Panhellenic Council 2014
Legislative Council Agenda (March, 5th 2014 )
Call to Order
Panhellenic Creed
Attendance
Guests
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Emily Seiple- Alternative Spring Break Option
Officer Reports
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President: Amanda Hart (amanda-v-hart@uiowa.edu)
○ Remind chapter presidents about Greek Energy Challenge
■ Sign up due by March 10th
○ Chapter presidents 1:1’s
■ Please remind your presidents they have their 1:1’s starting next week
○ Leadershape scholarship
■ http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/7U3d1FHgcaufB6l
■ Will be one given out by PHC in addition to these
■ Application will be out shortly
○ ROOM CHANGE
■ March 26th meeting will be in the Northwestern room
Vice President for Recruitment: Mykayla Tanner (mykayla-tanner@uiowa.edu)
○ Round One T-shirt
■ Recruitment Rules
Vice President for Finance and Operations: Abbey Armour (abigail-armour@uiowa.edu)
○ Thank you to everyone for getting chapter dues in on time!
Vice President Reduction and Management: Kyal Hornbaker (kyal-hornbaker@uiowa.edu)
○ Social Approvals for the week:
Chapter(s)
Date
Alpha Phi & Phi Psi
3/6/14
Alpha Xi Delta & DTD
3/6/14
Phi Psi
3/8/14
Sigma Chi
3/7/14
Delta Zeta
3/8/14
Lambda Chi Alpha
3/8/14
Pi Beta Phi & Sigma Chi 3/6/14
Kappa Kappa Gamma
3/6/14
Delta Gamma & Phi Delta 3/6/14
Phi Beta Chi
3/7/14
Delta Zeta & Delta Chi
3/6/14
Delta Tau Delta
3/8/14
Time
10-12PM
8-10PM
8-11:30PM
8:30-11PM
9-11PM
9-11PM
9-11PM
9-11PM
9-11PM
7-10PM
8-10PM
9-11PM
Location
Airliner
Airliner
Airliner
First Avenue
Sheraton
Sheraton
Pi Beta Phi
KKG House
DG House
Member’s House
Colonial Lanes
Sheraton
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Non-Alcohol
Info Needed?
Time?
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DECADE PROM: MARCH 8th at the SHERATON (9-11PM)( THIS SATURDAY!)
■ EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER UNTIL TOMORROW (THURSDAY) AT NOON!!
■ Live DJ all night
■ Hustle Dance Competition and 10,000 Pyramid Contest
■ Chance to win FSL swag and Molly’s Gift Cards!
■ FREE food and mocktails ALL night
○ FAC (Fraternal Activities Committee) Meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30PM in the Michigan Room
○ Social Grants
■ Can receive up to $350, only can be used for venue, transportation, and food
■ DUE DATE: APRIL 1ST
■ Forms are on OrgSync
Vice President for Leadership and Education: Whitney Blakemore (whitney-blakemore@uiowa.edu)
○ Promote the Color Run!
■ Pass along the information to your members please!!!!
■ http://coloryourcampus.com/events/hubbard_park-12-4-14.html
○ Upcoming Educationals:
UPDATED! Intrapreneurship Under the Golden Arches: One family's 50 year journey with McDonald's
Wednesday, March 5th
Sheraton Hotel
5:00 p.m. Networking Reception (optional)
5:45 p.m. Educational Event
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and Midwestone Bank present the Ben S. Summer will 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. Business casual attire recommended if attending the
networking event at 5:00p.m.
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.
From Prez to Celeb.. Ya "Hurd"?!
Sunday, March 9, 2014
12:15-1:15pm
Main Lounge, IMU
Come spend a day with Kat Hurd from The Bachelor! Kat is an Alpha Phi alum and former chapter president at the University of Iowa. She
will be speaking about the impact that Greek life has had on her career and life goals, as well as a snapshot into her time on The Bachelor :)
This is in conjunction with the Iowa City "Color Your Campus" color run! Those who register for the run by March 7th, and bring along the
receipt with a valid ID to the educational, will get the chance to participate in an exclusive Meet N' Greet with Kat after the session. This will
be a time to take pictures, ask questions, and to interact with our guest. THIS IS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT!
Click Here to register for the "Color Your Campus" color run!
NEW! Sowing the Seeds of Hope - A Dr. Jane Goodall Presentation
Monday, March 10th
7:30 p.m.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The renowned chimpanzee researcher and environmentalist will take the stage to discuss her work at Gombe Stream that became the
foundation of future primatological research and redefined the relationship between humans and animals. Doors open 6 p.m. please enter
through the south and west doors. Keep in mind that backpacks, large bags, and photography will be restricted. A book sale and signing will
follow the address. To receive credit for this event, Fraternity and Sorority Life members must find the FSL booth at the upper level of Carver
to sign them in at the end of the event.
NEW! Living Sustainably - Greek Energy Challenge Kick-Off
Monday, March 31st
7:00p.m.
Illinois Room, IMU
To kick-off the Greek Energy Challenge, the Fraternity and Sorority Life are providing an event to inform members about how to be
sustainable at home and on campus. Doug Litwiller and Liz Christiansen will speak about energy conservation and campus sustainability.
First 100 people receive reusable water bottles!
NEW! Organ Donation: Why You Should Say Yes!
Monday, April 7th
6:00 p.m.
Iowa Theater, IMU
Each day, 18 people die waiting for transplants due to the shortage of donated organs. Come to this educational, sponsored by Kappa Alpha
Theta, to learn about how to donate organs and receive information about the Iowa Donor Network. Also, hear a touching story by a family
who lost their 10-year-old son a year ago in a car accident and donated many of his organs to save lives.
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!
"Thrive By 30" - Becoming Physically, Financially, and Emotionally Fit by 30-Years-Old
April 24
7:00 pm
C20 Pomerantz Center
What do you need to know to become successful early in life? Susanna Kalnes is a 30-year-old business owner, fitness trainer, TV host, life
coach, and motivational speaker. In "Thrive by 30," Kalnes shares her secrets to success not just physically, but financially and emotionally,
as well. All areas of life are discussed, including: nutrition, fitness, exercise, making money, saving money, spending money, professional and
personal relationships, finding your passion, overcoming your hurdles, and being a role model in your community.
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Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing: Hannah Wickberg (hannah-wickberg@uiowa.edu)
○ IFC/PHC Roundtable date is March 31st in the Northwestern room, 6pm.
○ It is Ritual Celebration Week! Please pass this along to your members to promote our values as a
community:
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Thursday (Tomorrow): Show what you know: Postcards will be available in the Hubbard Commons area, asking FSL
community members to write something anonymously regarding their organizations values. This can range from why
they joined to what has been the most engaging experience they have has as a member. The postcards will then be
displayed in Hubbard Commons on Friday. --Fraternal Values Society
Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Service: Carly Michlin (carly-michlin@uiowa.edu)
○ Upcoming Philanthropies
■ Pi Kappa Phi: War of the Roses (Week of March 3rd)
■ Delta Zeta: Dessert Bar March 8th
■ Sigma Pi: Super Bowl March 29th
■ Alpha Delta Pi: Pi Palooza March 30th
○ Roundtable Monday March 10th in the Penn State Room. Philanthropy Chairs 8-9. Community Service
Chairs 9-10. We will be discussing fall philanthropies, post evaluation forms, and Hire-A-Hawk
Vice President Academic Achievement: Rebecca Koerner (rebecca-koerner@uiowa.edu)
○ Please give these gift cards to the PHC month of the scholar winners in your chapter! I will be following
up with the winners to make sure they got them.
○ 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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Toss the Markers: Designing a Professional Outreach Poster (March 12) Join in this workshop to learn
expert design tips for creating a professional outreach poster
Academic Resources & Support on Campus (March 26) Learn about academic resources and support
services for students and learn how to find them when you need them!
Zotero (April 2) Learn how to install Zotero as a Firefox extension and use it to save, organize and cite
research papers.
Get Organized (April 9) Learn how to use tools such as Evernote and Dropbox to create, organize and share
notes and any other files for easy access on your devices and online.
Budgeting Your Financial Aid (April 16) Learn how to balance income and expenses during the college
semester and how financial aid can influence your budgeting.
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SWAT Workshops - these 1-hour sessions do not count for educational credit, but are a great resource for
students!
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ProQuest Historical Newspapers (April 23) Learn how to use the ProQuest Historical newspapers
database.
Stump the Librarian (April 30) Bring the questions that you have stymied, and our team of crack librarians
will do their best to get you answers!
Good Reads (May 7) summer is almost here – stop by for some reading recommendations, and learn how to
find books for pleasure reading in the UI Libraries.
Time Management and Organizational Skills: Wednesday, April 2, 3:30-4:20pm (Minnesota Room, IMU)
Study Skills and Test Taking: Wednesday, April 9, 3:30-4:20pm (Minnesota Room, IMU)
Managing Test Anxiety: Wednesday, April 16, 3:30-4:20pm (Minnesota Room, IMU)
Stress Management: Wednesday, April 23, 3:30-4:20pm (Minnesota Room, IMU
Chief Justice: Alyssa Rhodes (alyssa-rhodes@uiowa.edu)
○ Bylaw of the Week!
■ ARTICLE II: Mission Statement
■ We, the women of the Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa, strive to uphold a positive
Panhellenic attitude among our community. As a united community, we shall always promote
and demonstrate the four pillars that guide the members of UI Fraternity & Sorority Life:
Scholarship, Friendship, Leadership and Service. To achieve collaborative fraternal goals, we
will work in unison with the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council and National
Panhellenic Council. Together, we will lead with integrity to continue to grow and improve our
campus and our community.
○ Judicial Findings
Date
Chapter
2/17/14
Alpha Epsilon Phi
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2/17/14
Alpha Epsilon Phi
3/3/14
Kappa Alpha Theta
3/3/14
Gamma Phi Beta
Violation
unmet chapter requirementout-house educational attendance
unmet chapter requirementNew Member GPA
Unmet chapter requirementCommunity Service hours
Unmet chapter requirementCommunity Service hours
Finding
Responsible
Responsible
Not responsible
Not responsible
Assistant Vice President Recruitment: Mckenzie Jerman (mckenzie-jerman@uiowa.edu)
○ Please tell your Rho Gammas to send me their packet info ASAP and to go over the Recruitment Code of
Ethics and Bylaws
Advisor Announcements
● Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life: Leslie Schacht (leslie-schacht@uiowa.edu)
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards due TODAY. Drop off at 145 IMU
■ Dinette L. Myers Quiet Leader Award (Any PHC Sorority Woman)- NOMINATION ONLY
■ Order of Omega Emerging Leader Award (PHC, NPHC, MGC only)
● Mary Peterson Greek Man of the Year
● Pi Beta Phi Outstanding Community Service Award - (Individual)
● Outstanding Programming Award (all categories EXCEPT educational and philanthropic)
● Outstanding Sophomore Woman Award (Any sorority woman)
● Randy Ross Senior Leadership Award (Senior Fraternity Man)
● Fraternal Values Society Founder's Ritual Award (Due March 7th- any fraternity man/ sorority
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Decade Prom this coming Saturday; 9-11pm Sheraton, Iowa City
Leadership Development Series: 3/6 Cultural Humility
Project Re-Dress
Kappa Alpha Psi Centennial Celebration in the Hubbard Commons at noon on Friday March 7th, 2014!
Chapter Announcement