Officer Resources

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General Documents and resources

Chapter Council
(Executive Board)

The Chapter Council serves as the Executive Board of the chapter and is composed of all the major elected and appointed officers. It is presided by the Venerable Dean and coordinates all areas of chapter operations. The Chapter Council is particularly responsible for the chapter’s financial management.

Venerable Dean
(Chapter President)

The Venerable Dean is the Chief Executive Officer of the chapter and is the representative to the Interfraternity Council (IFC), chapter alumni, school administration, and other campus organizations. All officers ultimately report to him and final chapter authority and responsibility resides with him.

Senior Dean
(1st VP - Internal VP)

Generally, the Senior Dean is responsible for the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: Pledge/New Member Education, Academics, Awards, Brotherhood, Cornerstones, Ritual

Junior Dean
(2nd VP - External VP)

Generally, the Junior Dean oversees the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: Social Events, Human Service, IFC/Greek Relations, Athletics & Intramurals

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves as the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the finances of the chapter. Additionally, they generally oversee the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: House/Facility Management, Fundraising

  • Webinars

    • Treasurer Webinar #1: Covers transparency, billing cycles, billing groups, typical mistakes, and collecting on inactive billing records

    • Treasurer Webinar #2: Covers budgeting, using a template to budget, and helpful OmegaFi forms/downloadable reports

Secretary

The Secretary serves as the record keeper of the fraternity and oversees communications efforts both internally and externally. Generally, they oversee the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: Alumni Relations, Historian, Parent Relations

Risk Manager
(Health & Safety Officer)

The Risk Manager strives to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of the members of the chapter and event management. Generally, they oversee the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: Chapter Standards, Health & Wellness, Social Event Management (in conjunction with the Junior Dean)

rECRUITMENT Chair

The Recruitment Chair is responsible for planning the growth of membership in the chapter as well as assisting the Junior Dean and Secretary in the external image of the chapter. Generally, they oversee the following areas of chapter operations and chair positions selected for these areas should report to him: Public Relations, Social Media

House Manager

The House Manager is responsible for the management of the chapter facility. Generally, he oversees the implementation of cleaning schedules, house improvement projects, and coordinating with the Housing Corporation to meet the needs of members living in the facility.

Human Service Chair

The Human Service Chair is responsible for the chapter’s commitment to service and philanthropy. He should work with the Junior Dean to plan and promote service to the community.