Panhellenic Council 2014
Legislative Council Agenda (February 19th, 2014 )
Call to Order
Panhellenic Creed
Attendance
Guests
Officer Reports
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President: Amanda Hart (amanda-v-hart@uiowa.edu)
○ Next president’s round table: Tuesday February 25th, 9:30pm @ Alpha Xi Delta
○ International Badge Day March 3rd
○ 2014 FSL Publication information due TODAY! :)
■ Please make sure to check with your chapter president’s asap to make sure they have turned
that information in to Rachel Barr
○ Please make sure the agendas are being shared with you Chapter Presidents and Executive boards. You
are pivotal to our connection with the chapters on campus so please forward the information!
○ Chapter spotlight
■ TODAY: Alpha Chi Omega February 12th
Vice President for Recruitment: Mykayla Tanner (mykayla-tanner@uiowa.edu)
○ Recruitment Chair 1-on-1
○ Round One T-shirt designs
■ will be sending these out tonight
○ PNM Booklet pictures
■ 4-7 members
Vice President for Finance and Operations: Abbey Armour (abigail-armour@uiowa.edu)
○ Spring dues must be either delivered to myself or to Char in FBS by February 28th, 2014.
■ Shoutout to Delta Delta Delta for already paying their dues!
Vice President Reduction and Management: Kyal Hornbaker (kyal-hornbaker@uiowa.edu)
○ Social Approvals for the week.
■ Thank you everyone for doing such a good submitting the forms on time!:)
Chapter(s)
Alpha Xi Delta
Gamma Phi Beta
Alpha Chi and Pi Kapp
Alpha Phi
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Phi and Sigma Pi
Delta Delta Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha
President/Advisor
Date
Time
2/22/14
2/21/14
2/20/14
2/21/14
2/22/14
2/20/14
2/20/14
2/22/14
Location
Type
Yacht Club
First Avenue
Airliner
Wildwood
8-10PM
Union
9-10:30
Alpha Phi
9-11PM
Tri Delta House
8-10PM
Zeta House
7-10PM
8-12PM
8-10PM
9-12PM
Info Needed?
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Approval
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FAC (Fraternal Activities Committee) Meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30PM in the Michigan Room
Abbey just reimbursed all the chapters that received social grants last semester
■ All the money is located in their chapter account
○ Risk Management Roundtable is NEXT Tuesday (February 25th) in the Michigan room at 7:30PM
■ We will be providing pizza and soda!
○ Will be sending out information about this semesters social grants to those chapters that are in
compliance
■ DUE DATE: APRIL 1ST
■ Forms are on OrgSync
Vice President for Leadership and Education: Whitney Blakemore (whitney-blakemore@uiowa.edu)
○ Managing Your Money Educational for tonight is Cancelled!
○ Shout out to Delta Zeta for having the most people show up to Miss Representation!
○ REMINDER: Please be respectful during educationals. If not, it will be up to the discretion of the
Panhellenic Council as to if you receive credit or not for being there.
○ Upcoming Educationals:
“Someday Melissa" Film Screening & Discussion
Monday, February 24, C20 Pomerantz Center, 6:30pm
24 million American are affected by eating disorders, and college students are particularly at risk for unhealthy eating
and weight managmeent behaviors. This program is a part of Eating Disorder Awareness week on campus and features
the documentary "Someday Melissa" that chronicles the life and death of 19-year old Melissa from Bulimia. The
documentary will be followed by a panel discussion of student volunteers and mental health and medical professionals
working with body image and eating disorder concerns.
NEW! - Brain Food
Thursday, February 27, 2014, Iowa Theater, 7:00 p.m.
Want to improve your grades? Certain foods can help! In honor of Panhellenic Month of the Scholar, JoAnn DaehlerMiller, a dietitian from student-health, will teach us how to EAT SMART, so we can GET SMART.
NEW! - Intrapreneurship Under the Golden Arches: one family's 50 year journey with McDonald's
Wednesday, March 5th
Sheraton Hotel
5:00 p.m.
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and Midwestone Bank present the Ben S. Summerwill Lecture. This
educational features a local entrepreneur who franchises most McDonald's locations. He will focus on creating
innovative and entrepreneurial ideas without having to start a business, as well as tips and tricks for new college
graduates looking for jobs.
Cultural Humility
Thursday, March 6, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00pm (FREE LUNCH!), Illinois Room 348, IMU
Concurrent with the wrapping-up of Black History Month; cultural understanding is increasingly more relevant within
our growing multicultural society. Join us as we explore the differences of cultural humility and cultural competence.
And come learn about some of the diverse perspectives of different identity groups that may can help our abilities to be
a better leader and ally on campus and in our communities.
Women in Leadership!
Thursday, April 17, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00pm (FREE LUNCH!), Iowa Theater 166, IMU
Join us during Leadership and Service Week for our final Leadership Development Series lecture of the academic year!
And be sure to stay tuned for the announcement of our honorary guest speaker who exemplifies strong women in
leadership!
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Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing: Hannah Wickberg (hannah-wickberg@uiowa.edu)
○ First FSL Informer submissions are due Friday, February 28th. The link is:
https://orgsync.com/14241/forms/72804
○ Check out the revamped FSL Informer blog at UIowaFSL.blogspot.com. We are looking forward to the
great NEW content from your PR representatives!
○ Roundtable is tonight at 7pm in the Northwestern Room
Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Service: Carly Michlin (carly-michlin@uiowa.edu)
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Upcoming Philanthropies
■ DG Anchorsplash February 20th
○ Email me event descriptions to be put on the FSL Calendar
○ Working to get Kappa Alpha Theta’s date set
Vice President Academic Achievement: Rebecca Koerner (rebecca-koerner@uiowa.edu)
○ Panhellenic Month of the Scholar
■ Remind your exec board to nominate your members for Panhellenic Month of the Scholar.
■ Study break this Sunday 2/23! 3:00pm-5:00pm, FREE Starbucks coffee and dessert bar!
○ Be Honored! Order of Omega is recruiting by an application process. Chapter presidents received this
application and should have sent it to all chapter members. If your chapter would like to receive the
application again, please send me an email. Applications are due Friday, February 21.
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Express Workshops - These 30 minute sessions do not count for educational credit, but are a great
resource for students! Wednesdays @ 1:00pm @ Open Area D across from the food for thought café in the
Learning Commons.
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Endnote basic - Feb 26
Skill Builders - March 5
SWAT Workshops - These 1 hour sessions do not count for educational credit, but are a great resource for
students!
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The Delta Beta chapter of The Order of Omega was chartered at Iowa in 1982. The purpose of The Order of
Omega is to recognize fraternity and sorority members for their leadership, community activities and high
academic standards. Members must be have at least 60 credit hours and must have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Managing Test Anxiety: Wednesday February 26, 2014 - 4:30-5:20 - Ohio State Room
Stress Management: Wednesday March 5, 2014 - 4:30-5:20 - Ohio State Room
Chief Justice: Alyssa Rhodes (alyssa-rhodes@uiowa.edu)
○ Bylaw of the Week!
■ Chapter Rules and Requirements
Assistant Vice President Recruitment: Mckenzie Jerman (mckenzie-jerman@uiowa.edu)
○ Next training is February 23rd at 1:30 PM in the Penn State Room (337)
Advisor Announcements
● Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life: Leslie Schacht (leslie-schacht@uiowa.edu)
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Order of Omega is currently accepting applications for their spring 2014 new member class. To be eligible for
membership, students must have completed 60 credit hours of course work (junior standing) and maintain a
cumulative 3.2 GPA. Chapter Presidents received an email with the application, I have attached it again for your
reference, and it can be found on www.uiowafsl.com. Applications are due to 145 IMU by 5pm on Friday, February
21st.Contact Sam Krehbiel (samuel-krehbiel@uiowa.edu) or Rachel Barr (rachel-barr@uiowa.edu) for more details.
The Fraternal Values Society is accepting new members as well. Fraternity and sorority members from any class
standing and affiliation are welcome and encouraged to attend an open FVS meeting Wednesday, February 19th
at 8pm in the Miller Room, IMU. Potential members must exhibit the values of Fraternity & Sorority life daily by
living their rituals through values. The application can be found online here
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IU0ozUb55jGkIUhn45eFfzQQG-B7h52pCg6555OvAIc/viewform) and will be
open through February 21st. Any questions can be directed at the Chairperson, Colin Nelson (colinnelson@uiowa.edu) or Director of Character Development, Tyler Pecora (tyler-pecora@uiowa.edu).
Chapter Announcements
New Business
Old Business
Adjourn