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in interpersonal communication. The Nominal Group Technique was used to identify and prioritize the goals for Phi Delta Chi. Finally; action plans were created and documented for each of the top five strategic goals. Following are the top 5 goals as determined by the leadership of Phi Delta Chi: 5. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the fraternal education process occurring within local Chapters by December 31, 2012. Many Brothers felt that the fraternal education process was inconsistent from Chapter to Chapter. There are many tools available, but they may not be utilized to the fullest extent. Successful Chapters may have also developed their own tools that could be shared. This assessment would determine what tools we have, whether they are effective, accessible, and appropriate, and bring new ideas to light that could be shared with others. The goal being that each and every Chapter has the tools to take a candidate from pledge to alumni, producing Brothers for Life. 4. Develop a 5-year plan by July 30, 2012 that details the resources and processes required to purchase a building that will serve as the Phi Delta Chi National Office and Museum.
National and Regional Officers Lexie Turner, Jennifer Esch, Stephen Esker, Matthew Maglalang, and Derek LaBar create their “human billboards” at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat.
Brothers were interested in exploring a bricks and mortar solution for our National Office that would also house the Phi Delta Chi museum. This would be a showcase for memorabilia and a legacy where Brothers could ensure safekeeping of their fraternal belongings for other generations to view and enjoy. The task force will be formed by the end of January 2012.
3. Employ a task force of current and past Phi Delta Chi leaders to evaluate and update the Thurston Award Program by August 7, 2013. This award was established in 1974 through a generous gift from past Grant President Emory W. Thurston (Omicron). The Emory W. Thurston Grand President’s Award is awarded to the Chapter with the highest weighted average of six judged AAP reports. To qualify, a Chapter must perform at 90% or higher in the Achievement Award Program. Those Chapters qualifying are then evaluated independently by the Grand Officers, Regional Officers, and distinguished Brothers on six specific reports included in the AAP. The six reports are weighed as follows: Albert B. Prescott Scholarship Report – 15%, John D. Grabenstein Leadership Report – 15%, Professional and Service Projects Reports – 30% (15% for each report), Professional Window Display – 10%, Ralph L. Saroyan Brotherhood Report – 10%, and Chapter Publication – 20%. Awards are also presented to the Chapters with the top entries in each individual category. These awards are granted annually at the Grand Council or Leader Development Seminar.
Regional Officers Cory Miller, Derek LaBar, and Jasmin Lee view their colleagues through different lenses during the Strength Deployment Inventory exercise at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat.
It was noted that the program has not been reviewed in some time. Are the weightings and judging criteria still appropriate? Are the formats and methods traditionally used the best way to find the most deserving winner? The task force will explore these questions and make recommendations for improvement if needed. They will form by the end of January 2012, making a preliminary report by LDS. Brothers will have an opportunity at the Regional Conferences to provide input to the task force. The goal would be to rollout any changes at Grand Council 2013.