2020 Convention
Convention Business Meeting
Sunday, August 9th, 3 pm EST
Undergraduate Registration
Alumni Registration
ALUMNI CLUB DELEGATE NOTIFICATION
Convention Foreword
Octagon Elections
The following alumni have been nominated for two-year terms on the Octagon:
Daniel Grossberg (Miami OH, ’84)
David Kleppel (Washington MO, ’82)
Dean Lambert (Nebraska, ’82)
The following young alumnus has been nominated for a two-year term on the Octagon:
Daniel Puentes (FIU, ’13)
New Business
In accordance with the Blue Book, the Convention “may amend this Constitution by a three-quarter vote of all those voting, provided, however, that any amendments to divisions A to F hereof can only be voted upon if said amendments have been presented in writing to the Octagon at least 90 days before the Convention, for publication in the Convention Foreword.”
There is no new business that has been submitted.
Charter Ratification of Epsilon Pi at University of Rhode Island
Convention Schedule
July 27-30, 2020 (5pm PDT/8pm EDT) – Chapter Goal Setting Meetings
Each year at Convention, chapter delegates meet with a staff member or volunteer to review CPR scoresheet and discuss chapter goals for the next academic year. This year that will be done in a virtual format, and your entire Council/Advisors will be able to attend. Chapters will be paired with a staff member and be assigned a date and time (after traditional work hours) during the week of July 27-30. More details will be provided to Council members over the summer.
Monday, August 3 (12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT) – What is the Value of Fraternity Today?
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Encouraged Attendance: Council members and advisors
Join Sigma Alpha Mu Executive Director Andy Huston and North American Interfraternity Conference President and CEO Jud Horras as we discuss the impacts of COVID19 and the value of Fraternity today.
Tuesday, August 4 (3 pm PDT/6 pm EDT) – Keeping the Memory Alive with Judy Fund and CrowdChange
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Encouraged Attendance: Philanthropy chairs and Exchequers
Guest Speakers Elizabeth Gelfand (Judy Fund – Alzheimer’s Association) and Liam Moore (CrowdChange) will share best practices for philanthropy events during/post COVID19.
August 5 (3 pm PDT/6 pm EDT) – Leading During Uncertain Times (Speaker Darryl Bellamy, CAMPUSPEAK)
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Encouraged Attendance: Council members and chairmen
This session will empower fratres to lead fearlessly during this challenging time and provide actionable strategies that are congruent with the purpose of Sigma Alpha Mu. Fratres will leave feeling energized and inspired to create a lasting legacy, challenge the status quo, and lead fearlessly.
August 5 (4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT) – Octagon Meet and Greet (Board Members)
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Encouraged Attendance: All members
Register and meet the Octagon, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Board members for 2020-21. Connect, ask questions, and find out how to get involved. RSVP for our virtual open house event. We look forward to making introductions and overhearing conversations full of nostalgia!
August 6 (3pm PDT/6pm EDT) – The Recruitment System
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Encouraged Attendance: Recruitment chairs, committee members, and members interested in growth
From making small changes to a great recruitment system to completely overhauling your process, this session has you covered. We live in a world full of systems and processes and when we get “on system” with recruitment we can focus on and fine-tune each element to produce the best results. We’ll look at the components of the system at large and break it down into three major areas, leads generation, the engagement process, and selecting high-quality members. As we approach the fall it is likely recruitment will be different, we will discuss how to apply this system to make the best out of your campus’s situation this fall.
August 7 (12pm PDT/3pm EDT) – Chapter Size Programming
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Encouraged Attendance: Council member(s)
Facilitated chapter operations discussions with chapters of similar size/campus culture. A survey will be sent out over to chapter leaders asking for input on topics and operations areas that would be helpful to discuss with other chapters similar to your own.
August 8 (1 pm PDT/4 pm EDT) – Alumni Club Roundtable
Encouraged Attendance: All members
We will host a forum for all registered alumni to share recent success stories, compare strategies, and discuss best practices.
August 8 (2 pm PDT/5 pm EDT) – Sammy Live Concert
Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity will be hosting a virtual concert with performances by Sammys and Friends. Click here to submit your information and auditions.
Applicants must (1) be an artists and/or entertainers with a 5-10 minute set (2) have access to a camera connected to your personal computer with an internet service capable of live streaming (3) be available on August 8, 2020 between 5-10 PM EDT. We will close auditions mid-July and create our setlist.
Encouraged Attendance: All members, friends, and family
August 9 (12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT) – Sigma Alpha Mu Virtual Business Meeting
Encouraged Attendance: All members
August 12 (5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT) – SAM 2030 Presentation
Encouraged Attendance: All members
