1. AHEPA Capital District No.3 2008 Workshop Presentation

2. New District Program Objective: To introduce a program to improve the participation of existing Ahepans through networking and support. To introduce a program to improve the participation of existing Ahepans through networking and support. To increase membership by reaching out into the community through good works and to engage these new members through a mentorship program. To increase membership by reaching out into the community through good works and to engage these new members through a mentorship program.

3. I.Program Name: This new initiative will be called the GOTO program, which stands for the “Good Of The Order.” This new initiative will be called the GOTO program, which stands for the “Good Of The Order.” This GOTO Program is to be implemented in each chapter. This GOTO Program is to be implemented in each chapter.

4. II.Purpose: To help each member become more connected with his fellow Brothers and to improve the relationship between each Chapter. To help each member become more connected with his fellow Brothers and to improve the relationship between each Chapter. It should be the responsibility of each AHEPAN to be an advocate of the AHEPA and provide mentoring to new and existing members. It should be the responsibility of each AHEPAN to be an advocate of the AHEPA and provide mentoring to new and existing members.

5. III.Implementation Strategy: Create a new Membership Directory which will provide information helpful to each Brother about the Order of AHEPA. Create a new Membership Directory which will provide information helpful to each Brother about the Order of AHEPA.

6. The information necessary to establish the directory is as follows: Name / Address / Phone (H & W) / email Name / Address / Phone (H & W) / email Date & Place of Birth Date & Place of Birth Occupation / Profession Occupation / Profession Hobbies and Interests Hobbies and Interests High School / College/ other schools attended High School / College/ other schools attended Veteran & Military Status if any. Veteran & Military Status if any. If married, wife’s name If married, wife’s name Number of Children / names and ages Number of Children / names and ages AHEPA History (Other chapter, SOP/ MOA) AHEPA History (Other chapter, SOP/ MOA) What do you know about AHEPA? What do you know about AHEPA? How would you like to participate? How would you like to participate? Other affiliates / Organizations involved with? Other affiliates / Organizations involved with? Provide a place to attach a photo (passport type) of the member. This can be done by either: Provide a place to attach a photo (passport type) of the member. This can be done by either: –Attaching a photo on an application. –Submitting photo on line. –Having a session (AHEPA Photo Night) where photos will be taken.

7. MEMBERS HANDBOOK 2008-2009 AHEPA CAPITAL DISTRICT 3, REGION 2

8. AHEPA District No.3 Membership Information Form AHEPA District No.3 Membership Information Form Your Chapter asks that you fill out as much of this form as you can, and to the best of your knowledge. The information supplied will be entered into the Chapter Membership Directory. It will not be used for any purpose except for that to which it was intended: As information to other Ahepans for the sole purpose of developing stronger relationships among our members. Please fill out and send to your Chapter Secretary: Your Chapter asks that you fill out as much of this form as you can, and to the best of your knowledge. The information supplied will be entered into the Chapter Membership Directory. It will not be used for any purpose except for that to which it was intended: As information to other Ahepans for the sole purpose of developing stronger relationships among our members. Please fill out and send to your Chapter Secretary: Existing member New Member If you haven’t had your photo taken by our Chapter Secretary, You can attend the next meeting where he will be happy to take your portrait.Or you can submit your own photo -- a passport type photo (about 2” X 2”) by attaching it to this form. Luke-Hajiantoni Prefix: (Dr. )First MNLastSuffix: (MD, PHD, etc.)Address: City: State: Zip: - Phone (Home): ( ) - Phone (Work): ( ) - Fax: ( ) - E-mail: Existing member New Member If you haven’t had your photo taken by our Chapter Secretary, You can attend the next meeting where he will be happy to take your portrait.Or you can submit your own photo -- a passport type photo (about 2” X 2”) by attaching it to this form. Luke-Hajiantoni Prefix: (Dr. )First MNLastSuffix: (MD, PHD, etc.)Address: City: State: Zip: - Phone (Home): ( ) - Phone (Work): ( ) - Fax: ( ) - E-mail: Date of Birth: Place of Birth (City/State/Country): Marital Status: Single Married Widowed Wife’s Name: No. of children: Names of children & birthdays: Occupation / Profession: Hobbies / Interests: Education: High School / College / Other Schools Attended: Veteran: Y N Branch of Service: No of Yrs? From (year) to (year) AHEPA History: (S.O.P./Other Chapter, if any) List other Affiliates / Organizations you are a member of: For Existing Members: Chapter Name & No. For New Members only:What do you know about AHEPA? How would you like to participate? Other Comments you wish to make: Date of Birth: Place of Birth (City/State/Country): Marital Status: Single Married Widowed Wife’s Name: No. of children: Names of children & birthdays: Occupation / Profession: Hobbies / Interests: Education: High School / College / Other Schools Attended: Veteran: Y N Branch of Service: No of Yrs? From (year) to (year) AHEPA History: (S.O.P./Other Chapter, if any) List other Affiliates / Organizations you are a member of: For Existing Members: Chapter Name & No. For New Members only:What do you know about AHEPA? How would you like to participate? Other Comments you wish to make:

9. Must have at least 5 years AHEPA membership Must have at least 5 years AHEPA membership Made up of a minimum of 3 members consisting of at least one in each of the following age group: Made up of a minimum of 3 members consisting of at least one in each of the following age group: –One age 60 and above –One age 40 to 60 –One age 20 to 40 Work of Committee: Work of Committee: –Determine a pairing strategy to be based on existing members’ profiles and information provided on new membership applications. IV. Establish a Committee Committee Requirements & Responsibilities:

10. V.Procedure: A. New member completes application and submits it manually or on-line. B. His application is received by the Membership (GOTO) Committee. C.The GOTO Committee reviews the application, confirms applicant’s eligibility and makes recommendation for approval.

11. V. Procedure (Con’t) : D. The new member is initiated during a chapter meeting and assigned to a “GOTO” Advocate at the Initiation Ceremony. 1.The GOTO Advocate (GOTO Guy) serves as a wise and trusted guide, advisor and resource for the new member. 2.The GOTO Advocate or “GOTO Guy” must agree to spend time with the new member and take him under his wing.

12. V.Procedure (Con’t) : E.From the point of initiation, the mentor will take on the following responsibilities: 1.Be available to answer any questions and help integrate the new member to AHEPA.

13. V.Procedure (Con’t) : 2.Provide new member handbook about AHEPA which includes a minimum of the following: a.AHEPA National: Info concerning AHEPA National Projects, AHEPA Structure, and other pertinent information (from National web site or other sources). Info on AHEPA History to educate members on AHEPA’s past philanthropic endeavors.

14. V.Procedure (Con’t) : b.AHEPA District: –Provide AHEPA District Information.

15. V.Procedure (Con’t) : c. Local AHEPA Chapter, (some of this is given during formal initiation) Including Programs and Projects, Committees, etc. Charges given to each Officer – elected and appointed. Explanation of symbols, banner, etc. Emphasis on the principles of AHEPA (Speak evil of no one, etc).

16. V.Procedure (Con’t) : 3.Provide and report positive and negative feedback to the GOTO Committee.

17. MEMBERS HANDBOOKHANDBOOK 2008-2009 AHEPA CAPITAL DISTRICT 3, REGION 2

18. AHEPA National Constitution District By Laws Click either Form above to download

19. Remember… If AHEPA is going to grow and develop into a more vibrant Organization, we all need to: If AHEPA is going to grow and develop into a more vibrant Organization, we all need to: –Become active in bringing up new members. –Strive to invigorate inactive members. –Encourage all others to do likewise.

20. Thank you for attending! Thank you for attending! Chapters… Implement the GOTO Program