NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEEKS BROTHERS WHO “CHOOSE TO LEAD”
Each of us has committed ourselves to the Student Creed, which calls upon us to reflect the values of Pi Kappa Phi in our actions and deeds. Thus, we do our part to help our chapters to be ideal chapters. The same is true for the Supreme Chapter—the collective of all chapters—which is governed between Supreme Chapter meetings by the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi. We now call upon our brothers to do their share to make and keep Pi Kappa Phi the ideal fraternity, by volunteering for service on behalf of all chapters.
As chairman of the Nominating Committee, I am writing to ask you for any suggestions you may have for qualified men willing to lead your fraternity by serving on the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi. Only a few may serve, but building the best team depends upon many to be nominated.
A commitment to the fraternity is but one of the requirements for consideration of nomination to the National Council. Previous service to—and a sound understanding of—the greater fraternity is essential. We also look for those who have demonstrated exemplary talents in their chosen professions, strong interpersonal traits and abilities, and a willingness to make tough decisions when necessary. Simply put, we are looking for those men best qualified to accept the sacrifice of leadership.
As those who have served know well, a considerable amount of time, energy and financial resources go into service on the National Council. However, the rewards are clear—there are constant reminders of the favorable impact your work has on the lives of our student and alumni members, for years to come. Our significant successes today as leaders in the interfraternal world are demonstrations of our past success with leadership selection—and are reminders of the importance of the work.
The task of the Nominating Committee is to prepare a slate of candidates to propose as leaders of the fraternity for the period of August 2010 to August 2012, which begins at the 52nd Supreme Chapter in Orlando, Florida. The Nominating Committee is comprised of five members: student member Adam Fox, Beta Eta (Florida State), and four former national presidents: Harry Caldwell, Omicron (Alabama); David G. Lane, Omega (Purdue); Ernest Johnson, Alpha Iota (Auburn); and myself.
Please notify me by letter or e-mail by January 15, 2010, if you have an interest in leading your fraternity as a member of the National Council (or in any other capacity), or if you wish to recommend a brother you believe to be well-qualified and interested. At least one member of the Nominating Committee will contact those persons who are identified to obtain more information, with the intention of announcing a proposed slate by March 1, 2010. Our recommendations will be posted on the fraternity’s Web site by the 15th of March, and published in the Star & Lamp in April.
Send your nominations to John Andrews at 11295 32nd St. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042 or jcta@comcast.net. It is critical that the nominations be sent by January 15, 2010. Thank you, brothers.
Yours in Pi Kappa Phi,
John R. Andrews
Past National President