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1. Does your GLO have a nationally implemented pledge/new member program?
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Yes, the LEAD program. A great program that actually has modules available for all 4 years of college.
Information on Sigma Nu's LEAD program
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2. Was it put into practice via the convention body (i.e., voted in) or did the national exec board only decide on it?
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Our High Council only has the ability to enforce the mandates of the Grand Chapter. The active brotherhood make up the vast majority of delegates to Grand Chapter. It is something that is strongly encouraged by our HQ now. We have installed a new system called the "pursuit of excellence" in which chapters are rated by a points system.. quite a few of the points are based on implementation of the LEAD program. This entire points system was enacted at the 60th Grand Chapter in Toronto this Summer.
Our chapter has been practicing LEAD since we were a colony. It was something and still is something that is essentially required if a colony seeks to recieve a charter.
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3. Do chapters have the option of "tweaking" the program in any way or electing not to use it at all?
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Certainly. We don't have to do LEAD and in fact many chapters still operate on their original traditions entirely. Most are coming around and admitting that the LEAD program has something that can benefit every chapter. It can easily be incorporated into an existing candidate program. Each chapter of Sigma Nu maintains its own individuality and uniqueness. This is one of the areas that we are able to have this.