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In This issue
A Minute With the Board
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wish I could talk to somebody who understands where I'm coming from or can relate to the situation with a chapter that I'm struggling to advise, or that I had somebody to talk with about common interests or the values of our profession?" If you find yourself thinking about whom or what to turn to for advice, guidance, or support, then look no further, AFA has just what you need! >>Read Beth Conder's full A Minute with the Board
AFA Announces New Regional Director
The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors announces that Stan Sweeney, Assistant Director of the Reeve Memorial Union at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, has been appointed to serve as the Regional Director for Region IV, succeeding Tricia Fechter. In accordance with Association Bylaws (Article V, Section E, Number 3), Sweeney will serve as Region IV Director until December 2009.
2010 Leadership Elections
Voting Deadline | September 14
AFA voting members were recently sent an electronic ballot for the 2010 Leadership Elections. Voting will close at midnight (EDT) September 14. The slate of candidates includes the following individuals. Please take a moment to review each candidate's profile on the electronic ballot and submit your vote if you have not already. If you have any questions, please contact the Central Office at info@fraternityadvisors.org or 317/876-1632.
President Elect
Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University
Monica Miranda Smalls, University of Rochester
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Parice Bowser, University of Arkansas
Justin Kirk, Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Vice President for Resource Development
Emily Perlow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jeremiah Shinn, Indiana University
Region 1 Director
Veronica Hunter, Lehigh University
Natalie Shaak, Drexel University
Region 2 Director
Michelle Castro, University of Miami
Zach Thomas, Elon University
Region 3 Director
Martia Brawner, Purdue University
Daniel Miller, Northwestern University
Region 4 Director
Colleen Drazen, University of Kansas
Stan Sweeney, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Region 5 Director
Johanne Jensen, University of Arizona
Kate Steiner, University of Wyoming
Annual Meeting Update
The AFA Annual Meeting Planning Team is dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our members at the 2009 Annual Meeting. There will be new experiences, as well as some of the favorite programs and services of the Annual Meeting. Registration materials are now available on the AFA website.
Mark your calendar for these important deadlines:
Click here for more information about the Annual Meeting.
College Panhellenics Conversations
The September issue of College Panhellenics Conversations, the e-newsletter from the NPC
College Panhellenics Committee, is now available.
AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment
Need to confirm your worth? Assess!
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2009 NHPW 5th Anniversary Resource Package - Sponsored by HPO & AFA
Join the Association and HazingPrevention.Org in celebrating the 5th Anniversary of National Hazing Prevention Week! A commemorative resource package will include:
- Participation in 1 HPO-coordinated live virtual seminar
- Participation in 1 AFA-coordinated live virtual seminar
- Receipt of 1 HPO virtual seminar recording
- Receipt of 1 AFA virtual seminar recording
- Receipt of 1 HPO resource
- Receipt of 1 AFA resource
A virtual chat will be scheduled with the presenters of both organizations' previously recorded virtual seminar, to allow purchasers of the package the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight on any relevant changes to the research since the time of recording. The complete package will be available for $175.
For more information and to register, please click here.
National Hazing Prevention Week
September 21-25
The Association is proud to be a sponsor of HazingPrevention.Org and the 2009 National Hazing Prevention Week. New resources are available this year including a Crucial Conversations guide for talking with students about hazing, and a NHPW Planning Guide. In addition, HazingPrevention.Org in partnership with Zeta Tau Alpha and the ZTA Foundation, is offering a new award to recognize campuses with innovative, comprehensive, year-round hazing prevention programming. Each year, the winning campus will receive a $10,000 cash prize to further their programming efforts. Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2009. Consider nominating a worthy colleague or student for the Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Hero Award or entering the NHPW Essay Contest. The deadline for both is September 28, 2009. Resource ordering and award applications are available on the HazingPrevention.Org website.
AFA Foundation Silent Auction
The AFA Foundation Silent Auction will again be a part of the Annual Meeting in Jacksonville! All donations help the Foundation fund projects aimed at strengthening our profession, including research and professional development programs. The November 6th donation deadline is fast approaching! Go here for more information about donating items to the Silent Auction or the AFA Foundation.
2010 Volunteer Involvement Form
Priority Deadline | September 4
The 2010 Volunteer Involvement Form is available. Go to the Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities section of the website to complete your 2010 Volunteer Involvement Form. Priority consideration is given to those individuals who complete the form by September 4. Be sure to read these tips before completing your form!
Annual Meeting Ambassadors
Deadline | September 4
Once again in 2009, the Annual Meeting Planning Team is asking for your help. Please consider a short-term volunteer experience at the Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, FL. Go here for additional information and the Annual Meeting Volunteer Form.
Oracle Call for Submissions
Submission Deadline | November 1
Oracle: The Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity Advisors is accepting articles for the February 2010 issue. While we have a rolling submission process, articles should be submitted by November 1 to be considered for the February issue. If you have an interest in submitting an article, please review the submission guidelines. Contact Eric Norman, Oracle Editor, if you have any questions.
Associate Member Highlight
The BACCHUS NetworkTM
The BACCHUS NetworkTM has been leading the way to promote healthy, responsible decisions on college campuses for nearly 35 years. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have 75 trained and CPE Certified fraternity/sorority members on your campus promoting safe, responsible decision-making in regards to alcohol? The BACCHUS NetworkTM can bring to your campus a comprehensive student leadership training that will empower your chapter leaders to better educate, confront, listen to, and help their peers make healthy and responsible choices. The Certified Peer Education Training will help your leaders understand effective strategies to create change, listen better, learn to take action, and intervene on dangerous and harmful situations. For more information contact Cody Siewert, Training Coordinator, via email at cody@bacchusnetwork.org or 303-871-0901. To learn more about The BACCHUS NetworkTM and our Certified Peer Education training visit our website.
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