Transition to Power

Setting Your Chapter Up for Success!

Over the last few weeks we have all been witness to what the media has dubbed "the Transition to Power" of President-elect Barrack Obama. Whether you agree with his politics or not, you can surely appreciate the great care that both the incoming and outgoing administrations are taking in order to have a seamless change of power. This is very important for a country with so many complicated issues at hand, as well as for your fraternity chapter.

Why is the Transitional Period so Important to a Chapter?

The transitional period between one Executive Board/Cabinet to another is vital to the continuing success of a chapter. Greek organizations are unique in the fact that their entire undergraduate membership is completely recycled every four years. If this was a company, it would most likely go under with such a horrible turnover rate!

Graduate Relations

A simple thought

Graduate Relations can be easier than you think! Graduates want to connect with each other and relive old memories. So plan your graduate events around this thought.

Being a Successful Fraternity President

5 things that make fraternity Presidents successful

1. Use the smart people around you! I always thought I could do everything myself - wrong! The more you leverage the people around you, the more successful you will be. Find things that people are good at, and put them to work doing those things. Recognizing and using people's talent is an invaluable skill.

2. Set the tone. You need to be the ultimate advocate and enthusiast for your fraternity. Everyone looks to you for guidance. When you lose confidence, everyone else loses it too. When you exude pride and confidence in your fraternity, your chapter feels it too. Even if you don't feel like it, put a