Mid-Year Leadership Conference

Transition Track – Join Sigma Pi for this session that is focused on educating newly elected and returning officers on the intrinsic, operational, and organizational value of their respective roles. Members attending this session will have the opportunity to learn more about their roles as they are taken through the significance of their position while also enhancing their personal accountability in discussing the roles and responsibilities of each position. This pre-conference training will also provide a space in which all officers are able to freely discuss opportunities to succeed, potential shortcomings of their positions, and Q&A with feedback from peers in similar positions, volunteers, and staff.

Operational Track – Join Sigma Pi for our first day where sessions are focused on the systems, processes, and practices that help Chapters operate effectively. Officers will explore strategies for improving chapter performance, conducting productive meetings, managing risk, responding to crises, and maintaining financial accountability.

Sessions –

• Opening and State of the Fraternity (2-3pm CST)
  • Kick off MYLC by celebrating Sigma Pi’s momentum! Get the latest updates on our Fraternity, recognize organizational successes and accomplishments within this new Biennium, and hear what’s ahead as we gear up for a purposeful spring.
• The Path to the Grand Sage Cup (3:10-3:40pm CST)
  • Explore the Grand Sage Cup criteria and what it takes for a Chapter to meet the standards for Chapter excellence. Officers will gain a clearer understanding of the expectations their members should work toward and how those standards can help guide chapter improvement and accountability.
• Running Impactful Meetings (3:40 – 4:25pm CST)
  • Effective meetings should do more than fill a calendar, they should help members make decisions, understand their responsibilities, and move chapter priorities forward. This session will explore practical meeting preparation, organization, facilitation, and follow-through, along with ways to make meetings more productive for the entire chapter.
• Safeguarding the Brotherhood (4:25 – 5:10pm CST)
  • Executive Council Officers play an important role in creating an environment where members can participate safely and responsibly. This session will focus on recognizing potential risks, taking proactive steps to prevent harm, and understanding how officer decisions and chapter practices contribute to the well-being of the brotherhood.
• Responding to Crisis (5:10 – 5:55pm CST)
  • When a crisis occurs, officers must be prepared to make responsible decisions, communicate appropriately, and take action without creating additional risk. Participants will explore the fundamentals of crisis management, including how to communicate with the right people, navigate the response through follow-up, and how to educate the members within the group of proper procedures.
• Budgeting for Success (5:55 – 6:30pm CST)
  • Strong financial management helps a Chapter turn its goals into achievable plans while maintaining accountability to its members. These sessions will discuss chapter budgeting, resource allocation, financial oversight, and planning for expenses, helping officers better understand how financial decisions affect programming, operations, and long-term stability.

Leadership Track – Join Sigma Pi for day 2 where sessions are focused on delving deeper into the intrinsic and organizational value of leadership at various levels within your Chapter. Chapter officers will be given an opportunity to receive leadership training as they explore the significance of setting the foundation for an impactful member experience that starts with the New Member process. We will also explore how Chapter Officers can instill accountability amongst their groups, build and maintain successful teams within the chapter, living out and perpetuating our values as leaders and members of Sigma Pi, and exploring a different lens of leadership that discusses how serving the chapter can be the most impactful way to lead the fraternity.

Sessions –

• Partner Spotlight (2-3pm CST)
  • Unlock new opportunities for the next generation of Sigma Pi leaders! Through our new partnership with 12Twenty, Sigma Pi will leverage its membership network to help connect undergraduate members with valuable mentoring relationships and internship opportunities. Learn how the platform will work, get an inside look at the rollout plans and next steps, and bring your questions as we explore how this partnership can create meaningful connections and open doors for our members.
• Our Legacy, Their Quest (3:10 – 3:35pm CST)
  • The New Member Experience is an opportunity to introduce new members to more than the structure of Sigma Pi; it is an opportunity to help them understand the values, traditions, and responsibilities that define membership. This session will explore the role chapter leaders play in creating a meaningful experience that builds connection to the Fraternity and prepares new members to contribute to its future.
• Setting the Standard (3:35 – 4:20pm CST)
  • Chapter culture is shaped by what leaders encourage, what they tolerate, and what they consistently expect from their members. This session will explore how Executive Council Officers can establish clear standards, reinforce shared values, and promote accountability to create a culture that reflects the expectations and principles of Sigma Pi.
• Building Successful Teams (4:20 – 5:05pm CST)
  • Successful chapter leadership depends on more than the efforts of one officer; it requires a team that understands its responsibilities and works toward shared goals. Participants will explore effective delegation, clear communication, and collaboration to help officers distribute responsibilities appropriately, support one another, and ensure important chapter initiatives continue moving forward.
• Exemplifying the Badge (5:05 – 5:50pm CST)
  • Wearing the badge of Sigma Pi represents a commitment to the Fraternity’s values, traditions, and ideals that extends beyond a formal leadership position. This session will discuss how Ritual and the meaning behind our brotherhood can inform everyday conduct, personal accountability, and the example officers set for their fellow members.
• Developing Servant Leadership (5:50 – 6:30pm CST)
  • Servant leadership challenges officers to measure their success not simply by their own accomplishments, but by the growth and success of the people they lead. This session will explore how listening to members, supporting their development, empowering others to contribute, and prioritizing the needs of the Chapter can help officers build a stronger and more engaged brotherhood.

Opening and State of the Fraternity

• ALL Executive Council

The Path to the Grand Sage Cup

• Sage (President) and Fourth Counselor (Secretary)

Running Impactful Meetings

• Sage (President)

Safeguarding the Brotherhood

• First Counselor (Sergeant at Arms)

Responding to Crisis

• All Executive Council

Budgeting for Success

• Third Counselor (Treasurer)

Partner Spotlight

• All Executive Council

Our Legacy, Their Quest

• Second Counselor (VP), First Counselor (SGA), and Herald (Historian)

Setting the Standard

• First Counselor (Sergeant at Arms)

Building Successful Teams

• Second Counselor (Vice President)

Exemplifying the Badge

• Sage (President) and Herald (Historian)

Developing Servant Leadership

• All Executive Council