FSL Weekly Newsletter
Week of: September 7, 2021
Welcome our new graduate assistants, Mikayla Goodwin & De'Janira Singleton
De'Janira Singleton: dejanirasingleton@siu.edu
Mikayla Goodwin: mikayla.goodwin@siu.edu
Order of Omega Honor Society
Applications Open: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Application Link: https://siu.presence.io/form/fraternity-sorority-life-order-of-omega-application
Applications Close: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Initiation and Dues Collection: Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in Student Center, Illinois Room
New Initiate, one time, dues payment: $75.00
For more information visit orderofomega.org
Contact Chris Evanich with any questions (christopher.evanich@siu.edu)
Rho Lambda Honor Society
Applications Open: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Application Link: https://siu.presence.io/form/rho-lambda-honors-society-application
Applications Close: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Initiation and Dues Collection: Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (location TBD)
New Initiate, one time, dues payment: $50.00
For more information visit rholambda.org
Contact Kelsey Pearson with any questions (kelsey.pearson@siu.edu)
Service-Learning and Volunteerism Presentation for FSL Leaders: Thursday, September 9, 2021
When: Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Student Center, Mississippi Room
The Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism will be doing a presentation for FSL regarding community service opportunities, proper tracking methods, and showcasing the online community service portal. This presentation is specific to FSL. All chapter officers are encouraged to attend.
Has Greek Peaked?: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Interfraternity Council is bringing Billy Boulden from ForCollegeForLife (https://www.forcollegeforlife.com/) to SIU!
Billy will be presenting his keynote "Has Greek Peaked?" Following the keynote speech, Billy will be conducting in-depth breakout sessions with IFC chapter presidents, new member educators and recruitment officers.
CPA, MGC, and NPHC members are encouraged to attend the keynote presentation.
Keynote 6:00 p.m.
Breakouts 7:45 p.m.
Student Center, Ballroom D
Chapter Presidents' Meetings
Chapter Presidents' Meetings will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Old Main Room on the following dates:
- Thursday, September 23
- Thursday, October 21
- Thursday, November 18
If the chapter president is unable to attend, a representative from the chapter, preferably the next VP, must be present. Any chapters with no representation are fined $50.00 per missed meeting.
Risk Reduction Trainings
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, in collaboration with Wellness and Health Promotion Services, will be hosting Risk Reduction Trainings (fka: Sober Monitor Trainings).
All trainings will take place in the Student Health Center Auditorium. There is no requirement to participate; however, it is highly encouraged all chapter executive board members sign up and attend. Attending a Risk Reduction Training usually fulfills requirements for risk management programing for your national organization.
- Monday, September 27, 2021: 6-7:30pm
- Monday, October 18, 2021: 5-6:30pm
- Wednesday, November 17, 2021: 5-6:30pm
Sign up for the date/time you plan to attend. Sign up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EA8A62BA2F85-fall2
Greek Sing 2021: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/188844369915632
Important Recruitment Due Dates
- Monday, August 30, 2021: An estimated recruitment budget should be submitted to the Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, via email (elaine.day@siu.edu)
- Monday, September 6, 2021: Room finalization (including additional tables, uplights, chairs, etc.) must be submitted to the Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, Elaine Day (elaine.day@siu.edu)
- Wednesday, September 15, 2021: A final itemized budget of all recruitment expenses must be submitted to the Vice President of Recruitment and Retention, Elaine Day (elaine.day@siu.edu)
CPA General Body Meetings: Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in Student Center Activity Room CD
- Sept 8
- Sept 22
- Oct 6
- Oct 27
- Nov 10 (Elections)
IFC General Body Meetings: Mondays at 4:00 p.m. in Student Center Activity Room CD
- 9/20
- 10/4
- 10/25
- 11/8 (Elections)
MGC General Body Meetings: Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in Student Center Activity Room CD
- 9/20
- 10/4
- 10/25
- 11/8
NPHC Council of Presidents Meetings: Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in Greek Suite
- 9/21
- 10/5
- 10/19
- 11/2
- 11/16
Week of Events
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Sunday, October 24 - Saturday, October 30, 2021
Kappa Alpha Psi: TBD
Phi Beta Sigma: Sunday, October 3-Saturday, October 9, 2021
Saluki SPEAK: Critical Race Theory
K.A.P. Fitness
Saluki Sprint 2021
Community Service Reporting Form: https://siu.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-life-community-service-reporting-form
Philanthropy Reporting Form: https://siu.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-life-philanthropy-reporting-form
Social Event Registration Form: https://siu.presence.io/form/social-event-registration
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Funding: https://usg.rso.siu.edu/funding/
No New Updates
- FSL Leadership Retreat: Friday, January 14- Saturday, January 15, 2022