[PhiMuAlum]

I was President of my Collegiate Chapter as well as President of several other organizations, in college and also in profesional organizations.
Being President is A LOT OF WORK!!! You DO have to run it like a business!!! You also need to forget about wanting to win any popularity contest-you are not going to please everyone!!!
My advice:

1) Make sure you have read your Chapter's By-Laws and pretty much convert to memory;

2) Make sure you memorize your Chapter's Rules & Regs and Disciplinary actions;

3) READ, several times, your National's By-Laws, Rules & Regs, etc.

4) PAY ATTENTION during your officer training and TAKE NOTES!!!

5) READ your Officer Manual

6) Having a GOOD working relationship with your exec Board;

7) Have handy (AT ALL TIMES) all of your National's contact info and cell phone numbers in the event you need to contact them at 3 AM;

8) Learn how to delegate, learn how to manage your time and follow up with your members;

9) Set times when members can call you and/or come to your room (And STICK to these times)

10) Listen to ALL sides before taking action.

11) Purchase your own copy of Robert's Rules of Order

12) Stay Neutral

13) When in doubt, contact your HQ and ASK!!! They are there to help you. (Don't forget to thank them when you have asked for assistance.)

I can go on and on. You will hear EVERYTHING and your members will confide in you regarding things you would rather not know. Be Prepared!!!

It is a very exhausting and time consuming office, but it is also very rewarding.


Phi Mu Alum