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TABLE OF
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4Greetings
8Schedule
10 Ship Layout
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Code of Conduct
14FAQ
16Seminars
18Speakers
19Faculty
23Ambassadors
24Pre-Conference
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Block I
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Block II
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Block III
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Block IV
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Block V
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Block VI
69Songs
72Sponsors
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“ We are all time voyagers
leaving history in our wake,
pioneering into the future.”
Erwin Raphael McManus
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G R E E T I N G S
Brad Cohen
is the Chairman of the Leadership
School Planning Committee and
a Founder and the President/
CEO of Kendall Energy Services
Corporation. A former Associate
Executive Director, he also served
as Province Sigma Archon and
chairman of several national
committees. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Brothers: On behalf of the Supreme Council and the Fraternity
Service Center staff, I welcome you to the 79th John O. Mosely
Leadership School. We are delighted you have made a commitment
to your own personal growth as well as the growth and development of your chapter. A great deal of planning goes into this event,
and I would like to thank the entire Leadership School Planning
Committee for their hard work and dedication to ensure that we all
have a positive and rewarding experience.
Brothers and Guests: Welcome to the 79th John O. Moseley
Leadership School! I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the
Leadership School Planning Committee, which has been hard at
work. I think we have put together our most ambitious program
yet. The first Leadership School was realized after John O. Moseley
convinced a group of Oklahoma City businessmen to invest in his
idea of a School of Instruction. That was in 1935, the height of the
Great Depression. I can’t help but think how it would make him
smile to see how his idea has evolved. I’m sure he never imagined
the school would go from a few brothers in the Panhellenic Room
at the Levere Memorial Temple to 800+ of us aboard a cruise ship.
SAE has many events and programs at all levels across the Realm.
However, the Leadership School is unlike any other. This is your
opportunity to interact with the leaders of the Fraternity and with
your peers and to share both ideas and experiences with brothers
from every corner of this country. I ask you to embrace this opportunity with open arms, be open and honest in all your dialogues
and cherish every moment.
SAE has made some major changes this year, and we realize change
can be difficult. We will focus many of our discussions on these
recent changes so that you and your chapters are ready to start the
new school year with all the zeal it will take to make SAE bigger,
stronger and safer. Remember, SAE with its glorious history is not
just about your undergraduate experience. SAE is for life!
We are known as true gentlemen. I encourage you to please be true
gentlemen throughout this entire school. We share this ship with
2,000 other guests, and my goal is for us all to learn, have fun and
be your brother’s keeper and to maintain our reputation as courteous and high-minded gentlemen.
I look forward to meeting each of you, to sharing ideas and most importantly, sharing this great brotherhood we call Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Phi Alpha!
Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85)
Eminent Supreme Archon
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Khris Kendall
is the current Eminent Supreme Archon
and is a former president of SAE
Services, Inc. He resides in Newport
Beach, California, and is President and
CEO of Granite Escrow Services. He is a
recipient of the Merit Key Award and has
served on the Leadership School faculty
for more than 25 years. Cohen can be
reached at bcohen@graniteescrow.
com or on Twitter @SAE_ESA_brad.
I challenge you to remember why you are here and respect the vision that Moseley had so many years ago. Keep in mind that this
is a Leadership School that happens to take place on a cruise ship,
not a vacation cruise with some classes you have to attend. If you
go into this week with the right attitude, I promise that you will
leave with more zeal and knowledge than you can imagine. We
have high expectations of all of you as delegates. But while there is
a lot of programming crammed into our few days together, you will
have a lot of fun, too.
We have an incredible group of alumni and guests serving as your
faculty. I encourage you to spend as much time as you can getting to know them and other brothers. Some of the most rewarding
times at the school come from the down time and casual conversations we all have with each other.
I’m looking forward to spending time with you, learning a lot and
enjoying new and renewed friendships. I hope you are as excited
as I am about what lies ahead of you this week and beyond.
Phi Alpha!
Khris S. Kendall (Oklahoma ’92)
Chairman, Leadership School Planning Committee
I N T R O
IN THE WORDS OF OUR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOUNDER
I have been asked by the Eminent Supreme
Archon to tell in a paragraph or two how the
idea of having a training school for chapter
leaders originated and grew. That is a difficult assignment. Most movements are the
outgrowth of an intense practical experience
in the furtherance of some cause and are generally born in frustration. Speaking broadly
then, I would say the school began in the
disappointment of a program fixer who was
charged frequently with the responsibility of
arranging schedules for fraternity banquets,
conventions and other such meetings.
Always the question would obtrude, “When
can we find time to have that talk on chapter leadership or the Model Initiation or the
discussion about the Ritual?” The answer
usually is that you can’t, not because the time
isn’t there but because social and legislative
matters, and even propaganda, crowd the program, and the average alumnus doesn’t know
that active men care about serious things.
So I decided that if the day ever came when
I could have a wish, my first choice would be
for the chance to sit down for a week with the
leaders of the active chapters and take plenty
of time to talk the fraternal side of fraternities. Some of my friends said, “It will be just another convention; all parties and sessions and
no time for the thing you want to do.” Others
said, “Take a chance.” I did, and I am glad.
I’ll always take a chance with youth. When
a man loses faith in the coming generation,
there is nothing left for him to hope. There
in Evanston, by the shores of Lake Michigan,
in our beautiful Levere Memorial Temple, a
group representing and typical of the American college fraternity man assembled and, in
sober, contemplative, leisurely, zealous quietude, discussed his problems. I have seen just
such a group at many a convention during the
past 20 years. I am convinced now that youth
is plastic. If hilarity is the thing, he goes to
it with a will; if study and discussion be the
order of the day, he makes his elders step to
keep up. Leadership and environment will
triumph. This is the hope of the world.
T H R O U G H T H E Y E A RS & TREND S
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John O. Moseley pioneers the first school, called the
Summer Camp and School of Instruction.
The school is not held due to the government’s discouragement
of unnecessary travel during World War II.
Delegates from the convention at Mackinaw Island voted to hold the 15th Leadership
School at the University of Southern California so membership would not have to
endure additional expenses to attend both the school and convention that year.
Leadership School moves from Northwestern University to the
University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus.
Leadership School moves from UIC to the Q Center, Andersen Consulting’s
former training-retreat facility in St. Charles, IL.
Leadership School moves from land to sea via a new concept:
Leadership School at sea via a cruise ship.
Following a shakeup in the U.S. economy, leaders decide they should continue
with Leadership School. So they shorten it to three days, making it the briefest
school in history. The event continued to exceed expectations.
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THE STORY
of The School’s
79
Years
by Brandon E. Weghorst, Associate Executive Director
Though we may take it for granted now,
Leadership School had been dismissed as
a lofty idea that was unrealistic during the
Great Depression. But as you will read, Moseley took a chance—and silenced his critics
when he did.
At a time when Americans still hadn’t gotten back on their feet from a life-altering
event called Black Tuesday, John O. Moseley
conjured up a vision of hope. He didn’t take
criticism well, and he wouldn’t take no for
an answer as he pitched the idea for what he
called the Summer Camp and School of Instruction. “But, John, we’re in a depression,”
so the story goes. Still, John O. figured if he
was going to break through the barrier of
“can’t do’s,” he’d have to put his reputation
on the line. “We have here a schoolhouse,” he
said to Fraternity leaders. “Why not have a
school?”
Nearly 60 alumni living in Oklahoma City, all
of whom were close personal friends of then
Eminent Supreme Archon John O. Moseley, get
credit for having made possible the 1935 School
of Instruction for Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
The Oklahoma alumni had heard Moseley
talk of his dream of holding such a gathering
of chapter leaders, which would be devoted
entirely to the discussion of chapter-management problems and the exchanging of ideas
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and experiences with regard to solutions. So
on the evening of January 21, 1935, when
the alumni gathered at the University Club
of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City to honor the
election of Moseley to ESA, it was only natural
that his dream should come up for discussion
with steps promptly taken to make it a reality.
Moseley believed that funds could be provided to pay for the cost of four men from each
of the 12 provinces, especially if they lodged
at the Illinois Psi-Omega house. Individuals
would only be required to cover their own
travel expenses. When Moseley gave his estimate of the cost of underwriting the school,
the alumni subscribed $275 in five minutes,
headed by a subscription of $50 from Ben Allen
Ames. Eventually the men subscribed a total
of $355 toward the fund, enough to pay for the
selected undergraduates from each province.
Province Mu Archon Charles Barker secured
housing for the delegates. The Illinois Psi-Omega
chapter enthusiastically agreed to host this revolutionary program. Then, Barker made negotiations
with Northwestern University to house and feed
the rest of the delegation. Attendees stayed at Goodrich Hall with furnished meals at the Goodrich
Grill for $9.50 per man from Sunday through
Friday. The first school of instruction included
116 undergraduates from 76 chapters.
Many of the delegates attended seminars
based on scholarships, tuition gifts and dona-
tions from alumni. Every section of the country was represented with undergraduates
coming from as far away as Maine, Florida,
Washington and California. The alumni
faculty consisted of the Supreme Council,
two Past ESAs, three province officers and
two chapter advisers. Furthermore, the
curriculum included inspirational speakers
and roundtable discussions, with numerous
informal gatherings addressing the current issues at hand. Titles of the seminars included
“Minerva and College,” “Material for Use
in The Record,” and the “Meaning of the
Ritual.” Men enjoyed the social gatherings,
which included swimming in Lake Michigan
and softball.
At closing banquet on Friday night, the attendees passed a resolution making the event
and annual affair for the Fraternity.
In the years that followed, Sigma Alpha Epsilon found a formula that worked. Delegates
arrived in Evanston on Sunday, stayed either
at the Illinois Psi-Omega house or in other
university housing, attended various sessions
on specific topics and enjoyed each other’s
companionship during breaks and down
time. Then, the school culminated on Friday.
The first Leadership Schools took place much
later than they would now, normally in late
August or early September. A big part of the
social aspect focused on either competitive
sports or a dance. In those days, much like
convention, the Fraternity often arranged
for brothers to meet blind dates, and women
would show up in droves for such events.
Moseley believed in helping the young men
prepare for the experience, evidenced in his
letters. For example, he wrote, “The wardrobe
required will be distinctly informal, with
perhaps a suit of white or white trousers for
party wear. Every member is urged to bring
a bathing suit, for the swimming in Lake
Michigan is especially fine and will be the
best form of relaxation. Also everyone should
bring his own Kodak.”
By the time the 16th Leadership School
arrived in 1950, planners made a new announcement: The school would take place in
two sessions to accommodate an ever-growing attendance. In fact, most alumni would
remember the two-session model from their
own experience. During the years when the
event took place over two weeks, faculty and
staff needed to channel constant high energy
and received little rest. After the first session
ended, faculty members would sleep all day
Saturday and do laundry. Then, they’d start
all over again on Sunday, re-energized for the
next group.
By 1972 and the 38th Leadership School,
however, leaders and planners realized the
two-session school needed to be reconfigured.
Lower attendance and increasingly challenging
schedules led them to consolidate the school
back into one event, which remains the case
today. Furthermore, it would be challenging for
faculty members to commit two full weeks to
Leadership School, which would require them
to be away from their jobs and families. Many
alumni already selflessly sacrifice four or five
days of personal vacation to serve on faculty.
By the 50th anniversary, Leadership School
graduated more than 20,000 brothers. Attendance fluctuated in the second half of
the 20th century, but the school’s popularity
never let up. The next change wouldn’t come
until 1996. That year, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
outgrew its accommodations in Evanston and
specifically with Northwestern. Therefore,
the Leadership School moved into the heart
of the city via the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus, or UIC. The school kept
its heritage in programming and curriculum,
just as it had for decades in Evanston. Instead
of being scattered in various buildings and
walking from one end of campus to another,
delegates enjoyed a more enclosed environment
at UIC.
During that same time, on the last day of the
school, the entire congregation took chartered
buses up Lake Shore Drive. Destination: the
Levere Memorial Temple. Just as undergraduates stood in awe at their national shrine in
1935, they unloaded from the buses at the
building’s doorstep, snapping photos and
stepping back for a moment to take in the
view. They walked through the various rooms
and grabbed scrapbooks and files, ducking
into a corner to comb through memories of
their chapter’s past. No school would have
been complete with the lasting tradition of
a group photo. Brothers would bear the heat
in suits while hundreds of men lined up, one
at a time, on narrow risers in the Temple’s
backyard. Much like the schools of the 1930s
and 1940s, Leadership School ended with a
prominent final banquet, usually at a downtown hotel, complete with a grand meal and
an awards presentation.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s leaders, as well as
the Leadership School planning committee,
charted a much different path by 2003. While
undergraduates enjoyed what both Evanston
and Chicago had to offer for the first six decades of the school, planners decided to take
the annual event in a new direction. Their vision was to make the Leadership School more
professional and more distinguished and to
move it out of the city and into a retreat setting. Instead of drawing hundreds of brothers
who may or may not have participated in the
school for the right reason, the goal was to
recruit those brothers who wanted an intense
leadership-training experience and who would
abstain from alcohol during the event.
That summer, the school’s branding changed
to reflect this paradigm shift, and the Leadership School took place at the Q Center, a compound used by former Andersen Consulting,
in the nearby suburb of St. Charles, Illinois.
At the Q Center, delegates roomed by themselves, followed more strict dress codes and
participated in rigorous days full of activity.
The school maintained the staples of chapter
meetings led by faculty members, general
sessions on various topics, entertainment, a
Model Initiation Ceremony and a trip to the
Levere Memorial Temple. But in addition,
planners incorporated a good amount of
character education alongside the Fraternity
and chapter education.
Now, in its latest venue, the Leadership
School takes place at sea on board a cruise
ship — the experience you’re now enjoying.
The Supreme Council made the decision to
try something completely groundbreaking in
2006, and attendance increased dramatically
to some of the highest levels in the School’s
history. The cruise venue provides all the
same opportunities for brotherhood, learning
and networking.
Each year following the Leadership School,
Moseley received a flood of letters from
Leadership School graduates. Their letters
often contained similar phrases, such as, “…
an experience I shall never forget,” “…the
most glorious week of my life…” or “SAE
means so much more to me.” Moseley felt
positive that if the school could reach just one
member in the chapter, the Fraternity could
combat his perception of life as a fraternity
man. Believe it or not, when each school
ends, and when our members part ways,
many of them feel a little sad. That feeling is
not the result of any negative experience or
lack of education. Just the opposite, in fact.
They’ve pushed themselves non-stop for
days, soaking up the experience like a sponge
and seeing what a great fraternal experience
Sigma Alpha Epsilon offers. For some, the
event is the only time when they experience
the true meaning of brotherhood. They leave
with their heads full of knowledge, ideas and
zeal. And we believe, just as Moseley did, that
if the Leadership School can reach out to just
one man in each chapter, it accomplished
its goal and provided a foundation to build
leadership for the future.
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S C H E D U L E
SUNDAY
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM BRANDING SAE (pre-conference session) JW Marriott; Salon E
Aug 3
MONDAY
Aug 4
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Arrival/Boarding/Lunch on Board
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Opening SessionChorus Line Lounge
Port of Miami
Life Boat Drill and DepartureMuster Stations
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ship Security Meeting Chorus Line Lounge
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #1 5:10 PM - 6:15 PM
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #1 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #1 6:25 PM - 7:30 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #1 Various Locations
T-SHIRT SWAP* (optional) 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Voyager Conf. Room
ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING** 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Explorer Conf. Room
Group DinnerDining Room
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Poker TournamentExplorer Conf. Room
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
ChoRUS PracticeVoyayer Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
Ritual Team TryoutsAdventure Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
TUESDAY
Aug 5
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
GENERAL SESSION #2Chorus Line Lounge
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #2 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #2 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #2 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #2 Various Locations
Lunch
12:40 PM - 2:10 PM
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #3 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #3 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #3 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #3 Various Locations
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION #3Chorus Line Lounge
ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING** (optional) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Explorer Conf. Room
Group DinnerDining Room
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Poker TournamentExplorer Conf. Room
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
ChoRUS PracticeVoyayer Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
Ritual Team TryoutsAdventure Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
*t-shirt swap:
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**anything about
anything:
Bring your chapter t-shirts to swap with
brothers from across the Realm!
We will have some faculty and staff members available to
answer your questions—about anything. Chapter operations,
finances, the TGE, Ritual, and the list goes on. You bring the
question, and we will meet with you one-on-one.
S C H E D U L E
WEDNESDAY
Aug 6
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
GENERAL SESSION #4Chorus Line Lounge
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #4 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #4
Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #4 11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #4 Various Locations
Lunch/FREE TIME (Excursion Day)
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Group DinnerDining Room
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Poker TournamentExplorer Conf. Room
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
ChoRUS PracticeVoyager Conf. Room
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
THURSDAY
Aug 7
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CUSTOMS (Mandatory for All) Boleros Lounge
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #5 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #5 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #5 10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #5 Various Locations
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION #5Chorus Line Lounge
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #6 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #6 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #6 6:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #6 Various Locations
Group DinnerDining Room
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Hypnotist Show (Presented by Dr. Jim Wand)
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
FRIDAY
7:30 AM Chorus Line Lounge
DebarkationSpectrum Lounge
Aug 8
General Session: all must attend
READING YOUR SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
GENERAL SESSION #2Chorus Line Lounge
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #2 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #2 Various Locations
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #2 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #2 Various Locations
If you have “Phi” on your nametag, you will attend
chapter meetings and seminars in the Phi Chapter
Meeting and Phi Seminar blocks.
If you have “Alpha” on your nametag, you will attend
chapter meetings and seminars in the Alpha Chapter
Meeting and Alpha Seminar blocks.
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DECK 5
DECK 7
DECK 6
DECK 8
DECK 9
DECK 10
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UNDERSTANDING OUR
C U R R I C U L U M
During our time
together, we follow a
specific pattern for the
way we structure our
learning environment.
The following
descriptions will explain
what you can expect.
Program Sessions
Chapter Meetings
Chapter meetings are spaced throughout the schedule and offer delegates the
setting and opportunity to get to know a
smaller, more intimate group of brothers,
to discuss reactions to presentations and
situations, to address individual concerns
in a small-group environment and to reflect
on all aspects of the Leadership School experience.
General Sessions
special groups
Leadership School Chorus
Led by the Fraternity’s chorus director, the
chorus leads the School in celebrating our
Fraternal songs and performs at the Leadership School Model Initiation Ceremony.
Leadership School Ritual Team
In conjunction with the Leadership School,
a model Ritual team will perform a Model
Initiation Ceremony from memory and will
be produced by delegates from around the
Realm.
General sessions allow the delegation to
listen to a featured speaker as a group
or to interact with one another during a
leadership-skills lesson that depends on
large group interaction. The camaraderie
that comes with our Leadership School is
evidenced in these sessions as you look
around and see hundreds of your brothers
from all corners of the country.
Seminar Banks
Seminar banks address a wide variety of
leadership-development topics. Delegates
can choose to attend the workshops that
most interest them as individual leaders.
Y O U R
NAMETAG
Name
Chapter
Meeting Location
(floor 10, room 1538)
Faculty Member
Track/Block
(when you’ll meet
with your group)
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ABEL/1538/ALPHA
For your security,
always have your
nametag with you.
We are utilizing a
barcode system to
ensure your safety
throughout the
voyage.
As an attendee of our school, you will be asked to agree to the following
terms, which help designate us as true gentlemen and leaders.
I do hereby agree to adhere to the following Code of
Conduct while I am a delegate of the 79th Leadership
School and a guest of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
My conduct will at all times be a reflection of “The True
Gentleman.” I will not violate the laws of the land, the
regulations of my university/college, the rules Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines or the Fraternity Laws and riskmanagement policies of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
I fully understand that it is a felony to tamper with any
fire-safety device, and that if caught, I will be prosecuted
and subject to fine and arrest. I also fully understand that
any threats to the safety of the ship or its employees are a
violation of Homeland Security laws, which are felonies
and may result in fines and imprisonment.
If I fail in any way to follow this Code of Conduct, I
fully understand that the Eminent Supreme Recorder
has the right to remove me from the school immediately
and send me home at my own expense, or with my
chapter being billed by the Fraternity Service Center. I
also understand that if this occurs, my membership in
Sigma Alpha Epsilon may be terminated.
I understand the phones in my room are for shipto-shore calls. They are quite expensive and are my
responsibility. The wireless internet connection available
on board is also expensive and my responsibility. I will use
common sense when taking advantage of these services.
I understand that there is a gambling casino on board.
I agree to use common sense if I do use these facilities.
Additionally, I understand that any gambling debt or
purchase during the cruise is my personal responsibility
and not the Fraternity’s.
I understand that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
provides alcoholic beverages to guests 21 years of age
or older and that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines also
provides a gambling casino that may be used by anyone
18 years of age or older. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
provides on-board security to enforce these rules. I
further understand no alcohol or gambling is allowed
during the day until the last session of Leadership
School is finished for that day. Also, since there are
many other passengers on board, I understand that
no members will take shots/shooters, chug alcohol or
participate in drinking games. I will conduct myself at
all times as a true gentleman.
As a gentleman, I understand that some t-shirt slogans
or pictures can be vulgar or tasteless. I will refrain
from wearing such a shirt while on the cruise ship.
If I have a question as to my shirt’s acceptability, I
will ask a staff or faculty member for guidance. I
realize that this type of dress reflects on the image
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
I understand that if my poor attendance at general
sessions, seminar sessions, and chapter meetings or
my conduct warrants my failing Leadership School
and not being awarded a diploma, I will be responsible
for reimbursing the total tuition cost paid by the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Foundation and/or my Chapter Education Fund or
other scholarship fund. Additionally, I understand that
if my actions cause injury to someone or damage to any
property, I will indemnify and hold harmless the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Foundation from any claims arising from my actions.
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f R E Q U E N T LY
A S K E D
Q U E S T I O N S :
When and where is breakfast? Lunch?
Breakfast and lunch are served in one of ship’s
many dining rooms. Open seating and times are
posted in the Cruise Compass, the newsletter
delivered to your room daily. You can also find
casual breakfast and lunch in the Windjammer
Cafe on deck 11.
Are drink packages offered onboard?
Royal Caribbean offers a soda package onboard.
To purchase the plan, visit any onboard bar or lounge.
Is there a lost-and-found?
Yes, any lost property should be reported to the
purser or the guest-relations desk on deck 4.
Is there a Fraternity office on board?
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon office is located in the
Voyager Conference Room on board. Any faculty
member, staff member or ambassador will know
how to help you with your question or problem at
any time.
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Where is the infirmary?
There is a medical facility with a licensed physician and nurses. For the location, consult the
guest-relations desk on deck 4 or check your
Cruise Compass.
I have lost my schedule, nametag or other
materials. Where can I get new ones?
Please ask your faculty member or stop by the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon office.
What should I always have with me?
You should have your nametag, Participant Guide
(this booklet) and a pen at all sessions, seminars
and meetings.
How can I learn about the ship’s programs?
All onboard activities are listed in the Cruise
Compass. Exact times for activities, shows and
programs are listed daily.
What if I have motion sickness or another
common minor illness?
All guests must ensure they are medically fit for
travel. If you expect motion sickness, see your
physician prior sailing for recommendation of
medication. For unexpected illness, you can visit
the medical center, where there is a charge for the
visit and a fee for medication.
Who do I talk to if I have a question or
problem I cannot resolve?
Your assigned faculty member is your first stop
with any question or issue you may have. They
treat all matters as confidential but have been
instructed to advise staff of matters that require
further attention for your safety or the safety of
others.
I have special needs I forgot to address.
What should I do?
Your faculty member is your first stop for all
issues. Also feel free to contact any staff member
any time with any issue or question you may have.
What am I required to attend?
All general sessions, chapter meetings and
seminar banks. Basically, if the school is in session and something is on the schedule, you are
required to be there.
What is an Onboard Expense Account?
An Onboard Expense Account is the cashless
system used for all onboard purchases and
services. The account may be set-up with either
a credit card or as a cash account. For each
purchase made onboard the ship, you will receive
a receipt at the point of sale. A final statement will
be delivered to your stateroom on the last night
of your cruise for your review. Guests that set up
an account with a credit card should verify the
statement. If all purchases are correct, they will
automatically be billed to the credit card. Guests
on a cash account will need to settle their statement onboard prior to disembarking. The ship will
provide you with specific details.
Are ATM machines available onboard?
All Royal Caribbean ships have ATM machines.
There is a transaction fee up to $5.50 plus any
other fees your financial institution would charge.
What’s included IN THE COST?
Included in the registration fee you paid Sigma
Alpha Epsilon are ship accommodation, ocean
transportation, most meals, non-alcoholic beverages and most entertainment. Gratuities are also
included. Not included are optional shore excursions, meals ashore (except as noted), certain
beverages (sodas, alcoholic beverages), food in
specialty restaurants, casino gaming, photographs, phone calls, medical services, laundry,
spa services and store purchases onboard.
What happens if I am caught
violating the Code of Conduct?
The severity of your punishment will depend upon
the violation. If you are caught by Royal Caribbean
security or other Royal Caribbean personnel, the
sanctions for your actions are out of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon’s control, but your actions will be reported.
If you are caught or reported by anyone from the
Fraternity, your sanctions will be determined by the
Eminent Supreme Recorder. Breaching the Code of
Conduct may result in expulsion from Leadership
School, which includes being sent home. Your
chapter will be billed for travel and tuition. The
bottom line is simple: Do not violate the Code of
Conduct, and you will not be caught violating the
Code of Conduct.
Will my cell phone work?
Royal Caribbean has an advanced roaming
network onboard all ships, allowing you to make
and receive calls, voicemail, text messages and
GPRS data using your cell phone. When we are
close to major U.S. cities, such as Miami, you may
receive your carrier’s network signal. However, be
advised that your own carrier’s roaming or out-ofnetwork rates may apply, regardless of your signal
at any time during the cruise period.
How do I call home from my
stateroom phone?
To make calls to the U.S., Canada and the
Caribbean, dial 1 + area code and number just as
you would on a land line.
Can I receive phone calls?
Yes, all ships are equipped to allow you to make
and receive calls, voicemail and text messages.
Also, friends and family can call the ship (1-888724-SHIP), but a $7.95 per-minute rate applies
to the call. The same rate applies if you use your
stateroom phone to call to shore.
Is internet access available from the ship?
Yes, depending on the ship, there are two options
for staying connected while onboard: wi-fi and
workstations in the Internet Café. Each option has
a particular pricing structure, which can be found
in information provided on the ship. Most ships
offer a pre-paid package for the data connection.
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S E M I N A R S
PRE-CONFERENCE
BLOCK ONE
ETTIQUETTE FOR A TRUE GENTLEMAN
Learn practical tips and tricks to be a modern
gentleman in everyday life.
PHI: Ayers // ALPHA: Kronenberg
Spectrum Lounge #101
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN EXPERIENCE
Join the discussion on the True Gentleman
Experience. Learn best practices for implementation, discuss how to partner with your
campus and learn the best ways to succeed
under the TGE.
PHI: Allison // ALPHA: Allison
Chorus Line Lounge #102
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
After attending this seminar, participants
will learn tips and strategies that will assist
in making less risky choices with alcohol.
The open discussion-based seminar will talk
about issues such as diminishing returns,
what is and is not a standard drink, alcohol
perceptions, beer goggles and much more.
PHI: M. Jones // ALPHA: Welch
Voyager Conference Room #103
Maximizing Your Potential
Through Hypnosis
Learn how to utilize hypnosis at home, work,
school and as a brother of SAE, to develop a
mental skill set that will literally change your
life forever.
Wand // Adventure Conference Room #104
WIN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
All you need to focus on is to win as much as
you can. It’s not the casino, but it will still
be fun.
Hart // Explorer Conference Room #105
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BLOCK TWO
WHOSE DEED FOLLOWS HIS WORD
Discover keys to great service and philanthropic events for your chapter.
PHI: Stewart // ALPHA: Williams
Adventure Conference Room #201
SONGS OF SAE
If you want to use Sigma Alpha Epsilon songs
to help members preserve tradition and
build chapter spirit, learn the introductory
techniques to choral singing.
PHI: Galego & Phelps //
ALPHA: Barlow & Phelps
Voyager Conference Room #202
SYMBOLISM & HERALDRY
An in-depth look at our secrets, from the
meaning of the insignia to our name and motto.
PHI: Griego & Dement // ALPHA: Kriaski
Explorer Conference Room #203
DEVELOPING ALUMNI RELATIONS
Discover the secret to building and strengthen a successful alumni-relations program
based on communication, appreciation and
involvement.
Alderdice // Boleros Lounge #204
Interactive Branding/Marketing:
Selling SAE
Sunday, AUGUST 3 @ 7:30PM
J.W. Marriott Hotel, Salon E
Join David Stollman and Tom Healy for an
interactive branding and marketing strategy
session. These two pros of recruitment and
marketing will work with you to make your
brand and recruitment strategy even better.
Presented by David Stollman & Tom Healy
BLOCK THREE
PR NIGHTMARE
Associate Executive Director of Communications Brandon Weghorst presents a shockingly graphic, yet amusing, crash course in
how Sigma Alpha Epsilon and our brand are
perceived in our eyes versus the public’s eyes.
He uses real examples of the biggest PR follies our members make in social media and
other media and explains what it’s like to be
the public spokesperson for us.
Weghorst // Voyager Conference Room #301
Chapter Financial MANAGEMENT:
Best Practices
Did you think you would make a great
treasurer just because you are an accounting
major only to realize that all you do is yell at
brothers to pay their dues? Are you a chapter
member who just trusts that their treasurer
is doing their job but is unsure of how much
money is in their bank account? Come to this
session to break down financial dangers, best
practices, budgeting, 990 forms and how to
get brothers to pay their dues.
PHI: Hallam // ALPHA: McDonough
Adventure Conference Room #302
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION
Sexual assault and relationship violence is
an issue that occurs too frequently on today’s
college campuses. Come learn what it takes
to obtain consent, to be your brother’s keeper
and to ensure we facilitate a TG atmosphere
at our houses and at all of our events.
PHI: J. Hall // ALPHA: Ayers
Explorer Conference Room #303
BLOCK FIVE
Better with Age:
Expanding Your SAE Experience After Graduation
Every wonder how to expand your alumni network
to help you stay connected after your graduate?
Learn how to make the Realm work for you outside
the walls of your alma mater.
PHI: Trelka // ALPHA: Maxfield
Boleros Lounge #501
DEVELOPING STRONG UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Why do strong university relations matter? Sigma
Alpha Epsilon is one of many student activities on
your campus. Be a standout experience that other
students want to join. Strong university relations
= strong recruitment.
PHI: Bulcock // ALPHA: Best
Voyager Conference Room #502
True GentlemeN:
Six Secrets to Make a Lasting Impression
Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1937. Its message is as true today
as it was 75 years ago. Carnegie believed success
is due 15% to professional knowledge and 85% to
“the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership
and to arouse enthusiasm among people.” This
session will help you make a lasting impression
when recruiting new members, engaging alumni
and landing your dream job.
Alderdice // Adventure Conference Room #503
BLOCK FOUR
RECRUITMENT BOOT CAMP
In this session, you will have the opportunity
to begin mapping out a strategy specific to
your chapter to prepare you for implementation this fall. You will also have a chance to
ask all of your questions answered, so come
prepared with any issues you are facing.
PHI: Stollman // ALPHA: Healy
Chorus Line Lounge #401
What’s the Problem?
A Discussion on the True Gentleman Experience
It’s no secret that change is hard for many of
us and especially hard for organizations. It’s
also no secret that SAE is committed to our true
founding values. And finally, it’s no secret that
the chapters have been asked to change the new
member experience dramatically. So, what’s the
problem with that? Change takes planning and
intentional efforts. And it takes prevention, which
is the anticipation of needs, hazards, risks and
forethought. This session will introduce the idea of
how to use prevention as a strategy to create the
desired change.
Hart // Explorer Conference Room #504
BLOCK SIX
Building Brotherhood
A great culture can build a great chapter.
Learn how to create a positive and fun culture in your chapter. “The Friend You Need is
the Friend in Deed.” Moseley’s Maxim #30.
PHI: Tolle // ALPHA: Abernathy
Voyager Conference Room #601
BEST PRACTICES FOR CHAPTER HOUSING
This seminar will focus on best practices for
chapter housing to ensure that all members
of the chapter fully enjoy the chapter house
and to ensure the house does not become a
burden for the chapter.
PHI: Somers // ALPHA: Skaggs
Adventure Conference Room #602
Crisis Management & Fraternity Policies
Need a refresher on Fraternity policies? What
about what to do in a crisis? Attend this session for some fun, interactive and memorable
ways to remember our policies and what to do
in the event of a crisis.
PHI: J. Hall & Logan // ALPHA: Brown & Logan
Explorer Conference Room #603
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S P E A K E R S
&
G U E S T S
BOONE PICKENS (Oklahoma STATE ’51)
Boone Pickens is one of the nation’s most successful businessmen, first building one of the nation’s largest independent
oil companies, Mesa Petroleum, and later reinventing himself in his 70s as one of the most successful investment-fund
operators with BP Capital. In July 2008, he launched the Pickens Plan (www.PickensPlan.com), a grass-roots campaign
aimed at reducing this country’s crippling addiction to OPEC oil.
Pickens’ 2008 book, The First Billion is the Hardest, also detailed what this country must do to win back its energy
independence. He is aggressively pursuing a wide range of other business interests, from alternative energy options to
Clean Energy, a clean-transportation-fuels company he founded and took public in May 2008 — the eighth entity he
has helped go public in his career.
CNBC has dubbed him “Oracle of Oil” for his uncanny knack of predicting oil-price movements. He remains a dynamic
force in his industry, as evidenced by his fellow Dallas chief executives selecting him as DCEO Magazine’s 2013 CEO
of the Year. His many professional honors include membership in the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In 1998, the Oil & Gas Investor listed him as one
of the “100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century.” During the span of his career, Pickens has given away
more than $1 billion to philanthropic causes. He is among the most generous university benefactors of all time, having
contributed more than $500 million to his alma mater, Oklahoma State University, divided evenly between academics
and athletics. If you want to follow Boone Pickens on Twitter, you can do so @boonepickens.
DR. LORI HART
Dr. Lori Hart has an undergraduate degree in education from Auburn University, a master’s degree in education from
the University of Montevallo and a doctorate degree in higher education from Georgia State University. She currently
resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her son and two Golden Retriever dogs. An avid participant in the fraternity/sorority
community, Hart has served as an active volunteer for Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity in a variety of roles and was awarded
with the 2013 Alumnae Woman of Leadership Award at the International Convention. She currently serves as the Director of Prevention Education for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Additionally, Hart has served as a speaker for CAMPUSPEAK
since 1999. Today she visits close to 75 campuses a year, bringing messages about relationships, alcohol education
and fraternity and sorority life. Campus Activities Magazine has recognized her as both “Female Performer of the Year”
and “Speaker of the Year.” In 2014, she was recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference with a Silver
Medal for her work in prevention. Hart can be reached at [email protected].
Tom Healy (Ohio ’06)
Tom Healy has spent the past five years guiding the efforts of Recruitment Boot Camp. During that span, RBC has
successfully coached more than 50 chapters, started 25 chapters from scratch and trained thousands of undergrads
and volunteers on how to build great organizations. Healy is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently
lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he remains active in SAE as the co-chairman of the Arizona Alumni Association and
also serves as a member of the Ohio Gamma Advisory Board. He enjoys golfing, traveling and being outside in the warm
Arizona weather. Healy can be reached at [email protected]. DAVID STOLLMAN
David Stollman has been a crowd favorite, at over 500 campuses and at numerous fraternal conventions. He’s held
many volunteer roles in his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and served as a chapter adviser for the Alpha Sigma Tau
sorority at New York University for ten years. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he started teaching
fraternities how to recruit. Campuses kept asking him to come back, so David created Recruitment Boot Camp. In the
last ten years, RBC has helped over 10,000 fraternity and sorority chapters recruit better and more members. He is the
co-founder of CAMPUPSEAK, an award-winning speakers agency and HazingPrevention.org. He has received numerous
awards and recognitions for his work within the fraternal community. A proud Maryland Terrapin, receiving degrees
in both Government and Communications, he still calls Philadelphia home but recently moved his wife and three
young kids from a small New York City apartment to a house in South Florida and traded his subway pass for
a minivan. Stollman can be reached at [email protected].
DR. JIM WAND (Nevada-Las Vegas ’71)
Founder and owner of Wand Enterprises, The Hypnosis Agency, Wand has been involved in hypnosis for more than 20
years, has more than 5,000 professional engagements to his credit and has hypnotized more than a million people.
Wand holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is considered to be one of the most professional hypnotic entertainers in the
world. He has worked with Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Carrot Top, Heidi Klum and Larry the Cable Guy just to mention
a few. Wand has been a fixture at Leadership School for many years and was initiated into the Fraternity in 2003
as a non-student initiate. Wand has authored 33 self-help programs and has additional writings in the works.
For more information, visit www.hypnotism.com.
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F A C U LT Y
Jake Abel (Simpson ’04)
Abel is a Marketing and Category Manager for Nestle USA
in the Ice Cream Division and lives in San Francisco, CA.
A former Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force Reserves, he
received his MBA in brand and product management from
the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 2009. Abel can be
reached at [email protected].
Adam Beckerleg (Michigan State ’14)
Deran Abernathy (Texas-Dallas ’04)
Russell Best (Cincinnati ’09)
Patrick alderdice
Greg Brandt (Drake ’84)
Brandt is a district associate judge for the Fifth Judicial
District of the State of Iowa. He is the Eminent Supreme
Herald and previously served as an SAE Financial & Housing
Corporation Director and as Province Tau Archon. Brandt can
be reached at [email protected].
Jason Andrick (Frostburg State ’97)
Thomas Brigman (Appalachian State ’11)
Blaine Ayers (Kentucky ’01)
Ayers is our Eminent Supreme Recorder and was formerly the
Associate Executive Director of Chapter & Alumni Services.
Previously, he worked as Assistant Dean of Students at the
University of Kentucky. Ayers can be reached at bayers@
sae.net.
Clark Brown (Arkansas-Fayetteville ’07)
Brown is Associate General Counsel and Director of Health
& Safety for the Fraternity. He has also worked as a staff
attorney to a federal judge and an attorney in private
practice, specializing in insurance law and litigation. He can
be reached at [email protected].
Tim Ayers (Cincinnati ’10)
John Bulcock (Wichita State ’02)
BRENT BARLOW (Southern Cal ’90)
Barlow is an attorney and businessman in Southern
California. A Merit Key Award recipient, he’s served in
various roles for Sigma Alpha Epsilon, including faculty
member, Province Archon, chapter adviser and committee
chairman. He is also a Leadership School graduate. Barlow
can be reached at [email protected].
SteveN Churchill (Iowa State ’85)
Churchill serves as the Eminent Supreme Deputy Archon.
He is president of the Iowa Gamma Alumni Association
and recipient of the Merit Key Award. A former Iowa
State Legislator, he is now the President and CEO of the
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. He can be reached
at [email protected].
Greg Beltran (UC-Berkeley ’78)
MiCHAEL Corelli (Northern Illinois ’01)
Abernathy is the Associate Executive Director for Alumni
& Chapter Services. He previously served as a Regional
Director and the Director of Expansion for the Fraternity
Service Center. He has also served as the Assistant Director
of Admissions at the University of Texas at Dallas. Abernathy
can be reached at [email protected].
Alderdice is president and CEO of Pennington & Company.
He led the company from a regional-based firm to the
leader in fraternity and sorority fundraising. He previously
served Delta Chi Fraternity in several roles. Alderdice is also
the past president of the Fraternity & Sorority Political Action
Committee. He can be reached at [email protected].
Andrick serves as the Associate Executive Director for the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation. In 2009, he earned an MBA
at the University of Maryland. He enjoys spending time in the
outdoors with his wife and daughter and enjoys fly-fishing.
Andrick can be reached at [email protected].
Ayers is a lawyer in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves as a
chaplain for the Fraternity. He will be assisting with the
ambassador program this year. He may be reached at
[email protected].
Beltran spent 25 years working as a management and
technology consultant at Accenture where he was a Partner.
He retired in 2003 and volunteers his time to various
organizations. He currently serves as a Foundation Trustee.
Beltran may be reached at [email protected].
Beckerleg graduated with honors from Michigan State University
with a degree in political science pre-law. He was also one of the
Refounding Fathers of Michigan Gamma and served as the colony/
chapter recruitment chairman as well as the scholarship chairman.
Beckerleg can be reached via email at adampbeckerleg@gmail.
com.
Best serves as the Regional Director for the Kerr Region.
He previously served as the Assistant Director for Student
Activities & Leadership Development and adviser for
Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Cincinnati. He
is a former Eminent Archon, IFC President and Leadership
School Ambassador. He can be reached at [email protected].
Brigman serves as the Coordinator of Expansion, covering
the Devotie, Dennis, Rudolph and Patton Regions. He is a
former Founding Father and Eminent Archon of his school’s
chapter. He can be reached at [email protected].
Bulcock is the Assistant Director of Student Activities
for Greek Life at Minnesota State University at Mankato.
He previously served as Province Zeta Archon and as a
member of the Permanent Committee on the Ritual, and he
currently serves as chapter adviser for Minnesota Gamma
at Gustavus Adolphus College. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Corelli is the current Eminent Supreme Chronicler and is
the Associate Director for Leadership Programs at Western
Carolina University. He was the former Director for Chapter
Development at the Fraternity Service Center and oversaw
the expansion for the Fraternity from 2001-2007. Corelli can
be reached at [email protected].
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F A C U LT Y
THOMAS Dement (Middle Tennessee State ’90)
Will Grimsley (Davidson ’80)
Matt Ellis (New Mexico State ’11)
Ellis is a Senior Capital Consultant for Pennington & Company,
consulting with Greek organizations on their fundraising
campaigns for house renovations, new builds,and scholarship
programs. He is a former EA and Inner Circle graduate and
serves on the New Mexico Phi House Corporation. He can be
reached at [email protected].
Jeff Hall (Christian Brothers ’07)
Hall serves the Fraternity Service Center as Associate
Executive Director for Expansion and Coordinator of Health &
Safety. He previously held the positions of Regional Director
for both the Dennis and Kerr Regions. He is the former event
marketing representative at ALSAC St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. Hall can be reached at [email protected].
Austin Evans (Wisconsin-Madion ’05)
Evans is an attorney practicing business and corporate
law in San Diego. He is the Province Chi-Alpha Archon
and is a former Fraternity Service Center staff member for
the Foundation and for the expansion team. Evans can be
reached at [email protected].
Kenneth Hall (New Haven ‘13)
Hall is an Analyst for Sikorsky Aerospace Services in
Trumbull, Connecticut. He served as the Eminent Archon
for the Connecticut Nu-Eta chapter and currently serves
as the group’s chapter adviser, and was the national “True
Gentleman of the Year” in 2012. Hall can be reached at
[email protected]
Patrick Fredricks (Central Michigan ’10)
Fredricks is the Leadership Programs Coordinator for Fort
Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He has served as a
faculty member for Province Omicron Leadership School and
served on the national committee that reviews the award
applications. He can be reached at Patrick.Fredricks@gmail.
com.
Eric Hallal (Virgina Commonwealth ’12)
Fred Fritz (DePauw ’81)
Fritz has served as the Province Psi Archon since 2006, as a
member of the Indiana Delta Advisory Board since 1996 and
as a member of the DePauw Greek Life Advisory Council. He
is COO of Growers Automobile Insurance Association and is a
first responder, pilot, aircrew member and search-and-rescue
training director for Indiana Air Search and Rescue & Project
Lifesaver and can be reached at [email protected].
Chris Hallam (Ohio State ’09)
Roger Gallego (UC-Riverside ’91)
Gallego was a Founding Father for California Omicron at the
University of California at Riverside. He presently serves as
the Song Leader for Leadership School. He is a District Sales
Manager for Palo Alto Networks, covering a major accounts
team in the Midwest. Gallego can be reached at roger.
[email protected].
Alex Hand (Cal State-San Marcos ’10)
Hand is the Manager of Operations and Youth Programs for
the Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives at Tulane
University. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, with his wife,
Ashley. He served as Eminent Archon for his chapter and
previously worked on staff as a Coordinator of Extension.
Hand can be reached at [email protected].
Brian Gettinger (Missouri-Kansas City ’08)
Richard Hopple (Cincinnati ’70)
David Griego (New Mexico’82)
Ken Johnson (Fresno State ’83)
Johnson is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Idea
Development of WAGIC, Inc. (What A Great Idea Company) in
Los Gatos, California. He is a past Director of the Leadership
School and has served the Fraternity as its Director of
Extension. He can be reached at [email protected].
Dement serves as the Eminent Supreme Warden. He is
an attorney and partner with Leitner, Williams, Dooley
& Napolitan, PLLC, a regional law firm with six offices
throughout the Southeast. He can be reached at thomas.
[email protected].
Gettinger is Civil Engineer at Black & Veatch Corporation.
He is a former winner of True Gentleman of the Year (2008)
and North-American Interfraternity Conference Award of
Distinction (2008). Gettinger can be reached at gettingerb@
gmail.com.
Griego is in charge of product distribution for casinos and
hospitality accounts for Graybar Electric Company, Inc. He
is the Chairman of the Permanent Committee on Ritual,
President of the Southern Nevada Alumni Association and
serves as chapter adviser for Nevada Beta. He is also a
member of the faculty of the DeVotie Ritual Institute. He is
a graduate of the 1979 Leadership School and served as
Eminent Archon, Treasurer and Preceptor. Griego can be
reached at [email protected].
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Grimsley recently retired from the US Army as a Major General
after 33 years of service. He now consults in the private sector
on leader development and training. Grimsley is a Trustee on
the Foundation Board, a former Eminent Archon and attended
Leadership School. He can be reached at wfgrimsley@gmail.
com.
Hallal is an elementary school teacher in Richmond City
Public Schools. He currently serves as the Deputy Archon
of Province Gamma and resides in Henrico County, Virginia.
Hallal can be reached at [email protected].
Hallam is the Business Manager for Housing and Residence
Life at The Ohio State University. He currently serves as a
chapter adviser, has previously served as a Province Archon
and mentors various chapters at OSU in financial collections
and overall management. He can be reached at hallam.13@
osu.edu.
Hopple, a Cincinnati attorney, has served as a Trustee of
the Cincinnati Bar Association and officer for various Bar
Association Committees. He has served as Eminent Supreme
Archon, Foundation Trustee and three-term Province Archon
in addition to other roles, including Eminent Archon and IFC
Executive V.P. He can be reached at [email protected].
F A C U LT Y
Carter Jones (Sonoma State ’00)
Jesus Maldonado (Occidental ’98)
Maldonado is the director of the Neighborhood Partnership
Program, an initiative of Occidental College. A Merit Key
Award recipient, he is the Province Chi Archon and is a former
director of the Province Chi and Chi-Alpha Leadership School.
Maldonado can be reached at [email protected].
Matthew Jones (Cal Poly-Pomona ’97)
Gavin Maxfield (New Haven ’11)
Maxfield is a Program Manager for SAI Global, where he
assists large, global organizations with their governance,
risk and compliance programs. He has served the Fraternity
at various capacities, including on staff as Coordinator of
Extension. He was also the founding Eminent Archon of his
chapter. He can be reached at [email protected].
Mike Kirkpatrick (Eastern New Mexico ’95)
LTC Kirkpatrick is a Presidential Strike Advisor on The Joint
Staff, Washington D.C. He is a former Assistant Deputy
Director for Operation on The Joint Staff-Pentagon and a
former Cavalry Squadron Commander in the famed 10th
Mountain Division. He has numerous combat deployments;
including the initial invasion into Iraq. Kirkpatrick can be
reached at [email protected].
Mark McDonough (Youngstown State ’98)
McDonough is a Project Manager for GPD Group in Akron, Ohio,
specializing in leadership and deployment of the nation’s
largest wireless networks. He has volunteered in leadership
positions at all levels, including his current roles as the
Province Pi Archon and Chairman of the Alumni Recruitment
Committee. He can be reached at [email protected].
Brad Kloha (Central Michigan ’06)
Alistair MousSa (Nicholls State ’14)
Moussa is a recent graduate of Nicholls State University
in Thibodaux, Louisiana, receiving his bachelor’s degree
in business management. He has previously served as an
Ambassador for Leadership School and served as an intern
for the Department of Eduational Programs. He can be
reached at [email protected].
John Kovalan (Youngstown State ’05)
Kovalan currently serves as Regional Director for the Cook
Region. He has his bachelor’s degree in accounting and
master’s degree in business administration. He can be
reached at [email protected].
Bill Nelson (Northwestern ’73)
Jason Kriaski (Union ’13)
Fred Phelps (Eastern New Mexico ’64)
Phelps is a professor of psychology and former Dean of
Lehman College of the City University of New York. Having
been to nearly 50 Leadership Schools, he is also a Past
Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Steven Kronenberg (North Georgia ’07)
Brett Polen (Michigan State ’11)
Polen is the Advancement Coordinator for the Michigan State
University College of Law. He is also the Province Archon for
Province Omega, which includes all chapters in the state of
Michigan. Polen can be reached at [email protected].
Tom Logan (Drake ’73)
Logan is the General Counsel for Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He
specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance.
He is the current Iowa Delta Alumni Association Vice
President and has received the Order of the Lion Award. He
can be reached at [email protected].
Sean Rowen (Colorado State ’90)
Rowen is the Founder and President of EZregister.com, an
online event registration and ticketing service in Denver,
Colorado. He served as the chapter adviser for Colorado Zeta
for seven years and joined the advisory board at Colorado
Delta in 2010. He now serves as the Province Eta Archon.
He is a former Flight Nurse with AirLife Denver and has an
extensive background in Emergency and Critical Care. He can
be reached at [email protected].
Jones is a Sergeant with the Santa Cruz, California police
department. He is also a SWAT team member, tactical medic
and rescue dive specialist with the department. He is a
former Regional Coordinator for the Fraternity Service Center.
Jones can be reached at [email protected].
Jones serves as chapter adviser for California Alpha-Beta
and served as past Vice President of the chapter’s house
corporation. He is retired from the Los Angeles Police
Department, where he served as a gang enforcement
officer in South Los Angeles. He can be reached at matthew.
[email protected].
Kloha is Director of Administration for Enrollment and
Student Services at Central Michigan University. He is the
chapter adviser for Michigan Delta-Omega and is a former
Regional Director and Coordinator of Chapter Development
for the Fraternity Service Center. Kloha can be reached at
[email protected].
Kriaski is a recent graduate of Union University in Jackson,
Tennessee, where he studied Biblical Languages. He is about
to begin seminary education in the Fall 2014 class of Beeson
Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. Kriaski can be
reached at [email protected].
Kronenberg is the Regional Director for the Foster Region and
previously served as a Coordinator of Extension. He graduated
from North Georgia College and State University, where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in business
administration. Kronenberg can be reached at skronenberg@
sae.net.
Nelson is the Chief Financial Officer for the Fraternity Service
Center. Prior to joining staff, he was Chief Financial Officer
for a number of companies, including the Chicago Tribune.
He can be reached at [email protected].
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F A C U LT Y
Timothy Sirota (UC-San Diego ’14)
Sirota served four years in the United States Marine Corps,
including two tours of duty in Iraq. He then helped to found
the California Chi chapter and served in numerous leadership
roles for both his chapter and his university. He was recently
was hired as the Regional Director for the Dennis Region.
Sirota can be reached at [email protected].
Jim Skaggs (Oklahoma State ’78)
Skaggs is the president of the Charter Financial Group and
also serves as Province Sigma Archon. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Gregory Somers (Michigan State ’98)
Somers is the Associate Executive Director of SAE Financial
& Housing Corporation. Previously, he was an attorney for
Carlson, Messer & Turner in Los Angeles, California, where he
practiced insurance defense litigation. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Shay Stewart (Sonoma State ’96)
Stewart is the Cockrell Regional Director. Prior to working for
the Fraternity, he served two terms as Province Archon and is
an Order of Minerva recipient. In 2007, Stewart was named as
one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders” by the Pacific
Coast Business-Times. He can be reached at sstewart@sae.
net.
Ryan Tolle (Southern Polytechnic ’10)
Tolle is the Rudulph Regional Director and a former
Coordinator of Extension, having assisted in the development
of 20+ new colonies. As a volunteer, he served as Province
Epsilon-Alpha Archon, recruitment committee chairman and
as treasurer of the Georgia Omega Alumni Association. He
can be reached at [email protected].
Nick Trelka (Cincinnati ’05)
Trelka is a sales engineer for Eaton Corporation in Cincinnati,
Ohio. He has served in several different volunteer roles
across the country for the Fraternity. He currently serves on
the DeVotie Hall Association Housing Corporation for Ohio
Epsilon. Trelka can be reached at [email protected].
Joshua Welch (Western Carolina ’06)
Welch is the Patton Regional Director. He previously worked
as the Assistant Director of Residence & Greek Life at the
University of Central Missouri. He can be reached at jwelch@
sae.net.
LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
KHRIS KENDALL
Chairman
BRAD COHEN
Supreme Council Liaison
JAMES IRWIN
Marty Wiglesworth (Centre ’84)
Wiglesworth is the Global Marketing Manager for Fungicides/
Insecticides at Arysta LifeScience. He has served as Eminent
Supreme Archon, Director of Leadership School and Province
Archon in addition to other roles, including Eminent Archon.
He can be reached at [email protected].
Frank Williams (New Mexico State ’60)
Williams is a retired mathematics professor at New Mexico
State University and a national champion swimmer. He is
the Province Upsilon Deputy Archon and Treasurer and an
academic adviser for New Mexico Phi. He can be reached at
[email protected].
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Staff Liaison
BRANDON WEGHORST
Staff Liaison
BRIAN GETTINGER
CARTER JONES
WESTON RYAN
A M B A S S A D O R S
Michael Allison: Archam
Eric Roggow
Oakland University
University of North Georgia
[email protected]
[email protected]
Colin Anderson
Christopher Sillman
Ohio State University
University of Louisville
[email protected]
[email protected]
Zachary Dalton
Joseph Spiegelberg
Georgia College and State University
Oregon State
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tyler Hough
Brandon Triantos
Loyola University-Chicago
Albright College
[email protected]
[email protected]
Chase Robert Johnson
GREG WILLIAMS
Morehead State University
University of California-Irvine
[email protected]
[email protected]
Nikolai Llana
Daniel Woodcock
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Toledo
[email protected]
[email protected]
Michael McKinney
Connor Young
California State University-San Marcos
Iowa State University
[email protected]
[email protected]
Robert Robinson
Alex Zernechel
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Albright College
[email protected]
[email protected]
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PRE-CONFERENCE
BRANDING SAE
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Sunday, AUGUST 3
7:30PM–9:30PM
J.W. Marriott Hotel, Salon E
Presented by:
David Stollman
& Tom Healy
Join David Stollman
and Tom Healy for an
interactive Branding
and marketing strategy
session. These two pros of
recruitment and marketing
will work with you to make
your brand and recruitment
strategy event better.
MONday, AUGUST 4
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Opening Session
Chorus Line Lounge
B L O C K
SCHEDULE
O P E N I N G
S ession
K eynote :
BOONE PICKENS
Various Locations
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN EXPERIENCE
Join the discussion on the True Gentleman
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Experience. Learn best practices for impleT-SHIRT SWAP* mentation, discuss how to partner with your
Voyager Conf. Room
campus and learn the best ways to succeed
under the TGE.
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
PHI: Allison // ALPHA: Allison
ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING** Chorus Line Lounge #102
Explorer Conf. Room
WIN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
All you need to focus on is to win as much as
you can. It’s not the casino, but it will still
be fun.
Hart // Explorer Conference Room #105
Bring your chapter t-shirts to swap with brothers
from across the Realm!
{VOYAGER CONF. ROOM}
We will have some faculty and staff members available to
answer your questions—about anything. Chapter operations,
finances, the TGE, Ritual, and the list goes on. You bring the
question, and we will meet with you one-on-one.
{EXPLORER CONF. ROOM}
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
After attending this seminar, participants
Group Dinner
will learn tips and strategies that will assist
Dining Room
in making less risky choices with alcohol.
The open discussion-based seminar will talk
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
about issues such as diminishing returns,
Poker Tournament what is and is not a standard drink, alcohol
Explorer Conf. Room
perceptions, beer goggles and much more.
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
PHI: M. Jones // ALPHA: Welch
ChoRUS Practice
Voyager Conference Room #103
Voyayer Conf. Room
Maximizing Your Potential
Through Hypnosis
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
Learn how to utilize hypnosis at home, work,
Ritual Team Tryouts
school and as a brother of SAE, to develop a
Adventure Conf. Room
mental skill set that will literally change your
life forever.
Wand // Adventure Conference Room #104
*t-shirt swap:
SEMINARS
**anything about
anything:
5:10 PM - 6:15 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #1 Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #1 Various Locations
ETTIQUETTE FOR A TRUE GENTLEMAN
Learn practical tips and tricks to be a modern
6:25 PM - 7:30 PM
gentleman in everyday life.
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #1 PHI: Ayers // ALPHA: Kronenberg
Suites
Spectrum Lounge #101
Phi Seminar Block #1 O N E
Be sure to be in the Chorus Line
Lounge for 1:00PM for the start of our
opening session. You do not want to
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
miss our keynote speaker, Boone PickLife Boat Drill and Departure
ens, who will share with attendees
Muster Stations
tips for succes. We will also review
our policies, schedule, and hand out
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
some awards. See you there!
Ship Security Meeting
Chorus Line Lounge
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B L O C K
O N E
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GENERAL SESSION 1
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
FROM BOONE PICKENS
MONday, AUGUST 4
1:00PM–3:30PM
CHORUS LINE LOUNGE
Presented by:
Boone Pickens
C H A P T E R
M E E T I N G
1
1. Why did you decide to attend Leadership School?
O N E
2. What are you looking to get from Leadership
School this week?
B L O C K
WELCOME:
3. What will it take to achieve these expectations?
4. Are there any ground rules for our discussions
that we should set?
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C H A P T E R
B L O C K
O N E
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NOTES:
M E E T I N G
1
S E M I N A R
1 0 1
ETTIQUETTE FOR
A TRUE GENTLEMAN
Understanding and practicing essential rules of modern-day etiquette
is not for the purpose of impressing others or drawing attention to
oneself. Following basic rules of good etiquette to make those around
you – your family, friends and co-workers – feel comfortable, at ease
and respected. We offer the following rules of etiquette we believe to be
important in the life of the modern true gentleman.
Social Interaction
• In terms of clothing, simple, understated, neat and clean are the absolute best rules to follow.
• Dress for the time of the day, as well as the appropriate season and
climate.
• Men are allowed only two pieces of jewelry: a classic watch (metal or
leather band) and a wedding band (if you are married). A third piece
is allowed with the addition of a signet or class ring on the right ring
finger.
• Bathing is cologne is not allowed. Even a hint of aroma is too much, so
be considerate of others.
• First impressions are lasting impressions, especially when interviewing
for a job or master’s degree program. Flamboyant expressions of tattoos
and piercings is frowned upon in the business community.
• When wearing a suit jacket or sport coat with three buttons, one must
always practice the S-A-N method. Sometimes the top button (personal
preference); Always the middle button; and Never the bottom button. A
two-button suit jacket or sport coat requires the A-N method. Always the
top button and Never the bottom. While being seated, one should undue
all coat buttons. Buttons on a full- or double-breasted suit are always
buttoned (button inside first, outside next), unless seated.
• There is only one proper form for an e-mail address; yourname@email.
com is professional.
• Be mindful of your Facebook status updates by avoiding curse words
or negative and/or derogatory phrases. All Facebook category privacy
settings should be set at the highest security level. Also monitor on
a regular basis what compromising pictures of you may exist on your
friends’ Facebook pages.
• Uncrossed arm and leg stances are most friendly, which says you are
not blocking out the individual with whom you are conversing.
• Make good eye contact when you are speaking with another. This says
you are listening and connecting.
• Handwritten thank-you notes make lasting impressions. After a job
interview or important meeting, your follow-up communication should
be in writing. Handwritten notes have become rare and will distinguish
you from your competition. E-mail or texting is not an acceptable form of
personal communication.
• Get in the habit of not abbreviating your e-mail or text messages. Abbreviations are a sign of laziness and frowned upon in the professional
business community. Emoticons :( are never allowed.
• Never talk on your cell phone in public places such as elevators, libraries, museums, restaurants, theaters, places of worship, auditoriums or
other enclosed public spaces and, most importantly, in the bathroom.
Never use your cell phone at the table, even to text a simple message,
and never set your phone on top of the table.
• Polishing your shoes is a simple way to stand out and most often is
overlooked.
• Balance is critical to a great conversation. Do not talk too much or too
little about yourself. A successful conversation has you listening three to
five times more than you talk.
• Engage in conversation that is pleasant and entirely free of controversial subjects.
• It is important to know something about everything, which provides oneself varied topics to discuss with others. Party talk ping-pongs between
politics, film, music, food and travel. The more you have seen, heard and
read, the better expressed and more interesting your conversation will
be.
• With the silver service (forks, knives and spoons), work inward – forks
are used in order from the left to the right, knives and spoons are used
from right to left. It is socially acceptable to use a knife to cut one’s
salad. If the napkin is placed in the water glass or coffee cup on a
preset table, the napkin you use is in the glass or cup on your right.
• During a meal, do not begin eating until everyone has been served. If
you need something that you cannot easily reach, politely ask the person
closest to the item you need to please pass it to you.
• Food is passed to the right (counterclockwise). Salt and pepper shakers
are always passed together and may be passed in either direction, left
or right to the person requesting.
• Discard all drinking straws or stir sticks from beverage glasses. Always
hold a cold glass in your left hand to insure that you extend greetings
with a warm hand and not a cold one.
• Keep any food, drinks, briefcases or paperwork in your left hand so your
right hand is free for handshakes, helping to avoid awkward greetings.
• To properly hold the wine glass, simply pinch the stem between your
index finger and your thumb.
• There is only one acceptable pick-up line: “Hello, my name is
________________, what is your name?”
• When being entertained at someone’s home, always arrive with a small
gift, such as a bottle of wine, fresh flowers or chocolates. Always thank
the host and/or hostess before you leave the party and send a handwritten thank-you note afterwards.
• Always assume that if you are dining in a group of more than six people,
the check is going to be divided evenly among everyone. Take into account any significant ($10 or more) price differences in orders; it is not
fair to make those who ordered less costly items pay the same as others
who did not.
• Reply promptly to wedding invitations. Be punctual. Arrive early. Be sure
to speak to the bride, groom and their respective parents at the reception. It is better to send gifts to the bride’s home or her parents’ home
before the wedding date.
• If a wedding invitation specifies your name only, do not call to ask if
you can bring a guest. A guest is not welcome unless the invitation has
“Your Name and Guest.” If you plan to attend, indicate in your reply
“Yes,” and include the name of your “one” guest.
O N E
Appearance
B L O C K
“… being a gentleman is not rocket science. Being a
gentleman requires a little logic, a bit of forethought and
a great deal of consideration for others. It is not about
complicated rules and convoluted instructions. Instead, it is
about trying to make life easier for other people. It is about
honesty and sincerely being a nice guy.”
John Bridges, How to be a Gentleman
P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // Ayers
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Kronenberg
{Spectrum Lounge}
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S E M I N A R
1 0 1
P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // Ayers
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Kronenberg
{Spectrum Lounge}
ETTIQUETTE FOR
A TRUE GENTLEMAN
B L O C K
O N E
Instant Readiness
Making Good First Impressions • John Bridges’ second rule is “A gentleman knows how to make a grilled
cheese at 2 a.m. and an omelet at 7 a.m.”
• Learn the rules of tipping. Service-industry personnel earn much of their
income from tips and will always provide better service to those who tip well.
• While taking or leaving your seat in a crowded theatre, church or other
similar venue, face the people already seated.
• If you borrow an item from someone, always return it promptly and in
the same or better condition than when you borrowed it. Yes, include a
handwritten thank-you note.
• Be punctual to meetings and do not keep customers, clients, colleagues
and/or friends waiting. A good rule to practice: “On time is late.”
• Always be mindful of your actions and exercise common sense. Remember you are an employee/brother 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
therefore, you significantly represent your company/chapter outside the
office or your alma mater.
• When walking down the street, or up or down stairs, always stay to the
right.
• Always say “please,” “excuse me” and “thank you.”
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•
As an essential reminder, at the end of the day, true gentlemen must readily
adapt themselves to any situation they meet. True gentlemen must always
use common sense in deciding what to do and how to act, while conveying absolute sincerity, as well as respecting the rights of feelings of others
rather than his own. Emily Post’s grandson, Peter Post writes, “Think before
you act, and decide which action you are going to take. Once you decide
which action to take, do it sincerely, be considerate, be respectful and, most
importantly, be honest.” If in doubt, follow “The True Gentleman,” exercising
common sense.
Presenters’ Note:
A Google search on the word “etiquette” offers endless opportunities to
increase your knowledge regarding etiquette protocol. To aid in your search,
please visit these websites: www.emilypost.com, www.johnbridges.com and
www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/cultural_etiquette.htm
Smile.
Stand up and sit up straight.
Be positive, enthusiastic and confident.
Develop a comfortable handshake and keep it consistent.
Lean forward if sitting. It shows interest and enthusiasm.
Be animated. Use your hands and facial expressions to accent key points.
Proper Ways to Tip •
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Food server, cocktail server or bartender – 15 to 20 percent
Barber – $2.00 to $3.00; full amount at holidays
Pizza deliveries or other food deliveries – 10 to 15 percent,
not less than $2.00
Coat check – $1.00 per coat
Car valet or parking attendant – $1.00 to $3.00
Bellman - $1.00 to $2.00 per bag
Taxi, limo, paid shuttle or van driver – 15 percent of the total fare
Courtesy shuttle driver – $1.00 to $2.00 per bag,
only if he helps with the bags
Shoeshine – $1.00 to $2.00
Car wash – $2.00 to $3.00 for a car; $3.00 to $5.00 for an SUV
Cicero’s Rules of Conversation
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Speak clearly.
Speak easily but not too much, especially when others want their turn.
Do not interrupt.
Be courteous.
Deal seriously with serious matters and gracefully with lighter ones.
Never criticize people behind their backs.
Stick to subjects of general interest.
Do not talk about yourself.
Above all, never lose your temper.
Words to Live By
“Meet success like a gentleman and disaster like a man.”
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S E M I N A R
1 0 2
P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // Corelli & Allison
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Allison
{Chorus Line Lounge}
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN
EXPERIENCE
B L O C K
O N E
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S E M I N A R
1 0 3
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
B L O C K
Blood Alcohol Levels and Effects*
Alcohol’s effects are roughly predictable from the amount of alcohol in the
bloodstream, assuming that no that no tolerance has been developed. The
following list indicates what eects alcohol typically has at several blood
alcohol levels:
O N E
.02% Light and moderate drinkers begin to feel some effect
(about one drink).
.04% Most people begin to feel relaxed.
.06% Judgment is somewhat impaired; people are less able to make rational decisions about their capabilities, e.g. driving.
.08% Impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills. Increased risk
of nausea and slurred speech.
.10% Although reaction time is affected after the first drink, there is a
clear deterioration of reaction time and control at this level.
.15% Balance and movement are impaired. Risk of blackouts, accidents,
nausea, passing out and hangovers.
.30% Many people lose consciousness.
.40% Most people lose consciousness, some die.
.45% Breathing stops, death occurs.
P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // M. Jones
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Welch
{Voyager Conference Room}
*Note: these effects occur for people who have not
developed a high tolerance for alcohol. For people
with high tolerances, these effects may not occur
until higher levels of intoxication. Heavy drinkers must
therefore consume more alcohol to achieve the same
effects as moderate drinkers which costs more money
and is more harmful to the body.
ONE DRINK = 4 ozs. wine; or
1 cocktail; or
12 ozs. beer; or
1 oz. shot
Approximate Blood Alcohol Levels as a Function of Number of
Drinks and Time Determined by Weight for women and men:
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These charts are for your information and are not intended to convey that drinking is safe. Drinking alcoholic beverages is unlawful for those under 21 years of age.
S E M I N A R
1 0 4
P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // Wand
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Wand
{Adventure Conference Room}
MAXIMIZING YOUR POTENTIAL
THROUGH HYPNOSIS
B L O C K
O N E
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S E M I N A R
1 0 5
WIN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
B L O C K
“WIN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN”
T ally
S heet
O N E
Instructions
For ten successive rounds you
and your group will choose
either an X or Y. Each round’s
payoff depends on the pattern of
choices made in your cluster.
You are to confer with your group
in each round and make a joint
decision. In rounds 5, 8 and 10,
you and your group may first
confer with the other members
of your cluster before making a
joint decision.
Payoff Schedule
4 X’s: Lose $1.00 each
3 X’s: Win $1.00 each
1 Y: Lose $3.00
2 X’s: Win $2.00 each
2 Y’s: Lose $2.00 each
1 X: Win $3.00
3 Y’s: Lose $1.00
4 Y’s: Win $1.00 each
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P > 6:25PM–7:30PM // Hart
A > 5:10PM–6:15PM // Hart
{Explorer Conference Room}
B L O C K
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, AUGUST 5
T W O
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
General Session #2
Chorus Line Lounge
10:20 AM - 11:25 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #2
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #2
Various Locations
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #2
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #2
Various Locations
12:40 PM - 2:10 PM
LUNCH
SEMINARS
WHOSE DEED FOLLOWS HIS WORD
Discover keys to great service and
philanthropic events for your chapter.
PHI: Stewart // ALPHA: Williams
Adventure Conference Room #201
SONGS OF SAE
If you want to use Sigma Alpha Epsilon
songs to help members preserve tradition
and build chapter spirit, learn the
introductory techniques to choral singing.
PHI: Galego & Phelps //
ALPHA: Barlow & Phelps
Voyager Conference Room #202
SYMBOLISM & HERALDRY
An in-depth look at our secrets, from the
meaning of the insignia to our name and
motto.
PHI: Griego & Dement // ALPHA: Kriaski
Explorer Conference Room #203
G eneral
S ession
2
K eynote :
Buy In or GET OUT!
“Frustrated? Is your chapter held back by
brothers who don’t get it, or who just don’t
care? Are guys there for the wrong reasons?
Fighting? Cliques? Apathy? Poor appreciation for ritual, service, scholarship? Men who
neither understand, nor live the T.G.? It’s time
to tell them to Buy In Or GET OUT! David will
say what you wish you could. Let him confront
them in his funny, interactive and moving
way. His message will inspire those that care
about the core values of Fraternity — fellowship, scholarship, leadership and service and
challenge those that don’t.
Presented by David Stollman
DEVELOPING ALUMNI RELATIONS
Discover the secret to building and
strengthen a successful alumni-relations
program based on communication,
appreciation and involvement.
Alderdice // Boleros Lounge #204
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B L O C K
T W O
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GENERAL SESSION 2
BUY IN
OR GET OUT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
9:00AM–10:20AM
CHORUS LINE LOUNGE
Presented by:
David Stollman
C H A P T E R
M E E T I N G
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1. What are your reactions to this morning’s session?
T W O
2. Are there any ways that your chapter is perpetuating the
negative Greek-letter stereotypes?
B L O C K
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN EXPERIENCE: EXPLAINED
3. Why do many of our chapters act in a way that does not fit with
the goals and values of Sigma Alpha Epsilon?
4. What are some ways that your chapter has fought against the
negative Greek-letter stereotypes?
5. Name some things that your chapter could do to fight those
stereotypes.
6. What does it mean to “be the cow?” Are heroes cows?
7. What is the difference between “buying” and “renting” Sigma
Alpha Epsilon?
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C H A P T E R
B L O C K
T W O
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NOTES:
M E E T I N G
2
S E M I N A R
2 0 1
WHOSE DEED FOLLOWS HIS WORD
1. 2. 8. 9. Child Safety Days: plan a community
event that focuses on child safety.
Recycling program
My favorite three PHILANTHROPIC project ideas:
1.
Special-event parking
Kiddie Carnival
2.
Christmas Tree Festival
3.
Egg Hunt/Cake Walk: have local
children enter an Easter egg hunt or
cake walk during the Easter holiday
season.
My favorite three service-project ideas:
Volunteer at sports events
Big Brother Program: Little Brothers
take over when their bigs graduate.
10. Food drive: collect food at dorms,
classes, donate to homeless shelters.
11. Frank Williams - [email protected]
Shay Stewart - [email protected]
Christmas party at senior citizens’
home
T W O
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Build a Home / Habitat for Humanity
Notes:
B L O C K
Ideas for Service Projects
P > 11:35AM–12:30PM // Stewart
A > 10:30AM–11:25AM // Williams
{Adventure Conference Room}
1.
2.
3.
Top five organizational and planning ideas:
1.
2.
3.
12. Volunteer at Special Olympics
13. Play with kids at battered women’s
shelter: provide positive male role
models.
14. 15. Take Back the Night March
Run a Haunted House for kids at
Halloween
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S E M I N A R
B L O C K
T W O
40
SONGS OF SAE
2 0 2
P > 11:35AM–12:30PM // Galego & Phelps
A > 10:30AM–11:25AM // Barlow & Phelps
{Voyager Conference Room}
S E M I N A R
2 0 3
SYMBOLISM & HERALDRY
After this presentation, you will:
• Have a greater understanding of the coat-of-arms of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Understand the origin of Minerva and her symbolism as it relates to Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Be able to discuss how each of the aspects of the coat-of-arms relates to Fraternity Life
COAT-OF-ARMS:
T W O
PARTS OF THE COAT-OF-ARMS:
B L O C K
Below are the main elements of the presentation,
but without the descriptive information on them.
Take notes, but be careful and cautious to keep
this information secret.
P > 11:35AM–12:30PM // Griego & Dement
A > 10:30AM–11:25AM // Kriaski
{Explorer Conference Room}
QUADRANTS:
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S E M I N A R
B L O C K
T W O
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2 0 4
DEVELOPING ALUMNI RELATIONS
P > 11:35AM–12:30PM // Alderdice
A > 10:30AM–11:25AM // Alderdice
{Boleros Lounge}
TUESday, AUGUST 5
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #3
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #3
Various Locations
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION #3
Chorus Line Lounge
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING
Explorer Conf. Room
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
GROUP DINNER
Dining Room
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Poker TournamenT
Explorer Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
ChoRUS Practice
Voyager Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
Ritual Team Tryouts
Adventure Conf. Room
anything about anything:
We will have some faculty and staff
members available to answer your
questions—about anything. Chapter
operations, finances, the TGE, Ritual, and
the list goes on. You bring the question,
and we will meet with you one-on-one.
{EXPLORER CONF. ROOM}
SEMINARS
PR NIGHTMARE
Associate Executive Director of Communications
Brandon Weghorst presents a shockingly graphic, yet
amusing, crash course in how Sigma Alpha Epsilon
and our brand are perceived in our eyes versus the
public’s eyes. He uses real examples of the biggest PR
follies our members make in social media and other
media and explains what it’s like to be the public
spokesperson for us.
Weghorst // Voyager Conference Room #301
T H R E E
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #3
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #3
Various Locations
B L O C K
SCHEDULE
Chapter Financial MANAGEMENT:
Best Practices
Did you think you would make a great treasurer just
because you are an accounting major only to realize
that all you do is yell at brothers to pay their dues?
Are you a chapter member who just trusts that their
treasurer is doing their job but is unsure of how much
money is in their bank account? Come to this session
to break down financial dangers, best practices,
budgeting, 990 forms and how to get brothers to pay
their dues.
PHI: Hallam // ALPHA: McDonough
Adventure Conference Room #302
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION
Sexual assault and relationship violence is an issue
that occurs too frequently on today’s college campuses. Come learn what it takes to obtain consent, to
be your brother’s keeper and to ensure we facilitate a
TG atmosphere at our houses and at all of our events.
PHI: J. Hall // ALPHA: Ayers
Explorer Conference Room #303
G eneral
S ession
K eynote :
3
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about
the Opposite Sex
Relationships with the opposite sex…they are a part of our everyday life.
Many of us question things about men and women: Why do men say they will
call, and then don’t? Why do women go to the bathroom in pairs? Why doesn’t
text messaging count as verbal communication? Why is the Facebook status
“in a relationship” so important?
Lori explores biology, stereotypes and communication theory in an effort to
help both men and women understand development and the opposite sex.
Healthy relationships are essential throughout life and college is where you
learn who you are and what you need from someone else in a relationship.
This keynote is full of laughs as well as important messages about selfesteem.
Presented by Dr. Lori Hart
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GENERAL SESSION 3
E v erything Y ou A lways W anted
B L O C K
T H R E E
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to K now about the O pposite S e x
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
4:30PM–6:00PM
CHORUS LINE LOUNGE
Presented by:
Dr. Lori Hart
C H A P T E R
M E E T I N G
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B L O C K
T H R E E
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN EXPERIENCE: EXPLAINED (continued)
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S E M I N A R
3 0 1
PR NIGHTMARE
B L O C K
1
T H R E E
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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P > 3:20PM–4:20PM // Weghorst
A > 2:10PM–3:10PM // Weghorst
{Voyager Conference Room}
public relations tips for members:
Although you are entitled to your freedom of speech, remember that you are
labeled as a Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and scrutinized as a fraternity
man. Your words and behaviors reflect on the entire organization, no
matter when you say them.
Even if you are not wearing your letters or badge, people in the community
know who you are. The same is especially true for your new-member class.
Anything you wouldn’t want to come back and haunt you should never
be put in a digital medium, whether that’s photos, comments,
e-mails or texts. Now, more than ever, metatags, hashtags and key
words show up in search engines.
During litigation, lawyers have issued court orders to obtain personal
texts, e-mails and websites. Just because something’s been deleted does
not mean it’s deleted forever.
Be wary of websites and other technology that requires a login. Those sites
can be opened up in the event of litigation or investigation. For example,
if the chapter creates a Google group that requires logins, anything
members communicate is fair game to officials, should they have a reason
to investigate a matter. If Google receives a court order, they will provide
officials with access to the group, including all of its content.
Steer clear of mass invitations to social events, especially with regard to
e-vites. You never know when an unintended recipient will receive it, and
all you do is provide an opportunity to draw attention to the event for
people like university officials, the IFC and/or law-enforcement officials.
Whether or not they’re encompassed in the chapter’s by-laws, there should
be guidelines in place for social-media and communication expectations.
These guidelines should encompass the use of inappropriate media,
whether text or photos, and the safeguards in place for chapter leaders to
sanctions members who violate the policy.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon cannot endorse controversial images or subject
matter. The general rule of thumb is from our creed: “… who thinks of the
rights and feelings of others rather than his own…”
Items that include our letters, insignia or name brand should never be
inappropriate or offensive. Even for the sake of sake of comedy, these
items are a perfect example of stereotypes when they are offensive and
lewd and provide evidence that can be traced back to the group.
You are not permitted to speak to the media or to offer comments without
prior permission, especially in the unfortunate event of an incident. The
timeliness of communicating media requests or incidents to the Fraternity
Service Center is very important in order for us to assist you and to protect
the Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s good name.
S E M I N A R
3 0 2
Difficulties:
• Managing collective funds where everyone has a say in “their money”
• Difficulty in holding brothers accountable
• Lack of training in everyday financial management
• Every chapter has different business plans
How do I get Brothers to pay dues?
B L O C K
CHAPTER FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT: BEST PRACTICES
P > 3:20PM–4:20PM // Hallam
A > 2:10PM–3:10PM // McDonough
{Adventure Conference Room}
T H R E E
Data on SAE Financial Management:
• 69% Have a debit card
• 34% Require two signatures
• 85% Have a budget
• Only 23% have the chapter vote on a budget
• Only 56% provide an expense report to the chapter
• 80% are aware of 990’s but only 40% have completed them
• 63% report trouble with brothers paying dues
• One chapter reported 30 out of 55 brothers being unpaid
• Recruitment and social tied as largest budgets*
Financial Dangers:
• Debit Cards
• Lack of Audits
• Not reconciling to your bank statement or electronic bank account
• Accountability
• Unreported members to the Fraternity Service Center
Best Quality practices:
• Ability to present budget-to-actuals WEEKLY to chapter
• Two signatures required on checks to minimize fraud
• Regular audits with an adviser, CPA or Province Archon
• Excel or Quickbook tracking of deposits, expenses, budgets, check #’s,
dates…AND KEEP IT SIMPLE
• Regular analysis of spending
What I wish I had known
(Advice from actual Eminent Treasurers):
• “Don’t collect cash.”
• “Create an end-of-the-year report on tips, bank-account information, how to
do certain tasks.”
• “Know your Billhighway/OmegaFi/F&H agreements backward and forward.”
• “ Do a per semester/quarter budget.”
• “ Know how a budget works.”
• “They swore on an oath to pay. Enforce it”
QUESTIONS?
CHRIS HALLAM: [email protected]
MARK MCDONOUGH: [email protected]
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3 0 3
P > 3:20PM–4:20PM // J. Hall
A > 2:10PM–3:10PM // Ayers
{Explorer Conference Room}
B L O C K
SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION
Understanding clear ways to obtain consent in order to
mitigate instances of sexual assault.
T H R E E
Understanding and
Obtaining Consent
Risk-Reduction
Strategies
• Consent requires positive, unambiguous
voluntary agreement at every point during
• Know the definition of consent for your
state/institution.
a sexual encounter.
• Obtain sober consent for sex. Talk before
• Consent can only be accurately gauged
through direct communication about the
decision to engage in sexual activity.
• Consent must be voluntary and cannot
be compelled by coercion, force, threat or
deception.
• Presumptions based on contextual factors
you touch.
• Make sure someone knows your plans –
where you are going and who you will be
with.
• When going out, make sure someone
remains sober in order to watch out for
friends and step in, if needed.
(such as clothing, alcohol consumption,
etc.) are unwarranted and should not be
considered as evidence for consent.
Securing Consent
• Ensure you and your partner are sober.
• Ask the questions:
o
Is this ok?
o
Do you want to________?
• You listen and respect your partner’s
limits.
Action Steps:
in the event of Sexual Assault or Relationship
Violence
• Safety first.
• Take care.
• Tell someone.
• Get support.
• Report it.
• Know your rights.
• Resist self-blame.
o
What do you each want to do?
o
What acts are off limits?
The Challenge
o
What protection is being used?
• Eliminate the “Score Card”
o
Who is responsible for such?
• Stop. Think. Act.
• Again, sobriety is vital when asking and
answering these questions.
• Hold your brothers to a higher standard.
• Train your brother for prevention and
intervention.
• Reinforce the moral high ground.
• Be your brother’s keeper.
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B L O C K
SCHEDULE
WEDNESday, AUGUST 6
F O U R
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
General Session #4
Chorus Line Lounge
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #4
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #4
Various Locations
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #4
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #4
Various Locations
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
LUNCH/FREE TIME (EXCURSION DAY)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Group Dinner
Dining Room
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Poker TournamenT
Explorer Conf. Room
11:00 PM -12:00 AM
ChoRUS Practice
Voyager Conf. Room
SEMINAR
RECRUITMENT BOOT CAMP
In this session, you will have the
opportunity to begin mapping out
a strategy specific to your chapter
to prepare you for implementation
this fall. You will also have a
chance to ask all of your questions
answered so come prepared with
any issues you are facing!
PHI: Stollman // ALPHA: Healy
Chorus Line Lounge
G e n e r a l
S e ss i o n
4
K e y n o t e :
RECRUITMENT BOOT CAMP
Quality drives Quantity - achieve both by implementing the
strategies taught in this session. Recruitment Boot Camp
will walk you through specific steps to align your chapter
operations with the values of SAE. Through improved
branding and a chapter plan of network-based recruiting
your chapter will be able to recruit, and select the right
candidates. Collectively, these ideas will give you the tools
you need to build the future of our fraternity.
Presented by Tom Healy and David Stollman
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B L O C K
F O U R
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GENERAL SESSION 4
RECRUITMENT
BOOT CAMP
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
9:00AM–10:30AM
CHORUS LINE LOUNGE
Presented by:
Tom Healy
C H A P T E R
M E E T I N G
B L O C K
F O U R
RECRUITMENT BOOT CAMP
4
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S E M I N A R
B L O C K
F O U R
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4 0 1
S E M I N A R
4 0 1
B L O C K
F O U R
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B L O C K
F I V E
SEMINARS
Better with Age:
Expanding Your SAE Experience After Graduation
Every wonder how to expand your alumni network
to help you stay connected after your graduate?
Learn how to make the Realm work for you outside
the walls of your alma mater.
PHI: Trelka // ALPHA: Maxfield
Boleros Lounge #501
DEVELOPING STRONG UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Why do strong university relations matter? Sigma
Alpha Epsilon is one of many student activities on
your campus. Be a standout experience that other
students want to join. Strong university relations
= strong recruitment.
PHI: Bulcock // ALPHA: Best
Voyager Conference Room #502
True GentlemeN:
Six Secrets to Make a Lasting Impression
Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1937. Its message is as true today
as it was 75 years ago. Carnegie believed success
is due 15% to professional knowledge and 85% to
“the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership
and to arouse enthusiasm among people.” This
session will help you make a lasting impression
when recruiting new members, engaging alumni
and landing your dream job.
Alderdice // Adventure Conference Room #503
What’s the Problem?
A Discussion on the True Gentleman Experience
It’s no secret that change is hard for many of
us and especially hard for organizations. It’s
also no secret that SAE is committed to our true
founding values. And finally, it’s no secret that
the chapters have been asked to change the new
member experience dramatically. So, what’s the
problem with that? Change takes planning and
intentional efforts. And it takes prevention, which
is the anticipation of needs, hazards, risks and
forethought. This session will introduce the idea of
how to use prevention as a strategy to create the
desired change.
Hart // Explorer Conference Room #504
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SCHEDULE
THURSday, AUGUST 7
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CUSTOMS (Mandatory for All)
Boleros Lounge
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #5
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #5
Various Locations
10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #5
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #5
Various Locations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION #5
Chorus Line Lounge
GENERAL SESSION 5
Don’t miss our group closing
session! Attire for the session
is Coat & Tie (you can change
during lunch). We will present
our most prestigious awards, and
conduct a model initiation.
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C H A P T E R
B L O C K
F I V E
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M E E T I N G
MANAGING YOUR CHAPTER & BROTHERHOOD
5
S E M I N A R
5 0 1
P > 10:55AM–11:55AM // Trelka
A > 9:45AM–10:45AM // Maxfield
{Boleros Lounge}
BETTER WITH AGE
How Big is your Circle?
ALUMNUS CELL/EMAILLOCATION OCCUPATION
1. Province Councils
2. Chapter Advisory Boards
3. House Corporations
4. Alumni Associations
5. Leadership School Faculty
6. Standing Committee
7. Foundation
8. Alumni Track of the TGE
9. SAE World Series and Golf Tournament
Name
Responsibilities of an
Alumni Volunteer:
Contact Info
Educate
Find a Brother
F I V E
Build Your Network
Opportunities for Alumni
Involvement:
B L O C K
Expanding Your SAE Experience
After Graduation
Fraternity Laws, by-laws, history, TGE,
health & safety
What is their alumni network?
How can you help each other?
Motivate
Honesty, Sincerity, Challenge
Find a Brother
Facilitate
Name
Discussions, Retreats, Goal-Setting
Contact Info
Mentor
What is their future career field?
How can you support them?
Individual and Organization, Support,
Compassion, Common Sense
Who do you know if the field?
Alumni Association Events:
Chicago Area – Indianapolis – Denver – San Diego Area – Naples Area – Jacksonville Area – Savannah – Atlanta – Charleston – Christmas party and Founder’s Day events
Monthly lunches at The Brickyard
Old Crow Christmas lunch
Founders Day Dinner, Holiday Dinner,
monthly lunches
Monthly dinners with guest speaker
Quarterly alumni events
New Year’s Event and Oyster Roast in late
fall
Monthly lunches; Ivan Allen Jr. Rush Party
Low Country Boils and regular picnics
Houston Area – Christmas lunch/dinner
Kansas City Area – Monthly lunches, Founders Day Banquet, Royals
Game recruitment nights
Austin Area – Quarterly Happy Hours, golf outing
Arkansas Chapter – Founders Day Banquet at Horse Track in Hot Springs
Missouri Alpha – Golf Tournament in June (Columbia, MO)
Missouri Delta – Golf Tournament in early summer (Kansas City)
Dallas – Monthly lunch, first Tuesday at The Rustic
Kansas Gamma – Steak Feed in Wichita, KS
Illinois Beta – Golf Outing in early fall (Urbana-Champaign, IL)
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S E M I N A R
5 0 2
B L O C K
DEVELOPING STRONG
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Why do strong university
relations matter?
F I V E
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of many student activities
on your campus. Be a standout experience that other
students want to join. Strong university relations
equals strong recruitment.
Acknowledge:
Fraternity/sorority advisers, graduate assistants, other
student activities and leadership administration, deans
of students, faculty (the people that teach your classes),
vice presidents, even college/university department
heads and presidents, alumni, and parents. Don’t
just invite them to one event a year or ask them for
money. Engage them in who you are and what you
do throughout the year. Thank them. Show some
appreciation for their time and energy.
Put yourself in their
shoes:
There’s a real reason that some people are skeptical
of fraternity/sorority life. It may be perceptions from
the media; however, more often than not it’s rooted in
real-life experience: family, friends, or co-workers that
are Greek (and may or may not have had a positive
experience), one’s own experience when a college
student, etc.
How do you make campus
better?
You and Sigma Alpha Epsilon are privileged to be
guests on your campus. We must be stewards of the
community—part of the solutions, not part of the
problems. Prove every day that fraternity makes
your campus better. Make a noticeable difference
in something other than your chapter or the Greek
community.
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P > 10:55AM–11:55AM // Bulcock
A > 9:45AM–10:45AM // Best
{Voyager Conference Room}
Language:
The university isn’t out to get you. Stop talking
like they are out to get you. People’s jobs depend
on your success, not your failure (example #1:
fraternity/sorority adviser). Communicate with
others respectfully, speak and act with confidence but
also humility, be welcoming and inclusive. Be true
gentlemen.
Don’t be “frat”
Petty, elitist, entitled, sexist, racist, hyper-masculine
— cut this crap out. The university might actually be
out to get you if you’re “too frat to care.” Don’t be a
caricature of fraternity.
Show up, do something
(positive):
Don’t just talk the talk—walk the walk. Sigma Alpha
Epsilon is about friendship, scholarship, service and
being true gentlemen. So go out and make friends, get
good grades and promote top academics, give back by
volunteering hands-on and raising money for a good
cause, and be the example gentlemen on your campus.
Succeed in the classroom:
Academic success is a reflection of character and
purpose. You’re a student at your college or university
to get an education that prepares you for a successful
career. This is also a reflection of whether or not
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is helping (or hindering) your
education and life after college.
S E M I N A R
5 0 3
TRUE GENTLEMEN:
P > 10:55AM–11:55AM // Alderdice
A > 9:45AM–10:45AM // Alderdice
{Adventure Conference Room}
SIX SECRETS TO MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION
B L O C K
F I V E
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S E M I N A R
5 0 4
P > 10:55AM–11:55AM // Hart
A > 9:45AM–10:45AM // Hart
{Explorer Conference Room}
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
A Discussion on The True Gentleman Experience
B L O C K
PREVENTION PLAN
PRE ∙ VEN ∙ TION [pri-ven-shuhn] n.
(1) the act of going, or state of being there, before
(2) the anticipation of needs, hazards, and risks; forethought
STEP #3
Choose an event or activity that needs to be ELIMINATED, and create a plan.
Event/Activity:
F I V E
This resource was created to help you develop a prevention plan for chapter
events. This document is best used for those events you know need to change
but are unsure how to create that change. You are encouraged to include
the Executive Council, chapter adviser and sorority/fraternity adviser in the
discussion of this plan. Involving the chapter in all or some of these steps
can also be beneficial.
List 10 specific steps your chapter can take to eliminate this event or activity.
This would include the communication of clear expectations to your members,
policy education and enforcement, use of resources, etc. Make sure your plan is
in chronological order. For each item, be sure to assign a point person and any
relevant due dates.
STEP #1
1
Familiarize yourself with Minerva’s Shield, the rules for health and safety,
the True Gentleman Experience and any applicable university and/or sorority/
fraternity risk-management policies.
What questions do you have about the policies?
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Are there any additional steps?
STEP #2
Identify your riskiest events or activities.
What events are not safe for your members?
Can these events be improved, OR do they need to be eliminated?
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STEP #4
Choose an event or activity that needs to be IMPROVED. An accurate description of
the problem is 90% of the solution.
Event/Activity:
Describe how the event or activity is currently run.What is problematic about
the way the event or activity is currently run? What are the specific negative
outcomes?
What specific policies are not being followed that are putting members and/or
guests at risk?
How will you confront behavior during the event (INTERVENE) that does not align
with the established expectations? Who will confront behavior?
11
12
13
14
What could happen if the event or activity continues to occur the same way it has
in previous years?
15
16
17
18
19
STEP #5
Focus on what you can control. Create a plan.
Be specific. What EXPECTATIONS do you have for how members and guests will
behave before, during or after the event?
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Are there any additional steps you would take?
How will you hold members ACCOUNTABLE after the event if they’ve violated the
1
established expectations?
2
21
3
22
4
23
5
24
6
25
7
26
8
27
9
28
10
29
Are there any additional expectations?
30
What are the consequences for brothers who do not adhere to the Prevention Plan?
How will the Standards Board be utilized?
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STEP #6
STEP#7
Make a list of the staff, volunteers, campus offices and groups that can assist you
in creating a safer event or activity.
Chapter Adviser
How will you communicate this new plan to the chapter?
(e.g. discussion at chapter, e-mail, emergency meeting, etc.)
Utilize your resources.
Communication.
Fraternity/Sorority Adviser
Fraternity Service Center Staff
Regional Director
Who will you contact to assist you with creating a safer event or activity?
STEP#8
Be a brother.
Prevention makes events and activities safer for everyone. Prevention can save
lives. Prevention, however, is hard work, and your average member might not
understand the importance of your new plan. Stay focused on your role as a brother
who cares about the safety of members.
Who will reach out to this person?
What questions do you have for the person you are contacting?
Contact Information
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Dr. Lori Hart
[email protected]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
1:30PM–4:00PM
CHORUS LINE LOUNGE
B L O C K
GENERAL SESSION 5
AWARDS CEREMONY
MEMORIAL SERVICE
MODEL INITIATION CEREMONY
F I V E
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B L O C K
S I X
SCHEDULE
THURSday, AUGUST 7
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Phi Chapter/Colony Meeting #6
Suites
Alpha Seminar Block #6
Various Locations
6:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Alpha Chapter/Colony Meeting #6
Suites
Phi Seminar Block #6
Various Locations
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Group Dinner
Dining Room
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
HYPNOTIST SHOW
Chorus Line Lounge
SEMINARS
Building Brotherhood
A great culture can build a great chapter.
Learn how to create a positive and fun culture in your chapter. “The Friend You Need is
the Friend in Deed.” Moseley’s Maxim #30.
PHI: Tolle // ALPHA: Abernathy
Voyager Conference Room #601
BEST PRACTICES FOR CHAPTER HOUSING
This seminar will focus on best practices for
chapter housing to ensure that all members
of the chapter fully enjoy the chapter house
and to ensure the house does not become a
burden for the chapter.
PHI: Somers // ALPHA: Skaggs
Adventure Conference Room #602
Crisis Management & Fraternity Policies
Need a refresher on Fraternity policies? What
about what to do in a crisis? Attend this session for some fun, interactive and memorable
ways to remember our policies and what to do
in the event of a crisis.
PHI: J. Hall & Logan // ALPHA: Brown & Logan
Explorer Conference Room #603
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HYPNOTIST SHOW
Join Dr. Jim Wand as he closes
out the 79th John O. Moseley
Leadership School in style - with
a hypnotist show. Don’t miss this
opportunity for some light-hearted
fun before the school is over.
C H A P T E R
2. Who or what causes
these problems?
3. What stands in the way
of solving these problems?
4. What are you personally
doing to perpetuate this
problem?
5. How urgently does
this problem need to be
addressed?
PROBLEM 3
PROBLEM 2
S I X
PROBLEM 1
1. What problems does
your chapter face?
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B L O C K
TAKING IT BACK
M E E T I N G
If you were to take your chapter to the next level, what would it look like when you were done?
What are four specific goals to help you reach this level in two years?
GOAL
Who do you need to include to
make the goal successful?
How will you know
it was achieved?
What is the deadline
for this goal?
Adapted from materials provided by the North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc.
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S E M I N A R
6 0 1
P > 6:10PM–7:10PM // Tolle
A > 5:00PM–6:00PM // Abernathy
{Voyager Conference Room}
B L O C K
BUILDING BROTHERHOOD
Define culture:
S I X
What is the current culture in your chapter?
Are there negative parts to the culture of your chapter?
What is the best brotherhood building activity your chapter currently does?
Brainstorming cultural change, what are 3 action items you can do to impact cultural
change in your chapter through positive and fun brotherhood activities? 1.______________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________
Notes on brotherhood activities:
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A > 5:00PM–6:00PM // Skaggs
{Adventure Conference Room}
B L O C K
BEST PRACTICES FOR CHAPTER HOUSING
I What should you get out of this Seminar?
II
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What ensures a Successful Chapter House?
Full Occupancy!
III
IV Ideas to Assist a Chapter with Lease Collections
What “Best Practices” help ensure Full Occupancy?
V Culinary Operations
VI Security Deposits
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Chapter House Environment:
Sleep, Study & Play
V III Amenities
Contact
Information:
Jim Skaggs
(405) 850-5926
[email protected]
Greg Somers
(773) 590-1056
[email protected]
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A > 5:00PM–6:00PM // Brown & Logan
{Explorer Conference Room}
B L O C K
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
& FRATERNITY POLICIES
Sigma Alpha Epsilon has many policies that our members are required to follow.
These policies are available to you as part of officer certification programs and are
also available at www.sae.net/healthandsafety.
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This publication serves as the
official governing law book for
Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Broken
down into articles and further
into sections, the laws are not
determined by any one person.
Equally as important as the
Fraternity Laws is our official
health-and-safety guide,
which details expectations,
protocol and crisis procedures
that all members, including
new members, are expected to
understand and follow.
We believe that our members
should act as their brother’s
keeper. With that concept
in mind, the Supreme
Council has adopted a Good
Samaritan Policy.
Internet Posting Resolution:
These various pieces are
available to collegiate
members and their advisers
to communicate proactively
protocols or other vital
information in crisis situations.
Members need to be aware of what they post online and how it affects
both their image and the image of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
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T H E
S O N G s
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
BE AN SAE
To look sharp, be an SAE. To feel sharp, be an SAE.
To be sharp, be an SAE. We’re the very best fraternity.
COME SING TO
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
(medley with “Marching”)
Come sing to Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
We look sharp, we are SAEs. We feel sharp, we are SAEs.
And to Minerva who will lead us on,
We are sharp, we are SAEs. We’re the very best fraternity.
And to Phi Alpha with its guiding light,
And to the lion who will fight, fight, fight,
COME GATHER YE MEN
1) Come gather ye men of the purple and gold,
Men of old SAE.
We’ll sing of the deeds that are gallant and bold,
Sing of old SAE.
2) Let every good fellow now join in a song
Men of old SAE.
Success to each other, and pass it along,
Sing of old SAE.
3) Come all you good fellows and join in with me,
Men of old SAE.
And raise up your voices in close harmony,
Sing of old SAE.
4) Should time or occasion compel us to part,
Men of old SAE
And when in years to come we’ll tell our sons
About the very best fraternity.
We’ll sing of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, swing along,
With S-A-E.
Hail to the purple, hail to the gold,
Hail to Phi Alpha, motto of old.
Minerva true, the lion too,
We’re loyal sons of S-A-E.
We’re marching one by one
To Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Honor, loyally, her name as we go marching on.
Ever shall we stand, as brothers in our mighty band.
Phi Alpha, hail to thee,
And sing to dear old SAE.
Phi Alpha!
FRIENDS (verse and chorus)
These days shall forever enlighten the heart,
The chairs all are empty;
Sing of old SAE.
The last guest has gone.
The candles burn lower and lower
Chorus:
And sputter on and on.
Sing of Minerva! Sing of the lion!
But after the last guest’s departed,
Sing of the men who are loyal and fine;
Haunting the smoke laden air,
Friends that will last, future and past,
There remaineth a lingering presence,
Sing of old SAE.
The ghost of good fellowship rare.
COME SING TO
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
Chorus:
Come sing to Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
And to Minerva who will lead us on,
And to Phi Alpha with its guiding light,
And to the lion who will fight, fight, fight.
And when in years to come we’ll tell our sons
About the very best fraternity,
Friends, friends, friends
You and I will be,
Whether in fair or in dark stormy weather,
We’ll stand or we’ll fall together
For SAE, We will always be,
Our bond celebrating till death separating
Old pals from me.
We’ll sing of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, swing along,
With S-A-E.
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S O N G s
FRIENDS (chorus only)
JUST AS THE VIOLETS GROW
Friends, friends, friends
Where did our love have its beginning?
You and I will be,
How did I chance to make you mine?
Whether in fair or in dark stormy weather,
Our lives did cross and come together,
We’ll stand or we’ll fall together
Just as the violets grow.
For SAE, We will always be,
Just as the lovely violets grow.
Our bond celebrating till death separating
Wear my pin now as love’s true symbol,
Old pals from me.
Proof that thru love our hearts did bond.
We’ll share one path of life forever,
HAIL TO THE PURPLE,
HAIL TO THE GOLD
Just as the violets, violets grow.
Hail to the Purple, Hail to the Gold!
Hail to Phi Alpha, motto of old!
MY FRATERNITY
Hail success, Fraternity, in years yet to come!
My Fraternity, dear old SAE,
Hail Sigma Alpha … Epsilon.
It’s the grandest one of old.
Just as the violets, violets grow.
Friends so dear to me
HEIGH HO
Heigh, ho, anybody home?
We are the men of SAE
We have come to serenade you...
(repeats in rounds)
HER LOVELINESS
Her loveliness, her tenderness have stolen all my dreams.
The sight of her will always bring a thrill.
In my Fraternity
Of the purple and the gold.
It’s where good fellows meet,
Old friends they greet,
And through years their friendships deepen.
My Fraternity, my Fraternity,
It’s dear old SAE.
PHI ALPHA BORN
I’m Phi Alpha born,
The magic in her voice is like a melody it seems.
And I’m Phi Alpha bred,
I love her now, I know I always will.
And when I die, I’ll be…Phi Alpha dead,
So rah, rah, Phi Alpha, Alpha,
The sweet perfume of violets, the moonlight in her hair,
Rah, rah, Phi Alpha, Alpha,
With happiness around her ev’rywhere,
Rah, rah, Phi Alpha, S-A-E!
And from the start she won the heart of my Fraternity.
She wears the pin of SAE.
HERE’S TO SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
Ye ancient father of our clan
We bow our hearts to thee.
Here’s to Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
We offer thanks for bread and meat
And to the royal purple and the gold,
And for our SAE.
And to all the brothers strong and true,
Bless brothers all we humbly pray
Who are gathered in the, gathered in the fold.
Tho’ far on land and sea,
Here’s to Minerva, mother of us all.
And keep us true to high ideals
May we e’er be faithful to her call.
We ask for SAE.
May the violet ever fragrant be,
SAE, our beloved Fraternity.
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SAE GRACE
SAE YELL (Sung)
’TIL THE STARS FALL FROM
THE HEAVENS
Phi Alpha Alicazee,
Phi Alpha Alicazon,
’Til the stars fall from the heavens,
Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Ep,
And the moon slides into the sea,
Sigma - Alpha - Epsilon.
Till the sky in all its glory,
Rah, Rah, Bon Ton, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
Shall ne’er be seen by thee.
Rah, Rah, Bon Ton, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
My love will be true to you always.
Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, Ree,
My heart, may it always be
Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, S-A-E.
With the sweetest, dearest girl that I know,
My sweetheart of SAE.
You got an S-I-G-M-A,
You got an A-L-P-H-A,
VIOLETS
You got an E-P-S-I-L-O-N,
Wherever you may go
Sigma - Alpha - Epsilon.
Rah, Rah, Bon Ton, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
Rah, Rah, Bon Ton, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, Ree,
The fragrant lilacs, red rose,
Or gardenia, white as snow.
Each flower may bring a dream to you
Ruh Rah, Ruh Rah, S-A-E. (yeah)
As one flower does to me.
SERENADE INTRODUCTION
The SAEs stand beneath your windowpane,
In the night we sing our sweet refrain,
Please don’t let our efforts be in vain,
There are flowers that you know.
A dream of friendship firm and strong,
In my fraternity.
Chorus:
(Insert sorority or girl’s name)
Violet, Violet
___________, come out. ___________, come out.
You’re the fairest flower to me.
___________, COME OUT!
Violet, Violet
SIGMA, SIGMA ALPHA
Emblem of fraternity.
With your perfume memories come
Sigma, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon!
Of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
To you we’ll sing our praises,
Dearest flower beneath the sun,
Thru all the years to come.
My Violet.
May your gold and purple banner
Be the first beneath the sun.
Sigma, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon!
SONS OF FAMED MINERVA
YOURS IN THE BONDS
I am yours in the bonds of old SAE.
When your name you have signed,
These few words you will find
Sons of Famed Minerva,
To all SAEs have a meaning for those who sign.
Brothers loyal and mighty,
These words were created
Sing your praise of SAE.
For just your use and mine.
With your light before us,
We will join the chorus,
Fighting we will stand for thee.
Hail her! Hail her! Proud Fraternity.
Longer, stronger, her bond will ever be.
Roar ye mighty Leo,
Guard of old Phi Alpha,
Live and die for SAE.
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“ In times of change, the learners will
inherit the earth; while the learned find
themselves beautifully equipped to
handle a world which no longer exists.”
Eric Hoffer
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