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Regional Vice President’s Report Illinois District Conference February 8, 2014. Special Thanks!!!. District of Illinois Leadership Team. Agenda. Membership information IMDP Informational Updates Upcoming Events 2013 – 14 Leadership theme Brotherhood Discussion Other Q & A.
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Regional Vice President’s ReportIllinois District ConferenceFebruary 8, 2014
Special Thanks!!! District of Illinois Leadership Team
Agenda • Membership information • IMDP Informational Updates • Upcoming Events • 2013 – 14 Leadership theme • Brotherhood Discussion • Other • Q & A
Chapters in the Region • 141 Chapters in the Midwestern Region • Alumni – (56, 40%) • College – (85, 60%)
Active Membership • 2,895 Active Members of the Region • Alumni – (1,074, 37%) Life – (1,327, 46% ) • College – (494, 17% )
Midwestern Region Membership Chart7 Year Analysis | 2008 - 2014
Alpha Illinois Continues to Grow!!! Upsilon Xi • Key #: 933 • Founded: February 11, 2013 • Chapter Seat: University of Illinois at Springfield Nu Epsilon • Key #: 479 • Founded: September 1, 1977 • Rechartered: September 26, 2013 • Chapter seat: Lewis University
Illinois Chapter Status Overview • 100% of eligible Chapters have completed their Chapter Directories; 2 Chapters currently have no Members • 97% of eligible Chapters have paid Grand Taxes, only 1 Chapter has an Outstanding balance • Only 70% of eligible Chapters have paid Regional Taxes; 11 Chapters have Outstanding Regional Taxes • Average Chapter GPA: 2.65 • 5 Chapters have not reported GPAs
At-Risk Chapter Overview • 13 Chapters currently have seven (7) or fewer members (41% of all Chapters) • 1 Chapter currently has 0 members • 100% of the Chapters are College Chapters
IMDP Overview Chapters APPROVED to participate in IMDP for Spring 2014
IMDP Overview Chapters INELGIBLE to participate in IMDP for Spring 2014
IMDP Updates • At the 92nd General Convention, the Delegates authorized a three week IMDP process • The Midwestern Region will conduct IMDP initiation on SATURDAYS ONLY. • There has been conflicting information provided in some of the trainings • Add registration for 82ndRegional Convention to membership applications for all Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Candidates (Early bird rate): • Alumni – $195 • College – $150 • IMDP: Fees are to be collected BEFORE the completion of Weekend # 2 • New Initiates are still required to complete a registration form for the Convention. • College Brothers Only: Per Art. VII and Art. IX of the Constitution and By-Laws College Brothers and Chapters are required to have a 2.5 GPA to be considered In Good Standing. If either a Brother or a Chapter does NOT meet this requirement, he/it is INELIGIBLE to participate in Membership Intake or the IMDP process.
Notice of Initiation Process • Notice of Initiation forms are to be completed UPON completion of the initiation process. Failure to complete the document will be delay the ability of the Fraternity to recognize the newly initiated new members
82nd Midwestern Regional Convention • April 10 – 13, 2014 • Hilton Omaha, Omaha, NE • Theme: “Empowering our communities through service, advocacy and education.”
Mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha develops LEADERS, promotes BROTHERHOOD and ACADEMICEXCELLENCE, while providing SERVICE and ADVOCACY for our communities.
2013 – 14 Regional Leadership Theme Recommit. Rededicate. Refocus!!!!
What do WE need from YOU??? • HELP!!!!! • Join a committee, volunteer to serve the Region • We need ideas and assistance • Support for initiatives • ACCOUNTABILITY • We need Brothers to be responsible for living up to the expectations of the Fraternity • ATTENDANCE • Midwestern Regional Convention, April 10 – 13
What do YOU need from ALPHA??? • Why did you join Alpha??? • Are getting all that you can from Alpha??? • How can Alpha do better by you?
“Character is power…the power to create rather than destroy; the power to energize rather than deflate; the power to serve others rather than merely serving self.” Kevin Cashman, “The Pause Principle”
Community Empowerment Fund • Donations made to “Charles H. Wesley” Foundation • Proceeds will be used to leave a positive impact on the communities we serve
Conclusion • Final Points • Q & A