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Weekly Update 12/11/2017

12/11/2017

Save the Date:

Officers' Academy: January 4-6, 2018, in Bluebell, PA, for all newly elected Chapter Officers. Those interested in running for positions are required to attend, if elected. Registration is live! Find additional information about Officers’ Academy on the website.
Advisors' Academy: Running concurrently with Officers' Academy is our NEW Advisors' Academy! We are encouraging, at least, one advisor from every chapter/colony attend to be trained by the National Fraternity. Registration is live!
Conclave 2018: Phi Mu Delta Fraternity will be celebrating the Centennial Conclave in Burlington, VT, from June 27-July 1, 2018. All chapters/colonies are required to send, at least, 3 members. There is a savings program offered to chapters and alumni. Want to see how much you can save with the savings program? Click here.

Important Due dates:

December 15: Final day to register for Officers' Academy and Advisors' Academy.

Kognito:

The National Fraternity is proud to announce a partnership with the Kognito an online learning module, “At Risk for College Students.” Kognito creates digital experiences that prepare our members for the conversations that matter most. Anxiety, stress, and depression impact our brothers on a daily basis and when these issues become overwhelming, we are challenged to recognize the signs and to provide support.
To participate in this new initiative for undergraduate members:
Go to www.kognitocampus.com
Register as a New User
Use Enrollment Code: phimudelta
Complete the “At-Risk for College Students” module
The National Fraternity is strongly encouraging brothers to participate in this new initiative. If more than 80% of the chapter/colony membership participates in this program, the chapter/colony can receive points in the Programming category for their Fall 2017 Accreditation score.

Chapter Officer Elections and Transitions:

Read this article about Officer Transitions! In addition, here is an officer transition guide. Transitions are a CRUCIAL part of your role as an officer.

National Office Information:

The National Office will be closed for the holidays from December 23-January 1. We will reopen at 9am on January 2, 2018.

Happy Holidays!

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12/4/2017

Save the Date:

Town Hall Meeting: We are asking that you join us for an online Town Hall Forum to be held TONIGHT: Monday, December 4, 2017, at 6:30pm EST, to discuss the National Fraternal Movement. There have been 4 deaths involving fraternity hazing and alcohol misuse. We will have National Office staff members, a university Vice President of Student Affairs, and a Campus Greek Advisor as commentators for the town hall. To join the call, click here. Access Code: 552-598-933.
- There are limited spots for the town hall meeting. We are asking that chapters use one computer to join the call so we have space for alumni to join.
Officers' Academy: January 4-6, 2018, in Bluebell, PA, for all newly elected Chapter Officers. Those interested in running for positions are required to attend, if elected. Registration is live! Find additional information about Officers’ Academy on the website.
Advisors' Academy: Running concurrently with Officers' Academy is our NEW Advisors' Academy! We are encouraging, at least, one advisor from every chapter/colony attend to be trained by the National Fraternity. Registration is live!
Conclave 2018: Phi Mu Delta Fraternity will be celebrating the Centennial Conclave in Burlington, VT, from June 27-July 1, 2018. All chapters/colonies are required to send, at least, 3 members. There is a savings program offered to chapters and alumni. Want to see how much you can save with the savings program? Click here.

Important Due dates:

December 7: Final Accreditation Documentation via the chapter/colony Google Drive AND this Accreditation Form.
December 15: Final day to register for Officers' Academy and Advisors' Academy.

Kognito:

The National Fraternity is proud to announce a partnership with the Kognito an online learning module, “At Risk for College Students.” Kognito creates digital experiences that prepare our members for the conversations that matter most. Anxiety, stress, and depression impact our brothers on a daily basis and when these issues become overwhelming, we are challenged to recognize the signs and to provide support.
To participate in this new initiative for undergraduate members:

The National Fraternity is strongly encouraging brothers to participate in this new initiative. If more than 80% of the chapter/colony membership participates in this program, the chapter/colony can receive points in the Programming category for their Fall 2017 Accreditation score.

Chapter Officer Elections and Transitions:

Read this article about Officer Transitions! In addition, here is an officer transition guide. Transitions are a CRUCIAL part of your role as an officer.

New Member Reporting and Education:

New Member Exam: All new members are expected to take the New Member Exam prior to initiation to ensure that chapters and colonies are implementing the National New Member Education Curriculum, Leading the Lion Pride. All links to chapter/colony exams can be found on the National Website, in the Brothers Only Section under New Member Orientation.
Initiation Reports and Fees are due 10 days PRIOR to the Initiation Ritual.

Chapter Accreditation:

For a Step by Step Guide and directions on how to submit documentation, click here.
In order to receive points for your chapter's success, the documentation MUST be submitted in the Google Drive or via the appropriate form.
For any information that cannot be included in the Engagement Report or form, all chapters and colonies are to complete this Accreditation Report Form.
All documentation is due December 7. No late submissions will be accepted.