**Nominations closed on 4/9/2008 at 11:59pm EDT. Only completed applications will be considered. Applications can be received by the National Headquarters via fax, email, and/or mail.**

The elected will serve the 2008-2010 National Council term. Click on the position title to see the listing of candidates and to read about their qualifications, visions and goals for the position. Candidates are listed by position, then alphabetically. The biographies are listed according to the following format:

  1.   Name, Chapter, & Induction Date (term/year, E.G., Fall 1992)
  2.   Positions held within FSP.
  3.   Professional affiliations outside FSP and positions held.
  4.   Education (Degrees held, Universities attended).
  5.   Current employment.
  6.   Professional experience and skills relevant to serving on National Council.
  7.   Vision for FSP.
  8.   Goals for the position
  9.   For what reasons do you wish to serve on National Council?

The positions and nominees are:

National President

Senior Vice President

National Secretary

Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Alumni Development

Vice President of Chapter Development

Vice President of Membership Development

 

National  President

1. Jonah Goodman, Capital Alumni Chapter, Delta Alpha, Epsilon Alpha, Alpha Lambda, Fall 1998 2. National President, 2007-2008, Vice President of Alumni Development, 2004-2007, VP of Leadership DVAC 2002, President Delta Alpha 1998-1999, 1999-2000. 3. - 4. BFA Graphic Design, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2001 5. Lead Graphic Designer, DNC 6. I studied design in college and have worked as a graphic designer for the past seven years. Currently I am the lead designer with a political organization and responsible for creating and overseeing all of our web presence. Design is all encompassing of the experience of organizing and sharing information and understanding that content on the user end. Phi Sigma Pi is constantly distributing information and communicating messages from National Council and the National Office to our membership. Typically this is through newsletters, emails, websites or in more broader terms when we share an objective such as increasing participation in Teach For America projects. It is very important to understand the role of communication in our brotherhood and beyond that not only efficient but also effect communication. 7. I see a future for Phi Sigma Pi where commitment to increase membership engagement will drive our success and further development.  From participatory events, conferences and conventions, to collaborative efforts to share information and create programs, we have much to gain by involving more of our brotherhood in the operation of this fraternity outside of each of our Chapters. Technology and growth afford us the opportunity to decentralize creativity and leadership.  This allows each of us to have a sense of ownership in this brotherhood which in turn will increase the value of our experience, create a sense of investment and desire to always want to improve. 8. Goals: Effective and Responsible Growth Increase Membership Chapter: Oversee largest expansion growth rate in over 10 years Membership: Maintain recruitment levels achieved through 2008 Alumni: Increase Alumni retention levels Membership Engagement Increase attendance and retain attendees for Regional and National Conferences Regional Conference development Faculty and Alumni Advisor outreach Improve educational and training modules for officers, committee chairs and adviser Peer drafted policy Transition the National Development Committee into a body that is encouraged to proactively research and write policy proposals as a resource to the National Council Develop future Council leaders through actual policy creation and implementation Leadership mentoring Accountability and Transparency Transition from 2006-08 Goals and Vision to 2008-10 term Continue public accounting of works in progress and goals Continue long term documentation of goals and vision Open National Council meeting Increase impact on Teach For America Participate in Teach For America recruitment Alternative Break Project developmen Content and Information Management Continue to utilize the wiki to promote collaboration and resource sharing Actively collect and record undocumented history Provide resources to Chapters to manage and maintain their member databases, documentation and communication 9. Phi Sigma Pi has had a tremendous influence on my life, as it has a way of doing with all brothers. I am thankful for the chance given to me to serve this brotherhood on National Council for the past four years. This team I currently serve with had the confidence to invite me to serve in the role of National President for a partial term for which I am very humbled. The experience while challenging has been even more rewarding. Our team has made tremendous progress and we initiated several projects that I would like to see through their development and adoption across our organization. Through our history many amazing brothers have volunteered to lead us and inspire us, and I simply thank everyone for letting me be considered among those Brothers.

 Senior Vice President

Cynthia Fitzpatrick Bohon, Gamma Beta, Fall 2003 - Nominee withdrew nomination 5/21/2008.  Aaron Coffey, Gamma Sigma, Fall 2001 - Nominee withdrew nomination 8/4/2008.      1. Matthew J. “FreshBoy” Nicoletta, Beta Kappa, Spring 1998 2. Beta Kappa Theta Initiate Class President (Spring 1998); Beta Kappa Alumni Committee Liaison (Fall 1999); Beta Kappa Parliamentarian (Spring 2000-Spring 2002); Beta Kappa Corresponding Secretary (Spring 2003); Beta Kappa Grand Chapter Delegate (2001, 2002, 2003); NYMAAC Grand Chapter Alternate Delegate (2005); National Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee   (2001-present); Sanction Appeals Board (2004-2005), National Development Committee (2007-present), National Advisory Board (2007-present). 3. Clemson University International Students Association, President, Fall 2002-Spring 2003; Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union Innovations Committee, 2005-2007; National Association of Parliamentarians, 2001. 4. B.A. in Language & International Trade, Clemson University, 2003, B.A. in Modern Languages (Business Administration Minor), Clemson University, 2003 5. E-Communications Manager, Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union. 6. My professional experience as a manager centers on three areas of responsibility, which are applicable to serving as a member of the National Council: project management, research and analysis, and communication. In my role as E-Communications manager, I am primarily responsible for all of the textual and creative content on the corporate web site and intranet, e-mail communications and marketing, and other electronic communication channels. In the course of my job, I have written proposals for new products and services; conducted market research and analyzed data from sources both within and external to my company; performed cost-benefit analyses and return on investment analyses; and assisted senior management in setting corporate goals and directives. National Officers employ many of these same skills: researching and evaluating new ideas to improve our Fraternity; writing proposals to implement new programs and policies; managing and overseeing progress on national strategic goals and initiatives; and setting directives to manage the growth and development of Phi Sigma Pi. 7. I envision our National Fraternity as a financially independent, progressive collection of unique individuals who further the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi, not only within the ranks of our own Brotherhood, but also within our respective professional fields and in our communities. By living and celebrating our fraternal ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship, each of us can impact positively the lives of those around us by excelling in our professional fields, becoming leaders in our communities, and engaging in service activities, all with the overarching goal of bettering our society. 8. Goals: Revise the National Constitution The National Constitution has many areas which need improvement to make the document more cohesive and easier to use. Some examples include: Edit and revise the use of terminology for clarity and consistently Clarify and simplify the Definition of Membership Simplify the classes of Membership (Collegiate, Alumni, Honorary) Establish concrete criteria for Membership status (Active, Inactive) Establish concrete criteria for “Good Standing” as it relates both to individuals and to Chapters Reorder Articles and Sections to group related material in a logical progression Create Section sub-headings and a document index to make it easier to find and cross-reference information Develop our Risk Management Program Risk Management is essential to protecting our fraternity and our Membership. The current National Council has done a great job of developing National Risk Management guidelines, but we can do more to ensure that our organization is insulated from risk: Assist Chapters in developing Risk Management programs specific to each sheltering institution’s guidelines Host round-table discussions and best practices seminars on Risk Management at Regional and National Events Continue to develop the National plans for disaster recovery and business continuity Implement a Bylaws Development Program Well-written bylaws provide the backbone for a stable and efficient Chapter. We should be providing more resources to help our Chapters ensure that their bylaws effectively facilitate the operation of the Chapter. Create a sub-committee of the Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee to review bylaws and assist Chapters in updating and improving their bylaws Develop a “Supplemental Guide to Bylaws” to address non-standard bylaws topics such as “Awards,” Voting Procedures,” and “Policies for Dealing with Apathy and Delinquency,” issues many Chapters face regularly Provide Resources for Parliamentary Procedure Education To date, only limited resources have been available for Chapters to gain the parliamentary expertise necessary to run efficient meetings. Host seminars for Parliamentary Procedure education at National and Regional events Work with organizations such as the National Association of Parliamentarians to assist interested Members in becoming Registered Parliamentarians Develop an SVP blog to address actual issues faced by Chapters as a resource for our Membership 9. We, as a fraternity, are on the verge of some very exciting changes as we grow and develop, particularly with respect to the regional structure, Alumni organizations, and new technology initiatives. Now is the time when experience and vision is necessary to ensure that our governing documents and risk management policies keep pace with our rapidly changing fraternal landscape. Phi Sigma Pi shaped my collegiate experience, and continues to have a great influence on my life as an Alumnus. It would be an honor and a privilege to employ the skills and experience I have gained in the ten years since I became a Brother to serve as a member of the National Council.

National Secretary

1. Matthew Fong, Delta Omega, Fall 2002 2. Delta Omega:  Parliamentarian, Fundraising Chair, and Webmaster. National Communications and Technology Committee, National Development Committee 3. Rhinoceros Toastmasters Business Club, Sergeant-at-Arms 4. B.A., Cognitive Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Minor, Education at the Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley 5. IT Consultant, Mann Consulting 6. My position as a computer consultant working with small businesses and non-profits, focuses on assisting them in optimizing their use of technology to achieve their organizational goals. The experience I have gained in this position can help Phi Sigma Pi in areas as diverse as budgeting to communications, and the practical knowledge I have would bring a pool of expertise to the fraternity's current technology projects. 7. My vision for Phi Sigma Pi is to build a closer community of brothers which is aware of its strength and diversity, and able to leverage these qualities to accomplish its goals. 8. My immediate goal is to focus on the technology side of the Secretary position. The national database, website, and Wiki are great starts towards modernizing the way the fraternity approaches technology, but there are still many other ways to bring together the brotherhood and open the lines of communication. I believe that this will become even more essential as the organization grows, so my broader goal is to set a scalable technology framework in place now which will help encourage efficient expansion in the future without losing the defining characteristics of Phi Sigma Pi. 9. I want the opportunity to contribute to the organization which was so essential in shaping my college experience and life in general. The ideals and brotherhood of the fraternity are worthy of supporting, and I believe that my knowledge and experience would be of benefit.     1. David Lynch, Delta Phi, Fall 2002 2. Co-Initiate Advisor, PR Chair, Fundraising Chair, Parliamentarian, National Development Committee, Alumni Advisor for Epsilon Mu Chapter (UT - San Antonio). 3. None at this time. 4. B.S., Majors in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Texas State University San Marcos 5. Software contractor 6. I make my living creating tools for the internet, so I work closely with new technologies on a daily basis. 7. A group of Brothers who have the energy and ability to work as a single national organization. 8. Use new and existing technologies (e.g., the wiki) to help Brothers share knowledge and experience with each other; encourage participation in national and regional events. 9. I wish to give back to Phi Sigma Pi for all the benefits it has provided to me, and I want to make it as strong an organization as possible.     1. Shane Miller, Alpha Mu, Fall 2003 2. Regional Delegate, Alpha Mu Chapter, Fall 2007, Vice President, Alpha Mu Chapter, Spring 2005/Fall 2005, Recording Secretary, Alpha Mu Chapter, Fall 2004, Service Committee Co-Chair, Alpha Mu Chapter, Spring 2004, Member, Alpha Mu Alumni Investment Board 3.  National Collegiate Honors Council, 2007-2008 Student Member, National Board of Directors, 2008 Co-Chair, National Student Concerns Committee, Student Member, 2008 National Conference Planning Committee, Student Member, 2008 Executive Director Search Committee, Mid-East Honors Association, 2008 Elections Coordinator, Virginias Collegiate Honors Council, West Virginia University Committee on Student Rights and Responsibilities (University’s student conduct board), West Virginia University Student Government Association, Co-Chair, Ethics Ad Hoc Committee, 2006-2007 Student Body Attorney General & Ex Officio Parliamentarian, Board of Governors, 2004-2005 Bureau of Finance Executive Assistant, The Kiwanis Club of West Charleston, West Virginia, 2002-2003 International Trustee, Key Club International, The Alum Creek (West Virginia) Lions Club, 2008-2010 Member, Board of Directors, Morgantown Union Lodge #4, AF&AM   4.  BA, Political Science, West Virginia University.   5. Graduate Intern, West Virginia Higher Education Policy, Commission; Graduate Student (MA in Educational Leadership Studies, Higher Education Emphasis), West Virginia University   6.  My professional experience centers in higher education leadership. I’ve worked in higher education since starting my sophomore year at WVU and have gained significant insight and experience both in academic and student affairs. Working with student government I’ve learned how to work with administrators for organizational benefit; additionally, as the board’s parliamentarian, I was charged with ensuring smooth flow of all our meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules. In working with student judicial affairs, I’ve gained experience with student conduct codes and the adjudication of possible infractions.   Working with the National Collegiate Honors Council, I have been one of six students on a national board representing approximately 950 member institutions. I see the benefit of this as being multiple for the fraternity. First, I have experience in working with a myriad of institutions, each with their own issues and diverse student populations – something that trickles down into our chapters. Second, I have established connections with honors faculty at many of these institutions – something that could be highly beneficial in expansion efforts. Also, in this role I’ve had to work with every aspect of governing a national non-profit entity, including budgeting, publications management, staffing, convention planning and implementation, etc.   In working for the WV Higher Education Policy Commission, I’ve been able to work with legislation and policy drafting, the legislative process, and personnel management in my roles working both ad a legislative intern and human resources intern. This expertise I see as beneficial for working with the Grand Chapter and working with the National Staff.   7. My vision for Phi Sigma Pi is what I think every brother’s vision should be – the continued improvement and success of our fraternity. We are a unique and diverse group; each chapter and each brother brings something different. By harnessing our combined talents, I believe we can continue to grow as a fraternity, as chapters, and as individuals and in doing so make positive impacts in the lives of others.    8. Goals for the position: I see the National Secretary as a position that enables the brother serving in it to contribute their abilities to toward assisting the other members of the National Council in achieving their goals. Some things I, personally, would like to see in the coming year are:   Continual evaluation and improvements to our communication plans: By continuing to refine and expand our website and print publications, we can accurately disseminate information to the brotherhood so that everyone is informed and educated about Phi Sigma Pi.   Develop and utilize the national development committee: By taking this committee, assigning tasks to subcommittees (comprised of Brothers with National Council and Staff support), and allowing these committees to work, I believe the fraternity can best make use of the talents of our diverse brotherhood to work toward the betterment of the fraternity as a whole   Emphasis on the Foundation: The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation is a great resource to our fraternity. I would like to see continued expansion efforts made in growing the foundation and its resources. Through the vehicle of the foundation, we can raise funding that will enable us to continue to provide new and innovative programs and services.   9.  Phi Sigma Pi has been synonymous with my collegiate experience. I became involved with Phi Sigma Pi my first semester at West Virginia University and been involved with the Alpha Mu Chapter since that time. In that time, I’ve seen over one hundred brothers go through the Ritual. Through that I’ve seen the diversity that makes Phi Sigma Pi unique. At the same time I’ve seen these brothers become incredibly loyal and dedicated to this fraternity and its ideals. Phi Sigma Pi truly has something for everyone. In deciding to run for National Secretary, I realized that I have had the opportunity to work with the types of duties expected of a National Council member. As such I could easily jump straight into the position, without a significant learning curve. I believe that this would give me a unique perspective in this role and would welcome the opportunity to give back to the fraternity that has given me so much.

 Vice President of Finance

1. Josh Marder, Alpha Rho, Spring 1993, Appalachian Region Alumni Chapter 2. VP Finance (2004-present), National President (2000-02). National Secretary (1998-2000). Alpha Rho Chapter President, Initiation Chair, PR/Outreach Chair, Alumni Chair. DSK recipient. 3. Chair for Unilever Duke MBA Recruiting (2007-present). President and Steering Committee Member for ConAgra Care Corps (2003-2005). Duke MBA Marketing Association Corporate Fundraising Chair (2000-01). Corporate Treasurer and Board Member for Tele-Works, Inc (1996-1999). Mortar Board Member (1996-97). 4. BS Marketing, BS Psychology (Virginia Tech). MBA (Duke University). 5. Sr Brand Development Manager, Unilever. Lead strategy, advertising and new product development for Country Crock and Imperial (Canada) margarine brands (approx $385 million combined revenue). 6. I am often the first to say that effort and energy make up 80% of whether a Council member succeeds at improving Phi Sigma Pi, with patience and skill only making up the balance. But yes, I certainly find my now 12 years of professional experience in strategic financial planning, marketing and management extremely helpful as VP Finance. I see the National Council team as the architects of our fraternity's improvement. In the Finance role I must serve as the team's structural engineer: drawing clear and realistic links between our desired actions and our financial and staff resources -- and then delivering clear information back to the entire organization about our stability, opportunities, and areas of concern. In my work and volunteer experiences, I have planned, managed, and led action on budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to $600,000 up to $12 million, including a specifically relevant $40,000 fundraising program for Duke's MBA marketing club. As well, my past experience on Council definitely serves me well in understanding our ways of operating and immediate opportunities to improve. With all of that said, it is still passion and elbow grease that makes Council succeed at improvement -- I hope to bring plenty more of that too. 7. I envision and have been proud to work toward a Phi Sigma Pi that eventually touches students and communities at every feasible U.S. university, with a proud and tightly linked alumni network of thousands, and a name recognized for its exceptional, well-rounded, and passionate brothers. I am especially passionate about the chance for us to keep building our budding partnership with Teach For America (TFA), giving us the chance not only to grow Phi Sigma Pi's positive influence and name, but to make a truly significant impact on the education of our nation's children -- an aspiration of those who founded us in 1916 at Missouri State Teacher's College, and a cause today in desperate need of great leaders like Phi Sigma Pi and TFA. We are not all the way to where we want Phi Sigma Pi to be yet. But we are on a path ahead now that makes me as enthusiastic as I have ever been for Phi Sigma Pi. 8. As you know, the VP Finance first plays an important role in our annual financial and strategic planning, reporting to the brotherhood, and key personnel functions of the fraternity. I have been proud to fulfill these fundamental roles well, in an open and timely manner, and to make key improvements where I saw the opportunity. I hope to continue delivering and improving on these critical needs. Among other points, I've been proud that we have held national dues constant over a period in which services have continuously improved and travel costs (in particular) have exploded. Beyond that core role, I see several important opportunities ahead this term where as VP Finance I can directly engage our growth. There are more, but as the top three: Expansion. In order to reach more students nationwide, during the past year we embarked on a thoughtful but exciting path to accelerate expansion, through a refined and strengthened colonization process, a talented and bulked up staff support team, and the full support of all brothers -- and our active alumni in particular. Over the past 5 years, we have dramatically improved our colonization approach. In 2007-08, we raised nearly $20,000 in pledges to the Jeff & Kim Johnson Expansion Fund showing the organization's enthusiasm and dedication. Thus, in 2008-09 we will invest roughly $100,000 in staffing to again accelerate our expansion in a calculated, well-supported and planned manner. We will move to more of our nation's universities with energy and passion, but also with a clear and well-supported approach. The Foundation. The Phi Sigma Pi Foundation, our fledgling concept for focused contributions and scholarship needs, is really starting to take hold now. However, more growth and development is needed here to take us from the current $35,000 contribution level to the $80,000 break-even or much higher levels that its founders and leaders envision. The Foundation has the opportunity to become a long-standing "living endowment" of alumni support so that Phi Sigma Pi can confidently grow and flourish for 100 years and longer to come. Other fraternal and collegiate examples have shown that possible. But we still have many early, unpaved steps to go in making the Foundation into the lighthouse it desires to become. National Events and Leadership Training. While our National Events have always been a tremendous source of energy and pride for Phi Sigma Pi, we are quickly reaching a moment when they should make another dramatic move of improvement. There are two paths of need: 1) opening the door wider to events like National Convention through effective pricing plans, creative cost management, and event "scholarships" and programs (e.g. simply through chapter growth many chapters will earn a free convention registration this year); 2) an new approach to the leadership and scholarship training offered at all of our events, and a higher value you can take back to your chapter. We ran a pilot program for a leadership experience called SPARK (at an outdoor retreat facility) a few years back that didn't quite work for us. But the idea of the SPARK experience was absolutely the right one. We can create honestly inspiring leadership programs to help brothers energize their chapters, and build their university and careers -- we just need to solve for the format and cost. I see this as a great truly unsolved challenge for Council and the National Development Committee. Not only do I hope to work on this issue, I hope you will help by joining the committee or other discussions about it. At first glance, this may seem like a small idea in comparison to TFA or Expansion, but I truly believe it is huge. Done well, inspiring leadership will change everything it touches for the positive.  9. As many of you know, Phi Sigma Pi has been an amazing and substantial part of my life for nearly 15 years now. Britt and I met at Alpha Rho in 1994. Most of my closest friends are brothers, whether they live across the city, across the country, or across the world. The actions I have been privileged to take for the betterment of Phi Sigma Pi are still many of my proudest and most prized moments in life. I have always said that Britt and Madeleine (our daughter) are certainly my first loves, but Phi Sigma Pi is always my first purpose. It would be an honor to keep serving you and the organization I love.      1. Jeffrey Samuels, Delta Chi, Spring 2002   2. Delta Chi Secretary (2002-2003), Delta Chi President (2003-2004), National Fund Development Committee (2004-2006), National Membership Development Committee (2004-2006), National Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee (2005-2006), Sanction Appeals Board (2006-present), National Development Committee (2007-present), Delta Chi Chapter Alumni Advisor (2006-present), Phi Sigma Pi Foundation Member (2005-present). 3. Citi Quality of Life Committee, Crane Lake Camp Alumni Association Committee Member. 4. B.S., Accounting at Lehigh University. 5. Accountant, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company   6. The skills and experience that I have acquired from the past three years working as an accountant for Citigroup and now for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) have taught me not only how to apply what I learned in college, but also how to work in a team environment, how to manage client relationships/expectations, and how to manage the time and workload for a group of co-workers/staff. These skills are especially relevant for the VP of Finance position because of how closely the National Council and National Staff work toward implementing the goals for that term. I believe that the VP of Finance has a unique set of expectations among all of the National Council members. The VP of Finance is charged with making sure that the Fraternity is financially sound, that it does not overextend itself and that it does not make unwise investments. They need to look at proposals from a different viewpoint; is this project feasible, can it sustain itself or will funding need to increase, will we have to pass along this cost to the brotherhood through changes in dues. They also need to weigh the opportunity cost of a project; if we fund this project, what other project or projects will we not have enough money to fund.   During my time working for Citigroup, I had three large Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund clients. I worked in teams of between two and five people on clients with $350 million, $850 million, and $1.2 billion dollars in assets. I now work for KKR which is a private equity fund with $15 billion dollars in assets under management. Working on these engagements and with this company has taught me how to balance workloads for myself and my staff to ensure that all the financial reporting deadlines were met. It also taught me how to manage the expectations of both my staff and my clients, often times this involved setting a schedule of when reports and requests would be completed and delivered. These skills relate directly to what the VP of Finance needs to do, work as a team with council and national staff, and manage the expectations of council, staff, and the brotherhood as a whole.   7. This Fraternity has so much potential for greatness both as an organization and for the individual members that I’m not even sure where to begin. I believe that we are unique in that we bring together scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. We bring something to campuses, classrooms, and corporations around the world that I have not seen from any other organization. We are dedicated to making ourselves more knowledgeable and empowering others to do the same through the national philanthropy (Teach For America) and various local philanthropies that many of the chapters have adopted. I think that we are a great organization for every college and university because of what we do. We create leaders.   In order to create leaders we need a strong brotherhood and strong chapters. I believe that we should be looking to expand in regions that already have a strong chapter or alumni group present. This is to ensure that these new chapters have access to help through an avenue other than the national staff and council. In my experience, new chapters that have an established chapter or group of alumni to lean on survive the many turns in the road and stumbling blocks that can trip up a new chapter.   I also think we need to look introspectively at our chapters, which ones are doing great things and which are trying hard but barely keeping their head above water. We need to proactively reach out to these chapters, find out why they are struggling, and what we need to do to help. While we are expanding we should not be contributing to the gaps in the alphabet and we most certainly should not expand at the expense of current chapters.   8. My main goal for the VP of Finance would be to ensure that the financial standing of the Fraternity is more secure than it was when I started the job. I hope to do this through strengthening three core areas of our organization: Scholarships/Endowments: We have seen through the Jeff and Kim Johnson Existence and Expansion Endowment Fund and that we were able to raise nearly $20,000 in one weekend this past summer at National Convention. We need to focus these efforts on the other endowments and scholarships that we have in place. More specifically, I would like to see the Todd Tripod Scholarship, the Wood Graduate Scholarship, and the Subrosa Fund become fully funded. I would like to be able to give annual Todd and Wood Scholarships that cover the cost of tuition for at least one semester for the recipient. Fundraising: I would like to go the next step for fundraising through having Banquet’s or Gala’s that are both networking receptions and fundraising for alumni. I would like us to follow the model that Universities and Charitable organizations have proven works to raise money for their cause. I would like to have annual receptions in different regions around the country with the sole purpose of generating donations through alumni, family, friends, and even businesses. Dues: Dues are a fact of life, as much as we all would like them to go away, they’re just not going to. We pay dues to drive our cars (insurance), dues to go to a health club, dues to live in our apartment or house (property taxes). These dues all go to cover the expenses that nobody wants to have to think about or pay for out of pocket, whether those are roads or car accidents or equipment. My goal is to keep dues from rising, to continue to provide all the services that our national staff currently does, even add to those services, without having to increase dues to undergraduate brothers. 9. I wish to serve on national council because I think my time has come to give back to this Fraternity on a national level. I am extremely fortunate to have been a part of a strong chapter and to have gotten the opportunity to experience brotherhood on both the local and national level. I have gotten to travel around this country to different chapters and other national events, to places I most likely would never have visited on my own. I want the chance to give that experience to others, both the undergrad and alumni brothers right now, and those to come in the future. I want to help to make this organization strong enough to last another 100 years. I have met some of the greatest people and some of my best friends through this Fraternity, people who have shown me what it truly means to be a brother for life, regardless of the situation or the distance. My roommates are brothers; I met them as an undergrad, through this Fraternity. They’re people that I probably would never have spoken to or hung out with had it not been for PSP. I want to be able to give back, to give to others what I have received from PSP.

 Vice President of Alumni Development

Brittany Bodart, Tau, Spring 2002 - Nominee withdrew nomination 7/8/2008.     1. Kadira Coley, Gamma Pi, Spring 1997 2.. Vice President of Alumni Development –May 2007 to Present, Alumni Development Committee Member – Fall 2006 & Spring 2007, President – Capital Alumni Chapter - August 2004 to May 2007, Secretary – Capital Alumni Chapter – May 2002 to July 2004, Member of Capital Alumni Chapter – September 1999 to Present 3. Omicron Delta Kappa   4. BS in Mathematics from Towson University   5. Actuarial Programmer/Retirement Consultant, LynchVal Systems Worldwide in Northern Virginia   6.  I am currently employed as a retirement consultant within the actuarial field. My position is a very analytical one which requires a strong knowledge base of the profession, some creativity to solve my client’s problems or issues, an awareness of deadlines and a drive to meet those deadlines and bit of finesse when working with the client to make sure they are happy, they feel important and that their needs are met.    I believe being a member of National Council is very much like being a consultant and the skills are very comparable. I believe we need brothers on council who know and have had a variety of experiences with the fraternity. Then they can use that knowledge and experience to make wise choices and decisions. Creativity is a necessary attribute when coming up with new ideas and strategies to work through the issues and concerns that will need to be addressed in the upcoming two years. Deadlines are always present on council, whether it’s moving your own individual goals along, voting on council proposals or assisting with upcoming events. Therefore an ability to manage a deadline is very important. And last but not least a council member needs to be someone who is comfortable in front of people and can be a resource for the brotherhood. I feel my experience as a retirement consultant has prepared me well to serve on the National Council of this fraternity.   7. My vision for the fraternity is fairly simple…I would like to see Phi Sigma Pi become a household name among the leading organizations in this country. Over the past year I’ve seen the Fraternity take steps to ensure that we are growing and expanding at an increased level. The Fraternity has done a variety of things to highlight the initiatives of our brothers which we hope will eventually bring the recognition to the brotherhood that the fraternity both desires and deserves. I am excited about where this growth is going and where future initiatives can take our brotherhood.   In relations to Phi Sigma Pi and its alumni my vision is to see the fraternity retaining a larger number of brothers who are actively involved in the fraternity after graduation. I feel we have some alumni initiatives in place now, but I want to see those revamped and expanded so that we are increasing the number of opportunities for our alumni and thus getting more alumni brothers actively involved.   8. Goals for the position My main focus on council for the upcoming term would be to make sure alumni have as many opportunities to be active and to participate within the fraternity after graduation as are possible so that we can keep as many alumni brothers involved as possible.  I think we need to ensure that alumni growth continues to be one of the leading initiatives, in actions and in National support, for the upcoming council term and I committed to making sure that happens. Below is a brief sampling of some of the specific ideas I would foresee working through during the next two years if I was re-elected...   Increase Alumni Participation. There a number of ways we can promote alumni participation including, but not limited to, the NAA, Alumni Chapter and Associations, the Foundation, encouraging alumni participation at National Events, growing the Alumni Convention, encouraging alumni support to undergraduate chapters. Each of these aspects will be evaluated individually and collectively during my term.  Foundation Board. Over the past few years we have seen alumni donations rise and Foundation Board involvement evolve. I would work to see alumni donations continue to rise. I would also like to work to help the Foundation Board become the strong facet of Phi Sigma Pi that I know it can become. Continue to work on the review and renovation of the current alumni structure During my past year as VPAD I have done research on our current structure. Reviewing how the structure is serving our current alumni and if this is a structure is truly working for us. I believe there are some adjustments and tweaks that will need to made and I am looking to use the next 2 years to phase-in those changes Re-teach the brotherhood that Phi Sigma Pi is a lifetime commitment and responsibility. I think that we, as a fraternity, to often say this brotherhood is for a lifetime but too many of our brothers don’t know what that truly means. We have a number of brothers who are not educated about the opportunities that are available to them upon graduation from undergraduate chapters. I would like to see this change and make it a focus in the upcoming term. 9. I have truly enjoyed this past year and the ability to serve the fraternity on council. I believe I have started a few initiatives and would like another term to see those items through. Also, I have personally gained some much from being a brother of Phi Sigma Pi and it’s almost impossible for me to verbalize it all. I feel that my experience as a brother would have been slighted had I not continued to be an active part of Phi Sigma Pi after I graduated from college. Thus I see council as an opportunity for me to give back and to serve the fraternity. But I also see serving on council as a way to ensure that we, as a fraternity, are continuing focus on the importance of our alumni to this brotherhood and continuing to see alumni as the crucial part this whole equation. Finally, I feel that my experience as an active alumni of this fraternity and my past year on council have taught me a lot about the fraternity and I enjoy the opportunity to use the knowledge to help lead this organization into the future.      1. Charles Pindle, Gamma Xi, Fall 2003 2. Chapter Historian (Spring 2004 – Winter 2006 & Spring 2007 – Winter 2008), Chapter Parliamentarian (Spring 2006 – Winter 2008), Chapter Inter-chapter Relations Chair (Fall 2004 – Fall 2005),Chapter Regional Delegate (Fall 2004 – Fall 2005), Chapter co-chair Scholarship committee (Spring 2004),Chapter’s Grand Chapter delegate (Summer 2006),Chapter Alumni relations co-chair (Winter 2006),Alumni Development National Committee member (2004- 2007), Vice President of Alumni Development Candidate (Summer 2007), National Development Committee (2007 – present) 3. Member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society: Alpha Tau Epsilon Chapter at Delaware County Community College (Fall 1999 to Spring 2000), Hearing Loss Association of America: Gen X Chapter of Delaware Valley (formerly Self Help for Hard of Hearing (SHHH)) 4. AAS in Architectural Technology, Delaware County Community College, 2002, AAS in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Delaware County Community College, 2002, BS in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University (Expected Graduation: 2009)  5. Mechanical Designer for All-Fill, Inc., Mechanical Designer for Alpha Checkweigher (a subdivision of All-Fill, Inc.), Mechanical Designer for Auger Fabrication (a subdivision of All-Fill, Inc.) 6. My knowledge and experience is based on my current employment and past service to the fraternity. My job requires research, project planning, teamwork, and problem solving. I plan to use these skills while serving on National Council. In addition, I have 4 years experience on my chapter executive board, three years service with the Alumni Development National Committee. Also, I have a one year experience with the National Development Committee since the merger of the Alumni Development, Chapter Development, Membership Development, Communications and Technology, and Fund Development Committees. 7. My vision for Phi Sigma Pi is to see this National Honor Fraternity grow to become a better organization. With increasing number of new brothers and Alumni, along with a number of new Chapters appearing everywhere in the United States, it seems that we should take advantages of this growth to improve the National Honor Fraternity. Another vision is that the Alumni will continue to improve relations with the brothers and initiates. Alumni must understand that their membership with the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity does not end after graduation or after transferring to another college. They can still show their support, which can be a valuable asset to the fraternity including the local Chapters. Alumni can contribute to the local chapters. They can serve as Alumni Advisors and help to teach and guide the initiates toward brotherhood, and make sure the brothers in Phi Sigma Pi are fully trained and educated. 8. My goals for the Vice President of Alumni Development: Increasing Alumni participation – Increasing Alumni participation is one of the most important goals in Phi Sigma Pi. Alumni must understand that their membership does not end after graduation or transfer to another college or university. They need to serve as a liaison to their own undergraduate chapter or their honorary Chapters. There are two ways that Chapters can increase their involvement with the alumni: Lowering cost for National events – with increasing Alumni participations in their undergrad chapter or honorary Chapter, Alumni can assist the undergraduates with costs for partipicing for national events. Advisory Boards – Alumni can encourage collegiate Chapters to expand the position of Alumni Advisor to Alumni Advisory Board. Focus on the alumni expansion –With increasing numbers of Alumni in the past few years, I would like to focus on Alumni expansion and create new Alumni Chapters and Alumni Associations in all over the United States including the West since there are a few new Chapters or colonies developing there. The number of Alumni from collegiate Chapters in the far west has been increasing and there is only one Alumni Association in California while there are no Alumni Associations in the far southwest of the United States. I would encourage Alumni in these areas to build an Alumni Association or Alumni Chapter. Alumni Mapping – I would like to delineate the number of chapters and the number of alumni located in each area or each region in the United States. This would help to focus and encourage new alumni associations or alumni chapters in that area. Review and teach more about the alumni ritual and alumni planning events – I would like to review the Alumni rituals and teach the Chapters more about the Alumni rituals and plan events for Alumni. This would help to strengthen the bond between the Alumni and Chapters. Create Alumni Handbook – In 1941, the past National President, Clair B. Wilson, recognized the need to encourage the learning of material and transformed his ideas into the Handbook of Phi Sigma Pi. After the Handbook of Phi Sigma Pi was created, it took on many forms and was officially named The Scholar’s Province. I have come to realize that the handbook is for the initiate. Phi Sigma Pi should create a new handbook for Phi Sigma Pi members who are first time Alumni. Most of the Alumni information and resources are posted on the Phi Sigma Pi’s Wiki but I would like to add further details and combine the information and resources from the Phi Sigma Pi’s Wiki to help to create a new Alumni Handbook. This will help the Alumni understand their roles in the Chapter and understand the roles of the Alumni Advisors. Create an Alumni Ambassador Program – This is a very useful resource to help to increase the number of Alumni participations and increase the amount of alumni involvement. The number of things that an Alumni Ambassador Program can do: Provide a vehicle for identifying, recruiting and training alumni who are willing to serve their chapter. Recruiting new alumni into the fold and then training them. Assisting in the formation of new alumni chapters and the development of active alumni chapters. Assisting with Alumni recognition programs. Enhancing alumni relations with undergraduate chapters. Enhancing Alumni Relations Programs for the undergraduate chapters. Financial Stability – I would help to create a program for having alumni to volunteer to help the chapter and the undergrad brothers with some financial issues. Review Alumni Structures – I would review the structures of the alumni’s roles and responsibility toward the chapters and the respective members of the National Coed Honor Fraternity. 9. I have enjoyed working on the Alumni Development National Committee the past three years and my year with the National Development Committee. It’s been a great honor meeting with brothers both in my Chapter and from outside of my Chapter as well as Alumni and National Officers. It’s been a great experience for me to work with Phi Sigma Pi. I would like to take on the challenging role of leadership, expanding the number of Alumni, creating new Alumni Associations and Alumni Chapters, and helping the fraternity to grow and look back on past accomplishments.   Natalie Swierzbin, Gamma Epsilon, Fall 2002 - Nominee withdrew nomination 8/7/2008.

 Vice President of Chapter Development

1. Christoper McCoy, Gamma Beta, Spring 2004 2. Recruitment Advisor, Initiate Advisor, President, Risk Management Chair, Fundraising Chair, Intramurals Chair, Chapter Development Committee, National Development Committee, Gamma Beta Alumni Chapter Advisor, Grand Chapter Delegate 3. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (Chaplain, New Member Educator, National Alumni Volunteer), Morehead State University Greek Alumni Corporation (Vice President) 4. Bachelors of University Studies, Morehead State University. Currently pursuing Masters of Arts: Adult and Higher Education, Morehead State University 5. Northern Kentucky University – Office of Student Financial Assistance 6. I have assisted with starting new chapters in Phi Sigma Pi and other organizations. I have public relations experience from working for a newspaper and other jobs in the past. I have attended several leadership workshops and have undergone training for advising undergraduates. I have extensive knowledge of the student organization culture and can use my resources to be a successful national council member. 7. For Phi Sigma Pi to develop leading chapters and promote a lifelong brotherhood would be my main vision. I vision Phi Sigma Pi as being a premier leading student organization on each respected campus. I vision Phi Sigma Pi with strong alumni relations and a core national volunteer network. Phi Sigma Pi will continue to take advantage of the growing use of technology and advance in the fraternity’s philanthropic giving. 8. Working closely with Director of Expansion, Expansion Consultants, and alumni, I would want to see the continued creation of stable, strong, new chapters. I will work towards increased communication within the regions with national staff, council, and local alumni. I will work toward the evaluation of chapter officer training and work with chapters to develop stronger regional events. I would like to see Phi Sigma Pi increase in public relations in regards to university and community presence where chapters are located.  9. Serving on National Council allows me the chance to assist and strengthen our Phi Sigma Pi. Now is a great time for Phi Sigma Pi to continue to develop and instill the ideals of the tripod. I believe that it is my duty as a brother to assist the fraternity, and with my experience, creativity, and determination would make a successful Vice President of Chapter Development.     1. Kyle Williams, Gamma Delta, Spring 2005 2. Gamma Delta Alumni Chair (2005-2006); Gamma Delta Webmaster (2005-2006); Gamma Delta Regional Delegate (2006); Phi Sigma Pi National Communications and Technology Committee (2006-2007); Phi Sigma Pi National Development Committee (2007-2008); Gamma Delta Grand Chapter Delegate (Summer 2007) 3. Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society; 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 11458.  4. Associate of Science in Business Administration, Andrew College (2004); Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, University of West Georgia (2006). 5. IT Professional Associate and Media Services Manager in the Office of Information Technology for the College of Education at the University of Georgia. 6. In the summer of 2006, I developed an unofficial Phi Sigma Pi Interchapter Website named Phi Sigma Pi Nation (www.phisigmapination.net). Its primary purpose is to make information about the many Phi Sigma Pi collegiate chapters readily available to brothers across the country. This includes and is not limited to information on interchapter events, event ideas, and even chapter pictures. Phi Sigma Pi Nation was developed in order to give brothers the opportunity to see what was going on around the country. This is accomplished thru various tools such as a news and events blog, a comprehensive image gallery featuring pictures from 50 Collegiate Chapters as well as Interchapter Events. Phi Sigma Pi Nation also disseminates general information about Phi Sigma Pi Collegiate chapters and best practices. In building this website, I was able to develop a broader knowledge as to how the many Phi Sigma Pi Collegiate Chapters operate. I was able to see not only what made these chapters strong, but I was also able to see what made the many collegiate chapters unique. Development of the website has helped give me an understanding of how to disseminate knowledge and information from chapter to chapter, as well as an understanding of the potential resources available to help each chapter become successful and balanced. In terms of my professional employment, my current occupation at the University of Georgia has given me valuable insight into university culture and granted me intimate knowledge of what a university can potential offer Phi Sigma Pi Chapters. 7. Phi Sigma Pi has the opportunity to become a preeminent organization on college campuses around the country. By taking the best attributes of an honor society, a service organization and a social fraternity, each collegiate chapter has the ability to enrich their local community, their college campus, and each individual brother. I believe that it is our responsibility to help facilitate the eventual goal of producing better leaders, better students, and better friends. Realizing that our time as brothers is finite, I also believe that the fraternity can go far to benefit its alumni brothers, giving them the tools and ability to succeed in their endeavors. My vision is to have an organization that can give the collegiate chapters these tools to succeed and thrive. The fraternity has the tools available to develop collegiate chapters into strong presences on their respective local campuses. More importantly, we have the tools and information available to help those chapters to reach a level of stability and growth, benefiting not only the chapter, but also the individual brothers, whether they are still in college or alumni. 8. Goals: a. Ensure that the collegiate chapters have the necessary tools to succeed. By encouraging chapters to utilize printed materials such as officer training manuals, informing chapters of the potential resources from their sheltering university, and by presenting chapters with opportunities to gain external knowledge from other collegiate chapters and alumni brothers, I believe that we can go a long way to pave a road of growth and development for the fraternity. b. Encourage the utilization of Faculty/Staff Advisors not just in name only. Having faculty/staff advisors who are genuinely interested in helping the fraternity are a huge asset that will go far to help the many chapters of Phi Sigma Pi. These advisors can help navigate through university red-tape as well as give chapters’ access to the many resources in which their sheltering institution may offer. Therefore, I would like to encourage the utilization of such advisors, not just to be there to sign forms, but also be an integral and active part of the chapter. c. Building TFA Involvement – Through Teach For America, we are given an opportunity to make a difference, not only through our local chapters, our local collegiate communities, but also the nation in general.  Therefore I believe that continued growth in our Philanthropic partnership with Teach For America is an integral part of our own development.  We must do what we can to nurture this development. The many ways to do so include continuing our efforts in: Fundraising Backpack Donations Recruitment Efforts Alternative Break Trip d. Build a Big-Brother Chapter system for New Phi Sigma Pi Colonies and Collegiate Chapters in the local area -  In working with the Epsilon Theta Chapter at Georgia Tech during their transition from colony to chapter, I was able to see the benefits of having two local chapters within one hours drive. A number of brothers from both the Gamma Delta Chapter as well as the Beta Zeta Chapter were able to drive to informational meetings and give prospective members an idea as to what Phi Sigma Pi was about.  With this in mind, I propose that each colony in the vicinity of another collegiate chapter have a sort of “big-brother” to help guide them on their path to becoming a full chapter.  e. Encourage Chapters within each region to communicate and support one another – Chapters within each region, especially those who are in close proximity to one another can be a particular useful support network. Each chapter can share advice as to handle chapter affairs, and provide valuable insight that can benefit all respective parties involved. f. Reach out to Phi Sigma Pi Alumni who work at Collegiate Universities - Alumni who work at universities have the benefit of having experience with their own collegiate Phi Sigma Pi Chapters as well as intimate knowledge of university politics. These alumni brothers can help guide the chapter as an organization and also cut any proverbial red-tape, therefore easing chapter operations. These alumni brothers are huge resources that can be utilized by chapters in their growth and development. This also extends to alumni brothers who work at colleges where there is no Phi Sigma Pi Chapter. These brothers can be driving forces in bringing Phi Sigma Pi to new universities. g. Utilize alumni who live in the vicinity of collegiate chapters I hope to work with both Vice President of Alumni development as well as the Director of Alumni relations in establishing relationships between chapters and the alumni in the local area. These alumni are not only sources of knowledge of Phi Sigma Pi, but they can also be important contacts for brothers as they find themselves making the transition from college into the working world. Alumni can be important contacts for job opportunities as well as social opportunities. I myself must credit Gamma Delta Alumni Brother Amy Crenshaw for opening the door to my profession as an IT professional, eventually leading me to working at the University of Georgia. I would like to ensure that more chapters and brothers have this opportunity. 9. Phi Sigma Pi has contributed a great deal to my life and development as a person. I have had the opportunity to both meet people I would have never met otherwise, and to do things that I would have never had the opportunity to do. The fraternity has also opened many doors, both professional and personal that has gone a long way to bring me to where I am today. For that I am incredibly grateful. Therefore, I feel it is my personal responsibility to give back to the fraternity and to give brothers the same opportunities that have been given to me. I feel that as a member of council, I will be in a position where I can assist a large number of brothers. I believe that I will be able to present collegiate chapters the opportunity to succeed and thrive. I feel that as a council member, I will be able to help strengthen Phi Sigma Pi as a brotherhood.