Summer Events

By the Numbers: The Summit

June 24-26, 2021

35

Undergrads from 28 Chapters

15

New Member Educators

20

Recruitment Chairmen Now in its third year, The Summit, Phi Gamma Delta's two-day intensive training for Recruitment Chairmen and New Member Educators, was held virtually on June 24-26, 2021. This year, The Summit focused on bouncing back after an unusual 2020. There were several general sessions for all attendees, includ-THE ing "Lessons Learned from Corporate Recruitment & Onboarding," hosted by Stephanie Baysinger, and a peer panel featuring George Masterson SUMMIT (Texas 2022) and Anthony Heavilin (Akron 2020), who discussed "Best Practices in a Virtual World." Next Tyler Fisk (Wayne State 2020) delivered "Brotherhood Matters Most," followed by "What We Can Learn from College Football Recruitment & Orientation: Why Fraternity May Have It Backwards," a conversation with Ryan O'Rourke, Executive Director of the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, and Helen Lahrman, former Senior Director of Chapter Support. Scan the QR code to watch the recording.4 Twenty Recruitment Chairmen attended the Recruitment Track, where they learned about the year-round dynamic recruitment system. With a focus on building a culture of positive relationships and belonging, participants designed a recruitment plan for the upcoming academic year. The New Member Education track kicked off by defining the traits and skills of an excellent New Member Educator before comparing positive mentorship and the Big Brother role. The 15 New Member Educators were then introduced to the "High 5 Roles of a Facilitator." The track wrapped up by discussing Big Brother selection criteria and designing a custom draft of a new member education calendar for implementing "Foundation of Courage," the Fraternity's new member experience.

How did participants describe The Summit in just three words? Here are some of their answers: • Fun, informative, interesting • I loved it! • Engaging, constructive, helpful • Networking, constructive, rewarding • Inspiring, values, reflection • Insightful, cooperative, engaging

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The Leadership Institute

Like many things, The Leadership Institute 2021 looked a little different this year. Seventy-five undergraduate brothers identified as emerging leaders within their chapters attended the two-day virtual leadership development experience focusing on Building Courageous Leaders on July 16-17, 2021. This opportunity was offered free of charge to brothers, thanks to the generous support of graduate brothers and the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. The program prepares brothers to serve in leadership roles for their chapter, campus and community. Building Courageous Leaders

Thank You to Our Facilitation Team!

Dr. Amelious Whyte (Minnesota Faculty), Erin Wendover, Mary Flora, Carson Lance (Ball State 2010), Andrew Depew (Kentucky 2010), McKenzie Sauer, Ryan Miller, Tim Ira (Alberta 2011), Bill Roberts (Arizona State 1975), Vicky Nucci, Katie Borza, Brad Johnson (Davidson 1994), Colin Bye (Davidson 2017), Abby McCollum, Mark Trenton (Western Ontario 1986), Marissa Buck, Simmone Horman and Dr. Jason Fitzer.

Large Group Facilitators:

Director of Communications Lauren Leif, Former Senior Director of Chapter Support Helen Lahrman, Director of Chapter Services - East Logan McLendon, Director of Fraternal Growth Tyler Fisk, Field Secretary Graham Hess and Field Secretary Ethan Bresnay. t

By the Numbers:

July 16-17, 2021

75

Undergrads from 72 Chapters

18

Facilitators

After attending the Institute, 100% of participants: •Agree that attending gave them skills to be a more

Courageous Leader •Believe the content was relevant and useful to them •Understand the issues that need to be confronted within their chapter or community •Feel empowered to change and confront issues within their chapter or community