Lesson 3 Delta Sigma Pi’s Organizational Structure Flashcards
What is the Grand Chapter?
The Supreme body of Delta Sigma Pi
has all the legislative powers
What makes up the Grand Chapter?
^^- Collegiate Chapters (good standing)
-Franchised Alumni chapters in good standing
What is the biennial meeting of the Grand Chapter known as?
Grand Chapter Congress(GCC)
What happens at the Grand Chapter Congress(GCC)?
- Board of Directors are elected
- Any new bylaws are debated and enacted
- Educational sessions are held
- social opportunities and networking
What is the Board of Directors MAIN Responsibility?
- Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Fraternity
Duties and Bylaws of each member of the Board of Directors
-Review and approve an annual budget for the operation of Delta Sigma Pi
-Set policy and enforce the strict observance of the Laws of Delta Sigma Pi
-Provide interpretations of the Laws of Delta Sigma Pi
What roles make up Delta Sigma Pi’s Board of Directors?
-Grand President
-Past Grand President
-Provincial Vice Presidents(5)
-Vice President(Finance)
-National Collegians of the Year(2)
-Executive Director
What standing committees are appointed by the Board?
-Nominations
-Organizational Development
-Finance
-Alumni Development
- Community Service
-Professional Development
-Scholastic Development and Awards -Committee
-Standards
Provincial Vice Presidents(PVP)
- plan and conduct at least one Provincial Council meeting in their respective provinces each year
- appoints the chair and members of provincial standing committees and special task forces/groups
What are the Provincial standing committees and special task forces/groups?
- Alumni Development Committee
- Community Service Committee
-Professional Development Committee
-Scholastic Development and Awards Committee
-Disciplinary Committee
What is the Provincial Council?
- a council that meets at least once per year during the LEAD Provincial Conference to consider amendments to the Bylaws or Ritual Changes
What is the organization of members within the Provincial Council?
- the president or a representative of each Collegiate and Alumni Chapter in the Province
-the Regional Vice Presidents of the Province
-The Provincial Vice President
What do Regional Vice Presidents(RVP) do?
— guide and lead all collegiate and alumni chapters within their region
—identify, develop, and appoint District Directors and oversee their activities
—promote the expansion and deactivation of chapters
—disseminate information about the programs, goals and objectives of the fraternity
What does the District Director(DD) do?
- monitor the performance of each chapter in the District by maintaining regular contact with the president and/or other officers of those chapters
- work with the Chapter Advisor, involved faculty and college officials, to develop a good working relationship between the Fraternity and the college/university
What are Delta Sigma Pi’s Strategic Priorities ?
Member Education
- equip members to excel as ethical leaders on campus and in the community
Membership Growth
-attract and retain diverse students, alumni, and community leaders
Member Engagement
-provide members with meaningful involvement opportunities at every stage of life
Organizational Excellence
- strengthen infrastructure there to support priorities
