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In this Issue:
A Minute with the Board
Last month hundreds of fraternity and sorority leaders - both inter/national and undergraduate - arrived in Washington, DC for the annual Fraternity and Sorority Congressional Visit Day. This "Day on the Hill" is an effort to lobby on behalf of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (H.R. 1547 / S.781). This year, three members of the AFA Executive Board participated in the visits, including Carrie Whittier, President; Kelly Jo Karnes, President Elect; and Shelly Brown Dobek, Vice President Administration and Finance. >>Read Whittier's full update
2009/2010 Membership Renewal
AFA's membership year is July 1-June 30. The first renewal notices will be mailed in just a few days. We hope that you continue to find value in your involvement with AFA and are planning to renew. Please share with us why you will or will not renew your AFA membership for the 2009-2010 year.
Affiliate Member Group Discount
AFA offers a discount to Affiliate members who join as a group. Affiliate members are individuals actively concerned with enhancement of the advisement of men's or women's fraternities who are not employed in full-time administrative positions by a college/university or inter/national fraternity or sorority. To take full advantage of the group discount, all members should sign up at the same time. Groups may be made up of individuals volunteering for a fraternity or sorority (Ex. the national officers of an organization) or individuals from a college or university (Ex. all the chapter advisors from a campus). An individual can only be counted in one group. Download this form to take advantage
of this group discount.
Member Referral Incentives
Several AFA members have earned complimentary membership or Annual Meeting registration simply by referring others to join AFA. You could be next! To complement the Affiliate Member Group Discount described above, we are making it easy for all other members to earn incentives. (Affiliate members are no longer eligible to receive incentives for recruiting other members, since they can benefit from the group discount.) Go here to learn more.
AFA Foundation Silent Auction: What Would You Bid On?
The AFA Foundation is already working on soliciting great items for the 2009 Silent Auction which will be held at the Annual Meeting. Each year, we strive to provide a variety of offerings for you to bid on in the Auction. Please help us provide items that you want - if there is a particular item you would like to see in the 2009 Auction (ex. an i-phone or a specific professional speaker), or a type of item that you think would be appealing to many potential bidders (ex. a restaurant gift card or tickets to sporting events), please let us know. Email the AFA Foundation with your ideas. Thank you! We appreciate your feedback!
The First 90 Days Program Registration now open!
The First 90 Days Program exists to assimilate first-time fraternity/sorority life professionals by developing an awareness of their role in the fraternal relevance landscape, by building skills necessary for a successful transition and long-term career, and by sharing knowledge that will lead to strong connections among peers and partners. The 12-week program will complement the transition into a first, full-time campus role working with fraternities and sororities through a series of webinars, a peer-to-peer cohort experience, and guided learning and networking with AFA volunteers.
Registration: A First 90 Days Program registration would be the perfect graduation gift for a graduate student, professional development experience for a new hire, or resource for yourself as you begin a new position or new career. The registration form is available now.
New Workgroup Forming - Volunteers Needed!
The Executive Board has approved the immediate formation of a workgroup to find, create, disseminate, and promote resources in the area of mental health specifically related to the field of fraternity and sorority advising. The Mental Health Education Workgroup will begin work in the coming weeks. Go here for more information about this opportunity to get involved in one of the Association's strategic initiatives. Please email Anne Arseneau, Volunteer Coordinator, if you are interested in being considered for this workgroup.
Survey for Supervisors of Campus Fraternity/Sorority Professionals
The AFA Recruiting Supervisors Workgroup is surveying supervisors of campus fraternity/sorority professionals to determine how AFA can best serve the needs of more student affairs professionals. The workgroup is asking for your help. If you are a supervisor, please take a few moments to complete a brief survey so that we can improve the services of AFA. Also, for campus fraternity/sorority professionals, please forward this survey to your campus supervisor (whether or not s/he is an AFA member). For sample email text to send to your supervisor, please click here.
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ADDIE: The Principles of Professional Curriculum Design
May 20, 2009 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Fraternity and sorority professionals design curriculum almost every day. Despite being a basic expectation of the job, few of us have ever received formal training on how to do it effectively. Fortunately, the training and development industry has institutionalized a few basic principles that offer many simple ways to dramatically improve the impact of every program. Attend the May installment of the Virtual Seminar Series to develop this valuable skill.
For more information and to register, please visit the AFA website.
AFA Announces New Regional Director
The Association of Fraternity Advisors announces that Martia Brawner, Assistant Dean of Students at Purdue University, has been appointed to serve as the Regional Director for Region III, succeeding Laurence Bolotin. In accordance with Association Bylaws (Article V, Section E, Number 3), Brawner will serve as Region III Director until December 2009.
Annual Meeting Call for Content Deadline Approaching
There are only a couple weeks left to complete an Annual Meeting Call for Content!
Through the Call for Content, you can:
•Submit an individual or group program proposal for an educational program
•Recommend professionals, volunteers, or experts who you would like to present educational programs.
The Association needs YOUR involvement to ensure the most dynamic educational programs and experiences are available at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Please don't miss out on an awesome opportunity to help the Educational Programs Committee shape the curriculum for this year's Annual Meeting.
Complete the Call for Content by Friday, May 22nd.
Nominate AFA's Future Leaders!
Nomination Deadline | June 26
The process for nominating Professional and Graduate members for 2010 elected officer positions continues. Go here for more information on how to nominate qualified colleagues by June 26th.
AFA Award Nominations
Submission Deadline | July 1
Each year, AFA seeks to recognize outstanding contributions by our members in several different categories. Go here for a complete list of awards, including the new AFA/IATF Award for Outstanding Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program. The AFA Awards Committee invites you to submit nominations for the 2009 honors. It takes only a few minutes of your time to submit a nomination. The process relies on you! All nominations must be submitted by July 1, 2009 to awards@fraternityadvisors.org.
Looking for the Perfect Job?
AFA's job placement website currently has over 35 positions posted - and more are added regularly. In addition, employers who post jobs on our website have access to a résumé site that houses résumés of AFA members who are job seeking. This is a great way to gain exposure in the job market and promote yourself to potential employers.
Be sure to take advantage of these benefits, which are only available to AFA members!
College Panhellenic Conversations
The May issue of College Panhellenic Conversations, the e-newsletter from the NPC College Panhellenics Committee, is now available.
Liaison HighlightInter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues (IATF)The IATF, higher education's longest running coalition addressing substance abuse, celebrated its 25th anniversary by reaffirming its mission as the leading, independent voice on this critical student success issue. In honor of the IATF's anniversary, the Association of Fraternity Advisors is excited to announce a new AFA/IATF Award for Outstanding Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program. This new award will annually recognize an outstanding campus and/or inter/national fraternity or sorority for their efforts in broad-based alcohol/other drug prevention efforts. >>Read more about IATF's anniversary and the new award
AFA Welcomes New Associate Members
Learn2Balance features Lori Hanson, a college speaker, consultant, and award-winning author. She speaks on topics including eating disorder awareness, self-esteem, body image, lifestyle, and stress and coping skills.
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.'s College Response® Program provides mental health education and screening services to help colleges ensure the well being of their students. In-person and online programs are offered.
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