Proposal-201102-vpmd-01

This page is a proposal being developed or completed by a National Council member. This page is protected and can only be edited by a user with admin rights. Only members working on this proposal, namely the National Council Member drafting the proposal, should edit this page. For purposes of preserving national records and transparency this page should not be edited after National Council has voted on this proposal.

• Council Member Name: Natalie Swierzbin
• Council Position—Proposal Number: Vice President of Membership Development--Proposal 1
• Meeting Date for Proposal: 2/19/2011
• Objective this proposal falls under: Brotherhood Development
• What costs are associated with this proposal? None
• Additional Pertinent Information:

• Intent: When our initiates enter into our Brotherhood, through The Ritual, it can be an overwhelming process. These initiates are coming off an intensive initiation process, where they are essentially overwhelmed with Phi Sigma Pi information. During the process of The Ritual, initiates are asked to open and close their eyes, are moved to multiple locations, and are then instructed on our secrets, and expected to retain this information. Many initiates can be overwhelmed with having to remember the secrets of our Fraternity, those of which are an important foundation of our Brotherhood. Having a follow-up session/program would assist the newly inducted Brothers in retaining this information. This presentation may be distributed electronically to Initiate Advisors/Chapter Historians once completed.

• Information to be reviewed
  • Purpose of The Ritual
  • Fraternal Grip
  • Symbolism of the Fraternal Shield
  • Brother Experiences

• What is the motion made on this: Move to create a Ritual Follow-up program for newly inducted Brothers.

• See attached Appendix for proposed Table of Contents

• Appendix: Table of Contents

• Table of Contents:

I. Introduction

• a. Purpose of The Ritual
• b. Frequently Asked Questions

II. Ritual Review

• a. Meaning of Subrosa
• b. Sophia Explained
• c. Paideia Explained
• d. Philia Explained
• e. Review of Fraternal Secrets
• f. Review of Fraternal Grip