National Council Update – December 2016
November 9, 2016
The National Council called a special meeting and accepted the resignation of Kortney Powlison, Gamma Tau, as National Vice President.
November 16, 2016
The National Council approved a revision to the National Attire Policy. Many members have requested clarification to the Ritual Attire Policy as it relates to shoe color. Some Sorority documents include “nude” in the description along with “white or light ivory.” In many instances, common reference included “nude” as synonymous with “white or light ivory” as it relates to shoe color descriptors. The National Attire Policy now includes the descriptor “nude” as an appropriate shoe choice for Ritual Attire. (White, nude, or light ivory shoes are required. They may be either open- or closed-toed shoes.)
The National Council approved Educational Set-Aside Fund activity related to fiscal year end 2016.
The National Council referred to the National Council Vacancy Procedure to create detailed plans to fill the National Vice President (collegian) position vacated on November 9, 2016. Application instructions are forthcoming to the membership.
The National Council affirmed plans and a timeline to populate the Governing Documents Committee. Application instructions are forthcoming to the membership.
November 29, 2016
National Council members provided progress updates on areas of responsibility related to the National Council Operational Plan.
The Council reviewed revised Standing Committee Evaluations for the current term which furthered work on the National Council Operational Plan as it relates to Standing Committee development and support.
Kris Haskin, National Foundation President, shared an update on recent Foundation activities, Founders Day of Giving results, and thanked the National Council for their leadership gifts and donor cultivation to advance and support the Foundation’s efforts. Kris also presented the Memorandum of Understanding with no revisions for semi-annual renewal. The National Council renewed the MOU with the National Foundation with no changes.
The Council reviewed their November 4-5, 2016, National Council Meeting Evaluation results.December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
The National Council adopted their Conference Call schedule through July 2017:
- January 10 – Tuesday
- January 24 – Tuesday
- February 8 – Wednesday
- February 22 – Wednesday
- March 8 – Wednesday
- March 16-19 – San Antonio, TX
- March 22 – Wednesday
- April 5 – Wednesday
- April 26 – Wednesday
- May 10 – Wednesday
- May 24 – Wednesday
- June 14 – Wednesday
- June 28 – Wednesday
- July 12 – Wednesday
- July 26 – Wednesday
The National Council spent time discussing specific goals related to the Alumnae Member Engagement and Involvement strategic area of focus. Earlier in 2016, Erin Fischer of The Leadership and Training Studio, conducted in-depth assessment with alumnae members to gain valuable feedback regarding how they wish to engage with and be served by the organization. That insight will be used to continue to shape direction in the Alumnae Engagement area of the organization’s strategic goals.
The Council discussed plans for ongoing reminders and outreach to solicit outstanding collegiate applicants for consideration to fill the National Vice President (Collegian) Vacancy.
Sara Brown, National Vice President, facilitated National Council development by leading a book discussion on Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.
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