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The '''Grand Chapter Conference''' is the annual business meeting of the [[Grand Chapter]]. Although the Grand Chapter is only required to meet once every two years, by convention, the assembly meets annually to transact business relating to the National Fraternity including the election of Members to the [[National Council]], the consideration of proposed amendments to the [[National Constitution]], and the reception of reports from the National Council and [[National Staff]]. | The '''Grand Chapter Conference''' is the annual business meeting of the [[Grand Chapter]]. Although the Grand Chapter is only required to meet once every two years, by convention, the assembly meets annually to transact business relating to the National Fraternity including the election of Members to the [[National Council]], the consideration of proposed amendments to the [[National Constitution]], and the reception of reports from the National Council and [[National Staff]]. | ||
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| + | "The first annual summer Grand Chapter Conference was held in July of 1993 in Millersville, Pennsylvania. This conference provides an opportunity for interested chapter members to become involved in fraternity business and attend educational sessions as well as meet and discuss issues with other chapters, the National Council and National Staff." <sup>1</sup> | ||
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| + | The 2007 Grand Chapter Conference will be taking place during [[National Convention]] in New Orleans, LA. In recent history these events happened separately throughout the year. | ||
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== Grand Chapter Conference Locations == | == Grand Chapter Conference Locations == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Grand Chapter]] | * [[Grand Chapter]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <sup>1</sup> Scholar's Province, p. 64 | ||
[[Category:Grand Chapter]] | [[Category:Grand Chapter]] | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 22 July 2007
The Grand Chapter Conference is the annual business meeting of the Grand Chapter. Although the Grand Chapter is only required to meet once every two years, by convention, the assembly meets annually to transact business relating to the National Fraternity including the election of Members to the National Council, the consideration of proposed amendments to the National Constitution, and the reception of reports from the National Council and National Staff.
History
"The first annual summer Grand Chapter Conference was held in July of 1993 in Millersville, Pennsylvania. This conference provides an opportunity for interested chapter members to become involved in fraternity business and attend educational sessions as well as meet and discuss issues with other chapters, the National Council and National Staff." 1
The 2007 Grand Chapter Conference will be taking place during National Convention in New Orleans, LA. In recent history these events happened separately throughout the year.
Grand Chapter Conference Locations
- Blacksburg, VA (1999)
- Annville, PA (2000)
- Columbus, OH, (2001)
- Knoxville, TN (2002)
- Bryn Mawr, PA (2003)
- Richmond, VA (2004)
- Pittsburgh, PA (2005)
- Kansas City, KS (2006)
- New Orleans, LA (2007)
See Also
References
1 Scholar's Province, p. 64
