Reaching Out & our National Philanthropy
Objective: Make Teach for America (TFA) an integral part of Phi Sigma Pi's purpose and culture for its role in furthering the Scholarship and Leadership legs of the tripod. Support and encourage additional chapter efforts to serve their local and global communities. |
RO 1.0 |
Participation in TFA recruitment
Included in 7 year TFA Plan; Promoting chapter involvement, plan to have a recruitment table set up at convention, advertise in magazines, e-newsletters and mailings |
Staff/VPCD |
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RO 1.1
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completed: Review Fall 2006 participation in TFA recruitment and recommend actions |
VPCD |
RO 2.0
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completed: TFA Backpack donations of 200 in 2006-07 year
Year completed - missed targeted goal by 75 back packs. |
Staff/VPCD |
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RO 2.1 |
TFA Backpack donations in 2007-08 year
Promoted on TFA webpage, chapter mailings, enewsletters. |
Staff/VPCD |
RO 3.0
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completed: Develop TFA spring break trip concept
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VPCD |
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RO 3.1 |
TFA Alternative Break
January 6-12, 2008. Phoenix, Arizona. Securing donations, lodging logistics, weekly updates going out to participants. |
Staff |
RO 4.0
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completed: TFA Fundraiser at National Convention
Poker tournament proceeds are distributed to TFA causes |
Staff/VPCD |
RO 5.0 |
McClure winner chaperone a TFA classroom to DC - paid by fraternity
Objective removed, not feasible |
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RO 6.0 |
McClure Single Service award for TFA efforts
McClure Single Service Award will focus on TFA service efforts starting in 2009, and the P&G award (RO 6.1) will be phased out |
Staff/Natl. Sec. |
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RO 6.1
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completed: Purple and Gold TFA award at Convention banquet
To be implemented Convention 2007 |
Staff/Natl. Sec. |
RO 7.0 |
7 year plan focusing on education and relationship development with TFA
In progress. This is for students in TFA corp member lead classrooms. |
Staff |
RO 8.0
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completed: Phi Sigma Pi - TFA Essay Contest
Created, implemented and distributed to NOLA TFA corps members. Students grades 1-12 are invited to write an essay on , “Why is an education important?”, with first and second place savings bonds issued to winners in categories 1st-4th grade, 5th- 8th, and 9th-12th. Will work with TFA to promote this through their TFA Corps Members.
Project we will relaunched in spring 2008. |
VPMD |
RO 9.0
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completed: TFA Grants
Establish a grant program where all Phi Sigma Pi TFA Corps Members are eligible to apply for teaching grants to aide in their classroom work. Scheduled to be included in 2008 FY budget, implemented starting July 2007 |
VPAD (Goodman) |
Member Development
Objective: Through actions and culture, continue to advance the personal growth, learning and total experience of ALL our members through the phases of initiation, undergraduate membership, and alumni membership. Includes development of appropriate Phi Sigma Pi- and life-learning materials and sessions, incentives and awards, scholarships, and the National Alumni Association. |
MD 1.0
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completed: Improve chapters use of Sch Prov as an educational tool
Revised National Membership Exam to meet changes to 12th Edition of the Scholar's Province. Feedback from chapters were collected and used to revise the exam. |
VPMD |
MD 2.0
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completed: Developing engaging activities for the initiation program
Creation of Curriculum Guide that provides lesson plan outline of when and how content of the Scholar's Province should be presented to Initiates. Each lesson includes quizzes that can be used as study guides in preparation for the National Membership Exam. Suggestions and examples of educational activities were included as 'springboard' for chapters to use in developing their own curriculum plans. |
VPMD |
MD 3.0 |
Night classes for alumni development
In Progress. NADC has developed and hosted two Night Classes; 1. Communicating with your Alumni at the start of the school year, 2. Involving Alumni in your Initiate activities. Classes comprise of a phone conference with participants and supplemental online resources. |
VPAD |
MD 4.0 |
Personal development initiative (leadership and scholarship activities at the national level) 4 yr curriculum. This change will have an overall effect on the culture at National Events.
Research on programs has begun |
Exec. Dir. |
MD 5.0
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completed: Longer consultant visits
To be implemented fall 2007. Dir. of Member Services and Senior Reg. Consultant have begun to revise the consultant visit structure. Main focus on continuous travel to limit extra travel days to home office. |
Staff |
MD 6.0 |
Change culture at National Events by improving leadership and scholarship concepts
Combined with MD 4.0 |
Staff |
MD 7.0 |
Wiki manuals online
Currently chapter committee manuals are being converted and moved to the wiki. Officer manuals will follow. |
Staff/Council |
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MD 7.1
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completed: Wiki manual Alumni Development
Completed with on going updates. This objective was to take the existing paper manuals provided to the Alumni Committees and move it to the PSP Wiki, in addition to making it more of a Resource Guide utilizing various Best Practices from Collegiate Chapters. |
VPAD (Goodman) |
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MD 7.2 |
Wiki manual Chapter Finances and Fundraising
In Progress. To be completed by Convention 2007 |
VPF |
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MD 7.3
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Wiki manual TFA - Service |
Staff/VPCD |
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MD 7.4 |
Wiki manual Social
To be completed by Convention 2007 |
Staff/Council |
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MD 7.5 |
Wiki manual Awards and Scholarship
To be completed by Convention 2007 |
Natl. Sec./Natl. Pres. |
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MD 7.6 |
Wiki manual Public Relations
Use the past P&G PR winners as initial references to build best practices content. To be completed by Convention 2007 |
Staff/Natl. Pres. |
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MD 7.7
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completed: Wiki manual Risk Management |
SVP |
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MD 7.8
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completed: Wiki manual Membership Development |
VPMD |
MD 8.0
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completed: National Convention Awards
Completed first year's worth of awards incorporating the new awards system |
Natl Sec |
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MD 8.1
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completed: National Convention Award Curriculum Update
Revisions of the new system to promote efficiency and greater
benefit to the general Brotherhood |
Natl Sec |
Organizational Strength
Objective: Continue to strengthen the units and links that make up Phi Sigma Pi. Includes chapter consultation and assistance, officer training, national and chapter communication tools, and a proactive approach to our increasing use of technology. |
OS 1.0 |
Help chapters generate self assessment strategies that benefit their stability |
VPMD |
OS 2.0 |
Revise Chapter Bylaw template
This was completed during the last Council term |
SVP |
OS 3.0
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completed: Develop Wiki manual tool as living document replacement for paper manuals |
VPAD (Goodman) |
OS 4.0
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completed: Revise National Interpretive Document
Updated to reflect current policies |
SVP |
OS 5.0
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completed: Online communications - further development
Communication & Technology Committee provided suggestions for improvement to new web redesign |
Natl. Sec. |
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OS 5.1 |
Hotel block software for iMis
Researched - $2,000 investment |
Staff |
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OS 5.2 |
Custom e-newsletters including chapter status
Collegiate enewsletters complete. Alumni enewsletters in progress. |
Staff |
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OS 5.3 |
Podcasts reflecting national focus of TFA and curriculum development |
Staff |
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OS 5.4 |
Online consultant visit reports/chapter update report for Council
To be completed by end of 2007. |
Staff |
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OS 5.5 |
Online chapter visit evaluations
Budgeted for in FY 2007-08 |
Staff |
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OS 5.6
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completed: Exchange server so that staff can share calendars
Implemented |
Staff |
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OS 5.7
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completed: Add all committee chairs to the Form 80
Ready for May 15 due date |
Staff |
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OS 5.8
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completed: Online colony updates included in e-newsletters
Completed via email |
Staff |
OS 6.0
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completed: Research use of "Recruitment Advisor" position among collegiate chapters |
VPMD |
OS 7.0 |
Review and Develop plan for improving Regional Conferences
Collecting feedback on conference progress. Due to ED by May 15. From here will devise ideas. |
VPCD/Staff |
OS 8.0 |
Deliver the Brotherhood’s main focuses and deliver them well |
Staff |
Risk Management
Objective: Continue to maintain and improve the safety of our members and their communities. Proactively learn and act to meet changes in US university culture and environment. Includes effective policy and constitution proposals, emergency management, and consultation to chapters and individuals. |
RM 1.0
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completed: Develop House Corporation policy and educational information
In progress. Proposal expected for May 2007 Council Meeting |
SVP |
RM 2.0
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completed: Develop Crisis Management Plan
In progress. Proposal expected by August 2007 Council Meeting |
SVP |
RM 3.0 |
"Brothers Keeper" concept
Being completed through other objectives. |
Staff |
RM 4.0 |
Completing an alcohol education class |
Staff/SVP |
RM 5.0 |
Empower chapters to educate alumni on changes to Risk Management
Will be a topic of an Alumni Night Class in early 2008 |
Staff |
RM 6.0 |
Revise Risk Management Manual
In Progress. |
SVP |
RM 7.0 |
Gauge the value/impact/issues of Consultants staying with Brothers
In progress |
Staff/Council |
Financial Stability
Objective: Continue to maintain and improve the fiscal stability of the national organization and its chapters. Includes responsible short- and long-view fiscal planning, revenue sources, alumni contributions, working with the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation, and the safe-keeping of assets. |
FS 1.0
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completed: Increase royalties revenue to $20K of annual revenue
Included in budget for FY 2007-08 |
VPF |
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FS 1.1 |
Re-educate Brothers about iGive, etc./OPM Campaign
Have been including in e-newsletters and other ecommunications |
Staff |
FS 2.0
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completed: Increase NAA membership fees
Included in budget for FY 2007-08 with increase to $30 |
VPF |
FS 3.0 |
Find technology solutions that enable cost savings
Researching online event registration, information library (online consultant). Several projects budgeted for in FY 2007-08. Utilizing Google Checkout for non-profits for event registration. Toolbox function on website being updated with new software. |
Staff |
FS 4.0 |
Support fledgling development of the PSP Foundation
Implemented a monthly newsletter to ensure that there is not an "Out of sight, out of mind" mentality. Staff to continue to cultivate eligible Brothers to join efforts. |
VPF/Staff |
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FS 4.1 |
Foster alumni contributions of $38K in 2006-07 |
Staff |
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FS 4.2 |
$44K in total national contributions in 2007-08 |
Staff |
FS 5.0 |
Increase retention for NAA |
Staff |
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FS 5.1
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completed: Promote Network for Good |
Staff |
FS 6.0
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completed: Restructure NAA (combined events w/NAA membership)
Updates have been made so that one "full" registration is received in place of two registrations for GC and convention and two for four. |
Staff |
FS 7.0
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completed: Review alternative ideas for staff benefits and compensation
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Staff |