VPMD Ideas from August

-LA Beta has a great idea on how to give their members encouragement for making their grades. "The members who were on probation last semester but not this semester received a congratulatory email reminding them of the resources we have to offer here at Pi Phi and at LSU to better their scholastic progress"

-I am currently planning a cultural program for the chapter. One of our alums is coming on September 25th to teach the chapter how to make sushi. I really think the chapter will enjoy this since most of the members like sushi and it will also be an opportunity for them to learn about the Japanese culture and food.

-OK Alpha's study hours are verified through a time clock. We also offer tutor lists and tutor reimbursements to AP members in an effort to help them improve grades where necessary. We also have our test files currently posted on our local Pi Phi website to assist the members.

-TX Beta has planned for the TAKE program to come to SMU again this semester. Pi Phis, Sigma Epsilon Pis, alums and the local community will be invited to take part in this important safety program on September 24. We will also focus on the theme of leadership and personal development throughout the election season. We will also be hosting a professor’s dinner and a professor’s brown bag lunch day. ***Please look at past post for more information on the TAKE program-it might be a good program for your campus***

- Throughout the month of August I have been planning our chapter’s Scholarship Banquet. All of the fraternity and sorority staff members have been invited along with five teachers, chosen by the chapter, who have positively influenced the lives of our members

-“PHIT” Club, which is a program I created to motivate members to maintain healthy habits in college and stay fit and in shape. I was certified as a personal trainer this summer, so on Sunday nights, we get together at the lodge and have a bootcamp workout. Members made teams of 6 and can gain points through participation in a Rec Class, intramural game, Tech game, personal workout time, and bootcamp class. Each week, month, and semester we will choose a winner.

-To promote unity and sisterhood, we are hosting “Pi Phi Potluck” each month. This allows girls to bring their favorite dish and share with the rest of the chapter and promote good fellowship and bonding amongst chapter members. Because we don’t get to live in the lodge, this allows us to share a meal together