National Council Objectives (2010-12)
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The following are the objectives established by National Council for 2010-2012.
Objectives
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| on agenda for next Council meeting (February 2011) |
Brotherhood Development is an investment in the personal growth of our members. Objectives in this area are focused on leadership development, community outreach and philanthropic endeavors.
| Objective | Status | Description | Assigned to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 BD | Further develop National Council candidate training |
President | |
| 2.0 BD | Transition and develop Council members within their roles |
President | |
| 3.0 BD | Better utilize NDC to develop leaders through peer drafted policy |
President | |
| 4.0 BD | LIA - continue to work with staff on LIA and ensure that our budget reflects adequate long-term funding to grow and develop the program. |
VPF / Staff | |
| 5.0 BD | Continue to work to with Staff, other National Council Officers, and Chapters to spread the mission of TFA among chapters as well as encouraging other philanthropic ideas. |
VPPD | |
| 6.0 BD | Work with VPF on possibility of Philanthropy Fund to assist chapters in their philanthropic endeavors. Educational component of this fund will have those chapters receiving funds helping out other chapters by sharing ideas. |
VPPD | |
| 7.0 BD | Encourage all Regional Conference service projects to be TFA related to ensure that every chapter has the opportunity to assist with TFA mission. |
VPPD/ VPCD | |
| 8.0 BD | Create materials to better educate current and future Brothers in the role of Chapter Parlimentarian. |
SVP | |
| 9.0 BD | Complete review of the 12th Edition of the Scholar's Province |
Staff | |
| 10.0 BD | in progress | Formulate a follow-up program of The Ritual for newly inducted Brothers, and a preparation program for planning and execution of The Ritual. Proposal approved by Council. |
VPMD
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| 11.0 BD | Complete a review of the National Membership Exam |
Staff | |
| 12.0 BD | Increase national requirements of our initiation programs. |
VPMD | |
| 13.0 BD | Strengthen our Alumni Organizations |
VPAD | |
| 14.0 BD | Develop Alumni Programming |
VPAD | |
| 15.0 BD | Increase and improve Chapter Alumni engagement |
VPAD | |
| 16.0 BD | Review and revise Chapter Leadership Training Documents |
VPCD
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| 17.0 BD | Strengthen Regional Conference event quality and planning |
VPCD | |
| 18.0 BD | Increase overall Regional Conference attendance |
VPCD | |
| 19.0 BD | Strengthen interchapter as well as internal and external regional communication and collaboration |
VPCD |
Risk Management focuses on our broad organizational efforts to identify and mitigate or eliminate the various types of risks Phi Sigma Pi encounters. Initiatives in this area are aimed at managing financial and investment risks, adapting to changes in the legal, economic, and regulatory environments in which we operate, and ensuring that Phi Sigma Pi is well-prepared to handle emergency situations such as natural disasters.
| Objective | Status | Description | Assigned to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 RM | in progress | Build stronger initiation programs in regard to prevention of hazing and mitigating any risk for prospective members
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President |
| 2.0 RM | Completed | Budget and Financial Planning - Ensure that the overall budget structure is in support of major initiatives and meeting staff's operational needs. Budget for 2011-2012 FY has been passed. |
VPF / Staff |
| 3.0 RM | Resource Planning - Working with ED to ensure adequate resource allocation and financial support for anticipated future resource needs. |
VPF / Staff | |
| 4.0 RM | 5-year Plan - Maintain the five-year budget projection as a benchmark for expansion and staffing. |
VPF / Staff | |
| 5.0 RM | Fund Development - Set appropriate long- and short-term fund goals and explore budgeting and donor campaign strategies to achieve those goals. |
VPF | |
| 6.0 RM | in progress | Foundation Liaison - Act as the primary point of contact for Foundation to ensure that Foundation Board goals and objectives align with National Council's. |
VPF |
| 7.0 RM | HR Manual Review - Review the HR manual to ensure that HR policies are up-to-date and reflect best practices. |
VPF | |
| 8.0 RM | Financial Controls - Review the current financial controls and make updates as required to ensure appropriate oversight. |
VPF | |
| 9.0 RM | Completed | Brother Engagement in Financial Strategy - Explore options to increase Member participation in strategic financial decisions. See VPF Proposal for Investment Advisory Committee: [Proposal-201012-VPF-02]. Passed June 2011. |
VPF |
| 10.0 RM | in progress | Review existing policies in place within the realm of Discipline and Sanctions to ensure that they are transparent, uphold the principles of due process, and adequately utilize all the resources available, including the Sanctions Review Board. |
SVP |
| 11.0 RM | Ensure that adequate planning and contingency plans are in place for employed technology, event planning, and business continuity in the event of catastrophic disaster. |
SVP | |
| 12.0 RM | Create and disseminate information and awareness about critical aspects of risk management, including alcohol and drug related, financial, personal safety, and liability issues. |
SVP |
Strategic Expansion encompasses several on-going initiatives to grow Phi Sigma Pi across several functional areas, including expansion of Collegiate Chapters to new campuses, the creation of new Alumni Organizations, and continuing efforts to ensure sustainable recruitment within our existing chapters.
| Objective | Status | Description | Assigned to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 EX | in progress | Chapter Startups 2010-11
Expected start-ups (6-8) |
Staff |
| 1.1 EX | completed | Chapter Startups Fall 2010
Expected start-ups (2) |
Staff |
| 1.2 EX | in progress | Chapter Startups Winter/Spring 2011
Expected start-ups (4) |
Staff |
| 2.0 EX | Make Alumni expansion a priority |
VPAD | |
| 3.0 EX | Grow the National Alumni Association |
VPAD |
Resource Development defines our goal of helping Chapters and Members engage effectively with the national organization. Within this area of focus are initiatives designed to improve communication tools, facilitate interaction between Members and the National Office, and increasing the accessibility of national events to our membership.
| Objective | Status | Description | Assigned to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 RD | Better define the roles of Council and National Staff |
President | |
| 2.0 RD | Improve accessibility and reach of National Events |
President | |
| 3.0 RD | complete | Resolve amendments referred to committee by 2010 Grand Chapter and review and provide guidance for amendments submitted for Grand Chapter 2011 |
SVP |
| 3.1 RD | Resolve amendments referred to committee by 2011 Grand Chapter and review and provide guidance for amendments submitted for Grand Chapter 2012 |
SVP | |
| 4.0 RD | Facilitate discussions on the National Constitution and provide assistance to Brothers with Constitutional Amendments to bring their ideas to fruition. |
SVP | |
| 5.0 RD | Collect, organize, tag, and publish local Chapter Bylaws to facilitate example-based guides for Chapters to use to enhance their own bylaws. |
SVP | |
| 6.0 RD | in progress | Improve the taking and dissemination of National Council meeting and Grand Chapter minutes. |
NS |
| 7.0 RD | Revision/Evaluation of Awards, Scholarships, and Emblems Committee Manual. |
NS | |
| 8.0 RD | Develop Technology resource guide. |
NS | |
| 9.0 RD | Continue, improve, and create Communication methods, including inter-chapter communications. |
NS | |
| 10.0 RD | Evaluation of all Governing and Fraternal documents from an administrative standpoint. |
NS | |
| 11.0 RD | Evaluation of Awards Selection process. |
NS | |
| 12.0 RD | in progress | Create a Phi Sigma Pi Professional Network. Initial framework passed by Council. Summer 2011 expected initial roll out. |
VPAD / Staff |
