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I've been thinking about a response for a few days. Here it goes...
Things I'd keep...with small changes...
1) The Electronic C&C- The cost savings outweight the joy of holding a sheet of paper for me. I also really enjoy the podcast, though I think it should be more than just reading the C&C and be more of a real podcast from people working at IHQ.
2) Risk Managment- We can't get rid of it. In fact it's like women, can't live with 'em, can't procreate without them. However we should focus on the actual causes of the problems. Proactive education and aiding chapters that are engaged in "higher" risk activities. Reward chapters that are following risk managment techniques. Until most chapters really understand the risks to both a chapter and themselves, we'll continue to see Greeks in the headlines.
3) IMPACT- Though I agree that we need to quanitfy how IMPACT helps both chapters and the general fraternity, I do believe it is helpful to the individual. I think we need to make it more available. I'm not sure, but I don't think Alumni can participate. I've completed Levels I and II, but I've already graduated.
Things I'd change...
1) The ELC system- It should be more regionally based. Each ELC should visit less than 10 chapters and should work closely with each chapter. Visits should be monthly, not semesterly. Chapters that are in trouble should have their own ELC. I realize this would be a greater cost, but if we weren't paying for ELCs to be in INDY so much of the time, this might help off set the costs. This idea would need alot more fleshing out.
2) Member Education- We need a new member Education program. A standardized AM Education program would standardize the AM experience and hopefully limit the hazing etc. that some chapters practice. This would be similar to Sig Eps Balanced Man program. We aren't being successful with the 'no separation' ideal that IHQ seems to feel is right, nor do I think it is the appropriate goal.
3) The Constitution and Statutory Code- We need to make the entire thing easier to read. The discipline section primarily requires the help of an attorney to read, and even then it is poorly written. The entire work needs to be edited both for an updating and clarity.
Finally, not neccisarily something I'd keep or change, but rather something I would create. We need a network for alumni. Most other organizations have IHQ created or at least sponsored alumni associations. We need major groups in most metropolitian cities rather than chapter based alumni groups. This would increase alumni involvement with chapters. Currently if you move more than 20 miles from where you went to undergrad, a new alumni will not have an opportunity to remain involved.
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