SIGMA THETA CHI ACTIVE INTRODUCTION
AGENDA The PAST The Present The Future Where We are GOING Remember This And you will Bare proudly...
The PAST
The Fraternity Trend
OUR STRUGGLE
JEFFERSON AVE. RIP 1969 – 1989
STRUGGLE Jefferson Ave.- Failure to pay taxes
WESTMINSTER AVE. RIP 1992 – 2002
STRUGGLE Westminster Ave Failure to pay EVERYTHING
WESTMINSTER AVE
MORRIS AVE.RIP 2003 – 2008
STRUGGLE 559 Morris Ave. Failure to be responsible
The Housing Trend
THE PRESENT
2010 RIP? MORRIS AVE.
What is our biggest problem? 2.Failure to Understand &/or Obey the Rules 3.Poor Experiences in Leadership 1.Lack of Motivation & Accountability
What time is it?
THE TIME IS NOW!
Fresh Blood Eager to contribute Experienced Older Brothers INCOME - 78 Lounge (pending results) ALUMNI Support New HOUSE YOUR IN A GREAT POSITION
WHAT IS BEING DONE Alumni Association Creating a formal Alumni Association By-Laws, Board of Directors, Elections, etc. Brainstorming Creating new Requirements & Rewards Active Fraternity Coordinate with active brotherhood Creating oversight Construct working rapport with Kean University
Why? Without a Plan.... You have no action...
Benefits to You NOW Greater Alumni involvement A resource to ask advice Increased alumni trust SUPPORT $$$ Structure Ability to focus on goals (not inherited debt)
Benefits to you as Alumni! Professional Networking Build up your resume Interview preparation Give you responsibility Leadership Experience Build financial maturity Career advantages
Benefits to Everyone The entire organization will benefit from your focus on BUILDING the Fraternity... OPPOSED to keeping it from Crumbling...
CONSISTANCY IS OUR GOAL!
THE FUTURE
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
OPEN MIND
FOCUS
SET GOALS If you have no purpose what do you have? Each brother is accountable...Integrity!
Goals should always be: S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Realistic T – Timed BE SMART
COMMUNICATION
Website Schedule your Dues to be paid... If you have questions... Connect w/ Alumni who’ve been in your shoes.. One stop shop
INTEGRITY
WALK YOUR TALK If you say your going to do something, DO IT... Your all Adults No Room For Hand Holding
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
YOUR CURRENT BUDGET DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY MONEY???? PLEASE……….. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY MONEY???? PLEASE……….. Why is Budgeting important? How can you grow when your always in debt?
When there are rules we expect you to follow them.....
CONSITUTION EXAMPLE: Meetings on Wednesdays? WTF?
TIMELINE
Our Timeline Apr – Aug 2010 Jan – Apr 2010 September 2010 Get Organized Communication Get motivated Implementation Marketing Attack our Goals Stage is set Prove your worth Keep Focused
Remember this and YOU will bare proudly..
Remember... DON’T BE LAZY Nothing in life worth having comes easy Always stay humble... You may have been taught something but it doesn’t make it right
DON’T BE LAZY Help yourself FIRST, Then others will Help you Learn to take criticism, constructively Be Proactive – Not Reactive It’s time for you to step up Remember...
TEAMWORK IS VITAL CONSISTENCY IS OUR GOAL WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Remember...
YOUR CHALLENGE What happens if goals are met and surpassed? Brothers take responsibility and surpass certain expectations. Alumni Association will reward that initiative. Spring Break Q & A