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Recruitment Update
 
Signed PNMS                                              last year
Chapter                               6.17.09            6.17.08
Acacia                                    0                      4
Alpha Gamma Rho                 10                     18
Alpha Tau Omega                  20                     13
Beta Sigma Psi                       3                      0
Beta Theta Pi                        19                     19
Delta Lambda Phi                    0                      0
Delta Sigma Phi                    10                      4
Delta Upsilon                        19                       21
FarmHouse                           14                      16
Kappa Sigma                         5                       0
Lambda Chi Alpha                 16                      20
Phi Delta Theta                      9                       7
Phi Gamma Delta                 14                       9
Phi Kappa Theta                    2                      11
Pi Kappa Alpha                     3                        9
Sigma Alpha Epsilon              7                      12
Sigma Chi                             4                        2
Sigma Nu                            12                        9
Sigma Phi Epsilon                 8                      24
Sigma Pi                               5                       7
Tau Kappa Epsilon                 6                       7
Theta Xi                               16                     12
Triangle                                  0                      4
                               Total:  202                    228

Waiting on Bids...
Andy Patton has contacted chapters in the past few weeks to find out how they are doing beyond the numbers of recruitment.  We have found that many chapters have already signed new members, but have not completed the ICS bidding process.  IFC/Greek Affairs does not recognize recruits as new members until the ICS bid is accepted.  The ICS bid process is not optional and bids should be processed as recruits accept membership. 

Below are a few reason for why bids should be completed in immediatly when a recruit accepts a bid. 
1)  It provides IFC and Greek Affairs with a clear picture of our recruitment progress and helps us accurately identify chapter that are in need of assistance. 
2)  It allows IFC/ Greek Affairs to effectively communicate progress with community stakeholders such as chapter alumni, undergraduates, and university administration.
3)  It is easy, you can do it from your couch, and takes only a few minutes to complete. There is no excuse for not processing your bids on ICS!
4)  It removes recruits from the ICS database, and recruits do not continue to recieve phone calls from chapter.  It also helps maintain an accurate database for chapters to utilize. 

So, if you are one of those chapters that has not yet processed all of your signed new members on ICS, do so immediatley.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Need Help?
 
It appears as if we have several chapters performing below their chapter goals and expectations.  If your chapter is struggling with recruitment and needs a little help, please let us know.  We can work together to develop strategies and a plan to improve chapter recruitment efforts.  It is not too late to get things moving in the right direction.  You may contact Brandon Cutler at bcutler@ksu.edu or 515.290.9110, or Andy Patton at apatton@ksu.edu. 


Summer Orientation Browsing sessions:  June 16-20, and 23-27.  The sessions start at Noon and go to 3:30 PM and are held on the first floor of the K-State Union.  Chapters must be present the entire time each day of orientation to reserve a spot.  If a chapter does not attend each session for the entire time period, they will not be allowed to participate in the future.  Also, you will need to be set up and ready to go at Noon so plan on arriving at 11:30 am each day.  Tables are first come first serve, and chpaters can no longer RSVP to participate. 
Grade Reports
Preliminary grade reports have been sent to chapter presidents, advisors, and scholarship chairmen.  Grade changes are due by June 26th at 5:00 pm, and final grade reports will be emailed to chapter presidents, advisors, and scholarship chairs on or before July 2nd.  Please contact Scott Jones at sjones1@ksu.edu or 785-532-5546 with any grade changes and/or questions. 
ATO & Fiji missing irreplaceable memorabilia
On Saturday night after finals Alpha Tau Omega (ATO )was the victim of theft and vandalism.
 
The ATO and US flags were cut down from the Chapter flagpole.
 
The Chapter House was entered and irreplaceable items were stolen from the Chapter Room.  These included 6 initiation paddles, an Anniversary plaque and a lighted ATO Badge given to the Chapter by its Housemother in 1954!
 
ATO wishes to have everything back -- no questions asked.
 
Colin Cummings, the Summer House Manager, can be reached at 816-810-7995.

Fiji:
Phi Gamma Delta was also vandalized the Friday of finals week.  During the night someone broke off the two large stone balls on the railing to the front entrance.  One ball is completely missing and the other is shattered.  In addition, a large wooden Fraternity crest was stolen a couple of months ago that dates back to Fiji's chartering and is virtually irreplaceable. 

Please contact Ross Bartley at rbartley@ksu.edu if you have any information. 
June 17, 2009
Alumni Fraternity Council Meeting on Monday June 22, 2009 at Little Apple Brewery beginning at 5:30 pm.
 
The top priority for the evening will be electing the 2009-2011 AFC President. We hope to see you there! 

Additionally, I want to recognize Tim Lindemuth, 07-09 AFC President for all his hard work and commitment to the Greek Community.  The AFC reached new heights under Tim's leadership through the development of Advisor Mentor program, Fraternal Relevance Accreditation program, the review and acceptance of the K-State Greek Affairs Relationship Agreement.  Tim's leadership will be missed, but we thank him for all he had done.  Thanks Tim!

If you would like to contact Tim to show your appreication for his efforts, you may email him at timlind@ksu.edu.

Volunteer Assistance  Needed
Each Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 Stoneybrook Retirement Community residents bowl at the K-State Union Bowling Lanes. We transport the residents on our bus and several are in wheelchairs and use walkers. Assistance is helpful as we navigate the walkways and elevators. Also several of the individuals use the bowling ramps so carrying the ball from the return to their ramp is helpful. If you are willing and able help, your assistance is appreciated.  For more information, please contact:

Clarence Bauman cbauman@stoneybrook-retirement.com
 
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