Sigma Chi Fraternity. Chapter Annual Report & Awards Application. Combined

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1 Sigma Chi Fraternity Combined Chapter Annual Report & Awards Application For the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award Daniel William Cooper Award Legion of Honor Award

2 Chapter Annual Report & Awards Application Part 1: Instructions & Information I. Overview and Explanation II. J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award A. Peterson Blue & Gold Awards III. Other Awards A. James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award B. Daniel William Cooper Award C. Legion of Honor Award D. Robert E. Joseph RMF Award E. Charles G. Ross Undergraduate Chapter Publications Award IV. Chapter Annual Report A. Objectives B. Requirement to Submit C. Annual Report Results D. Submission Information & Details V. Additional Assistance? Part 2: Report Criteria I. Chapter Operations II. Ritual Performance III. Recruitment Program IV. Pledge Preparation V. Continuing Education Programs VI. Scholastic Performance VII. Alumni Relations VIII. Risk Management IX. International Fraternity Relations X. Campus Relations XI. Financial Responsibility XII. Philanthropy & Community Service XIII. Conduct & Discipline XIV. Housing XV. Essay Response 2

3 Part I: Instructions & Information I. OVERVIEW AND EXPLANATION In an effort to allow chapters to more efficiently and effectively provide information to the General Fraternity about their annual operations and activities while also encouraging chapters to submit applications for the various awards and special recognitions of Sigma Chi, the Chapter Annual Report submission form has been combined with the major awards application for Historically, much of the same information included in this report has been requested in the reporting and application process of prior years. The combination of the two reports along with the ability to utilize technology and online submissions will allow chapters to see an easier submission process that will result in less duplication of efforts. II. J. DWIGHT PETERSON SIGNIFICANT CHAPTER AWARD The Peterson Significant Chapter Award, sponsored annually by the Sigma Chi Foundation, is the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate chapter. Named for Past Grand Consul J. Dwight Peterson, Indiana 1919, the award recognizes excellent, but not impossible, performance by chapters in all major areas of operation and programming. For many years, the Peterson plaque has been a symbol of dedication, idealism, and achievement. There is no minimum or maximum number of chapters that may win the award in any given year. Award criteria are assigned on an objective scale and encompass the entire gamut of chapter activities, from financial stability and recruitment to chapter and member reputation to Ritual and initiation performance. Because chapter operations vary among campuses and chapters, each chapter measures itself against these absolute Sigma Chi standards, rather than against other chapters. Winners of the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award will be those chapters whose evaluation of the information included in their Chapter Annual Report submission yields a result of 90% or higher. New this year is a level of special recognition for chapters who achieve a significantly high score in winning the J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award: Peterson Blue & Gold Awards J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Gold Award To achieve this award, chapters must achieve a 97% or higher on the score ascribed to their annual report. These chapters will receive a gold embossed seal on the certificate and be specially recognized at Balfour LTW. J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Blue Award Chapters winning this award will be those chapters that score between a % on the score ascribed to their annual report. These chapters will receive a blue embossed seal on the certificate and will receive the award at Balfour LTW. III. OTHER AWARDS A. James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award The winners of this award will be chosen from the Chapter Annual Report / Awards application submissions. The James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award, funded by the late 49th Grand Consul James F. Bash, Butler & Indiana 1946, and his wife, Connie, is given to chapters demonstrating major improvement in total chapter operations from year to year. Significant Improvement is defined as a gain of at least 25 percent in the score ascribed to the chapter s annual report from one year to the next. For example, if a chapter scored a 60% on their CAP Report in 2009, they would need an 85% on their CAP Report in 2010 to win the Bash Award. If a chapter wins a Peterson Award, they would not also receive a Bash Award. The chapter must have achieved a score of at least 50% on the previous year s report to be eligible.

4 B. Daniel William Cooper Award The winners of this award will be chosen from the Chapter Annual Report / Awards application submissions. Each year, the Fraternity honors an undergraduate chapter that has the most outstanding scholarship program with the Daniel William Cooper Award. The winning chapter receives a plaque and has its name engraved on the Daniel William Cooper Award trophy on display at Headquarters. The winner of this award is chosen from the Legion of Honor Award recipients. C. Legion of Honor Award The winners of this award will be chosen from the Chapter Annual Report / Awards application submissions. The Legion of Honor Award honors undergraduate chapters with commendable scholarship programs. The scholarship program in every Sigma Chi chapter should encourage and create positive scholastic attitudes and enhance the individual brother's desire to reach his fullest potential during the course of his college education. The award is intended to stimulate chapters to establish scholarship programs that benefit all brothers in the chapter. The winners of this award are chosen from the scholarship details and questions included in the Annual Report and Awards application. D. Robert E. Joseph RMF Award Interested chapters should visit the RMF Web site, for more information. E. Charles G. Ross Undergraduate Chapter Publications Award The Fraternity presents the Charles G. Ross Award to the undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding publications program. Criteria include content of both undergraduate and alumni news, writing and editing, layout, general appearance, frequency of issues and the quality of the publication. The award is named for the late Significant Sig Charles G. Ross, Missouri-Columbia 1905, newsman and press secretary to Harry S. Truman. The winner of this award is chosen from newsletters mailed to Sigma Chi Headquarters between June 1 st through May 31 st of each year. To be considered for the Ross Award, send copies of your chapter s newsletters and external communications to the Sigma Chi Headquarters at: P.O. Box 469 Evanston, IL IV. CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORT A. Objectives The Chapter Annual Report is a process for the chapters to efficiently submit data and reports of their annual activities to the General Fraternity. With this information, chapters will have the ability to comprehensively analyze their performance against a set of standards that Sigma Chi considers vital to the overall health of a chapter. Concurrently, the Fraternity will utilize the data to identify chapters that may need assistance or additional resources to help them achieve excellence in all areas of the chapter s operations and objectives. Additionally, the chapters and the General Fraternity will be able to utilize this information to track historical trends and identify areas of growth and successes over time. B. Requirement to Submit Every chapter is required to submit annual reports every year regardless if they intend to apply for each award. C. Annual Report Results Each chapter will have a score attributed to their annual report. The results given to the chapters will be based on a percentage score as opposed to a point system. D. Submission Information The following concerns the submission information to be included in the Annual Report. a. Deadlines The deadline for submission of the combined Chapter Annual Report and Awards Application is May 1 st of each academic year. 4

5 b. Validity of Information Information furnished should be for the academic year and should be accurate as of April 15 th, c. Verification of Validity Each report must be verified by the inclusion of your Consul s address which affirms that the information provided is accurate and valid. There are specific questions throughout the report that pertain directly to Grand Praetors and Chapter Advisors. To receive points for those questions, the respective advisor must submit answers on the chapter s behalf. d. Supplying Accurate Information Sigma Chi expects an utmost level of honest and integrity in the information submitted and presented in each Annual Report and Awards Application. Unintentionally supplied inaccurate information will result in a loss of points to be determined by the grading committee depending on the situation. e. Online Submissions All submissions for the Annual Report and Awards Application must be submitted through the specific submission Web site. At the date of release of this information, the Web site is not yet available as construction is underway. Due to the planned improvements, the Web site will not be the same as last year and chapters should not revisit that site for this year s report. Information on the submission site will be released via a separate announcement at a later date. V. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE? Questions can be directed to Sigma Chi Headquarters at (847) Simply ask for a member of the Annual Report and Awards Application team. Alternatively, inquiries may be sent to michael.church@sigmachi.org. A special effort has been made to streamline the efforts that our chapters are making to properly and timely submit information for the Chapter Annual Report as well as apply to win the various awards and recognitions provided by the Fraternity. A special task force of dedicated Sigma Chi s was commissioned by the Grand Consul and the International Executive Committee to help improve the process. We look forward to recognizing many chapters for the outstanding efforts that they make this academic year. The committee also welcomes your input, comments and suggestions on ways we can better serve the chapters through the reporting process. Peterson Award Task Force L. Wayne Tucker 66 th Grand Consul and ex-officio member Dan Mathewson Co-Chairman Michael Church Co-Chairman W. Thomas Geddings Executive Committee Representative Chris Nyers Grand Praetor Representative Kevin Huck Cunningham Chapter Advisor Representative Jeff Mitchell Chapter Advisor Representative Alex Cadenas Undergraduate Representative Reece Schenkenfelder Undergraduate Representative 5

6 II. Report Criteria CHAPTER OPERATIONS Chapter Statistics Chapter size at end of fall term. Average size of fraternities on campus at end of fall term. Expected chapter size at end of academic year. Expected average size of fraternities on campus at end of academic year. Number of pledge classes per year. Name of pledge classes (fall 2009, spring 2010, winter 2010, etc) Chapter Web site What is the chapter's Web site URL? Has the Web site been updated within the last 3 months? Does the Web site have one or more links to SIGMACHI.ORG? Chapter Goals Did the chapter create a strategic plan for the current year (could have been at Balfour LTW)? Did the chapter submit the strategic plan to the Fraternity? Did the chapter meet the goals of the strategic plan? Chapter Officers Does the chapter maintain an effectively functioning Executive Committee or board that meets weekly? Do the officers maintain files that contain policies, procedures, guidance, and responsibilities for each office? Does the chapter conduct an officer transition retreat for new officers? Does the chapter maintain a committee structure? Are 75% of the brothers either an officer or member of a committee? Does the Annotator create and distribute accurate and useful minutes of all chapter meetings? Did the Historian create a summary of the significant operations and events of the chapter? Does the Historian maintain a rich local chapter history for the purpose of member and pledge education? Other Does the chapter use Roberts Rules of Order or an equivalent to conduct business in chapter meetings? Does the chapter maintain bylaws and operate according to them? Does the chapter recognize and reward brothers who exemplify positive Sigma Chi values (e.g., annual Brother of the Year award, Leadership Award, etc.)? RITUAL PERFORMANCE Chapter Meetings Number of regular chapter meetings held. Number of regular chapter meetings held using Ritual. Average attendance of brothers at regular chapter meetings. Does the chapter conduct a literary exercise each chapter meeting? Is Ritual performed proficiently? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor & Grand Praetor) What is the average number of chapter meetings when alumni are present (exclude Chapter Advisor s Board and International Officers)? Ritual Preparation and Operation Does the chapter maintain an active Ritual committee? Did each officer upon installation recite from memory their Ritualistic responsibilities? Number of members initiated over 30 days ago who have not fulfilled Ritualistic memorization obligation. Does the chapter have at least the minimum complement of Ritual regalia (see p. 29 of the Ritual)? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Is the Ritual regalia in good condition? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Initiations Were alumni invited to initiation at least 3 weeks in advance? Was the initiation schedule developed at least 3 weeks in advance? Number of alumni who attended initiation.

7 Number of alumni who participated in Initiation. Number of practices held in advance of each initiation. Did all brothers and pledges refrain from alcohol prior to and during initiation? Does the chapter use appropriate music and special lighting for initiation? Were all Ritualistic parts recited from memory except those explicitly exempt? Were initiation ceremonies performed proficiently? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor and Chapter Advisor) RECRUITMENT PROGRAM Statistics (Enter for each pledge class) Number of bids offered Number of bids accepted Preparation and Operation Is the chapter's recruitment program based on communicating Sigma Chi values to potential recruits? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Is the central criteria for bid selection the Jordan Standard? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter maintain an active Recruitment Committee? Is the Magister on the Recruitment Committee? Did the Recruitment Chairman attend Balfour LTW? Does the chapter have a documented 365-day recruitment program? Does the chapter maintain a list of targeted groups/individuals that have the characteristics we seek in Sigma Chis (e.g., individuals in student government, Resident Advisors, honorary society members, etc.)? Does the chapter involve alumni in the recruitment program? Does the chapter adhere to institution regulations regarding recruitment? Does the chapter use the "Potential Member Questionnaire"? How many "Potential Member Questionnaires" were submitted this past year? Does the chapter use the "Recruitment Recommendation Form"? How many "Recruitment Recommendation Forms" where submitted the past year? Was recruitment conducted completely free of alcohol? Implementation Does the chapter conduct interviews with the recruits? Does the chapter inform recruits of the financial obligations prior to giving bids? Does the chapter inform recruits of the pledging responsibilities prior to giving bids? Does the chapter inform recruits of the academic obligations prior to giving bids? Does the chapter involve the chapter Sweetheart in the recruitment program? PLEDGE PREPARATION Statistics (Enter for each pledge class) Number of pledges that started the pledge program. Average starting pledge class size for campus Fraternities. Number of pledges initiated. Percentage of initiated pledges. Average initiated class size for campus Fraternities. Number of those pledged who voluntarily depledged. Number of those pledged who were depledged by the chapter. Number of those pledged who were scholastically deferred from initiation and are still pledges now. Number of those pledged who were deferred from initiation by chapter for non-academic reasons and are still pledges now. Number of weeks of pledge program including I- Week. o If greater than 8 weeks, did Grand Praetor approve in advance? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) o If greater than 8 weeks, why was 8 weeks insufficient? Philosophy Were the pledges given a list of expectations at the beginning of pledging? Was pledge program conducted free of hazing and consistent with the Statement of Position 2

8 Concerning Pledge Training and Ritual? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) Did brothers treat the pledges with respect and dignity? Was the Membership Commitment Statement from the official Magister Manual read and discussed with the pledge prior to Formal Pinning Ceremony? Does the chapter have an effective pledge program that prepares candidates for their lifelong obligations? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor & Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter adhere to institution regulations pertaining to pledging? Are the pledge meetings structure and content consistent with future chapter meetings? Do the Brothers lead by example and exemplify the ideals being taught to the pledges? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Preparation and Operation Did the Magister attend Balfour LTW? Were the 400A and 400B forms filed within 10 days of the Formal Pledging Ceremony? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor & Chapter Advisor) Was the 400C form filed 21 days prior to initiation? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor & Chapter Advisor) Implementation Attach a schedule of and description of events of the chapter s pledge education program. Was a Formal Pledging Ceremony conducted? Was a University/College official invited to meet with the pledges (e.g., Faculty Advisor)? Was at least one letter sent to parents regarding pledging? Is there an active Big Brother Program? Did all pledges pass the final pledge exam? What was the average pledge grade on the final pledge exam? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Did all pledges pay their financial obligations prior to initiation? Were all pledges scholastically eligible for initiation? Did alumni participate in the pledge program prior to I-Week? I-Week Do you conduct I-Week during breaks or when school is in session? Were alumni invited to participate in I-Week? Did alumni participate in I-Week (excluding Chapter Advisor s Board members and International Officers)? Did the pledges receive at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep time during each night of I- Week? Average number of hours per day during I-Week spent on formal Sigma Chi curriculum. Did the pledges receive at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep time during initiation? Does the chapter have an effective and inspirational I-Week? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor & Chapter Advisor CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Post-Initiation Training (P.I.T.) How many hours of P.I.T. instruction are given to the new initiates? How many P.I.T. sessions are held for the new initiates? Do non-recently initiated brothers attend P.I.T. sessions (excluding those leading)? Average percentage of initiates in attendance at P.I.T. sessions. Was the content in the official P.I.T. Manual covered in detail? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Was P.I.T. conducted effectively? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Balfour LTW Did the Chapter send representation to Balfour LTW? How many Brothers attended Balfour LTW? Did the Consul attend Balfour LTW? Did the Pro Consul attend Balfour LTW? Province Workshop How many Brothers were required to attend Province Workshop? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) How many Brothers attended Province Workshop? Horizons How many brothers met the criteria to apply for Horizons? How many eligible brothers applied for the Horizons program? How many applicants were accepted to the Horizons program? 3

9 Mission 365 & Recruitment Did the chapter request a Mission 365 retreat this year or have Mission 365 within the last 3 years? Does the chapter conduct recruitment sessions to enhance the social skills and capabilities of the brothers (e.g., progressive questioning, how to communicate values without the "hard sell", meaningful conversation, etc.)? CHOICES Did the chapter request a CHOICES retreat this year or have a CHOICES program within last 3 years? Other Number of events held each year focused on continuing education for brothers (e.g., brotherhood retreat, CHOICES, Mission 365, alumni presentation on Fraternal interest, etc.) SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE Statistics Number of primary academic sessions each year (e.g., semesters, quarters, etc.). Institution basis for grading (4.0=A, 5.0=A, etc) (For each academic term) o Chapter GPA o Pledge GPA (those initiated during the academic session) o All men's GPA o All Fraternity GPA o All student GPA Number of Fraternities on campus. Chapter s comparative rank with other campus Fraternities. (1 of 15, 5 of 20, etc) Number of brothers on Dean s list or similar. Preparation and Operation Are there minimum GPA requirements to hold an office in the chapter stated in the bylaws? Does the chapter maintain a Scholarship Committee that develops programs and initiatives to promote better scholastics within the chapter? Is the Scholarship Chairman an officer on the chapter's Executive Committee? Does the chapter have a Faculty Advisor? How many programs did your chapter sponsor to promote faculty and administrative relations? Attach a description of the scholastic improvement program that describes the nature and function of the program (to be used to select Legion of Honor and Daniel William Cooper Award winners). Implementation Does the chapter recognize academic excellence by recognizing and rewarding Brothers who excel academically (e.g., a scholarship award presented at each chapter meeting to recognize a brother, chapter "Dean's List", etc.)? Does the chapter revoke chapter privileges or invoke additional requirements for brothers on academic probation to promote the importance of academics (e.g., invoke social probation, mandatory study hours, mandatory tutors, etc.)? Did any undergraduate or graduating brothers seek Sigma Chi Scholarships? Did the chapter elect a graduating senior for the Chapter Balfour Award? Did the chapter submit the Chapter Balfour Award winner for consideration as the Province Balfour Award winner? ALUMNI RELATIONS Preparation and Operation Does the chapter maintain an alumni distribution list? Does the chapter work closely with the institution's alumni office to share address lists and coordinate alumni activities/events? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter maintain an active website that includes content for alumni? Did the chapter answer all alumni communications including recruitment recommendations? Implementation Did the chapter submit at least 3 entries into The Magazine of Sigma Chi - "Campus Chronicles"? Does the chapter send at least monthly communications to alumni? Number of alumni communications sent during academic year. Number of alumni functions hosted during academic year. Number of alumni serving on Chapter Advisor s Board (not House Corporation). Does the chapter have an effective alumni relations program? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) 4

10 RISK MANAGEMENT Preparation and Operation Does the chapter have a Risk Manager? Did the Risk Manager attend Balfour LTW? Is the Risk Manager an officer on the chapter's Executive Committee? Does the chapter have a safety/risk management plan? Did the chapter conduct a safety education session? Does the chapter maintain an emergency contact list? Does the chapter maintain a crisis management plan? Are all of the risk & crisis management plans & lists updated each academic term? Implementation Does the chapter conduct social events in compliance with the chapter's insurance policies (e.g., Risk Management Foundation)? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Do the chapter s risk management policies reflect the rules and regulations of the General Fraternity, host institution, state and local laws? Are the brothers who know CPR or have First Aid training known among the Chapter? Are non-alcoholic beverages available at all social functions? Is food available at all social functions? Does the chapter follow a BYOB policy for all social functions or leverage a third-party independent caterer? If the chapter owns a house, how many times was a house safety checklist conducted? INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY RELATIONS Does the chapter consistently interact with other chapters in the Province or Fraternity? Did the chapter send representation to Grand Chapter in 2009? Will the chapter send representation to Grand Council? Did the chapter complete and submit the accreditation report last year? CAMPUS RELATIONS How many brothers are involved with at least one other extracurricular activity? How many brothers are involved with academic honors societies on campus? Did the chapter sponsor or participate in a campus-wide event? Did the chapter receive any special recognition from the institution? Is the chapter s involvement with the IFC sufficient? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Did any brothers hold an IFC officer position this past year? Is the chapter s involvement with their Greek Advisor (or equivalent) sufficient? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter have a positive reputation on campus? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter understand the importance of campus involvement? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Statistics What is the chapter s total budget for the year? What are the total annual dues for each individual member living outside the chapter house? What are the total annual dues for each individual member living in the chapter house? What is the chapter's current receivable as of April 15? 5

11 What is the chapter s receivable percentage as of April 15 (as a percentage of total budget)? What is the chapter's receivable per man as of April 15? Did the chapter suspend or expel (Form 50) brothers that were financially delinquent? Did the chapter send any brothers to collections this year? Did the chapter remain free from "Financial Show- Cause" by the Fraternity? Is the chapter s account balance current ($0 owed over 90 days past transaction date) with the General Fraternity as of April 15? What is the chapter's gain or loss for the academic year to date? (If loss, indicate inside parentheses) Preparation and Operation Does the chapter maintain a Financial Committee? Did the Quaestor/Financial Committee create a documented annual budget? Does the chapter have a financial policy for dealing with financially delinquent brothers? Did the Quaestor attend Balfour LTW? Does the chapter have the financials audited each year? Does the budget include a Ritual regalia replacement fund? Does the chapter use an outside service to manage the financials? Implementation Did the Chapter Advisor receive a copy of the annual budget? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) Does the chapter follow good bookkeeping procedures that follow commonly accepted controls and approvals for auditability? Did the chapter maintain current with its accounts payables? Did the Quaestor/Financial Committee distribute written, itemized invoices to the brothers for dues? Did the chapter file all required Federal, State, or local tax forms? Does the Quaestor produce monthly income statement and balance sheet? PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE Philanthropy What was the gross sum of money raised for all philanthropies this year? What was the all-fraternity average for money raised this year? What was the all-greek average for money raised this year? Does the chapter have a Philanthropy Chairman? Total contributions to Huntsman Cancer Institute. Total contributions to Children s Miracle Network Total contributions to Sigma Chi Foundation. Community Service How many community service events did the chapter participate in? What was the average number of brothers participating per event? What was the total number of hours served by the chapter this year? What was the per-man average of hours served in community service events this year? Did all brothers participate in at least 2 community service events? Does the chapter have a community service chairman? CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE Chapter-Level Does the chapter maintain a functioning Judicial Board? (to be answered only by Chapter Advisor) How many incidents did the Judicial Board review last year? Does the chapter have ongoing conduct issues that need to be addressed? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) Number of actives and pledges who were expelled from school because of poor conduct. Number of actives and pledges who are on probation by the school because of poor conduct (as of April 15). Fraternity Did the chapter file any Form 51s with the International Fraternity this year? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) Was the chapter on probation at any point with the Fraternity this year? (to be answered only by Grand Praetor) 6

12 Campus & Local Did the chapter remain free of any incidents with Did the chapter remain free of any disciplinary the local authorities? (to be answered only by Grand action by the institution? (to be answered only by Praetor) Grand Praetor) HOUSING Does the chapter have a structure that is considered "the chapter house"? What is the maximum live-in capacity? How many brothers currently live in the facility? How many individuals did the chapter house other than members or pledges? Is the facility owned by a house corporation? Is the facility rented from a separate entity (not a house corporation)? Is the facility university-owned? Does the facility have a fire suppression system? ESSAY RESPONSE Please answer the following question in no more than 1 page (typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, with 1 margins on all sides). The chapter may submit up to 3 pages of supporting documentation relative to the essay response. Is there any other information or detail that your chapter would like to submit that may not be captured in the above questions which should be considered in determining why your chapter is deserving of being recognized for a Fraternity Award? 7