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'''Responsible Growth'''<br>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.<br> ''This section will have more detailed updates following the January 2009 Council Meeting''
<td colspan=4>'''Expansion & Growth'''<br>
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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.</td>
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<td colspan="2">EG 1.0<br>[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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! style="background: #ffff66;" class="unsortable" | Description
<td>Strengthen recruitment capability by offering free recruitment mailing<br>
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''Offered free and discounted options to qualifying chapters.''</td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width: 70%;"| Chapter Startups<br>  
<td colspan="2">EG 2.0<br>[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width: 10%;"| Staff
<td>Start-up of 5 new chapters with fiscal year with focus on size and quality<br>
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''Schools Slated: Eastern Tennessee, East Stroudsburg''<br>
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''Chapters Started: U Minnesota at Mankato, UT San Antonio, Kennesaw State''
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''Budgeted for FY 2007-08''</td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff;"| Chapter Startups Fall 2008<br>Expected start-ups (6), chapters started (4): Epsilon Rho, Epsilon Sigma, Epsilon Tau, Epsilon Upsilon
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<td colspan="2">EG 3.0</td>
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<td>Further development of marketing & recruiting tools<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8;"| Chapter Startups Spring 2009<br>Expected start-ups (6), chapters started (5)<br>: Epsilon (reactivated), Delta Lambda (reactivated), Epsilon Phi, Epsilon Omega
''Alumni newsletter improvements are budgeted for FY 08-09.  Graduating senior packet revisions are complete.''</td>
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<td> Executive Dir/Staff </td>
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<td colspan="2">EG 4.0<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff;"| Chapter Improvement<br>''tentative name''  
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff;"| Staff/VPCD
<td><b>completed: </b>Expansion Consultant or Resident Advisors to assist with new chapters<br>
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''Budgeted for possible implementation in 2009 FY''</td>
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff;" | 3.0 RG
<td> Executive Dir/Staff </td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff;"| Marketing<br>''tentative name''  
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<td>EG 4.1</td>
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<td><strike>Fall expansion implementation of Expansion Consultant or Resident Advisors to assist with new chapters</strike></td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8;"| Expansion Consultant<br>''The Expansion Consultant position was implemented for the 2008-09 yearDue to lower than expected expansion rates the position was eliminated, however a sixth region consultant was added and the process of transitioning a colony from the Director of Expansion to a Region Consultant has been improved.''  
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<td colspan="2">EG 5.0<br>
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff;" | 5.0 RG
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<td><b>completed: </b> Membership Recruitment Incentives<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff;"| Alumni Expansion<br>''tentative name''
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 yearIncentives will come in the form of financial grants to attend 2008 National Convention.</td>  
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff;"| Staff/VPAD
<td> VPMD </td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff;"| Restructure Plan<br>Develop a policy outlining communication steps and criteria needed to initiate a chapter restructure or chapter closing.
<td colspan="2">EG 6.0<br>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff;"| VPCD
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<td>Financial and organizational review of Expansion<br>
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''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.''</td>
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'''Civic Leadership'''<br>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.
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 1.0 RO
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| ABP Participation<br>Objective:  Evaluate how to build Alternative Break participation amongst the brotherhood.  Develop measures to retain membership of corp members.  Determine ways to build on the Alternative Break Project experience for all parties involved. <i>2010 ABP Survey sent to participants.</i>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPCD/Staff
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 2.0 RO
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Vice President of Philanthropy<br>Objective:  Present a plan to bring focus to philanthropy initiatives to the National Council structure.  This was completed at the 2009 Grand Chapter Conference with the successful amendment to create a Council position of Vice President of Philanthropy Development.
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPCD
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'''Member Development'''<br>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.
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 1.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| NDC Proposals<br>''Develop and environment for National Development Committee members to research and draft proposals on their own to supplement the work of National Council.  The intent is to allow committee members to develop their proposal and strategic policy skills as well as their skills as a leader on national issues.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| President
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! style="text-align:center; background: #c3dff9; width:10%;" | 2.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #c3dff9; width:10%;"| in progress
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #c3dff9; width:70%;"| Advisor Training<br>''Create a training program for both Alumni and Faculty Advisors for collegiate chapters.  Potential resources include Advisor manuals on the wiki as well as in person training sessions to parallel the Leadership Institute at National Convention.  Beginning at 2010 National Convention.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #c3dff9; width:10%;"| President
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 3.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Leadership in Action Series (Schaffer Institute)<br>
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Submit grant proposal to Foundation and execute for consultant and chapter delivery<br/><i>To be rolled out at National Convention 2010.</i>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| Staff/VPF
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 4.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| National Exam Feedback<br>
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Provide opportunity annual review of the national membership examThe review period will take place in the spring of each year (February through May) with the final version approved by the National Council immediately following National Convention.
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPMD
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 5.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| ParliPro Education<br>
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Create and develop resources for Chapters to teach Parliamentary Procedure to new Members.
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| SVP
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 6.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Brotherhood Involvement in Technology<br>
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Encourage brothers to participate and contribute to communication and collaboration initiatives.
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| Secretary
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 7.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Scholar's Province Review<br>
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Provide opportunity for Phi Sigma Pi members to collaborate with the VPMD, National Council and Staff on a review of the 12th Edition of The Scholar's Province.  The publication date for the 13th Edition will be determined once a formal review has been completed.
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPMD
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 8.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Alumni Handbook<br/>''Draft language was approved and sent to National Staff to revise and determine best usage.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPAD
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 9.0 MD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Alumni Ambassador Program<br/>''Proposal was not approved.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPAD
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Resource Guide for Financial Advisors
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPAD
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'''Organizational Strength'''<br>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.
<td colspan=4>'''Reaching Out & our National Philanthropy'''<br>
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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.</td>
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<td>Participation in TFA recruitment<br>
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''Chapter Tier involvement presentation for GC, recruitment tables at Convention (to be completed at Convention council meeting), 50+ Alumni at TFA Corps Members''</td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Council Transparency & Communication<br>
<td>RO 1.1<br>
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''Increase transparency between National Council and the Brotherhood. Actions include Council meetings open to the Brotherhood, increased turn around time on National Council meeting minutes, communication with National Council via the blog, public documentation of National Council goals, objectives and progress, and improvements to the National Development Committee's participation in policy development.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| President
<td><b>completed: </b> Review Fall 2006 participation in TFA recruitment and recommend actions</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Officer Manuals / Wiki Info''<br>
<td colspan="2">RO 2.0<br>
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''Transition all officer manuals and remaining training manuals to the wiki along with respective resource guides.''
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| President/VPCD
<td>'''completed:''' TFA Backpack donations of 200 in 2006-07 year<br>
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''Year completed - missed targeted goal by 75 back packs.''</td>
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! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 3.0 OS
<td> Staff/VPCD </td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| [[Emergency_Preparedness_(OS3)|Emergency Prepardness]]<br>
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''Conduct national emergency preparedness exercises to let Chapters practice communication in emergency situations.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| SVP
<td>RO 2.1<br>
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<td>TFA Backpack donations in 2007-08 year<br>
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<i>Promoted on TFA webpage, chapter mailings, enewsletters.</i></td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Business Continuity<br>
<td> Staff/VPCD </td>
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''Develop and document processes necessary to ensure the continued day-to-day operation of the National Office in the event of a disaster.  Will begin after 2009 National Convention.''
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<td>RO 2.2<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Crisis Management<br>
<td>Assess regional distribution<br>
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''Ensure that processes and procedures exist to preserve business continuity in the event of a crisis situation. Make revisions to the Crisis Management Plan.  Will begin after 2009 National Convention.''
''Will be including TFA alt break schools into backpack drop locations''</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| SVP
<td> Staff/VPCD </td>
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<td colspan="2">RO 3.0<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Bylaws Review<br>
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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''Develop supplemental guides to writing bylaws; work with Chapters to ensure bylaws and operating policies conform to changes in the National Constitution.  Will begin at the end of fall semester 2009.''
<td><b>completed: </b> Develop TFA spring break trip concept<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Tech Education<br>
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''Assist chapters with technical assistance and websites.''
<td>RO 3.1<br>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| Secretary
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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<td>TFA Alternative Break<br>
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''January 6-12, 2008. Phoenix, Arizona.  Securing donations, lodging logistics, weekly updates going out to participants.''</td>
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<td> Staff </td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Scholarship Awareness<br>
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''Increase awareness of and applications for National Scholarships and Awards.''
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| Secretary
<td colspan="2">RO 4.0<br>
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<td><b>completed:</b> TFA Fundraiser at National Convention<br>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
''Poker tournament proceeds are distributed to TFA causes''</td>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Financial Plan
<td> Staff/VPCD </td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
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<td colspan="2">RO 5.0</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td><strike>McClure winner chaperone a TFA classroom to DC - paid by fraternity</strike><br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Resource Planning
''Objective removed, not feasible''</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
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<td colspan="2">RO 6.0<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| 5-year Plan
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
<td>McClure Single Service award for TFA efforts<br>
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''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. Will be completed at August Grand Chapter National Council meeting.''</td>
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<td> Staff/Natl. Sec. </td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed  
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Foundation Funds Transfer
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
<td></td>
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<td>RO 6.1<br>
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! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 13.0 OS
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
<td><b>completed:</b> Purple and Gold TFA award at Convention banquet<br>
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|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Fund Development
''To be implemented Convention 2007''</td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPF
<td> Staff/Natl. Sec. </td>
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|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td colspan="2">RO 7.0</td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Foundation Liaison
<td>7 year plan focusing on education and relationship development with TFA<br>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
''In progress. This is for students in TFA corp member lead classrooms.''</td>
+
|- 
<td> Staff </td>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 15.0 OS
</tr>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| ED Review Renovation
<td colspan="2">RO 8.0<br>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
|- 
<td><b>completed:</b> Phi Sigma Pi - TFA Essay Contest<br>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 16.0 OS
''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.''<br>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
Project we will relaunched in spring 2008.</td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Assess Regional Structure<br>
<td> VPMD </td>
+
''Assess the current regional structure to determine areas of strength, weaknesses, and places of improvement in order to better serve the National Fraternity and chapters.  New region realignment plan approved and introduced to National Convention 2010.''
</tr>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| Staff / VPCD
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
|- 
<td colspan="2">RO 9.0<br>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 17.0 OS
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
<td>'''completed:''' TFA Grants<br>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Alumni Chapter Officer Information
''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''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPAD
<td> VPAD (Goodman) </td>
+
|-  
</tr>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 18.0 OS
<tr bgcolor="#FFFF66">
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed
<td colspan=4>'''Member Development'''<br>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Improve Convention Attendance<br/>''New pricing option, 1 free partial registration with 3 paid registrations, approved for 2010.''
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.</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| Staff/President
</tr>
+
|- 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 19.0 OS
<td colspan="2">MD 1.0<br>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Inter-Chapter Communication Assessment<br>
<td><b>completed: </b>Improve chapters use of Sch Prov as an educational tool<br>
+
''Evaluate National Communication resources and recommend a Communications Policy''
''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.''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| Secretary
<td> VPMD </td>
+
|- 
</tr>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 20.0 OS
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td colspan="2">MD 2.0<br>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Fund Investment Strategy
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPF
<td><b>completed: </b> Developing engaging activities for the initiation program<br>
+
|- 
''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.''</td>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 21.0 OS
<td> VPMD </td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
</tr>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| HR Manual Review
<tr>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPF
<td colspan="2">MD 3.0</td>
+
|- 
<td>Night classes for alumni development<br>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 22.0 OS
''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.''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td> VPAD </td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Evaluate Regional Conferences<br/>
</tr>
+
''Evaluate the current state of Regional Conferences held around the countryDetermine what brothers are gaining from attending regional conferences.  Determine how to activily promote regional conferences to the brotherhood.  Find ways to provide support and stability for regional conferences.''
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPCD
<td colspan="2">MD 4.0</td>
+
|- 
<td>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.<br>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 23.0 OS
''Research on programs has begun''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
<td> Exec. Dir. </td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Local Exam Resource Guide<br>
</tr>
+
''Provide guidance and resources to chapters interested in creating or enhancing existing local exams as part of their Initiation programmingNOTE:  The use of a locally focused exam is not required by chapters, but has become common practice.''
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+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPMD
<td colspan="2">MD 5.0<br>
+
|- 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 24.0 OS
<td><b>completed:</b> Longer consultant visits<br>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed
''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.''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Alumni Advisory Board Guide
<td> Staff </td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| VPAD
</tr>
+
|- 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 25.0 OS
<td colspan="2">MD 6.0</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
<td><strike>Change culture at National Events by improving leadership and scholarship concepts</strike><br>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Alumni Chapter/Assn Events research
<i>Combined with MD 4.0</i></td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPAD
<td> Staff </td>
+
|- 
</tr>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 26.0 OS
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td colspan="2">MD 7.0</td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Leadership Institute<br>
<td>Wiki committee manuals online<br>
+
''Incorporate volunteers (NDC) to assess, analyze and develop content for 2009.''
''Currently chapter committee manuals are being converted and moved to the wikiOfficer manuals were formerly listed under this objective and have now been broken down under MD 8.0.''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| Staff
<td> Staff/Council </td>
+
|- 
</tr>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 26.1 OS
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| complete
<td></td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| Leadership Institute<br>
<td>MD 7.1<br>
+
''Develop content for 2010.''
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| Staff
<td>'''completed:''' Wiki manual Alumni Development<br>
+
|- 
''Completed with on going updatesThis 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.''</td>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;" | 27.0 OS
<td> VPAD (Goodman) </td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| completed  
</tr>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #dcf5e8; width:70%;"| National Constitution Revisions<br>
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
+
''Amendments have been submitted to address: revising Article IV to clarify Membership classifications and terminology; add section labels and reorder sections and articles to group related material.''
<td></td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #dcf5e8; width:10%;"| SVP
<td>MD 7.2</td>
+
|- 
<td>Wiki manual Chapter Finances and Fundraising<br>
+
! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;" | 28.0 OS
''In Progress.''</td>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| none
<td> VPF </td>
+
|! style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff; width:70%;"| Maintaining Chapter History
</tr>
+
|! style="text-align:center; background: #ffffff; width:10%;"| VPCD
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
+
|}
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.3<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Wiki manual TFA - Service</td>
 
<td> Staff/VPCD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.4</td>
 
<td>Wiki manual Social<br>
 
''In Progress''</td>
 
<td> Staff/Council </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.5</td>
 
<td>Wiki manual Awards and Scholarship<br>
 
''In Progress.''</td>
 
<td> Natl. Sec./Natl. Pres. </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.6</td>
 
<td>Wiki manual Public Relations<br>
 
''Use the past P&G PR winners as initial references to build best practices content. To be completed by Convention 2007''</td>
 
<td> Staff/Natl. Pres. </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.7<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Wiki manual Risk Management</td>
 
<td> SVP </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 7.8<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Wiki manual Membership Development</td>
 
<td> VPMD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td colspan="2">MD 8.0</td>
 
<td>Wiki officer manuals online<br>
 
</td>
 
<td> Staff/Council </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 8.1<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Parliamentarian Manual<br>
 
</td>
 
<td> SVP</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">MD 9.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' National Convention Awards<br>
 
''Completed first year's worth of awards incorporating the new awards system''</td>
 
<td> Natl Sec </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>MD 9.1<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> National Convention Award Curriculum Update<br>
 
Revisions of the new system to promote efficiency and greater
 
benefit to the general Brotherhood</td>
 
<td> Natl Sec </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">MD 10.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Revise form 530<br>
 
Review of form will allow revision to be better capture Alumni information and use as a basis for Alumni awards.</td>
 
<td> VPAD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">MD 11.0</td>
 
<td>Create awards system process<br>
 
''Record process outlining the various roles and process for determining the national award recipients.''</td>
 
<td> Natl Sec </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">MD 12.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Evaluation of Membership requirements<br>
 
''Researching options for membership requirements based on issues of international membership from GC 2007.''</td>
 
<td> VPMD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">MD 13.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>NAA delegate/alternate elections<br>
 
''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.''</td>
 
<td> VPAD/Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#FFFF66">
 
<td colspan=4>'''Organizational Strength'''<br>
 
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.</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">OS 1.0</td>
 
<td>Help chapters generate self assessment strategies that benefit their stability</td>
 
<td> VPMD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2"><strike>OS 2.0</strike></td>
 
<td><strike>Revise Chapter Bylaw template</strike><br>
 
<i>This was completed during the last Council term</i></td>
 
<td><strike>SVP</strike></td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">OS 3.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Develop Wiki manual tool as living document replacement for paper manuals</td>
 
<td> VPAD (Goodman) </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">OS 4.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Revise National Interpretive Document<br>
 
''Updated to reflect current policies''</td>
 
<td> SVP </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">OS 5.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Online communications - further development<br>
 
''Communication & Technology Committee provided suggestions for improvement to new web redesign''</td>
 
<td> Natl. Sec. </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.1</td>
 
<td>Hotel block software for iMis<br>
 
''Researched - $2,000 investment''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.2<br>[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Custom e-newsletters including chapter status</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.3</td>
 
<td><strike>Podcasts reflecting national focus of TFA and curriculum development</strike></td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.4<br>[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Online consultant visit reports/chapter update report for Council</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.5<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Online chapter visit evaluations<br>
 
''Budgeted for in FY 2007-08''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.6<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Exchange server so that staff can share calendars<br>
 
''Implemented''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.7<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Add all committee chairs to the Form 80<br>
 
''Ready for May 15 due date''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>OS 5.8<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Online colony updates included in e-newsletters<br>
 
''Completed via email''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">OS 6.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Research use of "Recruitment Advisor" position among collegiate chapters</td>
 
<td> VPMD </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td colspan="2">OS 7.0</td>
 
<td>Review and Develop plan for improving Regional Conferences<br>
 
''Collecting feedback on conference progress. Due to ED by May 15. From here will devise ideas.''</td>
 
<td> VPCD/Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2"><strike>OS 8.0</strike></td>
 
<td><strike>Deliver the Brotherhood’s main focuses and deliver them well</strike></td>
 
<td><strike>Staff</strike></td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">OS 9.0</td>
 
<td>Increase engagement between Chapters and National Council<br>
 
''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.''</td>
 
<td> Council/Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#FFFF66">
 
<td colspan=4>'''Risk Management'''<br>
 
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.</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 1.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Develop House Corporation policy and educational information<br>
 
''In progress.  Proposal expected for May 2007 Council Meeting''</td>
 
<td> SVP </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 2.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Develop Crisis Management Plan<br>
 
''In progress. Proposal expected by August 2007 Council Meeting''</td>
 
<td> SVP </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#c3dff9">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 3.0</td>
 
<td>"Brothers Keeper" concept<br>
 
''Being completed through other objectives.''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2"><strike>RM 4.0</strike></td>
 
<td><strike>Completing an alcohol education class</strike></td>
 
<td><strike>Staff/SVP</strike></td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 5.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Empower chapters to educate alumni on changes to Risk Management<br>
 
''Was a topic of an Alumni Night Class in early 2008''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 6.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Revise Risk Management Manual</td>
 
<td> SVP </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">RM 7.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Gauge the value/impact/issues of Consultants staying with Brothers</td>
 
<td> Staff/Council </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#FFFF66">
 
<td colspan=4>'''Financial Stability'''<br>
 
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.</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">FS 1.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>'''completed:''' Increase royalties revenue to $20K of annual revenue<br>
 
''Included in budget for FY 2007-08''</td>
 
<td> VPF </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>FS 1.1<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]
 
</td>
 
<td>Re-educate Brothers about iGive, etc./OPM Campaign<br>
 
''Have been including in e-newsletters and other ecommunications''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">FS 2.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td><b>completed:</b> Increase NAA membership fees<br>
 
''Included in budget for FY 2007-08 with increase to $30''</td>
 
<td> VPF </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">FS 3.0</td>
 
<td>Find technology solutions that enable cost savings<br>
 
''Researching online event registration, information library (online consultant).  Several projects budgeted for in FY 2007-08.  Google Checkout for non-profits is not a viable option due to hotel booking restrictions.  Toolbox function on website being updated with new software.''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td colspan="2">FS 4.0</td>
 
<td>Support fledgling development of the PSP Foundation<br>
 
''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.''</td>
 
<td> VPF/Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>FS 4.1<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Foster alumni contributions of $38K in 2006-07<br>
 
''Actual contributions ~$27K''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>FS 4.2<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>$44K in total national contributions in 2007-08</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td colspan="2">FS 5.0<br>
 
[[Image:Complete.png]]</td>
 
<td>Increase retention for NAA</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr bgcolor="#dcf5e8">
 
<td></td>
 
<td>FS 5.1<br>
 
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<td>'''completed:''' Promote Network for Good</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
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<td colspan="2">FS 6.0<br>
 
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<td><b>completed:</b> Restructure NAA (combined events w/NAA membership)<br>
 
''Updates have been made so that one "full" registration is received in place of two registrations for GC and convention and two for four.''</td>
 
<td> Staff </td>
 
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<td colspan="2">FS 7.0<br>
 
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<td><b>completed:</b> Review alternative ideas for staff benefits and compensation
 
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<td> Staff </td>
 
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<td colspan="2">FS 8.0<br>
 
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<td>Rebuild 5 year financial plan</td>
 
<td> VPF </td>
 
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[[Category:National Council]]

Latest revision as of 20:44, 4 August 2010

The following are the objectives established by National Council for 2008-2010.

Objectives

objective buckets
completed objectives
on agenda for next Council meeting (February 2010)

Responsible 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.
This section will have more detailed updates following the January 2009 Council Meeting

Objective Status Description Assigned to
1.0 RG complete Chapter Startups
Staff
1.1 RG not completed Chapter Startups Fall 2008
Expected start-ups (6), chapters started (4): Epsilon Rho, Epsilon Sigma, Epsilon Tau, Epsilon Upsilon
Staff
1.2 RG complete Chapter Startups Spring 2009
Expected start-ups (6), chapters started (5)
: Epsilon (reactivated), Delta Lambda (reactivated), Epsilon Phi, Epsilon Omega
Staff
2.0 RG none Chapter Improvement
tentative name
Staff/VPCD
3.0 RG none Marketing
tentative name
Staff
4.0 RG complete Expansion Consultant
The Expansion Consultant position was implemented for the 2008-09 year. Due to lower than expected expansion rates the position was eliminated, however a sixth region consultant was added and the process of transitioning a colony from the Director of Expansion to a Region Consultant has been improved.
Staff
5.0 RG none Alumni Expansion
tentative name
Staff/VPAD
6.0 RG none Restructure Plan
Develop a policy outlining communication steps and criteria needed to initiate a chapter restructure or chapter closing.
VPCD


Civic Leadership
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.

Objective Status Description Assigned to
1.0 RO complete ABP Participation
Objective: Evaluate how to build Alternative Break participation amongst the brotherhood. Develop measures to retain membership of corp members. Determine ways to build on the Alternative Break Project experience for all parties involved. 2010 ABP Survey sent to participants.
VPCD/Staff
2.0 RO complete Vice President of Philanthropy
Objective: Present a plan to bring focus to philanthropy initiatives to the National Council structure. This was completed at the 2009 Grand Chapter Conference with the successful amendment to create a Council position of Vice President of Philanthropy Development.
VPCD

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.

Objective Status Description Assigned to
1.0 MD completed NDC Proposals
Develop and environment for National Development Committee members to research and draft proposals on their own to supplement the work of National Council. The intent is to allow committee members to develop their proposal and strategic policy skills as well as their skills as a leader on national issues.
President
2.0 MD in progress Advisor Training
Create a training program for both Alumni and Faculty Advisors for collegiate chapters. Potential resources include Advisor manuals on the wiki as well as in person training sessions to parallel the Leadership Institute at National Convention. Beginning at 2010 National Convention.
President
3.0 MD complete Leadership in Action Series (Schaffer Institute)

Submit grant proposal to Foundation and execute for consultant and chapter delivery
To be rolled out at National Convention 2010.

Staff/VPF
4.0 MD completed National Exam Feedback

Provide opportunity annual review of the national membership exam. The review period will take place in the spring of each year (February through May) with the final version approved by the National Council immediately following National Convention.

VPMD
5.0 MD none ParliPro Education

Create and develop resources for Chapters to teach Parliamentary Procedure to new Members.

SVP
6.0 MD none Brotherhood Involvement in Technology

Encourage brothers to participate and contribute to communication and collaboration initiatives.

Secretary
7.0 MD none Scholar's Province Review

Provide opportunity for Phi Sigma Pi members to collaborate with the VPMD, National Council and Staff on a review of the 12th Edition of The Scholar's Province. The publication date for the 13th Edition will be determined once a formal review has been completed.

VPMD
8.0 MD complete Alumni Handbook
Draft language was approved and sent to National Staff to revise and determine best usage.
VPAD
9.0 MD complete Alumni Ambassador Program
Proposal was not approved.
VPAD
10.0 MD completed Resource Guide for Financial Advisors VPAD

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.

Objective Status Description Assigned to
1.0 OS complete Council Transparency & Communication

Increase transparency between National Council and the Brotherhood. Actions include Council meetings open to the Brotherhood, increased turn around time on National Council meeting minutes, communication with National Council via the blog, public documentation of National Council goals, objectives and progress, and improvements to the National Development Committee's participation in policy development.

President
2.0 OS complete Officer Manuals / Wiki Info

Transition all officer manuals and remaining training manuals to the wiki along with respective resource guides.

President/VPCD
3.0 OS complete Emergency Prepardness

Conduct national emergency preparedness exercises to let Chapters practice communication in emergency situations.

SVP
4.0 OS none Business Continuity

Develop and document processes necessary to ensure the continued day-to-day operation of the National Office in the event of a disaster. Will begin after 2009 National Convention.

Staff/SVP
5.0 OS none Crisis Management

Ensure that processes and procedures exist to preserve business continuity in the event of a crisis situation. Make revisions to the Crisis Management Plan. Will begin after 2009 National Convention.

SVP
6.0 OS none Bylaws Review

Develop supplemental guides to writing bylaws; work with Chapters to ensure bylaws and operating policies conform to changes in the National Constitution. Will begin at the end of fall semester 2009.

SVP
7.0 OS none Tech Education

Assist chapters with technical assistance and websites.

Secretary
8.0 OS none Scholarship Awareness

Increase awareness of and applications for National Scholarships and Awards.

Secretary
9.0 OS complete Financial Plan VPF
10.0 OS complete Resource Planning VPF
11.0 OS complete 5-year Plan VPF
12.0 OS completed Foundation Funds Transfer VPF
13.0 OS none Fund Development VPF
14.0 OS complete Foundation Liaison VPF
15.0 OS complete ED Review Renovation VPF
16.0 OS complete Assess Regional Structure

Assess the current regional structure to determine areas of strength, weaknesses, and places of improvement in order to better serve the National Fraternity and chapters. New region realignment plan approved and introduced to National Convention 2010.

Staff / VPCD
17.0 OS none Alumni Chapter Officer Information VPAD
18.0 OS completed Improve Convention Attendance
New pricing option, 1 free partial registration with 3 paid registrations, approved for 2010.
Staff/President
19.0 OS none Inter-Chapter Communication Assessment

Evaluate National Communication resources and recommend a Communications Policy

Secretary
20.0 OS complete Fund Investment Strategy VPF
21.0 OS none HR Manual Review VPF
22.0 OS complete Evaluate Regional Conferences

Evaluate the current state of Regional Conferences held around the country. Determine what brothers are gaining from attending regional conferences. Determine how to activily promote regional conferences to the brotherhood. Find ways to provide support and stability for regional conferences.

VPCD
23.0 OS none Local Exam Resource Guide

Provide guidance and resources to chapters interested in creating or enhancing existing local exams as part of their Initiation programming. NOTE: The use of a locally focused exam is not required by chapters, but has become common practice.

VPMD
24.0 OS completed Alumni Advisory Board Guide VPAD
25.0 OS none Alumni Chapter/Assn Events research VPAD
26.0 OS complete Leadership Institute

Incorporate volunteers (NDC) to assess, analyze and develop content for 2009.

Staff
26.1 OS complete Leadership Institute

Develop content for 2010.

Staff
27.0 OS completed National Constitution Revisions

Amendments have been submitted to address: revising Article IV to clarify Membership classifications and terminology; add section labels and reorder sections and articles to group related material.

SVP
28.0 OS none Maintaining Chapter History VPCD