National Council Objectives (2004-06)

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Objectives

The objectives for this Empowered Council were referred to as 'Pillars' in the National Council Minutes.

	objective buckets
	completed objectives
History
a.	Scholar’s Province Rewrite/Historical Review – no action at this time. The ad-hoc Historical Review Committee will examine the Scholar’s Province's history section and will be working to prioritize text portions needing editing, updating or overall re-wording.	Staff
b.	Record History with video camera – action taken and ongoing. Recorded history included Barry Mitsch’s speech at the 2004 National Convention. Further historical recording will take place at the 2005 Alumni Convention.	Staff
EG 4.0	completedExpansion Consultant or Resident Advisors to assist with new chapters Budgeted for 2008 FY	Executive Dir/Staff
Fiscal Stability
a.	Strategic Fiscal Stability action taken, refer to the Vice President of Finance report	Staff/VPCD
b.	Foundation Board Update – refer to the Vice President of Finance report.	VPCD
c.	c. Online Store – action taken, researched and decided against at this time.
d.	Increase Alumni Contributions – action taken, refer to the Executive Director report.	Staff/VPCD
e.	Review of Member Services – action taken and ongoing, current survey will be reviewed and suggestions made to Executive Director for future editions.	VPCD
f.	f. Make National Convention Free for 1st time attendees – action taken, the financial possibilities were researched. Council will make this a hot topic to discuss with the Grand Chapter.	Staff/VPCD
Internal Communication
a.	Council E-Newsletter – action taken and ongoing. This newsletter is sent out after each face-to-face National Council meeting.	VPMD
b.	Reviewing/Revising National Constitution – action taken and ongoing. Further progress will be presented at the 2005 Grand Chapter Conference.	VPMD
c.	Update National Interpretive Document – to be addressed at the next council meeting.	VPAD
Risk Management
a.	a. National Event Risk Management Policy – action taken. The document has been completed and approved, refer to national web-site.	VPMD
National Events 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.
a.	National Philanthropic Event – to be addressed at a later date.	SVP
b.	National Council Guidelines – sent to committee, to be addressed at the next council meeting.	SVP
c.	Life Experience Training – action taken and ongoing - a personal finance management program is being planned for the 2005 Grand Chapter Conference.	Staff
RM 4.0	Completing an alcohol education class	Staff/SVP
RM 5.0	Empower chapters to educate alumni on changes to Risk Management	Staff
RM 6.0	Revise Risk Management Manual	SVP
RM 7.0	Gauge the value/impact/issues of Consultants staying with Brothers	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	Increase royalties revenue from $20K to $30K of annual revenue Included in budget for FY 2007-08	VPF
FS 1.1	Re-educate Brothers about iGive, etc./OPM Campaign Have been including in e-newsletters and other ecommunications	Staff
FS 2.0	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	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
FS 4.1	Foster alumni contributions of $38K in 2006-07	Staff
FS 5.0	Increase retention for NAA	Staff
FS 5.1	Promote Network for Good	Staff
FS 6.0	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	completed: Review alternative ideas for staff benefits and compensation	Staff