The Informed Volunteer Renewing Your AFA Membership Anne Arseneau, Volunteer Coordinator This month's Informed Volunteer is NOT for those of you who always complete your "to do" list every day and have a desk that is always perfectly clean... it's for the rest of us who might procrastinate a little more than is wise and tend to need one or two gentle nudges to get some things done. Now is the time (if you haven't already done so) to renew your AFA membership! Do it today!  We all got that renewal form (more than) several weeks ago and as active volunteers we know the benefits of membership in AFA: Participation in a network of nearly 1,700 fraternity and sorority advising professionals working with over 600,000 collegiate members of men's and women's fraternities Full access to the AFA website, including an online discussion community, a searchable membership database, job placement services, past issues of our publications, a searchable Knowledge Center containing resources, models & samples, and much more Subscriptions to all AFA Publications Reduced member rates for all AFA resources Reduced member registration rates for the Annual Meeting and Virtual Seminars Volunteer opportunities on a state, regional or national level You must be renewed by August 15th in order to avoid a lapse in your membership - and the ability to continue in your volunteer role. With vacations, leadership conferences, and the amount of time it can take to process invoices at some of our host institutions or organizations, that deadline will be here too soon.   I've renewed... I hope you'll take five minutes today as well to renew YOUR membership. We want and need you back as a volunteer next year! Volunteer Leader Status Reports Due July 31   Each volunteer leader is responsible for submitting a Status Report on a quarterly basis, at a minimum. The next quarterly Status Reports are due July 31st. Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, Liaisons, Editors, and Workgroup Chairs should submit Status Reports to their volunteer supervisor. The Executive Board and staff are committed to reviewing all Status Reports and providing volunteers with the guidance, feedback, and support necessary to accomplish their goals. Volunteer of the Year   It's never too early to think about recognizing the exceptional volunteers you work with through AFA.  Each year, AFA seeks to recognize outstanding contributions by our volunteers including the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. It only takes a few minutes of your time to submit a nomination.  Email the names of exceptional volunteers to Jason Pierce by Friday, September 26, 2008.  Please be sure to include their institution/organization, phone number, email address and why you believe they are deserving of this honor.   Awards Nomination Due July 25   Each year, AFA seeks to recognize outstanding contributions by our members in eight different categories.  The AFA Awards Committee invites you to submit nominations for the 2008 honors. The process relies on you. All nominations must be e-mailed by July 25, 2008. Go here for more information. Volunteer of the Month - Krystal Clark   Krystal, Program Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Duke University, serves AFA on the Be. R.E.A.D.Y. -The First 90 Days committee.  Michelle Castro, chair, noted Krystal's diligence and effective work have led to a successful beginning to this year's program. Both, Krystal and Colleen, are co-sharing the direction in the education section of the program with the inclusion of multicultural education. Having been a participant she is eager to ensure the future of the program.   Please contact the Central Office to recommend a Volunteer of the Month.   Volunteer of the Month - Colleen Drazen   Colleen, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill,  serves AFA on the Be. R.E.A.D.Y. -The First 90 Days committee.  Michelle Castro, chair, recommended Colleen because she has provided tremendous support and advancement with the First 90 days committee.  Both, Colleen and Krystal, are co-sharing the direction in the education section of the program with the inclusion of multicultural education.  Colleen is always eager and willing to take a lead and to help with the success and continuation of the program.   Please contact the Central Office to recommend a Volunteer of the Month. Calling All Leaders! Calling all leaders...WE NEED YOU TO SERVE!   Kyle A. Pendleton, Past President On behalf of the Association's Nominations and Elections Committee, I am excited to report that the process for electing the 2009 Executive Board and Regional Directors is under way!   From now until June 30th, the Committee will accept Nomination Forms for the positions of President-Elect, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Membership, and the five Regional Directors.   Go here to read more about the nominations process. Association of Fraternity Advisors | 9640 North Augusta Drive Suite 433 | Carmel, IN. 46032 Phone: (317) 876-1632 | Fax: (317) 876-3981