Reaching your Panhellenic Potential How to be a Successful Panhellenic President

NPC- Who are we? NPC is a collaborative organization for women’s fraternities and sororities and brings the following value to all member groups: Provides a forum for exchange of ideas Creates mutual support and cooperation between groups Fosters interfraternal relationships Helps college chapters maintain highest scholastic and social standards

Tip 1: Be familiar with the People who can support you Panhellenic Advisor NPC Area Advisor The NPC office staff

Tip 2: Be familiar with the Manual of Information Things you can find in the MOI Unanimous Agreements Policies and best practices Information on running your Panhellenic Recruitment Information Judicial Procedures

Tip 3: Be familiar with the NPC Unanimous Agreements What are they? What are some examples of UAs?

Tip 4: Be familiar with your bylaws Are yours up to date? NPC Bylaws Template Each chapter has only one vote

Tip 5: Know the Judicial Process The Highlights

Tip 6: Know the difference between a Panhellenic Council and a Greek Council Why Panhellenic Councils are best

Tip 7: Communication With your Panhellenic Advisor With your Executive Board With your Area Advisor With the NPC office Delegates consulting with advisors before voting

Tip 8: Ethical Leadership Model the Way Ethical Decision Making Panhellenic President represents the organization Challenge status quo when necessary

Tip 9: Reporting Reports CPH Annual Report – April 15 Academic Achievement Report – as soon as grades are available for Fall and Spring Judicial Procedures Forms – within 30 days Officer Update Form

Tip 10: Use your Resources Handbooks for College Panhellenic officers Quarterly electronic newsletter with links to important resources Free programs available at npcwomen.org Regular mailings from the area advisor

Secure log in – Submit reports – Pay dues – Receive member pricing in the NPC store – Gain access to the Manual of Information Tip 11: NPC Web site Resources Contact the NPC office or your area advisor with username and password questions

NPC Documents Manual of Information Academic Excellence Resource Resolutions Unanimous Agreements Ability to update information online Ability to pay dues online Tip 11: NPC Web site Resources

Free Programs Something to Talk about: Confrontation Focus on Self Esteem Envisioning the Future: Building a Cohesive Panhellenic Community Programs for Hire Consulting Team Visits Something of Value Advance Panhellenic! Coalition Assessment Visits Tip 11: NPC Web site Resources

Facebook – facebook.com/npcwomen News releases Chairman’s messages Important news articles and stories Announcements Events Twitter – twitter.com/npcwomen Announcements Web site tips Recruitment results LinkedIn Tip 12: Follow NPC Social Media

Tip 13: Use Your Recruitment Resources Release Figure Management specialists & team Currently serving over 400 campuses Gather and report statistical info to various groups Updating and improving software Providing campuses with continuous support Commitment to providing resources to bring in more potential new members

– Define the sorority experience – Give basic information on sorority life – Provide monthly newsletters on different areas of sorority life – Share real parents’ experiences with their daughter’s sorority life – NPC answers questions about sorority life Tip 14: Use NPC Marketing Initiatives

Share the sites Post links on your College Panhellenic Web site Post links on your College Panhellenic Facebook page Provide links to parents and PNMs Add a banner to your signature Use provided materials Poster and postcard available for you to personalize Buttons for sale Brochures for sale Pens for sale Facebook flair for all three buttons Tip 14: Use NPC Marketing Initiatives

Tip 15: Take care of yourself You will only be effective if you are healthy and well.

2013 Reminders 2012 Annual Report on CPH Annual Reports are due on April 15 Academic Achievement Report – as soon as grades are available for Fall and Spring College Panhellenic Award Submissions due by June 1 Look on the NPC website and in newsletters for more information! Judicial Procedures Forms – within 30 days

Contact Us NPC office (317) Nicki Meneley, Executive Director Caitlin Moulton, Panhellenic Support Emily Ruch, Business Operations Jules Schenk, Communications & Programs NPC area advisors NPC Executive Committee Jane H. Sutton, Chairman Jean Mrasek, Vice Chairman Donna King, Budget & Finance Mary Jane Beach, Advocacy Julie Johnson, College Panhellenics