Industry Update Provided by NPC
Week of August 7
Wondery published a podcast episode on the emerging sorority consultant industry. The host states that there are thousands of sorority members across the country and the numbers are increasing, making the sorority recruitment process more competitive.
News Nation Now interviewed Trish Addicks, consultant and founder of “It’s All Greek to Me.” When asked about the "Bama Rush" documentary, Addicks stated that she thinks the issues raised in the film are realities of all women attending college, not just those in a sorority.
Week of August 1
Fox News interviewed rush consultant Leighton Newberry of “Recruitment Ready” and former client and sorority member at Louisiana State University, Evelyn Gray.
Workforce Opportunities
Theta is looking for risk prevention specialists (RPS) in College District I and College District XII. To apply, log in to Theta Portal and choose Forms (at the top) > Workforce Volunteer Interest Indicator. Contact Associate Director of Collegiate Services Emma Gibson with any questions.
ThetaConnect
ThetaConnect, our members-only app, is growing! In July, ThetaConnect
- Surpassed 10,000 users,
- Gained more than 230 new users, and
- Added five more groups, making the total number of groups 255.
Please contact Digital Marketing Coordinator Madi Leger or Digital Engagement and Alumnae Marketing Manager Lisa Thibault regarding general ThetaConnect questions or how you can use ThetaConnect for member programming.
Government Relations
The Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) is hosting a leadership reception in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2023. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Iota/Cornell, is an invited Congressional guest.
If you have any questions about the event or the FSPAC, please contact Alicia Lee, director of government relations.
The FSPAC is a bipartisan organization that contributes to federal candidates. Contributions or gifts to the FSPAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Funds received in response to this solicitation are subject to federal contribution limits and prohibitions. Federal law requires the FSPAC to use its best efforts to obtain the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose aggregate contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Contributions are limited by law to $5,000 per year from any individual or PAC, and contributions from corporations, labor unions, federal contractors, and foreign nationals are prohibited.
Theta Portal Documents
Theta Portal’s Documents area has a new look. There are now easy-to-see folders with all folder contents on one page. Two of the folders need a special mention.
- Manuals has the updated versions of all college handbooks and the Constitution and Bylaws. Theta Portal is always the place to go for current handbooks.
- Founders Day Social Media has 10 new resources for Founders Day 2024.
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