 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention1 Building a Strong Chapter HKN National Leadership Conference Ames, Iowa November 15-16, 2002 Presenters: Aaron Jow, Ellen Liu, Francis Hsu, Jessica Lii, Jon Dreigert

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention2 Outline  About Mu  Recruitment  Integration  Growth  Leadership  Tips

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention3 The Mu Chapter  Personnel 33 officers Initiated 80 new members last year 44 current candidates  Facilities 2 offices Server with web, mail, and chat service

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention4 A Week with Mu Chapter  Tutoring M-F 10-4  Nov 18 Mon: Indian Cuisine Extravaganza  Nov 19 Tue: Q-Zar (Laser Tag)  Nov 21 Thu: Weekly Officer Meeting  Nov 22 Fri: South Berkeley YMCA Outreach IV, Big Game Bonfire Rally  Nov 23 Sat: Pre-BIG Game Foodfest & Stanfurd Bashing  Nov 24 Sun: Horseback Riding and Park Outing  Preparations for course surveys, General Meeting III, Exam Files, Industrial Outreach, Candidate committee work, and the banquet

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention5 Mu Chapter Services  Tutoring  Online Exam Files  Physical Exam Files  Industrial Outreach: Infosessions and Resume Book  GRE Review Sessions  Peer Advising  Faculty-Student Mixer  Online Course and Professor Evaluations

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention6 Recruitment  Candidate Process Publicity through course evaluations Requirements: interview, 4 fun activities, general meetings, department service, community service, officer challenges, committee work, exam files, course surveys, essay, quiz Key components: socialization and challenge Meaningful work through service to community Initiation is based on clear, objective requirements

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention7 Integration  Culture Open offices Rivalry Traditions  Candidates “Fun” activities Social aspect of challenges

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention8 Growth  Elections All positions elected Create/expand positions as needed  Midnight Meeting  Retreat It’s better to be friends when working together Have fun!

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention9 Communication  Committee planning meeting  Weekly officer meetings  Committee meetings  Mailing list  Duties Files  Alumni network

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention10 Leadership  Defined roles  Experienced executive officers  Committee heads

 November 16, 2002HKN National Leadership Convention11 Tips for Growing a Successful Chapter  Expand gradually  Start with one student service E.g. tutoring, exam files Great source of publicity  Have an open office  Spend time together—a cohesive bond will follow  Find funding sources (school, industry, rich alumni, etc.)