The University of Iowa Interfraternity Council
Legislative Meeting Agenda (February 19th, 2014)
Guests: Intramural Sports Megan Mcdowell
Officer Reports
President: Ryan Monkman ()
· Today was the due date to have FSL publication information in to Rachel Barr. If you have not yet given her your information do so tonight.
· Arrest and Citation Discussion tonight at 9:30p.m in the Michigan St. room of the IMU.
· Friday meeting with Pomerantz to discuss career fair and other employment opportunities.
· Reaching out to the Alumni Association.
VP of Recruitment: Charles Nichols ()
· Recruitment roundtable next Thursday in the Ohio State room at 7:30
o Please make sure someone is there, this will be an important roundtable
· Have recruitment chairs report to my when you have finished Spring Recruitment
· Recruitment Assistant Applications
o Please have at least two people from your chapter apply
VP of Finance & Operations: Sebastian Alcantara ()
· Spring invoices have been put in your treasurers mailbox at FBS, payment of those is due next week
· Completed a basic executive summary for the Hawkeye Co-Op
VP of Risk Reduction & Management: J.J. Ohlrich ()
Chapter(s) Date Time Location Type Theme
Pi Kappa Phi 2/20 8-10pm Airliner Social Olympics
Sigma Pi 2/20 9-10:30pm Alpha Phi Non-Alc Movie Night
· Chapters who are in compliance with the arrest and citation rates can receive grants from IFC for socials. The money can go towards the venue, transportation, or food. The form is on orgsync just fill it out!
o https://orgsync.com/14241/forms/69182
· Remember to register Mom’s and Dad’s Days events if you are planning on going downtown with them.
VP of Leadership & Education: Alex Hylka ()
· Monday, February 24, C20 Pomerantz Center, 6:30pm
· 24 million American are affected by eating disorders, and college students are particularly at risk for unhealthy eating and weight managmeent behaviors. This program is a part of Eating Disorder Awareness week on campus and features the documentary "Someday Melissa" that chronicles the life and death of 19-year old Melissa from Bulimia. The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion of student volunteers and mental health and medical professionals working with body image and eating disorder concerns
· Cultural Humility
· Thursday, March 6, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00pm (FREE LUNCH!), Illinois Room 348, IMU
· Concurrent with the wrapping-up of Black History Month; cultural understanding is increasingly more relevant within our growing multicultural society. Join us as we explore the differences of cultural humility and cultural competence. And come learn about some of the diverse perspectives of different identity groups that may can help our abilities to be a better leader and ally on campus and in our communities.
· Women in Leadership!
· Thursday, April 17, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00pm (FREE LUNCH!), Iowa Theater 166, IMU
· Join us during Leadership and Service Week for our final Leadership Development Series lecture of the academic year! And be sure to stay tuned for the announcement of our honorary guest speaker who exemplifies strong women in leadership!
VP for Academic Achievement: Eric Welter ()
· Academic Roundtable at 8:00 p.m. tonight in C107 Pappajohn
VP of Public Relations & Marketing: Scott Quinby ()
· Thank you chapters who attended the roundtable last Wednesday
· If you have a member interested in writing an article for the Informer, have them send me an email
VP of Philanthropy & Community Service: Mike Streit ()
· Anchorsplash this week
Chief Justice: Ronald Arder ()
· We have unfortunately had to postpone training and cannot hold hearings until after my Judicial Board has been trained. If you have a hearing pending be on the lookout for an email.
Advisor: Ashley Dorris ()
Chapter Updates
Alpha Epsilon Pi: John Richards ()
Beta Theta Pi: Jake Fells ()
Delta Chi: Steve Sanburn ()
Delta Tau Delta: Adam Henry ()
· Participated in JDRF walk in Waterloo, team raised over $600, event raised $65,525.71
· Competing in Recycling Tournament at Carver Hawkeye Arena against FVS on Saturday
· Brotherhood Ski Trip This Weekend
Delta Upsilon: John Lohnes ()
· 8 members pledged Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
· Pinning Ceremony within 3 weeks
· Car Smash fundraiser in the works
Kappa Sigma: John Marisie ()
· finally registered 13 new members
· approved for chartering (nationally) for March 15th (most likely 29th)
· AA visit, acquiring trust fund
· relay for life team created and philanthropy solidified
Lambda Chi Alpha: Ben Verhille ().
· Participating in Anchorsplash, voting on philanthropy this week, cut off for this semester's class is upcoming, should be ending at 15 new members
Phi Gamma Delta: Brad Stimple ()
Phi Delta Theta: Zach Peterson ()
Phi Kappa Psi: Nick Koehn ()
· This past Monday, the Undergraduates of Phi Kappa Psi announced a gift of $100,000 to the University of Iowa Foundation, by the year 2017. This endowment will ensure the existence of the Nile Kinnick Scholarship for many more years to come.
· We have 5 new members from spring recruitment.
Pi Kappa Alpha: Joe Petramale ()
In-house Educational tonight at 7pm on Fire Safety
Pi Kappa Phi: Andrew Engel ()
· Finished Spring Recruitment with 16 new guys
· War of the Roses philanthropy begins in less than 2 weeks
Sigma Chi: Mike Sumang ()
Sigma Nu: AJ Garcia ()
· Pinning in the next 2 weeks
· New member education
· By-law for high risk members/arrests
Sigma Phi Epsilon: Alec Pappas ()
Sigma Pi: Pat Minnick ()
· Started this semester’s New Member Education program last Sunday
· 25 members will be attending Province Archon Workshop held at Sigma Pi at the University of Minnesota this weekend
· Planning brotherhood for our Founder’s Day coming up (2/26)
Tau Kappa Epsilon: Nick Schrup ()
Zeta Beta Tau: Zack Zwierz ()
· Planning for 3 upcoming retreats and welcoming retreats for our new members
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