Service hours: What is the minimum required service hours per semester?

• A. 5 hours
• B. 8 hours
• C. 10 hours
• D. 12 hours

Answer: (C)

Regular service is used to show ongoing involvement and contribution to the chapter and the broader community. Setting a minimum per semester gives a clear, achievable target that encourages consistent effort throughout the term. In this case, the required minimum is ten hours each semester. Members earn these hours by participating in approved service activities—like community service projects, chapter volunteer events, or mentoring programs—and logging them with dates and details. Meeting or exceeding this threshold helps maintain active status and eligibility for chapter benefits and leadership roles. If a member doesn’t hit the target, the chapter may address it through reminders or probation, depending on the rules. The other options (lower ones feel too light to demonstrate steady involvement, while a higher one would demand more time than might reasonably fit into a semester).