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In This Issue
A Minute With the Board
Like some of you, I spent the evening of Sunday, February 22nd glued to the 81st Academy Awards show to see which movie would take "Best Picture" honors and which actors would be carrying home one of the coveted golden statues. >> Read the rest of Kelly Jo Karnes' article And the Winner Is
Annual Meeting Call for Content
The 2009 Annual Meeting Call for Content is the Association's method of collecting program proposals, as well as identifying critical issues and presenters for the Annual Meeting in Jacksonville. It is the intent of the Educational Programs Committee to provide you with an educational experience that is constructive and meaningful.
Through the Call for Content, you can:
• Submit an individual or group program proposal for an educational or Annual Meeting Advance (formerly known as Pre-Conference) program
• Recommend professionals, volunteers, or experts who you would like to present educational programs
• Identify critical issues, operational topics, or skills training opportunities you would like either presented in an educational program or included in the Developmental Resource Center (DRC)
The Association needs YOUR involvement to ensure the most dynamic educational programs and experiences are available at the 2009 Annual Meeting.
Complete the Call for Content by Friday, May 8th.
Liaison Highlight
National APIA Panhellenic Association
Riding on a wave of energy and encouragement from the 2008 AFA Annual Meeting, the National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) has opened the new year with optimism and ambition. Only three months into 2009, NAPA member organizations have not only been engaging in dialogue to develop the umbrella organization but also have been taking action to ensure that historically Asian American and Pacific Islander Greek-lettered organizations "reach their peak performance" and secure a spot in the fraternal movement. On February 8, 2009 NAPA passed two resolutions: 1) Statement of Position on Hazing and Pre-Initiation Activities and 2) Statement of Position on Campus Recognition. >> Read more about NAPA's resolutions
NASPA Annual Conference
AFA members attending the NASPA Annual Conference in Seattle this March will find several educational programs and other events related to fraternity and sorority life, including the Fraternity/Sorority Knowledge Community's Interfraternal Luncheon, for which AFA is a co-sponsor. Go here for a summary of those programs.
ACPA Annual Convention
AFA members attending the ACPA Annual Convention in the Metro, D.C. area this March also will find several educational programs and events related to fraternity and sorority life. AFA is a proud sponsor of the Commission for Student Involvement's Involvement Reception. For a summary of the fraternity/sorority related programs click here. For more information about the Commission for Student Involvement's programs during ACPA, please contact Darren Pierre, CSI, Greek Life Liaison at depierre@usfca.edu.
College Panhellenics Conversations
The March issue of College Panhellenics Conversations, the e-newsletter from the NPC College Panhellenics Committee, is now available.
AFA & EBI: Partners Supporting Assessment and Continuous Improvement...AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment
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Working with Men: Addressing Issues of Masculinity within the Fraternity Context
March 18 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The term "fraternity men" is, in and of itself, a loaded connotation, carrying with it a wide array of emotions and memories. Whether these are positive or negative in nature, the fact remains that the lens by which our fraternity men view the world, along with how they act in accordance with such views, requires careful consideration by us as professionals working with them. During this Virtual Seminar, participants will learn about male gender role socialization and its implications for fraternities and fraternity men. Participants will also learn effective strategies for working with fraternity men and will begin to learn ways to proactively address some of the concerns that threaten the existence of fraternities on an inter/national level.
For more information and to register, please visit the AFA website.
Bylaws Ballot Results
The three proposals for revisions to the AFA Bylaws which were presented to the membership in January have all passed. Thank you to those members who cast their ballots. The updated Bylaws can be found in the Association Business section of the AFA website. Click here for an overview of the proposals.
New Resource! NAPA Resource Guide Now Available
Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, led by Monica Miranda Smalls, the Association has a great, new, FREE resource for members! The NAPA Resource Guide provides the reader with all the necessary information to work with National APIA Panhellenic Association member fraternities and sororities. Featured content includes customs and traditions, chapter new member information, member organization leadership structures, as well as the history of the NAPA. Go here (member login required) to download this free resource now! This guide is the third in a four-part series. The NMGC Resource Guide was released last month and the NPHC Membership Intake Guide was released in 2008. The NALFO Resource Guide is still forthcoming.
Interfraternity Institute & Rick Barnes IFI Scholarship
The Interfraternity Institute (IFI) is a one-week institute bringing together individuals who work with fraternities and sororities on campuses and within inter/national organizations. IFI will be held July 14-19, 2009 in Bloomington, IN.
The Association of Fraternity Advisors Foundation is pleased to provide one scholarship for a campus-based Professional member of AFA to attend IFI. The Rick Barnes Interfraternity Institute Scholarship is provided annually and covers all registration expenses related to the program. The scholarship application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2009. Go here to learn more about this scholarship and to find the application.
The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Presents: The First 90 Days Program
Are you ready for your first 90 days as a fraternity and sorority life professional? The First 90 Days Program assists student affairs professionals to develop the competencies necessary for success in the fraternity/sorority advising profession.
The First 90 Days Program will complement your transition through those critical first months in a new role through a series of webinars, a peer-to-peer cohort experience, and guided learning and networking with AFA volunteers. Don't miss the opportunity to build support networks and plans for success during the first 90 days in your new position.
A First 90 Days Program registration would be a perfect graduation gift for your graduate student, professional development opportunity for your new hire, or resource for yourself as you begin a new position or even career. Registration will open in late March - look for more information online.
Associate Member Highlight HazingPrevention.Org
HazingPrevention.Org is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals - through education and collaboration - to expect and create groups that value human dignity. This is accomplished through recognition of anti-hazing heroes, and sponsorship of several annual educational programs including: The National Hazing Symposium, held each fall; National Hazing Prevention Week, the last week of September annually; and The Interdisciplinary Institute for Hazing Intervention, for professionals & volunteers held each summer - this year June 10-13 at Butler University in Indianapolis.
AFA Welcomes New Associate Member
Jack The Donkey, Inc. is an organization that both enables and engages the public with volunteerism and fundraising.
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