SPRING 2013 RECRUITMENT DELTA SIGMA PI – PI RHO CHAPTER “MEET THE CHAPTER”

MEET THE KAPPA PLEDGE CLASS!

WHAT IS DELTA SIGMA PI ALL ABOUT? National co-ed professional fraternity Open to business and economics majors ONLY! Chapter participates in all types of events throughout the semester: Professional activities Social events Community service Recruiting Fundraising Opportunities and experience to help you gain the important skills needed for success in the business world!

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Guest speakers from various types of businesses Tyler Tuminia (VP of Marketing and Operations – Goldkang) Lisa Masteralexis (MLB Agent and Sport Mgmt Professor) Mikal Weiss (Northampton Lawyer and Contracts Professor) Resume & cover letter workshops Michael Schurter (Chapter Advisor and SOM 310 Teacher) Internship & study abroad panels Business tours, conferences, and seminars

COMMUNITY SERVICE American Red Cross Blood Drive Sending postcards to children in the hospital Macy’s Believe Campaign Relay for Life at Amherst College Helping assemble mailings for the Amherst Survival Center Collecting winter coats for the homeless Google’s “Chrome for a Cause” campaign

SOCIAL EVENTS Six Flags New England “Fright Fest” Laser tag & roller skating at Interskate 91 Mohegan Sun UMass sporting events Spare Time Northampton Movie Nights

FUNDRAISING Tshirt sales Cookie sales Sunglass sales Recycling ink cartridges KRISPY KREME DONUTS!

HOW DO I BECOME A BROTHER?

RECRUITMENT You’ve already made the first step, by attending one of our “Meet the Chapter” events to find out about DSP! Sign up to receive reminders and get on our list! Submit a resume and cover letter by February 6 at 6:00pm & attend mandatory interview that night at 8pm If accepted into the Pledge Education program, you will notified by February 8 th, and will receive an invitation to our Pledge Ceremony.

PLEDGE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Pledge Education program is a 9 week program. Throughout the program, you will take weekly quizzes to help you prepare for the final exam. You will also work in committees to plan several events for your pledge class, including a community service project, a professional event, a fundraiser, and a social event. Current members will also work with the pledges to help them prepare for initiation and ensure they fulfill the necessary requirements. At the end of the program, the prospective members will take a final exam demonstrating what they have learned about DSP throughout the program.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A BROTHER?

DSP MEMBERSHIP All brothers are required to pay dues each semester They are expected to attend all weekly meetings (Wednesdays at 8pm), and participate in chapter events. Members will also have opportunities to work on committees to organize larger events, and eventually become officers in the chapter.

There’s almost always another Brother who is in your class, or has taken the class before! Get help with your difficult classes from Brothers who have already “been there” Swap textbooks and save money Form study groups and share notes Learn about different internships and study abroad programs It’s also a great extracurricular activity to have on your resume! Employers love to see meaningful extracurricular activities Work on committees and projects that help you get hands-on experience with fundraising, promoting, and other areas A FEW ADDED BENEFITS….

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Regional and Provincial LEAD Conferences: Meet brothers from other chapters, and learn more about the fraternity and the business world. Networking: Gain valuable networking opportunities through guest speakers and fraternity alumni. Scholarships: There are many scholarships available to DSP brothers through the national fraternity. Leadership Experience: By helping to organize and plan events, participating on committees, and even becoming an officer, members gain essential leadership & management skills.