LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
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BRUCE HUNTER MCINTOSH STANDARDS FOR CHAPTER EXCELLENCE
The Bruce Hunter McIntosh Standards for Chapter Excellence Award is recognizes chapters who effectively use the Standards
for Chapter Excellence Program to continuously improve their fraternal experience. Applicants should be able to concisely
articulate how the chapter established goals, executed an identifiable plan, and measured the successes and/or failures of the
efforts.
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Requirements:
In order to be considered for this award, chapters must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Be in good standing with the General Fraternity and host institution.
Have an officially appointed High Pi
Must be at a zero balance with the General Fraternity as of April 30th
Not have been subjected to any disciplinary action by the General Fraternity or host
institution within the past 9 months.
5. Have had at least one (1) representative at the last General Assembly or Leadership
Seminar
6. Have achieved all Standards of Chapter Excellence
NOTE: Award applications should be for programs that occurred between June 1, 2014, and April
30, 2015.
If your chapter is selected as a winner, please be prepared to submit materials for display.
DEADLINE: All applications must be received by May 15, 2015.
Implementation and Application
To be a chapter among chapters, Zetas must effectively implement and utilize the Tactical Operations
Guides. Moreover, they are able to integrate officer goals and responsibilities with Standards for Chapter
Excellence. Using the Tri-Team System (management, involvement and education), describe the officer
responsibilities and the programs and activities that exist within your chapter that make your brotherhood
a chapter among chapters. Provide examples of how your chapter is able to utilize the Tactical Operations
Guides for each office and the Standards for Chapter Excellence to succeed in chapter management,
campus and chapter involvement and fraternity/collegiate education. Applications that are most able to
demonstrate their ability to execute at the Advanced/Exceptional stages will be among those considered
for this recognition.
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Management Team
The Management Team is comprised of the High Alpha, High Gamma, High Tau, High Iota,
House Manager, Standards Chairman and Members-at-large. The responsibilities of this team
include financial and risk management, chapter management, reporting and record keeping,
General Fraternity relations, and Standards for Chapter Excellence. Choose any three (3) of these
team members and:
1. Describe how each of them executes their office/position at the Advanced/Exceptional
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2. Provide at least one (1) example of each officer demonstrating this ability
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3. Describe the impact the three of these officers has had on the Chapter and your host
institution.
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High Alpha (chairman)
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH ALPHA
The high station to which you have been raised involves great responsibilities. The interests, well-being, and development of
this chapter, and the guidance of each brother and associate member are now placed to a large degree in your hands. In order
that you may carry out the duties of your office to the best of your ability, consider carefully these rules of action:
STRIVE ARDENTLY FOR THE CHAPTER'S WELFARE, BUT LET YOUR EFFORTS BE WISELY DIRECTED.
DEMAND STRICT ADHERENCE TO OUR LAWS AND STANDARDS, BUT LOOK WELL THAT THERE IS NO FAULT TO BE FOUND
WITH YOUR EXAMPLE.
SEEK THE AID OF OTHERS, BUT REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
HEED THE ADVICE OF ALL, BUT DO NOT BE SWAYED BY UNDUE INFLUENCE.
BE DELIBERATE IN JUDGMENT, BUT PROMPT IN EXECUTION.
CONDUCT YOURSELF WITH DIGNITY, BUT DON'T BE OVERBEARING.
BE FIRM, BUT NOT SEVERE.
If you feel that you are not possessed of all these attributes of leadership, know that you may attain them through sincere study,
earnest effort, and persistent practice. Make it your goal to strive until these virtues are your own so those who follow you will
be guided by your example.
a. REVIEW THE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT’S VISIT REPORT WITH CHAPTER (ADVANCED)
b. ENSURE THE CHAPTER APPLIES FOR ALL CAMPUS AND LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AWARDS THE CHAPTER QUALIFIES
FOR (ADVANCED)
c. PARTICIPATE IN REVIEWING S.M.A.R.T. GOALS WITH HIGH ZETA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES EVERY 2
WEEKS (EXCEPTIONAL)
d. PARTICIPATE IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW OF OFFICER AND COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE
(ADVANCED)
e. SUPPORT CHAPTER MEMBER ON-CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT (ADVANCED)
f. SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF PHILANTHROPY EVENTS (I.E. WATERMELON BUST, NAFD, ETC.)
(ADVANCED)
g. ENSURE THAT HARM REDUCTION EDUCATION SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED FOR ALL MEMBERS (ADVANCED)
h. ASSIST IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING OTHER FRATERNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
CHAPTER (ADVANCED)
i. SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR CHAPTER ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT (ADVANCED)
j. SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR CHAPTER SOCIAL PLANNING (ADVANCED)
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SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR CHAPTER ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT (ADVANCED)
UTILIZE THE HIGH PI AS A RESOURCE FOR YOURSELF AND THE CHAPTER (ADVANCED)
ATTEND 90% OF THE HOUSE CORPORATION MEETINGS (ADVANCED)
MEET WITH THE CAMPUS GREEK ADVISER EVERY MONTH TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT STATE OF THE CHAPTER
(ADVANCED)
High Gamma
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH GAMMA
Brother High Gamma, yours is an office demanding both time and attention to detail. You are entrusted with the membership
records of each member of your chapter. You are responsible for reporting and submitting information in a timely manner to
the International Headquarters.
a. ORDER BROTHER BADGES FOR NEWLY INITIATED BROTHERS (ADVANCED)
b. ONE MONTH PRIOR TO INITIATION
c. MAKE SURE THAT MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND CERTIFICATES ARE RECEIVED (ADVANCED)
d. EACH ACADEMIC TERM
e. REGULARLY COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE MAIL TO CHAPTER OFFICERS (ADVANCED)
f. ONGOING
g. KEEP PROFESSIONAL AND ACCURATE MINUTES KEPT FOR ALL CHAPTER MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
(ADVANCED)
h. ONGOING
i. ENSURE AN UP TO DATE SCHEDULE OF CHAPTER EVENTS IS MAINTAINED ON THE CHAPTER’S WEBSITE (ADVANCED)
j. ONGOING
High Tau
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH TAU
Brother High Tau, your office is one of trust, for to you is confided the financial welfare of this chapter. Therefore you must at
all times exemplify the highest standards of integrity in maintaining the material property, financial assets, and the financial
records entrusted to your care. It is your obligation to administer, faithfully and impartially, the financial affairs of the chapter,
to insist upon each member fulfilling his individual obligations promptly, and to preserve the chapter assets in the development
of long-range stability.
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PREPARING FOR HIGH ZETA RETREAT (ADVANCED)
PRIOR TO HIGH ZETA RETREAT
PREPARE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER PAYMENT PLANS TO BE APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (ADVANCED)
BEGINNING OF EACH ACADEMIC TERM
PREPARE A FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CHAPTER, HOUSE CORPORATION, AND ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD
(EXCEPTIONAL)
MONTHLY
HOLD AN EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ABOUT CHAPTER FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS (ADVANCED)
EACH ACADEMIC TERM
HOLD AN EDUCATIONAL SESSION ON PERSONAL FINANCES (EXCEPTIONAL)
EACH ACADEMIC YEAR
PROVIDE STRATEGIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM (EXCEPTIONAL)
BEGINNING OF ACADEMIC TERM
High Iota
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH IOTA
As members of Lambda Chi Alpha we must be ever mindful of our duty to assist and protect others, particularly our own
members. It is your obligation to administer a risk management program that promises responsible and mature behavior by all
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members at all times, and to preserve the ideals of the Fraternity by conducting the operations of the chapter safely, prudently,
and in compliance with the laws and policies both of Lambda Chi Alpha and this institution.
a. OLD HARM REDUCTION TASK FORCE MEETINGS (ADVANCED) MONTHLY
b. WORK WITH THE HARM REDUCTION TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND UPDATE THE CHAPTER'S CRISIS MANAGEMENT
PLAN (ADVANCED)FIRST MONTH OF EACH ACADEMIC TERM
c. REPORT ALL INCIDENTS AND INJURIES OF MEMBERS OR GUESTS TO GENERAL FRATERNITY (EXCEPTIONAL) AS
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NECESSARY
SET UP HARM REDUCTION EDUCATION SESSIONS CONDUCTED BY OUTSIDE SPEAKERS (ADVANCED) EACH ACADEMIC
TERM
UTILIZE THE LEARNING MODEL IN HARM REDUCTION EDUCATION SESSIONS (EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
WORK WITH THE CHAPTER TO CREATE A SOCIAL CONTRACT ADDRESSING CHAPTER SPECIFIC ISSUES OF RISK
(ADVANCED) WHEN NECESSARY
House Manager
Goal Board Chairman
Standards Chairman
Members-at-large (few)
Involvement Team
The Involvement Team is comprised of the High Beta, High Delta, High Epsilon, High Rho, NAFD
Chairman, and Members-at-large. The responsibilities of this team include recruitment events,
community service, public relations, campus involvement, social programming and alumni
programming. Choose any three (3) of these team members and:
1. Describe how each of them executes their office/position at the Advanced/Exceptional
stage.
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Provide at least one (1) example of each officer demonstrating this ability
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3. Describe the impact the three of these officers has had on the Chapter and your host
institution.
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High Beta (chairman)
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH BETA
Brother High Beta, your task is also one of great importance, for you must at all times be ready to take up the duties of our
High Alpha should circumstances require such action. It is also your responsibility to originate, direct, and inspire programs of
internal and external involvement for all members which allow each man to actively contribute to the Fraternity and to its
various publics. Among these are the campus community, the faculty and administration, other fraternities and sororities, the
non-fraternity students, parents, alumni, and the community in which this chapter is located. You are the direct contact between
our chapter and these publics on whom the welfare and favorable reputation of the Fraternity depends.
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PREPARE A WRITTEN “ACTION PLAN” FOR CHAPTER APPROVAL INCORPORATING THE GOALS DEVELOPED AT THE HIGH
ZETA RETREAT (ADVANCED) WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE HIGH ZETA RETREAT
WORK WITH EACH COMMITTEE TO CREATE S.M.A.R.T. GOALS AND SET UP AN ACTION PLAN FOR ACHIEVING THOSE
GOALS (ADVANCED) FIRST MONTH OF EACH ACADEMIC TERM
KEEP A RECORD OF ALL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND PROGRESS MADE ON THE COMMITTEE’S GOALS
(EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
ENSURE TIMELY REVIEWS TAKE PLACE FOR EACH COMMITTEE AND EVALUATE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GOALS
(EXCEPTIONAL) AS NECESSARY
ENSURE COMPLETION OF BI-ANNUAL OFFICER REVIEWS AND EVALUATE PROGRESSION TOWARD SUCCESSFUL
IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN (ADVANCED) TWICE EACH ACADEMIC YEAR
REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON OFFICER PROGRESS (ADVANCED) MONTHLY
ORGANIZE AT LEAST TWO LARGE SCALE BROTHERHOOD EVENTS (ADVANCED) PER ACADEMIC TERM
SPONSOR ONE ON-CAMPUS EVENT TARGETED AT FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION (EXCEPTIONAL) PER
ACADEMIC YEAR
PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CAMPUS AND LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AWARDS FOR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
ASSIST THE HIGH ALPHA IN PREPARING A WRITTEN “ACTION PLAN” FOR CHAPTER APPROVAL COVERING ANY AREAS OF
NEED AS ADDRESSED BY THE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT (ADVANCED) WITHIN A WEEK OF RECEIVING
THE VISIT REPORT
High Delta
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH DELTA
Brother High Delta, yours is an office demanding both time and skills, for you are entrusted with the duty of providing for the
future of your chapter by directing its membership recruitment program. The future of your chapter rests not only in its
quantitative strength, but in the scholastic aptitude, leadership potential, strength of character, and dedication to service of the
young men attracted to Lambda Chi Alpha.
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DEVELOP A CHAPTER RECRUITING PLAN CONSISTENT WITH THE SEVEN CORE VALUES (ADVANCED) 1 MONTH
PRIOR TO RECRUITMENT
ORGANIZE A DELTA COMMITTEE THAT INCLUDES RECRUITMENT TEAMS (ADVANCED) 1 MONTH PRIOR TO
RECRUITMENT
HOLD A RECRUITMENT PLANNING SESSION TO DETERMINE RECRUITMENT CRITERIA, ESTABLISH DATES AND
DEVELOP A RECRUITMENT CALENDAR (ADVANCED) 1 MONTH PRIOR TO RECRUITMENT
CREATE A PROSPECTIVE MEMBER “WISH LIST” (ADVANCED) 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RECRUITMENT
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A TRACKING LIST OF PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS (EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
COLLECT REFERENCES FROM SORORITIES, PROFESSORS, ALUMNI, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (ADVANCED)
ONGOING
CONDUCT A RECRUITMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR THE CHAPTER (COLE RECRUITMENT, SKILLS TRAINING,
ROLE PLAYING, ETC.) (EXCEPTIONAL) 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RECRUITMENT
CONDUCT RECRUITMENT EVENTS YEAR AROUND OR WITHIN FORMAL RECRUITMENT CAMPUS GUIDELINES
INCLUDING SUMMER RECRUITMENT (ADVANCED) ONGOING
FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL RECRUITMENT (EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
ASSESS RECRUITMENT PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO RECRUITMENT GOALS (ADVANCED) END OF ACADEMIC
TERM
MAINTAIN AN ASSOCIATION TO INITIATION RATIO FOR THE LAST THREE INITIATION GROUPS OF AT LEAST 90%
(ADVANCED) END OF OFFICER TERM
PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CAMPUS AND LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AWARDS FOR RECRUITMENT
PROGRAMMING (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
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High Epsilon
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH EPSILON
You must play an important role in the social development and participation of the members. Entrusted to you are the
responsibilities of instilling in the members a constant awareness of, respect for, and demonstration of acceptable standards of
conduct, those attributes of behavior which distinguish a member of Lambda Chi Alpha as a gentleman.
The good name of our Fraternity is dependent to a great extent upon the nature and conduct of its social activities. Be prudent
in the performance of your duties by providing a program of social activities that is creative, diversified, and that achieves a
balance of fun, growth, and service.
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CONDUCT A TRAINING SESSION WITH THE HIGH IOTA FOR ALL SOBER MONITORS (ADVANCED) PRIOR TO EACH EVENT
WORK WITH THE HIGH IOTA ON HIS HARM REDUCTION EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR THE WHOLE CHAPTER (ADVANCED)
AS NECESSARY
CONDUCT SOCIAL EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR THE CHAPTER (ADVANCED) EACH ACADEMIC TERM
INCORPORATE THE USE OF THE LEARNING MODEL IN ALL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS YOU CONDUCT (ADVANCED)
ONGOING
High Rho
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH RHO
Brother High Rho, you are this chapter's link to the alumni of Lambda Chi Alpha, both within and beyond this chapter.
Your development of an effective program that provides events of interest to the alumni, recognizes outstanding service to the
Fraternity by individual alumni, and encourages alumni involvement in support of this chapter is vital for its continuity, future
strength, and stability.
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SEND ALL ALUMNI AN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE INITIATION RITUAL (ADVANCED) AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR TO
INITIATION RITUAL
SEND THANK YOU NOTES OR EMAILS TO ANY ALUMNI WITHIN ONE WEEK OF ANY DONATION OF TIME, TALENT, OR
TREASURE (EXCEPTIONAL) AS NECESSARY
MAINTAIN AN ALUMNI WEBPAGE LINKED TO THE CHAPTER WEBSITE (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
THE CHAPTER NEWSLETTER CONTAINS 50% ALUMNI NEWS, 30% CHAPTER NEWS, AND 20% TRUE BROTHER
INITIATIVE (EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
SEND ALL CHAPTER NEWSLETTERS AND MAILINGS TO THE GENERAL FRATERNITY (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
HOST AN ALUMNI EVENT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL AND/OR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDER’S DAY
(ADVANCED) ONCE AN ACADEMIC YEAR
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE CHAPTER’S ALUMNI AWARDS PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE ALUMNI WHO HAVE EXCELLED
(ADVANCED) ONGOING
NOMINATE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI WHO MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THE ORDER OF MERIT, AND OTHER AWARDS GIVEN
BY THE GENERAL FRATERNITY (EXCEPTIONAL) AS NECESSARY
PLAN AND CONDUCT A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THE EXPECTATIONS OF AN ALUMNUS AND HOW THE BROTHERS CAN
EXEMPLIFY THAT AS AN ALUMNUS (EXCEPTIONAL) EACH ACADEMIC TERM
WORK WITH SENIORS TO PLAN AT LEAST ONE MAJOR EVENT (I.E. PHILANTHROPY EVENT, RETREAT, ETC.) (ADVANCED)
EACH ACADEMIC TERM
USE OF THE SENIOR INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN AND MENTOR THOSE MEMBERS
GOING THROUGH THE INNER CIRCLE PROGRAMMING (ADVANCED) ONGOING
PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CAMPUS AND LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AWARDS FOR ALUMNI PROGRAMMING
AND CHAPTER ADVISER OF THE YEAR (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
Feeding America Food Drive Chairman
Members-at-large (many)
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Education Team
The Education Team is comprised of the High Kappa, High Phi, High Sigma, Big Brother
Coordinator, and Members-at-large. The responsibilities of this team include academics,
fraternity education, ritual, big/little brother program. Choose any three (3) of these team
members and
1. Describe how each of them executes their office/position at the Advanced/Exceptional
stage.
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2. Provide at least one (1) example of each officer demonstrating this ability:
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3. Describe the impact the three of these officers has had on the Chapter and your host
institution.
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High Kappa (chairman)
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH KAPPA
Brother High Kappa, to you is entrusted the education and development of each and every chapter member as a student, as a
leader, and as a fully participating member in this chapter.
Make it your goal to develop and maintain a program of mature acceptance of responsibility on the part of every undergraduate
in this chapter based on the history, aims, ideals, and traditions of our country, this school, and Lambda Chi Alpha.
a. APPOINT OR ELECT THE BIG BROTHER COORDINATOR AND REVIEW EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(ADVANCED) PRIOR TO HIGH ZETA RETREAT
b. HOLD A REFLECTION AND MEANING MAKING SESSION WITH THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOLLOWING THE ASSOCIATE
MEMBER CEREMONY (ADVANCED) WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE ASSOCIATE MEMBER CEREMONY
c. CREATE A BIG BROTHER CONTRACT WITH THE BIG BROTHER COORDINATOR AND THAT THE BIG BROTHER CONTRACT
IS SIGNED BY ALL BIG BROTHERS (ADVANCED) WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BIG BROTHER SELECTION
d. COORDINATE THE BIG BROTHER CEREMONY WITH THE HIGH PHI (ADVANCED) WITHIN ONE WEEK OF BID
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ACCEPTANCE
HOLD A REFLECTION AND MEANING MAKING SESSION WITH THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOLLOWING THE BIG BROTHER
CEREMONY (EXCELLENT) WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE BIG BROTHER CEREMONY
HOLD REFLECTION AND MEANING MAKING SESSIONS EACH WEEK WITH THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO UTILIZE THE
LEARNING MODEL AND ENSURE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION OF THE CORE VALUES
(EXCELLENT) BEGINS IN FIRST WEEK OF AM EDUCATION – ONGOING WEEKLY
COORDINATE WITH OTHER OFFICERS ALL OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ASSOCIATES (ADVANCED)
FIRST MONTH IN EACH ACADEMIC TERM
WORK WITH THE HIGH PHI TO DEVELOP A PRE-INITIATION EXPERIENCES THAT ALIGN WITH THE EXOTERIC
MYSTERIES (ADVANCED) FIRST MONTH IN EACH ACADEMIC TERM
DURING PRE-INITIATION, HOLD A REFLECTION AND MEANING MAKING SESSION AFTER EACH ACTIVITY, AND INCLUDE
ALL BROTHERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (ADVANCED) DURING PRE-INITIATION
UTILIZE A SURVEY TO RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM FROM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND BROTHERS CONCERNING
THE OVERALL ASSOCIATE MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM (EXCELLENT) WITHIN A WEEK AFTER INITIATION
COORDINATE WITH OTHER OFFICERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENTIRE CHAPTER (ADVANCED) ~BETA –
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THETA – PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES, TAU – FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RESPONSIBILITY, IOTA – HARM REDUCTION. SIGMA – ACADEMIC
ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT, RHO – CAREER PLANNING, RESUME AND INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE
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High Phi
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH PHI
Brother High Phi, your task is one of great importance, for you are responsible with overseeing that the Fraternity’s Initiation
Ritual is performed in the manner prescribed and our secrets are safe guarded.
You are the spiritual leader of your chapter. It is your role to advise the chapter on all matter pertaining to our ceremonies and
ensuring they are performed in the proper manner. You are to inspire the brotherhood to delve into the teachings of our
Fraternity and instruct how to apply those teachings to their daily lives. Taking the Ritual from something that is performed, to
something that is lived.
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PREPARE A WRITTEN “ACTION PLAN” FOR CHAPTER APPROVAL INCORPORATING THE GOALS DEVELOPED AT THE HIGH
ZETA RETREAT (ADVANCED) WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE HIGH ZETA RETREAT
PERFORM A DEBRIEF OF THE ASSOCIATE MEMBER CEREMONY (ADVANCED) WITHIN A WEEK OF THE ASSOCIATE
MEMBER CEREMONY
WORK WITH THE HIGH KAPPA TO DEVELOP PRE-INITIATION EXPERIENCES THAT ALIGN WITH THE EXOTERIC
MYSTERIES PROGRAM (ADVANCED) FIRST MONTH OF EACH ACADEMIC TERM
DURING PRE-INITIATION, HOLD A REFLECTION AND MEANING MAKING SESSION AFTER EACH ACTIVITY, AND INCLUDE
ALL ACTIVE BROTHERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (ADVANCED) DURING PRE-INITIATION
ARRANGE FOR APPROPRIATE DEBRIEFS DURING THE INITIATION RITUAL (ADVANCED) AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES
DURING INITIATION
ARRANGE FOR THE NARRATION OF THE INITIATION RITUAL (EXEMPLARY) AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES DURING THE
INITIATION RITUAL
HOLD REGULAR ZAX SESSIONS FOR THE BROTHERS TO DISCUSS THE INITIATION RITUAL AND THE APPLICATION OF
THE INITIATION RITUAL IN THEIR DAILY LIVES (ADVANCED) EACH ACADEMIC TERM
PERFORM THE RITUAL FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS AT CHAPTER MEETINGS (ADVANCED) DURING EACH
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CHAPTER MEETING
PERFORM THE GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR GRADUATING MEMBERS (ADVANCED) BEFORE GRADUATION
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High Sigma
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE HIGH SIGMA
Brother High Sigma, one of the principal objectives of Lambda Chi Alpha, as a co-curricular fraternity, is to develop in each
member a realization of his highest scholastic and intellectual potential.
It is your responsibility to develop and implement an educational program that encourages the broadest possible cultural and
intellectual experience for each member of our chapter.
Familiarity with the academic performance of each associate and initiated member, a mature approach to the individual needs,
knowledge of the support services available in this area, and strict application of the laws of the fraternity relating to academic
matters, are all essential to reaching the goal of an enlightened membership.
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IMPLEMENT QUIET HOURS IN THE CHAPTER HOUSE (IF APPLICABLE) (ADVANCED ) FIRST MONTH IN OFFICE
ESTABLISH A TUTOR SYSTEM WITHIN THE CHAPTER (EXCEPTIONAL) EACH ACADEMIC TERM
MEET WITH MEMBERS ON SCHOLASTIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION TO REVIEW THEIR PROGRESS (ADVANCED)
ONGOING
WORK WITH THE CHAPTER TO INCREASE THE CHAPTER’S GPA REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERS (ADVANCED) EACH
ACADEMIC YEAR
PROVIDE GRADE RELEASE FORMS FOR ALL MEMBERS TO THE CAMPUS (ADVANCED) AS REQUIRED
MET WITH DEAN OF STUDENTS AND/OR GREEK ADVISER TO DISCUSS THE CHAPTER’S ACADEMIC GOALS (ADVANCED)
EACH ACADEMIC TERM
ORGANIZE FOR THE CHAPTER PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE (ADVANCED)
EACH ACADEMIC TERM
HOLD OR PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL EVENTS (ADVANCED) EACH ACADEMIC TERM
SET UP A SPEAKERS PROGRAM FOR THE CHAPTER (PROFESSORS, CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, ETC.)
(ADVANCED) ONGOING
CREATE A SOCIAL/CULTURAL BULLETIN BOARD OR OTHER RESOURCES (EXCEPTIONAL) ONGOING
Big Brother Coordinator
OFFICIAL CHARGE OF THE BIG BROTHER COORDINATOR
Big Brother Coordinator, your position is one that demands both time and the commitment to model the way for both Big
Brothers and the Little Brothers at all times, for you are entrusted with the responsibility of aiding Brother High Kappa in
ensuring the associates grow and develop in preparation to learn our secret teachings.
The future of this chapter and the quality of its leaders is dependent on the foundation we lay with our associates over the
coming weeks. Ensure Big Brothers spend time with their Little Brothers, discussing our core values and how they apply to
Lambda Chi Alpha and life. Follow-up with Big Brothers to make certain they are examining who their Little Brothers are,
where they come from, and where they are going. If you are successful, the bonds created during your time in this position will
last a lifetime.
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g.
h.
i.
CREATE THE BIG BROTHER SELECTION PROCESS DURING HIGH ZETA RETREAT (EXCELLENT) DURING HIGH ZETA
RETREAT
SHARE WITH THE CHAPTER THE EXPECTATIONS OF A BIG BROTHER (ADVANCED) PRIOR TO BIG BROTHER SELECTION
SHARE WITH THE CHAPTER THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A BIG BROTHER (ADVANCED) PRIOR TO BIG
BROTHER SELECTION
CREATE A BIG BROTHER CONTRACT WITH THE HIGH KAPPA AND SIGNED BY ALL BIG BROTHERS (ADVANCED) WITHIN
24 HOURS OF BIG BROTHER SELECTION
CONDUCT A BIG BROTHER TRAINING RETREAT FOR BIG BROTHERS – FOLLOWS THE “BIG BROTHER TRAINING
CURRICULUM” IN THE HIGH KAPPA MANUAL AND BIG BROTHER GUIDE (ADVANCED) WITHIN FIRST MONTH OF
ACADEMIC TERM
IMPLEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP ON USE OF BIG BROTHER GUIDES – “SHARING THE JOURNEY” (EXCELLENT) WEEKLY
DURING ASSOCIATE MEMBER EDUCATION
ENCOURAGE BIG BROTHERS TO DISCUSS WITH THEIR LITTLE BROTHER EACH WEEK’S CORE VALUE AND PREINITIATION ACTIVITY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE HIGH KAPPA’S GROUP DEBRIEFING SESSION (EXCELLENT) WEEKLY
DURING ASSOCIATE MEMBER EDUCATION
HOLD REGULAR BIG BROTHER FORUMS FOR ALL BIG BROTHERS (ADVANCED) AS NECESSARY
HOST A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH BIG BROTHERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS TO DETERMINE WHAT WORKED, WHAT
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER, AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE FOR THE NEXT BIG BROTHER PROGRAM (EXCELLENT)
WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER THE INITIATION RITUAL
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (MED.)
Email completed application by May 15, 2015, to tbarnett@lambdachi.org.
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
AWARDS APPLICATION
Reflection:
What has challenged the chapter the most this past year?
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How did the 9 officers you listed respond to this challenge?
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What lessons did you learn for the future?
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What has been the chapter’s greatest accomplishment this past year?
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Pick any 2 officers not yet discussed – what contributions did they make to this?
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What sets your Chapter apart from other Chapter’s applying for this recognition?
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Email completed application by May 15, 2015, to tbarnett@lambdachi.org.