Mid-Year Leadership Conference

Registration is open! You can register for the event at portal.sigmapi.org.

Gear up for our 2026 Virtual MYLC taking place January 7-8, 2026. This event is available to all members of Sigma Pi, where there will be a dedicated curriculum track for undergraduates as well as a track for our alumni and volunteers. Attendees can also expect general sessions and keynotes featuring great insights into organization operations. You can anticipate speakers from both in and out of the industry that will join us throughout the week, delivering sessions and curriculum to assist each attendee in their respective role as they continue to grow as leaders both within and outside their chapters. 

Please be sure to have access to a phone/tablet/computer with a video camera and microphone to fully experience and engage at the Virtual Mid-Year Leadership Conference. You should expect to be on camera to interact with the speakers during the sessions.

Upon completing your registration through portal.sigmapi.org you will receive an invitation from the Executive Office to access the virtual event platform. You will need to complete the registration steps  there in order to access the 2026 Virtual Mid-Year Leadership Conference.

Registration Instructions

  1. Visit portal.sigmapi.org and login.
  2. Click on the “Events” tile.
  3. Click on “2026 Virtual Mid-Year Leadership Conference.”
  4. Click “Register” and complete the form.
  5. Once all fields are complete, click “Submit Registration.”
REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Additional Links

Dates: January 7-8, 2026

Registration Dates: Closes December 30, 2025

Location: Virtual

Cost: Complimentary Registration

Agenda

The 2025 Mid-Year Leadership Conference agenda is organized around four distinct learning tracks designed to align every participant’s experience with their role and goals in Sigma Pi. Each track focuses on developing targeted skills while reinforcing shared principles of leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

January 7

Operational Track

Join Sigma Pi for this track focused on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of internal procedures and processes.

Members attending these sessions will learn best practices to enhance operations, improve Chapter and Colony reporting, run productive meetings, prepare for and address risk, communicate effectively during crises, and plan finances strategically.

Time Session Speaker Moderator
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Opening and State of the Fraternity (Available to All Attendees) Todd Miller & GS Christian Miele Alexander Pettigrew
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM – 3:40 PM Your Chapter Reporting Jake Reed Nathan Wynkoop
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM Running Meetings within Your Chapter Quentin Groce Russell Kizior
4:25 PM – 5:10 PM Assessing and Mitigating Risk Hannah Araneta Jake Reed
5:10 PM – 5:55 PM Crisis Communication Kevin Carey Hannah Araneta
5:55 PM – 6:30 PM Annual Chapter Budget Planning Todd Griffin Nathan Wynkoop
Volunteer Track

Join Sigma Pi for this track focused on strengthening the understanding of what it takes to be an informed and effective Volunteer within the Fraternity.

Members attending these sessions will learn about the students they work with, current trends in higher education, annual giving and fundraising involvement, and ways to increase engagement with alumni to benefit Chapters and related causes.

Time Session Speaker Moderator
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Opening and State of the Fraternity (Available to All Attendees) Todd Miller & GS Christian Miele Alexander Pettigrew
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM – 3:55 PM Understanding Today’s Undergraduates Matt Johnson Todd Miller
3:55 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Trends in Higher Education Dr. Jay Morgan Todd Miller
4:45 PM – 4:50 PM Break
4:50 PM – 5:35 PM Annual Giving and Fundraising Jacob Camilleri Todd Miller
5:35 PM – 5:40 PM Break
5:40 PM – 6:25 PM Alumni Engagement Pennington Todd Miller

January 8

Leadership Track

Join Sigma Pi for this track focused on building leadership skills and understanding the value of leadership at every level within your Chapter or Colony.

Members attending these sessions will learn how to conduct a meaningful New Member Experience, maintain strong organizational standards, create teams with clear success paths, host impactful events that respect ritual connections, and lead their group through service-oriented leadership.

Time Session Speaker Moderator
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Keynote Session (Available to All Attendees) TBD Alexander Pettigrew
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM – 3:35 PM The New Member Experience Alexander Pettigrew Russell Kizior
3:35 PM – 4:20 PM Creating & Sustaining Your Chapter’s Standards Kevin Carey Russell Kizior
4:20 PM – 5:05 PM Building Successful Teams TBD Michael Chaale
5:05 PM – 5:50 PM Running Successful Ritual Events Bailey Joseph Michael Chaale
5:50 PM – 6:30 PM Developing Servant Leadership Quentin Groce Michael Chaale
Transition Track

Join Sigma Pi for this track focused on educating newly elected and returning officers about the operational and organizational importance of their roles.

Members attending these sessions will explore the significance of their positions, strengthen accountability, and discuss responsibilities with peers, Volunteers, and staff.

Sessions will also provide space to address challenges, share success strategies, and participate in open Q&A discussions to promote effective leadership transitions.

Time Session Speaker Moderator
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Keynote Session (Available to All Attendees) TBD Alexander Pettigrew
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM – 3:45 PM Your Chief Executive Officer – The Sage Nathan Wynkoop Brett Jackson
3:45 PM – 4:20 PM Your Presiding Officer – The Second Counselor Michael Chaale Brett Jackson
4:20 PM – 4:55 PM Your Financial Officer – The Third Counselor Nathan Wynkoop Brett Jackson
4:55 PM – 5:30 PM Your Organizational Officer – The Fourth Counselor Russell Kizior Brett Jackson
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Your Sergeant-at-Arms – The First Counselor Brett Jackson Nathan Wynkoop
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Your Historian – The Herald Brett Jackson Nathan Wynkoop
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