Phi Sigma Kappa held its third annual national Conclave: Officer Academy this past January. The Grand Chapter was excited to be able to train more local chapter officers than ever before, given the virtual format of the conference. More than 300 officers greatly appreciated the hands-on logistical training, the opportunity to network with others in similar roles and meet International Headquarters (IHQ) professional staff and Phi Sig volunteers, even over Zoom! For the past two years, only the President and Inductor from each chapter was invited to this event that focused on a mix of leadership training, as well as overviewing expectations and the “nuts and bolts” of their individual roles. For the first time ever, tracks were offered for brothers in the role of Vice President, Sentinel, Secretary, Treasurer, and Recruitment Chairman. The sessions for the virtual Officer Academy spread out over the course of a few weeks in January and included a kick-off event, risk management training, and brotherhood networking event for all participants, in addition to officer-specific tracks. These officer training tracks were held over two weekends, to give participants an option of which session would fit best within their schedules. All sessions were led by a mix of volunteers and IHQ professional staff; with the President and Inductor tracks having additional facilitators for small groups. Volunteers consisted of Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Advisers and Regional Advisers and fraternity and sorority life professionals. The Grand Chapter is thankful for the member and non-member volunteer facilitators for the conference: Lead Officer Track Facilitators: •
Brother Brad Fliller (Adelphi ‘13)
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Brother Jacob Defassio (Valparaiso ‘12)
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Brother Len Gailes (Alabama ‘93)
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Brother Matthew Gregory (Southern Illinois ‘94)
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Brother Michael Haynes (Pittsburg State ‘16)
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Renee Dubois, Gamma Phi Beta
Small Group Facilitators for President and Inductor tracks: •
Brother Brandon Paternoster (Ferris State ‘04)
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Brother Chris Schrimscher (Eastern Michigan ‘14)
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Christopher Miofsky, Delta Lambda Phi
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Clare Denhollem, Zeta Tau Alpha
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Brother Daniel Kobren (Minnesota ‘17)
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SPRING 2021
THE SIGNET
