2008 Gamma Psi

Executive Board Retreat

Our Purpose TodayWhy Have We Assembled?

Develop common ground

To dialog on issues facing the Chapter

Understand strengths and weakness of

the Chapter and the leadership

Exec Retreat

Warning!

What you are

about to hear is

intended to

help.

New to some,

repetitive to

others.

OMG! This stuff

is brilliant and it’s

blowing my mind!

It’s pure genius!

The TeamIntroductions

Alumni

President

Exec. VP- Education

VP Finance

VP Membership

VP Programs

Frank Vanco, Beta UpsilonPresident

Art Major, 2.51 cumulative GPA,

concentration in Graphic Design

Very involved with family,

www.rayvancochildrensfoundation.com

Orland Park,IL

Tyler Gillespie, Beta OmegaExecutive Vice President

Finance Major, 3.2 Cumulative GPA

I am very outgoing, hardworking person. I

enjoy playing sports and hanging out with

my family as well as my Sig Tau brothers.

I am from Naperville, IL

John Vautier, Beta ChiVice President of Programs

I currently work at Four Seasons Health

Club as a lifeguard.

Marketing Major and have a 3.49 GPA.

Socialable person who enjoys meeting

new people and playing sports.

I am from Arlington Heights, Illinois

Tim Gregory, Beta ChiVice President of Membership

I currently work at Walgreens Pharmacy as

a Pharmacy Technician and plan on going

into Pharmaceutical Sales.

I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with my

Sigma Tau Gamma brothers and spending

time at home with my family.

My family currently resides in

Naperville, Illinois.

Jeff Eisinger, Beta ChiVP of Finance

Currently work for the Daily Vidette and

marketing major

I was an exec member for one and a half

terms and very hardworking.

Glenn Ellyn, IL

Eric Deniger- Alpha RhoVP Finance (2 years), President (1 year), Man Of The Year (2 Years),

Biathalon Chair (1 year)

Dad Of Connor (8) & Chase (5)

Married to Jennifer for

9 years

Live in South Bend, IN

What Mark Will You Leave?

What story will you

tell and what story

will be told about

you.

May it be indelible

and positive.

Vision- Where Is The House Going?

Probation?

Suspension?

Extinction?

The Chapter’s Compass- McCune

2000’s 1990’s

1999

1996

1995

1991

1980’s

1989

1988

1987

1986

1985

1985

1981

1970’s

1979

1978

Our Principles

Our Values

Our Values

Our Values

Undergrads Choose The Path

What’s In It For Us?

–Opportunity

– Improved Membership

Benefits

–Networking

–Fame And Fortune

–Friends For Life

Rush me. I will work you

very good.

Risks & Rewards

“What do we get out of this?”

Personal Risks

The “Killing Knife”

Energy Level

How do we get to the point of Chapter-wide

respect?

Personal Rewards

Motivation through influence

Teach accountability. When you

hold people accountable to be the

best, you care! Otherwise, you are

robbing them.

Exec Retreat

What Business Are We In?

–Opportunity

– Improved

Benefits

– Job Security

–Fame And

Fortune

Rush me. I will work you

very good.

What Business Are We In?

What Business Are We In?

What Business Are We In?

Mission StatementWhat business are you in?

To provide a unique and rewarding

experience for the men at ISU,

recognizing the individuality of each, and

to take an active and positive role in the

university.

Exec Retreat

The Gamma Psi Money Tree

Money trees do not

exist.

Hey, Frank, are you

short on cash? Go

ahead and take

whatever you need.

I’m here for you,

Dude.

Who Do You Serve?

Membership

Parents

Alumni

University

Nationals

Yourself

What Do They Want?

A positive experience

Promoting High Ideals

Manhood

Citizenship

Brotherhood

You Set The Tone & Example

Competition

There is no such thing as friendly

competition.

Study the best then do it better.

Recruitment is the lifeblood of this

Chapter.

Where is Chapter in the hierarchy?

What are the advantages?

What are the disadvantages?

How Is The Chapter Viewed?

Exec Retreat

Pledges Vote : Members Vote

I’m a Bud man!

We Are Only As Strong

As Our Weakest Link

Never A Second Chance

For A Good First

Impression

Sig Taus, you are

number one

Chapter with me.

Who Belongs In The Chapter?

Definition Of Accountability

A personal choice to

rise above one’s

circumstances and

demonstrate the

ownership necessary

for achieving Key

Results; to See It,

Own It, Solve It and

Do It.

Focus

Know Your Priorities And Stay H.O.T.

Priorities 317 : 21

Running a Chapter Is About Detail

Oh, yea. I meant to

collect dues so we could

pay Nationals, but…

Activity Versus Results

Be clear on

your mission!

Focus.

Then do it.

Pay attention to me. I

demand attention.

Look at me!

Suspension,

probation, Nationals,

tax bills,

I just want my son

to graduate!!!

Resist Silos

Outmaneuver C.A.V.E People

URrr. Grrre. Rrrhl. It

will never work. RHlk.

Hmkl. Not good Plan.

Hrrrr. Neeee.

Hermp. You will fail.

Alignment

And one day, for no particular

reason, I stopped running.

Agreement

No, we have to get

them drunk and then

work them to death.

We have to work the

pledges to death and

then get them drunk.

Forget the pledges.

Let’s go to the bar and

get wasted.

Concept Of Joint Accountability

Stupid ducks! They

don’t know what

they are doing.

I told them

about that three

weeks ago.

Yea, three

weeks ago.

Damn 204.

Burn the

ducks!

Opportunities for ImprovementIf you don’t like the Chapter, change it or disband.

Problems & Opportunities

What are Gamma Psi’s 3 most pressing

Problems?

What are Gamma Psi’s 3 biggest

opportunities?

Goals & ObjectivesFeel your goals and objectives bone deep!

Foundation of non-negotiables. Your compass.

Alumni

President

Exec. VP- Education

VP Finance

VP Membership

VP Programs

Key Issues And Consequences

Near Term

What needs to be accomplished

immediately?

Long Term

What needs to be accomplished by the end

of the semester?

Barometer Check

Recap from the Undergraduate

perspective

Internal/External Attitude & Perception

Where the Chapter was

Where the Chapter is

Where the Chapter is going

The Battle PlanThey said bring it

and it’s been

“broughten”.

How will we get there?

Set the vision

Foster the purpose

What Mark Will You Leave?

What story will you

tell and what story

will be told about

you.

May it be indelible

and positive.