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03-10-2004 02:45 PM |
exciting changes!
Here we go:
1) Changes to standards are minimal and more of an operational thing-- when we're signing our standards agreement as collegians, and some reduction of paperwork. Informal Meetings will now be called a Standards Council Meeting. We've also made some updates regarding accounts receivable, and putting accountabilty on members to pay their dues on time. There is a revised section to the standards code about Health and Wellness. Overall, we're placing more emphasis on the members being accountable, rather than Exec having to chase anyone down.
2) Philanthropy: Alpha Delta Pi has launched a signature program a la DG Anchor Splash. The name of the program is the Lion's Share Challenge. There is an official logo to this program, and it is adaptable to suit events that are already being done by chapters and associations. This doesn't mean ADPi's will stop doing programs they are known for locally, like Zeta Omega's Flaggin Down the Fun, or Alpha Chi's ADPicnic, etc. It's designed to promote ADPi's committment to RMH and philanthropy and allows for creativity within each chapter/assoc.
Also, per convention, RMHC is rolling out a fleet of Care Mobiles-- vehicles that act as a doctor's office on wheels to give care to rural and impoverished areas. ADPi has adopted one of these Care Mobiles, and our logo will be prominently displayed on the one @ U Mass. We have pledged to raise $150K over the next 3 years. This will be supported through donations made through the Foundation and out of our Signature Program.
Remember to donate all philanthropy money through the Foundation so your chapter receives credit and recognition!
3) TME. The TME Task Force has been evaluating our TME programming and is implementing changes. To begin, we must understand the college student today learns a little differently than the college student of 10-13 years ago, when TME began. Starting in the fall, alpha education tutorials will be available online. Alphas will do these online tutorials and complete an online quiz prior to alpha ed. They will bring a print out (aka certificate of completion) to the NMC. Rather than presenting material for the first time, alpha ed will be a time to review the material and the majority of the session will be spent with bonding activities and discussions on respect for ADPi, what it means to be a good friend, understanding ADPi policies, etc. In lieu of the International Exam (which all members will continue to take prior to officer elections), alphas will have an initiation exam that is part multiple choice (on the computer) and part fill in the blank. The idea is that there is less hard memorization (ie: the fax line to EO!) and more understanding of what is means to BE an ADPi. The MEVP will lead the New Deltas post-initation in a New Delta education series to help further integrate them into chapter life. This will go even bigger in the following year, when we integrate TME for each year of college-- there will be specific programming targeted to sophomores, a specific set for juniors, etc. Each year's programming will be tailored to benefit women of that year in school and give them skills and information necessary to help them be successful (ie: Juniors might get assistance with resume writing, getting an internship, etc. Sophomores might have workshops on balancing a checkbook and credit cards, eating healthy, time management, leadership,etc. Seniors would have a Back To Basics- why I joined ADPi, alumn life, etc.)
I'm really thrilled with these developments. We hear all the time that 6 weeks is a very quick period in which to understand ADPi, and become an initiated member. This will give alphas an opportunity to understand the fuller meaning of membership and getting to know the chapter better. Also, the continuing education series will ensure that we're providing life skills to help our members succeed in college and beyond, and hopefully will support member retention by having focused programming that is tailored to them.
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