a Late Fee Notice banner appears in gold, a late fee has been added to your total. Review the amount before proceeding.
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Click Pay with Card — you will be redirected to Stripe. Complete payment and you will be returned to the portal. Your compliance status updates automatically.
Questions about your dues status? Contact the Financial Secretary. Life members are exempt from the November and December reminder emails.
Order official chapter apparel and accessories directly through the portal. Items are fulfilled by the chapter — a brother will follow up regarding pickup or delivery after your payment is received.
Placing an order
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Navigate to Chapter Store in the sidebar.
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Click + Add to Cart on any item. If the item has size options, click the item first to open the detail view and select your size before adding.
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Open the Cart (top right) to review your items, adjust quantities, or remove items.
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Click Place Order. Paid orders redirect to Stripe checkout — complete payment and you will be returned to the portal.
My Orders
Your order history appears at the bottom of the Chapter Store panel. Order statuses:
- Awaiting Payment — checkout was not completed. You may cancel this order using the Cancel button.
- Paid — payment received. The chapter will contact you about fulfillment.
- Fulfilled — your order has been delivered or picked up.
- Cancelled — the order was cancelled.
Processing fee: A small card processing fee is added at checkout so the chapter receives the full item price. The fee is shown as a separate line on the Stripe checkout page.
Chapter News is the chapter's internal feed — announcements from officers, event recaps, and articles submitted by brothers. Posts appear in reverse chronological order.
- Filter posts by category using the pills at the top.
- Click any post to read the full article.
- Want to post something? Use Submit News Article in the sidebar.
Past chapter newsletters are archived here. Click any newsletter to view or download the PDF. Newsletters are published by the Corresponding Secretary on a weekly basis.
The Brother Directory lists active chapter members with contact information they have made available. Use the search bar to find a brother by name.
Privacy: Only information brothers have added to their own profile is visible in the directory. Keep your own profile current — see My Profile below.
The Committees section lists chapter standing committees, their chairs, and current members. Contact your committee chair through the directory if you have questions about assignments or upcoming meetings.
Chapter governing documents, forms, and reference materials are stored here. Documents are organized by category and can be downloaded directly.
- Standing rules, bylaws, and parliamentary references
- Chapter forms (financial, event planning, membership)
- National and regional program materials
Your digital chapter membership card is available under Membership Card in the sidebar. It displays your name, membership status, and chapter information.
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Navigate to Membership Card.
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Your card renders automatically using your profile information.
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Screenshot or save the card to your phone's wallet for quick access at events.
Profile photo: Your membership card displays your profile photo. Make sure your profile photo is uploaded for the best-looking card.
Submit an Announcement
Send a message or notice to chapter leadership for distribution to the membership. Announcements are reviewed before posting.
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Navigate to Submit Announcement.
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Enter a subject and your message, then click Submit.
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An officer will review and publish it to the chapter.
Submit a News Article
Brothers can contribute articles to Chapter News — event recaps, community spotlights, or general chapter interest stories.
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Navigate to Submit News Article.
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Fill in the title, category, and body of your article. You can attach an image URL for a header photo.
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Click Submit for Review. An editor will review and publish approved articles.
Use a requisition to request chapter funds for an approved purchase or committee expense before the money is spent. Requisitions must be approved by the Financial Secretary before you make the purchase.
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Navigate to Submit Requisition.
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Enter the vendor, purpose, amount, and the committee or budget line it draws from.
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Submit and wait for approval notification before spending.
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Once approved and the purchase is made, submit a Reimbursement Request with your receipt.
Important: Spending chapter money without an approved requisition may result in non-reimbursement. When in doubt, submit the requisition first.
After making an approved chapter purchase, submit a reimbursement request to be repaid. Attach your receipt and reference the approved requisition number.
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Navigate to Request Reimbursement.
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Enter the amount, vendor, purpose, and your preferred payment method (check, Zelle, etc.).
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Attach or paste a link to your receipt.
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Reference your approved requisition number if one was issued.
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Submit — the Financial Secretary will review and process payment.
Keep your profile up to date so the chapter directory, membership card, and financial records reflect accurate information.
- Profile photo — upload a photo. It appears on your membership card and in the directory.
- Contact information — phone number and preferred email for chapter communications.
- Mailing address — used for correspondence and apparel fulfillment.
- Employer / occupation — optional, displayed in the directory if you choose.
Note: Your email address is tied to your login and cannot be changed here. Contact the chapter webmaster if your email needs to be updated.
Zero Tolerance: Alpha Phi Alpha does NOT permit the Initial Membership Development Process (IMDP) at the chapter level. The Fraternity has a zero-tolerance policy for hazing and/or pledging activities.
Chapter Dean of Membership Development — Duties & Responsibilities
The Chapter Dean of Membership Development and the committee collaborates and submits reports to the Chapter President and the Chapter Executive Committee, providing oversight in the following areas:
- The rules and by-laws of IMDP according to the guidelines of the Chapter, Area, District, Region and the National Convention as required by the IMDP Manual.
- IMDP/Risk Management Certification (Annual Requirement).
- Sponsor/Recommender Requirements/Checklist.
- Conduct Alpha Informational Seminars, Smoker, IMDP, Ritual Ceremonies and Probate shows according to the IMDP manual.
- Keeps members informed of the IMDP process and assists new members in becoming familiar with the procedures and guidelines of the Chapter and the Fraternity.
- Manages/supports IMDP activities for the Chapter as established by the General Convention and supports/serves on the Area 1 cluster IMDP management team.
① Sponsor Requirements
A Sponsor is a brother who guides a candidate through the IMDP from the Interested Candidate stage through his first full year of membership, and writes a letter of support included in the candidate's application packet.
- Must be in Good Standing (Financially) with the General Organization and the Chapter via which the Candidate wishes to join.
- Must be Risk Management Certified.
- Must be IMDP Certified.
- Must be an active member of the Chapter for two (2) years* and have maintained two consecutive years of active membership with the fraternity.
- Must NOT have been disciplined for violation of the IMDP within a 10-year window of their sponsorship; brothers reinstated after expulsion are ineligible to sponsor candidates.
- Must complete the Sponsor section of the candidate's official application.
- Must actively and personally know the candidate for at least one year before presenting to the chapter*.
- Must attend 40% of chapter meetings held in the preceding 12-month period as tracked by the chapter sign-in sheet and/or meeting minutes*.
- Must attend at least one (1) convention at any level within the prior two years*.
A Sponsor should be required to attend all IMDP Weekend Activities.
② Recommender Requirements
A Recommender is a brother who writes a letter of support for a candidate to be included in the completed application packet.
- Must be in Good Standing (Financially) with the General Organization and the Chapter via which the Candidate wishes to join.
- Must be Risk Management Certified.
- Must be IMDP Certified.
- Must complete the Recommender section of the candidate's official application.
- Must actively and personally know the candidate for at least one year before presenting to the chapter prior to their recommendation*.
A Recommender should be required to attend all IMDP Weekend Activities.
* Denotes chapter constitutional requirement. Requirements may change per the standing orders of the General Organization.