Wondering what the standards advisor is supposed to do, or how the scholarship advisor can help your chapter improve academically? Position descriptions for all advisors are now available on Officer Portal (in the Document Library under the Volunteer Resources folder). The position descriptions will help with advisor recruitment and are an easy hand-out to use when approaching potential advisors.
Did you know that the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) passed a resolution last year that sorority women must refrain from helping in men's fraternity recruitment? No acting as hostesses at fraternity rush parties or handing out name tags or beverages, and no wearing the letters of one fraternity. As an NPC sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha is expected to follow this resolution. Learn more about the resolution and the reasoning behind it. Chapters should review this information before recruitment starts in the fall.
Emotionally intelligent arguing
When your opinions don't mesh well with those of the person sitting across from you, the mark you leave on the situation comes from how well you understand and manage your emotions (not from what you say to prove your point). When emotions are allowed to run haywire during a disagreement, things discombobulate very quickly and the discussion goes nowhere. Read this article on how to handle the situation with emotional intelligence.
15 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha at Rowan
Happy anniversary to Zeta Lambda Chapter! They were founded on April 27, 1996, at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. A few of the collegiate members are pictured here at the 15th anniversary formal held April 15, 2011.
Spring recruitment success!
Welcome to all the new members of Alpha Sigma Alpha who joined during the Spring 2011 semester! Several chapters in District 2 had great recruitment numbers: Delta Iota at University of Delaware has 54 new members; Epsilon Kappa at Millersville University has 12 new members, and the chapter is now at total; and Zeta Lambda Chapter at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, welcomed 18 new members (pictured at right)! Also pictured (at left) are new members of our Epsilon Tau Chapter at the University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Welcome and congratulations!
Attention, all Vice Presidents of Member Education
You'll want to watch this video from national headquarters showing how to input new initiates' information into Officer Portal.
Don't be at a disadvantage on Advantage!
Major changes to the AΣA Advantage program were announced at convention in July 2010. We are developing a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that will help answer questions that members, advisors, and chapters may have about the changes and the new program. If you have questions or need more information, contact Education Coaching Team leader Kelly Sprout or the Education Coaching Team member for your chapter.
Got a question about how to classify a member who's student teaching for the semester? You can find the answer in the status changes and definitions document.
Show your achievement
Advantage Capstone Star dangles are available on the HJ Greek website. The dangles take the place of the bar pin and stars for Advantage. After completing the capstone for each AΣA Advantage module, members can order the dangle for that module.
The district website is a good place to publicize upcoming philanthropic events, as well as recognize chapter and individual member accomplishments. Send your news and photos to the District 2 webmaster.