At its meeting earlier today, Grand Council approved Gamma Upsilon/Miami's move to the Fraternity Housing Corporation.

The next meeting of the board is scheduled for September 22 - 23, 2017 in Indianapolis.

Summer Service Trip Recap

Thank you so much to Vicki Stankus, assistant director of education & leadership, and volunteer Ashleigh Rentería, Beta Gamma/Colorado State, for facilitating the Summer Service Trip to New Orleans, July 16 – 22. Ten collegians from across North America participated. While there, the group served CASA New Orleans, the Arc of Greater New Orleans Bead Center, Riverdale School-Based Health Clinic, Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, and St. Margaret’s Daughters at Mercy…

Headquarters Staff Development

Theta HQ staff will be in a staff development program tomorrow, August 2, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from noon to 1:00 p.m. Please be understanding if you contact headquarters during that time and do not receive a quick response.

2016-17 Theta Foundation Grant and Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 373 college and alumnae members and two chapters who received more than $780,000 in Theta Foundation grant and scholarship funding during the 2017…

Workforce Contact Update

Julia Cline, college district director (CDD) in College District X, will be away from her Theta desk August 30 through September 14. In her absence, please contact Jenny Nichols, CDD in College District I.

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Under the incredibly heavy cloud of Amy Kates’ passing, Grand Council took the following action at its meeting Friday:

• Approved the move of Eta Kappa/John Carroll to the FHC;

• Adopted a revised investment policy statement;

• Revised the 2017 – 2018 budget approved in June; and

• Invited to membership three alumnae.

The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8.

Workforce Communication Guide

The Workforce Communication Guide has been updated to reflect changes in staff and volunteer duties.

Workforce Contact Update

Maddie Intfen, recruitment and Panhellenic district director (RPDD) in College District VI, will be away from her Theta desk July 24 through August 7. In her absence, please contact Assistant Director of Chapter Services Margaret Burke or Recruitment Committee Chairman Cate Bibb.

Service Trip Is Underway

From Sunday, July 16, through…

Gifts may be made to the Kates Children Education Fund in care of the Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124.

Dear Friends,

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your love and support during this unbelievable sorrow. The situation in which we find ourselves is simply unreal. You all make it more bearable. The family, and delivery personnel, are overwhelmed by Amy mail. Thank you for that!

While I don’t yet have a link to the local obituary, I know this to be true:

Amy’s memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in New Orleans at Lakeview Presbyterian Church.

Former Grand…

Volunteer Opportunities and Changes

Did you know that in order to be considered for a volunteer position, whether it is a traditional role or not, every potential volunteer should submit a volunteer interest indicator (in the How Can I Volunteer? box) on the Theta website. These indicators are attached to member records in the database and pulled for weeks, months, and even years after they are originally submitted! This process keeps us organized and ensures the appropriate follow-up takes…