The National Convention provided an opportunity for Brothers to experience "The Unbridled Spirit of Brotherhood!"
The 2009 National Convention hosted Grand Chapter Business, Brothers Got Talent competition, keynote speaker, Leadership Institute, bonus sessions on recruitment, the unveiling of a new Phi Sigma Pi Foundation fund that provides grants back to the Fraternity for our national philanthropic efforts and of course the 2009 National Awards banquet. Thank you to all the Brothers who committed the time and energy to make a difference in the Fraternity nationally!
Other Links:
Wiki - 2009 National Convention
Twitter - www.twitter.com/phisigmapi or www.twitter.com/pspconvention
Constitutional Overview
Download the amended National Constitution.
Foundation Election Results
The Foundation Board held elections for the five open board positions. The following Brothers have been elected into office:
| Position |
Name
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Chapter |
| President: |
Caryle Buchanan |
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Alpha Phi |
| Director: |
Dr. David Batts |
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Tau |
| Secretary: |
Shane Miller |
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Alpha Mu |
| Director: |
Ted Daniels |
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Alpha Rho |
| Director: |
Colleen Donathan |
|
Beta Omicron |
| Director: |
Travis Smith |
|
Alpha Mu |
| Director: |
Alexandra Spirer |
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Beta Epsilon |
It was reminded that the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation will serve as the philanthropic/fundraising arm of the Fraternity. All gifts should be made out to the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation or online at www.phisigmapifoundation.org/donate.
Handouts and Videos
Leadership Institute / Best Practices Expo (You will need to log in).
- Officer Transition (pdf)
- Chapter Web Portal: How To (pdf)
- Chapter Spirit (pdf)
- Fundraising and Finances (pdf)
- Picture Perfect PR (pdf)
- Got Service? (pdf)
- Marketing 101 (pptx)
- Marketing 301 (pptx)
- Roundtable Discussion Solutions (pdf)
- Get on board with Scholarship (pdf)
- Stephanie thanks Brotherhood for their impact (video)
- www.youtube.com/phisigmapi
Announcements
- A new National Council position, the Vice President of Philanthropy Development was created.
- Alumni Delegates were granted full voting status at Grand Chapter.
- National Constitution Article IV was reorganized for clarity and consistency and the term Collegiate Member was adopted in lieu of "Active Member".
- The Grand Chapter adopted a resolution to recognize Helen Wilson of Kappa Chapter as the first female honoree, following the discovery of new documentation.
- Making Our Own Rules (Leadership Through Service) Fund-The establishment of this Fund was announced to the Brotherhood Saturday during the awards banquet (August 8). This fund was created to provide grants back to the Fraternity for our philanthropic efforts such as our Alternative Break Project, Phi Sigma Pi Teachers Grants and the Phi Sigma Pi Student Essay Contest.
Brothers Josh and Britt Marder endorsed the fund by offering to match each gift made to the fund up to $4,000 and then adding an additional $10 for each new gift made to this fund. Truly amazing!
Saturday's Challenge: Raise $10,000 by the end of banquet for the new fund.
Results: Raised over $16,000 in gifts and pledges. Congratulations Brothers in helping establish the new fund!
Need to complete your pledge or want to join in the cause? Donate online through the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation and select "Leadership Through Service (TFA Initiatives)".
- Teach For America Alternative Break Project (ABP)- The host location for the 2010 ABP was revealed as Atlanta, GA.
Due date: October 1
Event Date: January 3 - 10, 2010
Download your application.
Award Winners
The following awards were presented at the Awards Banquet:
Purple & Gold Awards
- Most Spirited Chapter Award - Gamma Alpha
- Outstanding Initiate Program Award - Beta
- Outstanding Fundraiser Award - Beta Rho
- Outstanding PR and Community Relations Award - Tau
- Most Traveled Chapter Award - Gamma Beta
- Outstanding Website Award - Alpha Epsilon
- Most Conventions Attended Award - Odelle Heimiller and Ayana Wood
- Outstanding Risk Management Award - Alpha Theta
- Outstanding Regional Event Award - Upsilon
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award - Alexandra Young of Gamma Delta
Chapter Charters
- Epsilon - Vanderbilt University (reactivation)
- Delta Lambda - University of Miami (reactivation)
- Epsilon Rho - Northern Kentucky University
- Epsilon Sigma - University of Iowa
- Epsilon Tau - Villanova University
- Epsilon Upsilon - University of New Mexico
- Epsilon Phi - University of Cincinnati
- Epsilon Psi - Grand Valley State University
- Epsilon Omega - Arizona State University
National Awards
- Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award - Epsilon Delta
- Charles W. Chance Alumni Award - Delta Omega
- Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award - Epsilon Kappa
- Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award - Delta Kappa
- C.H. McClure Single Service Award - Beta Alpha
- Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming - Alpha Tau
- Rolla F. Wood Graduate Scholarship - Natalie Swierzbin, Gamma Epsilon
Top in Region Awards
- Allegheny Region - Beta Beta
- Capitol Region - Beta Rho
- Central Region - Beta
- East Region - Alpha Eta
- Great Lakes Region - Beta Sigma
- Keystone Region - Sigma
- Mid Atlantic Region - Tau
- Mid South Region - Gamma Beta
- Northeast Region - Beta Pi
- South Region - Gamma Tau
- Southeast Region - Gamma Epsilon
- Southwest Region - Delta Omega
Todd Tripod Scholarship
- Emily Naser-Hall and Lauren Anderson, both of Gamma Tau Chapter
Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award(s)
- Alpha Eta
- Beta Pi
- Beta Sigma
- Gamma Epsilon
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