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The Update | June 16, 2020
Grand Council Action
At its meeting Friday, June 12, Grand Council received reports on housing, Theta Foundation, strategic planning, COVID-19, and racial justice; considered an officer appointment and a membership termination appeal; and made the following vice president appointments effective July 1.
- Audit Committee Chairman - Michelle Geiger
- ERM Committee Chairman - Cynthea Yestal
- ERM Committee Member - Jane Dick
- Foundation Trustee - Cate Bibb
- FHC Director - Erica Ochs
- Personnel Committee Member - Heather Granato
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Theta’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workgroup met on Wednesday, June 10. The workgroup is made up of educators and researchers whose work centers on diversity and inclusion. Over the past year, the group has been engaging in the first phase of an organization-wide audit to fully evaluate Kappa Alpha Theta’s structure, policies, practices, and programs. The feedback collected in this first phase will include additional opportunities this month for all members. While the group is interested in feedback from all members, it will be centering on the stories, experiences, and change recommendations from Black members and members with marginalized identities. The second phase of this audit will include external reviewers who specialize in conducting DEI audits; the DEI workgroup is working to identify this team. Findings will be made available to the greater Kappa Alpha Theta community.
A follow-up statement was presented on Theta’s social media channels last week that included actions being taken to denounce racism and to create a more inclusive membership. This statement also included that at the July Grand Council meeting, the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion executive-level chapter office will be discussed. Stories from members have also been collected and shared on the Theta website and Theta’s social media channels.
Year-End & Expense Reports
The Fraternity’s 2019-20 fiscal year ends June 30. Because some of your expenses may be for the 2020-21 fiscal year, please note on your submitted expenses if they are for the 2019-20 or 2020-21 fiscal year.
2019-20 expenses will be accepted until, but no later than, July 31. No exceptions to this deadline will be granted, as the Fraternity’s audit begins in August. Please submit your invoices in a timely manner. Also remember that, in accordance with the Fraternity’s travel policy, only expenses submitted within 90 days of expenditure will be reimbursed. If you have any questions, please contact your staff partner.
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