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Date and time

January 14-17, 2022

Location

Dallas, TX

Attend Event

Developing Leaders Initiative (DLI)

Click HERE to apply!

OVERVIEW

The Developing Leaders Initiative (DLI) is the premier leadership program for Sigma Alpha Mu undergraduates, funded by the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation. Exceptional undergraduate members from across North America are selected to participate in this special program. Sigma Alpha Mu is excited to share that the program is being changed to an annual program that will consist of a rewarding extended weekend experience.

DLI FACILITATORS

Phil Glauben (North Texas ‘73) – Education Committee Chairman/Co-DLI Chairman
Adam Cohen (Illinois ‘09)‘ – Co-DLI Chairman
Michele Peterson – Assistant Executive Director
Samuel Friday (West Florida ‘13) – Director of Operations

PROGRAM Logistics

  • January 14-17, 2022
  • Dallas, TX

Program objectives include:

  • Enhance leadership skills, cultural competency, and professional skills
  • Provide an immersion experience in organizational governance and the Fraternity’s International leadership
  • Present undergraduate feedback on topics or areas of the Fraternity that need to be reformed, revised, or revamped.
  • Prepare for post-collegiate involvement in the Jewish Community and Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
  • Embrace and inspire the values of Sigma Alpha Mu
  • Network with other undergraduates, alumni

All undergraduate members of Sigma Alpha Mu chapters and provisional chapters are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in Good Standing within their chapter/provisional chapter and institution. DLI is funded by the SAM Foundation, and there is no cost for the member.

Draft schedule:

Time

Description

Friday, January 14, 2022

All day Travel in.  Arrive by 5:00 pm
7:00 PM Dinner 
9:00 PM Teambuilders & Leadership Journey

Saturday, January 15, 2022

8:00 AM Breakfast 
8:30 AM State of Fraternity & SAM

Workgroup Introduction

9:30 AM Travel to Museum
9:45 AM Docent – Led Tour
12:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Ask the Octagon – Paley
2:30 PM DIT With Virtual Max
3:30 PM Board of Directors and BOD Activity
5:00 PM Leadership Activity Time
6:30 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Evening Activity
10:00 PM Message of the Day

Sunday, January 16, 2022

8:00 AM Breakfast 
8:45 AM Teambuilder
9:30 AM Workgroup
12:30 PM Lunch & Alumni Event
2:30 PM Workgroup 
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Virtual Octagon Meeting
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Leadership Activity & Message of the Day

Monday, January 17, 2022

8:00 AM Coffee & Closing Ceremony
8:30 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM  Airport Drop-off

Project Overview:

The Octagon will provide topics or areas of the Fraternity that need to be reformed, revised, or revamped.  These topics or areas will be centered around Sigma Alpha Mu’s approach to tackling global fraternity issues.  DLI will decide on two of those proposed topics and will work during the program to complete the objectives, with a final virtual presentation to the Octagon.   The Octagon is looking forward to having undergraduate input and direction on these important areas of the Fraternity.

APPLICATION

Apply HERE
Deadline: November 15, 2021 12:00 PM EST
12 undergraduate leaders will be selected

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