Iowa State University Collegiate Panhellenic Council

• Office hours Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm via Zoom, EMAIL ME to schedule a meeting first o I will NOT have office hours this Friday, November 6th. • Social Events - reminders + shouting y’all out! o ALL questions regarding the Event Moratorium need to be directed to Ally Richards and Trevor Holland. o ALL event questions – about chapter specific events need to be directed to myself. ▪ If you have questions/comments/concerns - please email [email protected]! o Sisterhoods (virtual or in-person) MUST be registered using the social event registration form on the SFE website – this is the same process it has been all of 2020! ▪ Every chapter has done a great job thus far!!! It warms my heart to see dozens of Sisterhood events being registered weekly! o After an event is registered and your chapter receives a [MEETS EXPECTATIONS] email from me – please anticipate scheduling a brief Zoom call to discuss plans and safety for the event! ▪ Be on the lookout for an email instead of Zoom safety meeting*** • CPC Bullying Prevention Program Update o Program on November 8, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 pm via Zoom o Why was this postponed? ▪ End-of-semester stressors (not wanting to add to those) ▪ Did not want to introduce this topic then peace out and leave the Panhellenic community without another conversation until 2021 ▪ Will transition the next CPC VP of Risk Prevention and equip them with the tools necessary to take this topic and run with it o Disappointed or angry with the decision to postpone? Please talk to me after! • Today is... o National Stress Awareness Day (fun fact: it always falls on the first Wednesday in November) ▪ Resources: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-stress-awareness- day-first-wednesday-in-november/ ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/stress-resources/ ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/stress/ o Take some time this evening to reflect on what is bringing you stress. Many things are out of our control but being mindful can help us move forward. Know that you are not alone! • Namaste! o Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Phi Chapter is hosting a virtual R&B yoga workout (how fun!) tomorrow – Thursday, November 5th at 6:13pm ▪ Join the Deltas for a fun and relaxing yoga workout - class taught by Alpha Phi’s very own Abbey Bierma! ▪ Link to register: https://tinyurl.com/DSTPhiYoga • TW: Sexual Assault o Sexual Assault Awareness Month was in April and our mission as a community was to #ContinueTheConversationISU o The Collegiate Panhellenic Council is making a $200.00 donation to ACCESS o What can you do now or as a chapter in 2021 to #ContinueTheConversationISU? ▪ Schedule a Green Dot Program for your chapter: https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/green-dot-program-request/ ▪ Contribute to ACCESS’ Donation Drive (Nov. 1st-25th) • https://www.assaultcarecenter.org • SFE will publicly recognize chapters who provide proof they have completed two of the following: o 1. Drop off donations for ACCESS to the SFE Office. Most needed items are: ▪ a) Gas gift cards: Casey’s, Kum & Go, Hy-Vee Gas – these help survivors flee violent situations and move to a safe place. ANY amount helps! ▪ b) Generic box store gift cards: Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee – these empower survivors to be independent and purchase exactly what they need! ANY amount helps! ▪ c) View the Shelter Wish List for other items to donate o 2. Schedule a Green Dot Training for your chapter – sign up now! o 3. Dedicate ten minutes of a chapter meeting to discussing relationship violence prevention (document in meeting minutes as proof) – slides with discussion content will be distributed by email this week ▪ ^Every chapter in the Sorority and Fraternity Community has received discussion content – PLEASE USE IT AT YOUR NEXT CHAPTER MEETING! 10 minutes. ▪ Once you’ve completed your two actions, email documentation of completion to [email protected] to be added to our List of Chapters #ContinuingTheConversationISU, which will be shared publicly! • You’re Crushing It! o Finals can be scary but not taking care of yourself is scarier! You are not a machine, you’re a human being. Your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-beings' matter. You matter. o Some additional wellness resources from ISU: ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/2020/08/22/wellbeing-self- assessment-tool/ ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/2020/08/24/wellness- resources-for-bipoc-communities-and-student-activism/ ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/2020/09/25/sleep-well/ ▪ https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/2017/02/04/check-out-our-isu- dining-dietitians-blog/ • Get Yourself Tested o Link with options of where to get tested: https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/2017/01/10/sti-testing/ • RP Tip(s) of the Week! o Check in with yourself this week – with a pandemic, a major election, finals approaching, and life – your mental health might need some extra support. o Locate an ice scraper, show shovel, blanket, water, food, batteries, jumper cables, etc. and put them in your vehicle! Winter is approaching and when temperatures fall – car issues increase.

VP of Recruitment: Programming – Tiffany Piper – [email protected] - (515)-559-4163

VP of Recruitment: Education – Emma VanRyswyk – [email protected] - 515-450- 3956

VP of Public Relations – Sarah Lockbaum – [email protected] - (715) 441-2078

• Why Panhellenic Wednesday o https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjW_mdz8BB4WSvxbes9gb06FRv- 5eql5Sw3Mn9DJ_6iHsDHw/viewform?usp=sf_link o Please share this link with your members to fill out! • Philanthropy Spotlight o Let me know if your chapter is holding a philanthropy event so we can showcase it on the CPC social media! • Social Media o Reminder: We want to promote the guidelines set by the university and the CDC on our social media! This is especially important now that the moratorium has been revised. o Remind PR chairs to submit content to your chapter’s PhotoCircle ▪ Specifically: masked photos, photos from events you hold, etc.

VP of Scholarship – Abby Tornow – [email protected] - (319) 310-9788

• How is it going? o I don’t know about you all, but the end of the semester has really snuck up on me. I hope everything is going well for you, but I just wanted to remind you all that there are three weeks left of this semester. While this can be exciting, but it can also be nerve racking. Try to manage your time well for what is left, and make sure to allot some time for taking care of yourself. • Final Roundtable – Transitions and Celebration of Hard Work: Canceled o There is no set roundtable time anymore. I have been feeling the looming pressure of the end of the semester coming, so I decided that it would be best to cancel it. o I will be sending out an email with transition resources to all chapter scholarship chairs though. • Finals Crunchtime o The Writing and Media Center will be providing workshops for us. The tentative dates are November 16, 17, and 18. o Snack packs will be available for pick up in the SFE office on November 7th from 1 – 3 pm, so please plan ahead for that. o We are asking academic chairs to pick them up, but you should send another chapter member if your academic chair is not available. VP of Finance – Ariel Hatton – [email protected] - (480) 685-7410

• We will be voting on the master budget tonight • Scholarship application o Please, please remind your chapters that the scholarship application is due on November 18th, and I would encourage you to get that in sooner so we can make the necessary adjustments otherwise you will have to wait until next semester.

VP of Civic Engagement – Caitlyn Spencer – [email protected] - (319)-572-8875

• Thanks to everyone that ordered a Circle of Sisterhood button! o They have been ordered and I will be in contact with chapter presidents about dropping them off.

VP of Membership Development – Francesca Furio– [email protected] - (331) 442- 7192

• New Member Symposium Feed Back Form o Please have your new members fill out this quick survey to help improve the New Member Symposium o https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HnAtcdwSrdwdZb • Sisterhood Ideas of the Week o Virtual PowerPoint Night o Decorate Cardboard Gingerbread houses o Study Sessions to get prepared for finals

VP of Social Justice – Lauryn Perk – [email protected] - (605) 760-4635

• LGBTQIA+ History Month Movie Nights o TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH @ 6PM ▪ Movie: Moonlight ▪ Via Netflix Party (need a Netflix account to access, borrow a friend’s password if you need to!  ) ▪ Virtual discussion to follow! • CPC Women of Color Photo Shoot! (COVID safe, of course) o Thursday, November 12th @ 2PM, location TBD but likely on campus o If you have been interested in joining this is a perfect and fun opportunity!!! Email me at [email protected] or text me for more deets! • StuGov plug: Multicultural Roundtable (Roundtable #1 in Diversity Roundtable Series) o Thursday, November 12th at 6PM o An opportunity for the general student body to connect with StuGov members based on shared identities o All students who identify as multicultural welcome to attend, use this link to RSVP! https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KrYLFVrxxxh6rH • More Noteworthy Updates:

o https://www.multicultural.dso.iastate.edu/programs/scholarships

o Panhellenic Advisors – Abby McCollom – [email protected] - 405.880.3953

& Trevor Holland – [email protected]

• COVID Check-in • Fraternal Awards of Excellence o Nov. 15th, 2020 - on Canvas to complete. o Jan 25th, 2021 – Must be submitted • Odysseus Update o Chapter leadership – Update when the other officer should be taking over. o Chapter Roster – SFE will instruct you on when to change the status of your new members. • 2021 Sorority and Fraternity Leadership Retreat January 16th: 2pm-5pm January 20th: 6pm-7:30pm January 17th: 2pm-5pm January 21st: 6pm-7:30pm January 19th: 6pm-7:30pm January 22nd: 6pm-7:30pm o 2021 Chapter presidents and council officers should block off your calendars for the 2021 Sorority and Fraternity Leadership Retreat. This year, the retreat will take place virtually the week leading up to the start of the spring semester. More information will be coming soon, including program registration please check your emails. • Greek Week 2021 o November 8th 2020 -Selection Sunday o For questions please let Page or Teagan know [email protected] • Join Gamma Sigma Alpha o Gamma Sigma Alpha is open to members of all councils who are juniors and seniors (by credit) that achieve a 3.50+ GPA and are interested in joining an honors society. This organization is a great place for students to meet other members of the community that also strive for academic excellence, have fun, and get involved on campus. Apply today for Gamma Sigma Alpha! o https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcoHHlDphtsRuSN o If you are interested in joining Gamma Sigma Alpha contact Rachel Shepherd at [email protected] for more information! • Nominate an outstanding senior for the Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award o Due December 1st 2020 The Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award was established in 1968 to recognize outstanding ISU seniors who display high character, outstanding achievements in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni. o Applicants must be an undergraduate student with senior classification status (90+ credits) and a 3.0 (cumulative) GPA at the end of fall semester 2020 (seniors graduating fall 2020 are eligible to receive the award). The online nomination form for the Wallace E. Barron award is available online at: http://www.isualum.org/barron. VI. Old Business

a. 2021 Master Budget – Voting

i. No questions or concerns

ii. Motion to Pass – Sigma Kappa

iii. Second – Kappa Delta

1. Alpha Chi Omega - pass

2. Alpha Delta Pi - pass

3. Alpha Gamma Delta - pass

4. Alpha Omicron Pi - pass

5. Alpha Phi - pass

6. Alpha Sigma Kappa - pass

7. Chi Omega – pass

8. Delta Delta Delta – pass

9. Delta Gamma – pass

10. Delta Zeta – pass

11. Gamma Phi Beta – pass

12. Kappa Alpha Theta – pass

13. Kappa Delta – pass

14. Kappa Kappa Gamma – pass

15. Pi Beta Phi – pass

16. Sigma Kappa – pass

VII. New Business a. Recruitment Rule Book Change (Full proposal document sent out with emails)

i. Discussion:

1. Alpha Gamma Delta

2. Alpha Sigma Kappa

b. Elections

Elections

Vice President of Social Justice

• Breton Clark, Alpha Delta Pi o Questions ▪ Current VP, Lauryn – Sometimes outside organizations will come to CPC exec and ask what CPC is doing to support social justice, equity and inclusion. These questions are directed to the VP of Social Justice. Based on your experience in our council how would you answer that question? ▪ Alpha Gamma Delta – How does the history of discrimination in our organizations play into your priorities and proposal for this position? ▪ Alpha Sigma Kappa – What would it look like for you to be working one on one with social justice chairs outside of hosting social justice round tables? ▪ Pi Beta Phi – You talked about incorporating social justice into recruitment, how do you see doing that specifically since that will be done by the chapters? How do you plan to keep it both respectful and organic? o Speaker ▪ Laura Regillio – Alpha Delta Pi • Sonja Paulson, Sigma Kappa o Questions ▪ Current VP, Lauryn – Sometimes outside organizations will come to CPC exec and ask what CPC is doing to support social justice, equity and inclusion. These questions are directed to the VP of Social Justice. Based on your experience in our council how would you answer that question? ▪ Alpha Sigma Kappa – What has it looked like for you recently to encourage your chapter members to participate in social justice events? ▪ Kappa Delta – How would you address conversations about unconscious bias during recruitment and in our chapters. ▪ Alpha Gamma Delta – How does the history of discrimination in our organizations play into your priorities and proposal for this position? o Speaker ▪ Rachel Junck – Alpha Gamma Delta • Discussion o Alpha Delta Pi o Kappa Delta o Alpha Sigma Kappa o Sigma Kappa o Pi Beta Phi o Kappa Alpha Theta o Delta Delta Delta • Result: Breton Clark

Vice President of Judicial Affairs

• Erin Cork, Kappa Alpha Theta o Questions ▪ Alpha Gamma Delta – How would you rate how comfortable you are with Robert’s Rule of Order and how efficient would you be running elections and CPC delegate meetings with voting? ▪ Delta Gamma – What are some other leadership opportunities that you have had in your chapter that would be beneficial to you in this position? ▪ Kappa Delta – Do you have any goals to improve the judicial affairs position through elections or the understanding of the bylaws? o Speaker ▪ Lily Harvison – Kappa Alpha Theta • Discussion o Kappa Alpha Theta o Sigma Kappa o Alpha Omicron Pi • Result: Erin Cork

Vice President of Scholarship • Emma Behrens, Delta Delta Delta o Questions ▪ Current VP, Abby – In the past two semesters our education has looked a little different. How do you plan in your proposal to support and supplement these changes? ▪ Kappa Delta – How do you plan to help first year student adapt to college life like you mentioned? o Speaker ▪ Ellen Dickenson – Delta Delta Delta • Discussion o Alpha Delta Pi o Delta Delta Delta o Alpha Delta Pi o Alpha Chi Omega o Kappa Alpha Theta • Result: Emma Behrens

Vice President of Risk Prevention

• Hannah Johnson, Alpha Chi Omega o Questions ▪ Current VP, Victoria – Going into 2021 what do you anticipate the greatest risk to our council will be and when do you plan to address that (Covid-19 aside) ▪ Kappa Kappa Gamma – What other leadership roles or opportunities have you had that would help you be successful in this role? ▪ Delta Delta Delta – A big part of this position is working with other councils, how do you feel you could work best with the other members of the Risk Prevention team from the other councils? o Speaker ▪ Maggie Niel – Alpha Chi Omega • Discussion o Alpha Chi Omega o Sigma Kappa • Result: Hannah Johnson VIII. Announcements

IX. Delegate Reports

a. Alpha Chi Omega – They just held their first in person chapter meeting and have

initiation on Friday.

b. Alpha Delta Pi – They held elections on Monday and are excited for their new officers to

take their positions. They are also holding a Week for Ronald next week and the chapter

that collects the most pop tabs will receive a $100 donation to their philanthropy.

c. Alpha Gamma Delta – They are holding a virtual sisterhood retreat next week and are

excited to gather as a group again.

d. Alpha Omicron Pi – They held their elections and will be holding AOPi holiday this

weekend.

e. Alpha Phi – They just elected their 2021 executive team and held a community service

sisterhood last week.

f. Alpha Sigma Kappa – This past Monday was elections for their chapter, and next

Monday is their first in person chapter meeting.

g. Chi Omega – They are looking forward to their sisterhood retreat and their elections are

going on right now.

h. Delta Delta Delta – They hired a new house mom who is an alumna of their chapter, and

they are having their philanthropy next week.

i. Delta Gamma – They held a s’mores and pumpkin painting sisterhood last week and are

having a Bachelorette viewing party this week. j. Delta Zeta – They held elections on Monday and tomorrow they are hosting a virtual

sisterhood.

k. Gamma Phi Beta – Last Sunday they had a virtual social with Delta Upsilon, and this

week they are holding a philanthropy week. There is a Bronze 515 fundraiser next Friday

(13th) mentioning Gamma Phi Beta gives 20% of your sale to Girls on the Run.

l. Kappa Alpha Theta – They are looking forward to their last round of big/little next week.

m. Kappa Delta – They inducted their new council this past Monday.

n. Kappa Kappa Gamma – They held a fundraiser at Blaze last week and are looking

forward to a Christmas sisterhood.

o. Pi Beta Phi – They had initiation on Friday for their COB members, and this is their

philanthropy week and they are selling t-shirts.

p. Sigma Kappa – They elected their new chapter officers on Monday, and they hired a

new house mom.

X. Meeting Adjourned