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+ | The '''Vice President of Membership Development (VPMD)''' is one of eight [[National Officer|National Officers]] of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, known collectively as the [[National Council]]. | ||
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As a member of the [[National Council]], the Vice President of Membership Development instructs Collegiate Chapters on how to make efficient use of [[The Ritual]] and propose changes to the National Guidelines on Initiation. In doing so, the VPMD ensures that Collegiate Chapter Initiation Programs are designed to produce committed, responsible, and active members. The current Vice President of Membership Development is [[Natalie Swierzbin]], [[Gamma Epsilon Chapter]] Alumnus, who was elected to the office at the [[2010 National Convention]] in Harrisburg, PA. | As a member of the [[National Council]], the Vice President of Membership Development instructs Collegiate Chapters on how to make efficient use of [[The Ritual]] and propose changes to the National Guidelines on Initiation. In doing so, the VPMD ensures that Collegiate Chapter Initiation Programs are designed to produce committed, responsible, and active members. The current Vice President of Membership Development is [[Natalie Swierzbin]], [[Gamma Epsilon Chapter]] Alumnus, who was elected to the office at the [[2010 National Convention]] in Harrisburg, PA. | ||
Until 2007, the VPMD served as the chairperson of the [[National Membership Development Committee|Membership Development Committee]] whose duty was to see that the Initiation Program instills the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi and develops pride and commitment through learning, participation, and responsibility. The National Membership Development Committee was merged into the [[National Development Committee]] in August 2007. The VPMD is still charged with ensuring the responsibilities as part of the new National Development Committee. | Until 2007, the VPMD served as the chairperson of the [[National Membership Development Committee|Membership Development Committee]] whose duty was to see that the Initiation Program instills the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi and develops pride and commitment through learning, participation, and responsibility. The National Membership Development Committee was merged into the [[National Development Committee]] in August 2007. The VPMD is still charged with ensuring the responsibilities as part of the new National Development Committee. | ||
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+ | ==List of Vice Presidents of Membership Development== | ||
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− | <sup>1</sup> Mark D. Pabst became Senior Vice President in 1993. Steven A. DiGuiseppe | + | <sup>1</sup> Mark D. Pabst became Senior Vice President in 1993. Steven A. DiGuiseppe was appointed 'acting' until a search was completed to find a suitable replacement. Tom B. Boeshore was appointed by the National Council to finish the remainder of the term.<br> |
+ | <sup>2</sup> Derek B. Simmons was suspended by the National Council due to conduct unbecoming of a Brother. James O. Tisdale III was appointed by the National Council to fill the remainder of the term. The Grand Chapter upheld the suspension of Simmons and the appointment of Tisdale at the summer 1995 session. | ||
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Revision as of 15:21, 20 October 2012
The Vice President of Membership Development (VPMD) is one of eight National Officers of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, known collectively as the National Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a member of the National Council, the Vice President of Membership Development instructs Collegiate Chapters on how to make efficient use of The Ritual and propose changes to the National Guidelines on Initiation. In doing so, the VPMD ensures that Collegiate Chapter Initiation Programs are designed to produce committed, responsible, and active members. The current Vice President of Membership Development is Natalie Swierzbin, Gamma Epsilon Chapter Alumnus, who was elected to the office at the 2010 National Convention in Harrisburg, PA.
Until 2007, the VPMD served as the chairperson of the Membership Development Committee whose duty was to see that the Initiation Program instills the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi and develops pride and commitment through learning, participation, and responsibility. The National Membership Development Committee was merged into the National Development Committee in August 2007. The VPMD is still charged with ensuring the responsibilities as part of the new National Development Committee.
List of Vice Presidents of Membership Development
Number | Name | Chapter | Term |
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1 | Mark D. Pabst1 | Tau, Alpha Kappa | 1990-1993 |
2 | Steven A. DiGuiseppe A | Sigma | 1993 |
3 | Tom B. Boeshore A | Kappa | 1993-1994 |
4 | Derek B. Simmons2 | Rho, Alpha Tau, Beta Lambda, Beta Mu | 1994-1995 |
5 | James O. Tisdale III A | Tau | 1995-1996 |
6 | David L. Batts | Tau, Delta Epsilon | 1996-1998 |
7 | Jonathan Wood | Tau | 1998-2000 |
8 | Kara L. Maginnis | Gamma Theta | 2000-2002 |
9 | Brian Beedenbender | Beta Rho | 2002-2004 |
10 | Patrick D. Herron | Alpha Epsilon | 2004-2010 |
11 | Natalie Swierzbin | Gamma Epsilon | 2010-present |
Key to Symbols |
(D) - Died in office |
(A) - Acting/Interim |
(^) - Resigned from office |
(*) - Information unavailable |
References
1 Mark D. Pabst became Senior Vice President in 1993. Steven A. DiGuiseppe was appointed 'acting' until a search was completed to find a suitable replacement. Tom B. Boeshore was appointed by the National Council to finish the remainder of the term.
2 Derek B. Simmons was suspended by the National Council due to conduct unbecoming of a Brother. James O. Tisdale III was appointed by the National Council to fill the remainder of the term. The Grand Chapter upheld the suspension of Simmons and the appointment of Tisdale at the summer 1995 session.