National Council Objectives (2006-08)

The following are the objectives established by National Council for 2006-2008.

Objectives

	objective buckets
	completed objectives
	on agenda for next Council meeting (November 2007)

Expansion & Growth Objective: Continue to expand the reach of Phi Sigma Pi to new students and university communities. Strive toward the mission of 200 university campuses but without overextending or sacrificing quality. Includes chapter startup and restarts goals, marketing and public relations tools, and chapter recruitment tools, consultation and assistance.
EG 1.0		Strengthen recruitment capability by offering free recruitment mailing In progress: Will be complete at the end of the academic year	Staff
EG 2.0		Start-up of 5 new chapters with fiscal year with focus on size and quality Schools Slated: Eastern Tennessee, East Stroudsburg Chapters Started: U Minnesota at Mankato, UT San Antonio, Kennesaw State Budgeted for FY 2007-08	Staff
EG 3.0		Further development of marketing & recruiting tools Publication and website redesigned. Alumni enewsletter updates in progress.	Executive Dir/Staff
EG 4.0		completed: Expansion Consultant or Resident Advisors to assist with new chapters Budgeted for possible implementation in 2009 FY	Executive Dir/Staff
	EG 4.1	Fall expansion implementation of Expansion Consultant or Resident Advisors to assist with new chapters	Executive Dir/Staff
EG 5.0		completed: Membership Recruitment Incentives Program will recognize and financially assist chapters who, depending on membership base as of spring 2007, strengthen their membership base or maintain a healthy and stable membership base over the course of the year. Incentives will come in the form of financial grants to attend 2008 National Convention.	VPMD
EG 6.0		Financial and organizational review of Expansion Vice President of Finance will develop full financial review on accelerating expansion program. Executive Director will oversee organizational structure review in regards to accelerating expansion program.	VPF/Staff

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
	RO 1.1	completed: Review Fall 2006 participation in TFA recruitment and recommend actions	VPCD
RO 2.0		completed: TFA Backpack donations of 200 in 2006-07 year Year completed - missed targeted goal by 75 back packs.	Staff/VPCD
	RO 2.1	TFA Backpack donations in 2007-08 year Promoted on TFA webpage, chapter mailings, enewsletters.	Staff/VPCD
	RO 2.2	Assess regional distribution Review of 2007-2008 backpack participation to determine regional impact for TFA and potentially make recommendations for adjustments.	Staff/VPCD
RO 3.0		completed: Develop TFA spring break trip concept	VPCD
	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		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	-
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.
	RO 6.1	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		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		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		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		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		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 committee manuals online Currently chapter committee manuals are being converted and moved to the wiki. Officer manuals were formerly listed under this objective and have now been broken down under MD 8.0.	Staff/Council
	MD 7.1	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)
	MD 7.2	Wiki manual Chapter Finances and Fundraising In Progress.	VPF
	MD 7.3	completed: Wiki manual TFA - Service	Staff/VPCD
	MD 7.4	Wiki manual Social In Progress	Staff/Council
	MD 7.5	Wiki manual Awards and Scholarship In Progress.	Natl. Sec./Natl. Pres.
	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.
	MD 7.7	completed: Wiki manual Risk Management	SVP
	MD 7.8	completed: Wiki manual Membership Development	VPMD
MD 8.0		Wiki officer manuals online	Staff/Council
	MD 8.1	Parliamentarian Manual	SVP
MD 9.0		completed: National Convention Awards Completed first year's worth of awards incorporating the new awards system	Natl Sec
	MD 9.1	completed: National Convention Award Curriculum Update Revisions of the new system to promote efficiency and greater benefit to the general Brotherhood	Natl Sec
MD 10.0		Revise form 530 Review of form will allow revision to be better capture Alumni information and use as a basis for Alumni awards.	VPAD
MD 11.0		Create awards system process Record process outlining the various roles and process for determining the national award recipients.	Natl Sec
MD 12.0		Evaluation of Membership requirements Researching options for membership requirements based on issues of international membership from GC 2007.	VPMD
MD 13.0		NAA delegate/alternate elections Set up voting system to allow NAA Members to elect delegates for Grand Chapter Conference in 2008. Promote new election system and opportunities through various communications.	VPAD/Staff
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		completed: Develop Wiki manual tool as living document replacement for paper manuals	VPAD (Goodman)
OS 4.0		completed: Revise National Interpretive Document Updated to reflect current policies	SVP
OS 5.0		completed: Online communications - further development Communication & Technology Committee provided suggestions for improvement to new web redesign	Natl. Sec.
	OS 5.1	Hotel block software for iMis Researched - $2,000 investment	Staff
	OS 5.2	Custom e-newsletters including chapter status	Staff
	OS 5.3	Podcasts reflecting national focus of TFA and curriculum development	Staff
	OS 5.4	Online consultant visit reports/chapter update report for Council	Staff
	OS 5.5	Online chapter visit evaluations Budgeted for in FY 2007-08	Staff
	OS 5.6	completed: Exchange server so that staff can share calendars Implemented	Staff
	OS 5.7	completed: Add all committee chairs to the Form 80 Ready for May 15 due date	Staff
	OS 5.8	completed: Online colony updates included in e-newsletters Completed via email	Staff
OS 6.0		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
OS 9.0		Increase engagement between Chapters and National Council Implement strategies that allow greater communication and interaction with Chapters and National Council. Increase direct personal contact (notes), utilize blogging capabilities on new website to relay information and answer questions.	Council/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		completed: Develop House Corporation policy and educational information In progress. Proposal expected for May 2007 Council Meeting	SVP
RM 2.0		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		completed: Increase royalties revenue to $20K 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		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
	FS 4.1	Foster alumni contributions of $38K in 2006-07 Actual contributions ~$27K	Staff
	FS 4.2	$44K in total national contributions in 2007-08	Staff
FS 5.0		Increase retention for NAA	Staff
	FS 5.1	completed: 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
FS 8.0		Rebuild 5 year financial plan	VPF