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Join us on Tuesday, January 23rd for the first of our two part round-table series to help chapter members prepare for the Spring of 2024. In this session we’ll have four breakout rooms where chapters members can discuss a topic, share best practices and get new ideas for their chapter. Fraternity staff will facilitate each session and give an overview of the topic and then open it up for discussion.

Topics for January 23rd:

Learning from Fall 2023: What has been working in recruitment this year
Facilitator: Travis Smith, Director of Growth
Target Audience: Recruitment Chairs and Committee Members
Description: As the recruitment landscape continues to evolve, fraternity chapters are redefining success through innovative approaches that enhance membership pipelines, leverage effective marketing strategies, and carve out unique identities on campus. This roundtable invites a discussion on the current year’s successes in fraternity recruitment, focusing on pipeline development, impactful marketing, and the creation of distinct organizational identities.

Accountability: Chapter Standards and how to make them work for you.
Facilitator: Stephan Oeschle, Director of Chapter Services
Target Audience: Standards Officers and Committee members, Archons or Angeloi looking to build a standards program
Description: We all struggle with the best ways to hold members accountable and address conflict within the Brotherhood from time to time. This session will focus on how a little structure and process can help with that challenge. There will be something for everyone to take away whether you’re trying to refine an existing system or build one from the ground up.

A Mighty Friendship: New Member Education and Orientation
Facilitator: Thomas Fox, Executive Director
Target Audience: New Member Educators
Description: Whether you are a chapter with single tier membership, or a pledging process we’ll discuss the best ways to create a positive orientation experience that provides both meaningful experiences as well as teach the necessary information to prepare them to be members of the fraternity.

Public Relations: Branding and Social Media
Facilitator: Justin Sines, Chapter Services Coordinator
Target Audience: 2nd Angeloi, Secretaries, Social Media/PR Chairs, but anyone with an interest in learning more should attend
Description: This meeting will cover the basics of marketing and communication as a way to show your chapter’s brand to your campus, your friends and family, and to the National Fraternity. This session will give you and your chapter tips to plan and execute a successful marketing plan and better demonstrate the great things your chapters are doing. Come hear successes and bring struggles to discuss with fellow leaders.

Zoom Info:
https://mattisoncorp.zoom.us/j/3174739263?omn=85961500348

Meeting ID: 317 473 9263

Friday, January 5, 2024 • 6:30 pm

Join us for a reception to recognize this years Social Impact Fellowship recipients and committee members.

In addition, January 5th will be the beginning of the 30th Archons’ Academy for Chapter Presidents, so you will have the opportunity to meet the leaders of our undergraduate chapters for 2024.

All Psi U alums and their guests are encouraged to attend this night of fellowship. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

801 NORTH SAINT ASAPH STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, USA, 22314

The purpose of the Archons’ Academy is to help our chapter presidents better understand Psi Upsilon and their role Fraternity, know what resources they have at their disposal, and better develop their personal leadership style.

If you are a chapter president or officer looking to register for the event please use this link.

When: The Academy will take place between Friday, January 5^th and Sunday, January 7^th. All attendees are asked to arrive by 2PM and the academy will finish by noon on Sunday. For those traveling by plane or train staff will book your travel.

Travel: Fraternity staff will be following up with Archons about travel after your registration is complete, any tickets will be purchased by the International Fraternity using the information you provided and we will do our best to accommodate any requests you have made. The International Fraternity only pays for airfare, not any upgrades, changes, baggage, or parking unless arranged prior to the Academy. Archons within a 200 mile radius to Alexandria will have the option to drive and be reimbursed or we will purchase train or bus fare depending on cost and availability. An airport shuttle between the hotel and Washington National airport is available – follow this link for more information.

Location and lodging: The Academy will be located at the the Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria. You will be paired with another attendee and share a room on Friday and Saturday night, the lodging will be taken care of after you complete registration.

Curriculum: The Archons’ Academy will help prepare you for many challenges that you face as Archon as well as review the necessary information from Psi Upsilon about our policies and procedures that you will need to be successful. One of our goals of the academy is to help you build a familiarity will the staff and one another. Topics include: Psi Upsilon’s History and Values, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Running a chapter and delegation, Resources and where to get help, and much more. The academy is structured between large and smaller breakout sessions.

One important piece of curriculum is the Birkman Assessment, which must be completed prior to attending. Instructions on how to access the assessment will be sent to the attendees in advance.

Dress Code: The Dress Code for the academy is business casual – this means coat and optional tie for men and equivalent for women. No t-shirts, jeans, or other casual clothing. On Saturday evening we will be holding a more relaxed dinner and casual clothing is appropriate then.

Schedule: Sessions will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday and conclude noon on Sunday. A PDF of the schedule can be downloaded here.

Questions: If you have questions about the academy please contact the Director of Member Services, Keith Willard at Keith@psiu.org or Executive Director Thomas Fox at tfox@psiu.org.

Wednesday, January 24th from 7 until 8:30 PM EST

The Theasauristes’ Academy will assist chapter treasurers as they begin, or currently serve, in their respective roles. Led by Psi Upsilon Fraternity Staff via a Zoom meeting the following topics will be covered:

• How to create an effective chapter budget
• Best practices for collecting chapter dues
• The role of fundraising in a chapter
• Federal Tax ID number, and tax filing requirements
• The Assessment Schedule – what fees you are responsible for and what they go towards
• Online resources to assist you

We will also take some time to answer any questions that you have and discuss any challenges that you are facing. We ask that every Chapter Treasurer, and any assistants to the treasurer, be in attendance via computer for this important workshop.

Zoom meeting info:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89780713914?pwd=azNqaGI5blZPL0Iwc1ZOTkFPcFlZZz09

Meeting ID: 897 8071 3914
Passcode: 1833