The chapter will engage member in a process that actively addresses issues on both local and national levels. Through these activities, the chapter will instill a lifelong commitment to citizenship in its members.
Instructions:
Place an “X” on the line next to each criteria statement if it is something that the chapter does to promote excellence in this program category. In addition, provide supporting documentation
for each statement in the appropriate section of the Documentation Notebook and clearly reference its exact location on the “DOCUMENTATION” line(s). Some statements require very specific types of documentation as noted. If this specific documentation is not provided, the applicant will not receive credit for the response.
If the chapter does not program in an area listed below because the item does not apply to the chapter, and there is a sound rationale for this situation, enter “N/A” on the line next to the statement. Provide a clear, concise description of the rationale on a separate page and place it in the appropriate location in the Documentation Notebook, with its exact location clearly referenced on the “DOCUMENTATION” line(s). Points may be awarded for providing a sound rationale and supporting documentation.
Criteria Statements:
1.___________ The chapter has a bylaw, constitutional requirement, or policy requiring chapter members to participate in chapter-wide service initiatives and individual
service opportunities. Documentation must include (1) a copy of the relevant policy or governing documents, (2) evidence of tracking of service for individual chapter members, and
(3) evidence of chapter-wide service projects at least once per semester.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
2.___________ The chapter completes service projects with at least one other Greek
organization each year. Documentation must include (1) evidence of collaboration in planning the service project and (2) evidence of attendance by members of both chapters.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________

3.___________ The chapter utilizes the VISION volunteer center on campus either in connecting with community organizations, or by participating in the
monthly Greek service projects. Documentation must include evidence of
communication with the VISION volunteer center.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
4. ___________ The chapter has an executive board or chairperson position assigned to plan and implement service events and philanthropy efforts.
Documentation must include (1) a position description of each position and (2) the
name of the person(s) currently holding those position(s).
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
5.___________ The chapter regularly logs hours for the Greek Life service challenge and is on track or has met percentage of service challenge
requirement. Documentation must include (1) evidence of service hours logged by
chapter members and (2) evidence of percentage of service hours completed.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
6.____________ The chapter regularly logs reports philanthropy dollars raised by
using the Greek Life philanthropy dollars reporting form. Documentation must
include (1) evidence of logged philanthropy dollars.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
7.___________The chapter participates in the Greek community philanthropy
(Make-A –Wish) each year. Documentation must include (1) evidence of participation in Greek philanthropy and (2) dollars raised annually for the Greek
philanthropy.
DOCUMENTATION:

(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
8.____________ The chapter incorporates reflection into its service activities.
Documentation must include (1) evidence of encouragement for reflection in service activities and (2) evidence of implementation of reflection in service activities.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
9.____________ The chapter takes time to make service and philanthropy a part of
the new member education experience. Documentation must include (1) evidence of education about national or local service projects and philanthropy projects and (2)
new members participating in service and philanthropy with active chapter members.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________
10.____________ The chapter incorporates service and philanthropy into its
recruiting activities. Documentation must include (1) evidence of or agendas showing service and philanthropy being discussed and or performed as part of recruitment.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
11.____________ The chapter participates in service during EMU Orientation.
Documentation must include (1) evidence of participation in Move in Magic, (2) evidence of participation in Community Plunge with VISION, and (3) evidence of participation at Fajita Fest.
DOCUMENTATION:
(1) _________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________

12._____________ Please describe a new service project the chapter has created and implemented, or an improvement the chapter has made to ongoing service activities. Please reflect on the effectiveness of this new program or improvement.
DOCUMENTATION:
13.____________ Please describe a philanthropy fundraiser the chapter has created and implemented, or an improvement the chapter has made to ongoing philanthropy activities. Please reflect on the effectiveness of this new program or improvement.
DOCUMENTATION:
14.___________Please describe the chapter’s national philanthropy and how the chapter locally connects to it and/or educates others about it.
DOCUMENTATION: