So you’re interested in Panhellenic Exec?

Who are We?  Pan=All  Hellenic=Greek  We represent all sorority women on the SDSU campus!

What We Do  Support  Advocate  Advance

How we do it!  Innovative programming  Fostering cross chapter relationships  Leadership development  New member education  Promotion of Greek life on and off campus

Here are some examples!  Recruitment  Greek Week  New Member Series  Presidents retreats  Order of Omega  GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol)  AS Involvement  Fraternal Values Society  Faculty Appreciation Events  GLAB (Greek Life Activities Board)  Sister sororities  Panhellenic Pride Days  Executive Board gatherings  And even more!

Executive Officer Positions  President  Vice President  Secretary  Treasurer  Judicial Director  Scholarship Director  Risk Management Director  Chapter Programming *Formally Sports Director  Activities Director  Public Relations Director  A.S. Liaison  Recruitment Director*  Assistant Recruitment Director* *Elected at the end of the fall semester

President  Have overall responsibility for the operation of the Panhellenic Association.  Run weekly Panhellenic executive board and delegate meetings.  Work with all chapter presidents  Act as a liaison between Panhellenic chapters and Student life and Leadership  Assist in coordinating recruitment activities.  Oversee the general programming and operations of the Panhellenic community.  Must have served previously on the Panhellenic executive board to be considered eligible.

Vice President  Perform the duties of the President in her absence, inability to serve, or at her call.  Help coordinate New Member series.  Responsible for philanthropy selection and execution.  Coordinate Greek sponsored community service events.  Work with the Fraternal Values Society, promoting values based leadership.

Secretary  responsible for keeping Panhellenic files, rosters and directories up-to-date and accurate.  Take minutes and attendance at all meetings of the Panhellenic Council.  Be responsible for the Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Panhellenic council.  Maintain and update the Panhllenic webite.  Coordinate sister sorority pairings and planning of events.  Maintain morale among Panhelellenc exec members and delegates.

Treasurer  Be responsible for the general supervision of the finances of the San Diego State University Panhellenic Association.  Create and manage a budget of over $25,000  Responsible, for the Panhellenic Council and Recruitment account budgets.  Receive all payments due to the Panhellenic Association.

Judicial Director  Educate members on Panhellenic Judicial procedures.  Uphold necessary duties in judicial procedures.  Be responsible for the judicial committee  Serve on the recruitment team to to plan and execute Fall Formal Recruitment.

Scholarship Director  Responsible for all scholarship reports, awards, and programs  Serve as the Panhellenic Association Liaison to the Order of Omega  Be responsible for faculty relations and related campus awareness events.  Help chapters strengthen their scholarship programming.  Collect chapter scholarship reports of chapter scholarship programs.

Risk Management Director  Co-chair (with IFC) the SDSU chapter of GAMMA, and preside at all GAMMA meetings  Plan and delegate the necessary tasks for GAMMA sponsored events.  Promote health and safety among the Panhellenic community.

Chapter Programming Director (formally known as Sports Director)  Be responsible for organizing and informing chapters of Intramural activities.  Plan and execute Panhellenic events.  i.e. Panhellenic Pride Week, Executive Board Gatherings, Greek Olympics  Promote and enhance relationships between chapters.

Activities Director  Co-Chair and facilitate GLAB (Greek Life Activities Board)  Plan and promote Greek Homecoming events.  Coordinate, publicize, and execute Greek Week

Public Relations Director  Update and maintain all social media accounts  Write and distribute Panhellenic newspaper.  Promote all Panhellenic activities to the Greek and SDSU community.

A.S. Liaison  Attend all Associated Students Council meetings, and act as a Liaison between A.S. and Panhellenic  Sit as designated seat on A.S. Campus Communities as the Panhellenic Liaison.  Fulfill any other obligation required by A.S..  Be responsible for educating and recruiting women from all chapter to be appointed for boards/committees within Associated Students Organization  Conducting presentations throughout the semester, showcasing the benefits of the Associated Students Organization.  Promote and manage all chapters to participate in school wide events such as Homecoming and Greenfest

Requirements for Running  An active member of an SDSU NPC chapter  Must be in good standing in your chapter  Good judicial and academic standing with the university

Application Requirements  One copy of completed application and questions  Cover letter  Current resume  One letter of recommendation from an active member of the Panhellenic community  One letter of recommendation from an advisor, employer, supervisor, etc.

What is the Time Commitment?  Weekly exec and delegate meetings  Exec: Mondays 1:00-2:00  Delegate: Mondays 2:00-3:00  Additional hours for work and projects vary by week  A term on the Panhellenic exec board lasts one year.

What about Recruitment?  Panhellenic exec plays a key role during the planning and execution of recruitment.  Similar to a rho chi, you are disaffiliated from your chapter, and stay off campus in a hotel during recruitment.  Many exec members consider recruitment to be one of the most fun and rewarding parts of serving on Panhellenic.

Can I be on my chapters executive board at the same time?  Members may not serve on both chapter and Panhellenic executive boards at one time.  Serving on Panhellenic exec requires the same drive and dedication as a chapter council.  Think of Panhellenic as the exec of the execs!

Why Panhellenic?  What’s in it for me?  What will I take away from the experience that I can’t on my own chapter’s executive board?  What will I be able to do?

A bigger picture!  Deeper understanding of Greek life.  Knowledge beyond just one chapter  The ability to work and interact with leaders from other chapters, councils, and organizations. “I love having the opportunity to be the voice for 1,500 women in our Greek community.”-Becca, AS Liason

Meaningful Relationships  Form relationships with other student leaders, university officials, and community members.  Extend your network beyond one chapter.  The ability to work with inspiring, dedicated, and innovative leaders  A new and different perspective “I have grown into a driven, motivated leader because of Panhellenic!” – Connie Turner, Vice President

Travel Opportunities  Leadership Conferences and workshops  Cross Country Travel  Opportunities to expand your friends and network with leaders and alumni across the state and Country “From Alumnae Panhellenic events, to Greek leadership retreats in Indiana, Panhellenic has taken me all over the country and has introduced me to so many incredible people.” –Haley, President

Resume Boosters  Real life experience  Opportunity for prestigious awards and recognition.  A member of a nationally known council  Experience in PR, event planning, leadership, public speaking, financial management, strategic planning, etc!  Everything on a larger scale “ Panhellenic has enhanced my professional skills, and given me great experience to talk about in job and internship interviews!” –McCall, Risk Management Director

Friendships!  Form new and lasting relationships  The ability to walk into any chapter house and feel welcome  Think joining a sorority made the campus shrink? Try joining a Panhellenic council! “The support we have for each other as an exec board is inspiring!” –Lauren Weaver, Secretary

The ability to make a lasting impact!  Leave a lasting mark on the Panhellenic and SDSU community.  Program events for thousands of students  The sky is the limit for what you can do! “Panhellenic is more than just a council, it is a community where we are able to break down boundaries and become united!” – Sophia, Public Relations Director

Any Questions?

Thank you!  Remember Applications are due to Student Life and Leadership (SSW 1661) On February 19 th !  You will then be asked to schedule an interview.  Feel free to contact any current exec members with questions