2013-14 Annual Report
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2013 - 14 ANNUAL REPORT The CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE VOICE NPC is the voice for sorority we have stated for generations — the the sorority experience with a legislative advancement. sorority experience contributes to the agenda that includes student safety and for overall well-being of women. We can success, college affordability and the clearly say that sororities add value, with Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act During the past year, we carried out statistics to reinforce our claims. This (CHIA). The Hill visits promote our cause the National Panhellenic Conference research enables our voices to be heard for the greater welfare of sororities and (NPC) brand, “the voice for sorority by our constituents in higher education. fraternities. SORORITY advancement.” Our shared commitment has produced positive outcomes, as NPC’s visibility increased with coverage Indeed, strides have been made on depicted in this annual report. in various publications and online media campuses, in communities and on the ADVANCEMENT outlets. We are shaping our messages. Hill. And our work continues. Looking Everyone has a story to tell. The NPC ahead we will launch a College Executive Committee has heard story NPC’s impact extended with interfraternal Panhellenic Academy, we will adopt after story about how Panhellenic women partners, specifically with the North a 2015-20 strategic plan, we will feel more confident with alumnae support American Interfraternity Conference strengthen our financial base, we will and experienced sisters who serve as (NIC), on matters of university reaffirm our standards and we will share mentors in their sorority communities. documents and student success. This additional educational tools so we can These stories inspire us to stay the was evident as we combined resources continue to shape our message and course and advocate for the sorority and coordinated our voices in response extend our reach. experience. to the Gallup-Purdue Index results at the May press event. Conversations will As our NPC creed states: “Cooperation Campus visits with university officials continue. for furthering fraternity life, in harmony and Panhellenic women allow us to with its best possibilities, is the ideal that collaborate and help empower sorority The NPC Foundation made progress shall guide our fraternity activities.”’ leaders to work together as a unified in building the board, raising funds coalition of women. Our physical and developing strategic plans to Our voices are united in harmony. We presence at these face-to-face meetings underwrite the ongoing and future needs are advancing sorority — together. truly demonstrates that friendship of programs for sorority women. The extends beyond badges. dialogue has just begun. NPC received positive feedback on the From college campus visits to the steps Jean M. Mrasek Gallup-Purdue Index that verifies what of Capitol Hill, we are advocating for Chairman 2013 - 15 The Voice for Sorority Advancement NPC STATISTICS NPC SORORITIES • 26 member organizations Twenty-six member organizations comprise • 672 campuses in the U.S. and Canada the 112-year-old National Panhellenic • 3,184 undergraduate chapters Conference. Below is a list of each member • 353,345 undergraduate members organization along with the year and the • 131,683 new initiates school at which it was founded. • 3,773 alumnae associations Alpha Chi Omega 1885 DePauw University Delta Zeta 1902 Miami University Alpha Delta Pi 1851 Wesleyan Female College Gamma Phi Beta 1874 Syracuse University Alpha Epsilon Phi 1909 Barnard College Kappa Alpha Theta 1870 DePauw University Alpha Gamma Delta 1904 Syracuse University Kappa Delta 1897 Longwood University Alpha Omicron Pi 1897 Barnard College Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870 Monmouth College Alpha Phi 1872 Syracuse University Phi Mu 1852 Wesleyan College Alpha Sigma Alpha 1901 Longwood University Phi Sigma Sigma 1913 Hunter College Alpha Sigma Tau 1899 Eastern Michigan University Pi Beta Phi 1867 Monmouth College Alpha Xi Delta 1893 Lombard College Sigma Delta Tau 1917 Cornell University Chi Omega 1895 University of Arkansas Sigma Kappa 1874 Colby College Delta Delta Delta 1888 Boston University Sigma Sigma Sigma 1898 Longwood University Delta Gamma 1873 Lewis School Theta Phi Alpha 1912 University of Michigan Delta Phi Epsilon 1917 New York University Zeta Tau Alpha 1898 Longwood University 4 5 The Voice for Sorority Advancement 2% NPC LEADERSHIP NPC FINANCIALS Executive Committee 13% Chairman: Jean M. Mrasek, Chi Omega Revenue Vice chairman: Donna C. King, Sigma Kappa Member organization dues 40% 6% Budget and Finance Committee chairman: Lynnda Wolf Hoefler, Delta Zeta College Panhellenic dues 15% 26% 32% Advocacy Committee chairman: Mary Jane Beach, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Panhellenic dues 1% 5% 40% Panhellenics Committee chairman: Julie L. Johnson, Kappa Delta Registration and meeting income 20% Publication and jewelry sales 5% Board of Directors Committee Chairmen Contribution income - grants 6% Other 13% 20% Alpha Chi Omega: Donna Chereck Advisory: Elizabeth Quick, Gamma Phi Beta 14% Alpha Delta Pi: Chris Dickey Advocacy: Mary Jane Beach, Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Epsilon Phi: Dana Katz Alumnae Panhellenics: Kathi Heatherly, Delta Zeta 15% 26% Alpha Gamma Delta: Rie Hoehner Board Development: Donna Chereck, Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Omicron Pi: Carole Jones Budget and Finance: Lynnda Wolf Hoefler, Delta Zeta Alpha Phi: Sally Grant Bylaws/Minutes Review: Dana Katz, Alpha Epsilon Phi 1% Alpha Sigma Alpha: Lynne Chambers College Panhellenics: Patricia Gesell, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Sigma Tau: Elizabeth McOsker Editorial Team: Suzanne Zorichak, Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Xi Delta: Deanna Detchemendy Extension: Carole Jones, Alpha Omicron Pi Chi Omega: Jean M. Mrasek Measurable Outcomes: Erin Nemenoff, Theta Phi Alpha Delta Delta Delta: Sarah Lindsay Panhellenics: Julie L. Johnson, Kappa Delta Delta Gamma: Sharon Malone Recruitment: Phyllis Davis, Delta Zeta 2% Delta Phi Epsilon: Stacy Segal Release Figure Delta Zeta: Lynnda Wolf Hoefler Methodology (RFM): Laura Malley-Schmitt, Alpha Phi Strategic Planning: Laura Sweet, Sigma Sigma Sigma Gamma Phi Beta: Sandra Burba Expenses University Document Review: Elizabeth Searcy, Delta Gamma 13% Kappa Alpha Theta: Mary Jane Beach Personnel expense 32% Kappa Delta: Julie L. Johnson University Housing Initiatives: Donna Stallard, Phi Mu Office expense6% 26% Kappa Kappa Gamma: Patricia Gesell Meetings expense 14% 26% 32% Phi Mu: Donna Stallard NPC Staff Other program5% services 40% 26% Phi Sigma Sigma: Gina Kerley Executive director: Nicki Reas Meneley, Alpha Chi Omega Publications services 2% Pi Beta Phi: Ana Miller Business operations coordinator: Marci Kolb, Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau: Lynn Marano Marketing and Sigma Kappa: Donna C. King events manager: Julia Schenk, Kappa Kappa Gamma 20% Sigma Sigma Sigma: Laura Sweet Panhellenic support 14% Theta Phi Alpha: Erin Nemenoff coordinator: Caitlin Moulton, Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha: Laura Mauro Training and curriculum 15% 26% design coordinator: Jenny Greyerbiehl, Alpha Xi Delta Office assistant: Gina Griffin 1% 6 7 The ON CAMPUS VOICE From Delaware to Arizona, the National Adam Cantley, assistant director of fraternity and sorority life at Panhellenic Conference Executive Committee members the University of Delaware, described the member’s stories as traveled to 14 college and university campuses to meet and “inspiring.” on converse with College Panhellenics and campus officials. The purpose of their visits was to talk to sorority women and “It was great for me as an advisor to hear why our women administrators about the power of Panhellenic. are inspired to be involved at the University of Delaware. As advisors, we get wrapped up in the rules, rosters and phone CAMPUS The visits provided an opportunity for the NPC Executive calls. We forget we are giving women the ability to have an Committee members to connect with not only students and experience that is truly unique and life changing,” he said. campus officials involved with Panhellenic, but with various administrators involved in student life. They have shared the College message of sorority women by advocating for and educating Panhellenics have campus communities about sorority life. the power to come together to affect In addition to meeting with campus officials, NPC Executive change in their Committee members sat down with students in the Panhellenic communities and community. They shared their personal sorority stories and “be the best brand their Panhellenic experiences. Likewise, College Panhellenic ambassadors to members shared with our leaders. Each story is unique as is spread the good each member’s Panhellenic experience, but these stories are news about sorority what link us together as Panhellenic women. This moment membership,” said during the campus visits has been interesting for advisors and NPC Chairman students. Jean M. Mrasek. The NPC Executive “My favorite experience [was] when the NPC Executive Committee will Committee was telling us about their Panhellenic experience continue these over the years. It was nice to get to know them outside of their visits through the jobs. It made them easier to relate to and allowed us to see next year. them as fellow Panhellenic sisters,” said Jesyca Ramirez, Alpha Omicron Pi, Rollins College. The Voice on Campus EXEMPLARY COLLEGE PANHELLENICS College Panhellenics bring together women from all chapters on a campus, and together they accomplish great things. University of Nebraska - Lincoln NPC applauds