Announcements:

• The University of South Carolina chapter has been awarded the Order of the Torch (Outstanding ALD chapter in the nation) a record 5 times. Of the hundreds of ALD chapters across the uS, no chapter has earned more awards.
• USC ALD is the largest chapter of ALD in the US inducting, year after year, over 1200 freshmen based on first semester’s g.p.a. of 3.5-4.0.  
• In 2011, National ALD announced that three USC sophomore ALD members earned National ALD scholarships. This is the 3rd year in a row for members to receive scholarships.
• In February 2011, USC ALD had a record membership of over 1250 new members!

ALD Meetings:

All Spring 2012 monthly chapter meetings are held on Mondays in the Russell House Theater, 4:30-5:30 pm, August 27th, September 24th, October 29th, November 26th.

ALD members will be reminded of chapter meeting dates/times via email.

Service Projects:  Events for 2011-2012 school year                                                          

August 18 - Move In Crew
August 21 (4-7 pm Russell House Patio) - Whiz Ring Games for new students                             
October   - Swim Meet/Aquatics Fun Events - BLATT PE Center Pool for all of USC   
                  - Beakers and Broomsticks - EdVenture Children's Museum                  
December 1 (7:30 am-4pm) - USC Challenge - SC High School academic teams competition                                                            
January - New members accepted - pay $35 (one time dues on-line following instructions in letter mailed to home address)

Service Projects and Intramural Sports

ALD In Action!

ALD takes place in several Intramural sports, including Volleyball. We also take pride in our many service projects including Move-In Crew and our Spring Clothing Drive.

 Monthly Meetings and USC Challenge

 Every year, ALD hosts the USC Challenge, which invites schools all around the state to take place in an academic quiz bowl. We also take pride in our monthly meetings which offer different themes for all to enjoy.