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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]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | [[Image:Grand_chapter_1939-46.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Grand Chapter, 1941]] | ||
"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> | "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> | ||
| − | The 2007 Grand Chapter Conference | + | The 2007 Grand Chapter Conference took place during [[National Convention]] in New Orleans, LA. In recent history these events happened separately throughout the year. |
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| + | == National Elections == | ||
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| + | Elections for the [[National Council]] take place during the Grand Chapter Conference. Since 1962 National Council elections have taken place on the even years. Prior to that elections were held every two years on the odd years. The [[19th Empowered Council]] served a one year term from 1961-1962 allowing elections to switch to even years. Special elections to fill vacancies on the National Council may occur during off year Grand Chapter Conferences. | ||
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| + | Starting in 2006, elections were held for the [[Sanctions Appeal Board]] during the Grand Chapter Conference. | ||
== Grand Chapter Conference Locations == | == Grand Chapter Conference Locations == | ||
| − | * Blacksburg, VA | + | * [[1931 Grand Chapter Conference|Detroit, Michigan, 1931]] |
| − | * | + | * [[1933 Grand Chapter Conference]] |
| − | * Columbus, OH, | + | * [[1935 Grand Chapter Conference|Atlantic City, NJ 1935]] |
| − | * Knoxville, TN | + | * [[1937 Grand Chapter Conference|St. Louis, MO 1937]] |
| − | * Bryn Mawr, PA | + | * 1939 Grand Chapter |
| − | * Richmond, VA | + | * [[1941 National Convention|Atlantic City, NJ 1941]] |
| − | * Pittsburgh, PA | + | * unknown |
| − | * Kansas City, | + | * [[1949 Grand Chapter Conference|Washington, DC 1949]] |
| − | + | * ''unknown'' | |
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| + | * [[1953 Grand Chapter Conference|Washington, DC 1952]] | ||
| + | * [[1995 Grand Chapter Conference|Lancaster, PA 1995]]<sup>2</sup> | ||
| + | * ''unknown'' | ||
| + | --- | ||
| + | * [[1999 Grand Chapter Conference|Blacksburg, VA 1999]] | ||
| + | * [[2000 Grand Chapter Conference|Anneville, PA 2000]] | ||
| + | * [[2001 Grand Chapter Conference|Columbus, OH, 2001]] | ||
| + | * [[2002 Grand Chapter Conference|Knoxville, TN 2002]] | ||
| + | * [[2003 Grand Chapter Conference|Bryn Mawr, PA 2003]] | ||
| + | * [[2004 Grand Chapter Conference|Richmond, VA 2004]] | ||
| + | * [[2005 Grand Chapter Conference|Pittsburgh, PA 2005]] | ||
| + | * [[2006 Grand Chapter Conference|Kansas City, MO 2006]] | ||
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| + | For all Grand Chapter Conferences since 2007, see their respective [[National Convention]] page. The Grand Chapter Conference was combined to be a portion of National Convention. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
| − | <sup>1</sup> Scholar's Province, p. 64 | + | * <sup>1</sup> ''[[The Scholar's Province]]'', p. 64 |
| + | * <sup>2</sup> ''[http://phisigmapi.org/Portals/0/pdf/1995pg1ground.pdf Purple and Gold article about new National Headquarters]'' | ||
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[[Category:Grand Chapter]] | [[Category:Grand Chapter]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:22, 2 August 2016
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.
Contents
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 took place during National Convention in New Orleans, LA. In recent history these events happened separately throughout the year.
National Elections
Elections for the National Council take place during the Grand Chapter Conference. Since 1962 National Council elections have taken place on the even years. Prior to that elections were held every two years on the odd years. The 19th Empowered Council served a one year term from 1961-1962 allowing elections to switch to even years. Special elections to fill vacancies on the National Council may occur during off year Grand Chapter Conferences.
Starting in 2006, elections were held for the Sanctions Appeal Board during the Grand Chapter Conference.
Grand Chapter Conference Locations
- Detroit, Michigan, 1931
- 1933 Grand Chapter Conference
- Atlantic City, NJ 1935
- St. Louis, MO 1937
- 1939 Grand Chapter
- Atlantic City, NJ 1941
- unknown
- Washington, DC 1949
- unknown
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- Washington, DC 1952
- Lancaster, PA 19952
- unknown
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- Blacksburg, VA 1999
- Anneville, PA 2000
- Columbus, OH, 2001
- Knoxville, TN 2002
- Bryn Mawr, PA 2003
- Richmond, VA 2004
- Pittsburgh, PA 2005
- Kansas City, MO 2006
For all Grand Chapter Conferences since 2007, see their respective National Convention page. The Grand Chapter Conference was combined to be a portion of National Convention.
See Also
References
| Grand Chapter Conferences | |
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