Traveling Pink and Green

Front Row from left: Membership Services Coordinator Mary Waterman, ELCs Bridget Coppola, Amanda Moser, Caroline Ott, Jessie Tanner and Katherine Gianelloni. Back Row from left: ELCs Lisa McCoy, Mary Osbourne, Brette Powell and Cindy Park

As your chapters start back to school this fall, chances are you will have a visit from one of Delta Zeta's Educational Leadership Consultants (ELCs). They have already hit the road and, between the 9 ELCs and 1 Membership Services Coordinator, have finished visits at the University of Georgia, University of Idaho, Missouri State University, University of Tennessee/Knoxville, Illinois State University, University of Illinois, University of Central Oklahoma, Jacksonville State, Northwestern Oklahoma State, IUPUI, University of Tennessee/Chattanooga, Morehead State, University of Iowa, University of Central Florida, Arkansas State University, California State/Fresno, Clemson University, Winthrop University, University of Alabama, University of Kentucky and Arizona State University. And they are starting the newest Delta Zeta colonies at the University of West Georgia and the University of Texas/Dallas. Whew! And we aren't even into September yet!

Delta Zeta's staff for this year includes:

• Bridget Coppola, Grand Valley State University (MI) - Xi Psi Chapter
• Katherine Gianelloni, Nicholls State University (LA) - Kappa Alpha Chapter
• Lisa McCoy, Rollins College (FL) - Pi Theta Chapter (second year)
• Amanda Moser, Drexel University (PA) - Epsilon Zeta Chapter
• Mary Osbourne, Northern Kentucky University- Kappa Beta Chapter (second year)
• Caroline Ott, The Ohio State University - Theta Chapter (second year)
• Cindy Park, Georgia State University- Delta Delta Chapter
• Brette Powell, Appalachian State University (NC) - Lambda Phi Chapter
• Jessie Tanner, Clemson University (SC) - Pi Epsilon Chapter (second year)
• Mary Waterman, San Diego State University (CA) - Gamma Omicron Chapter (Membership Services Coordinator)

Our ELCs are excited to travel all around the United States and Canada and to work with the different chapters along with way spreading their love of Delta Zeta. Ask any of them and you'll hear something similar - they are poised to help our chapters and members to Do More, Care More, and Be More.

Do you want to learn more about our traveling Delta Zetas? Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @DeltaZeta_ELCs to see where their travels take them this year.

Bringing the Conference Experience Home

The start of the school year is right around the corner. Some campuses, like the University of Alabama, are already deep into recruitment! But, before summer, and those conferences or conventions you’ve attended fade into the distance, take a few minutes to think about how you can bring your summer conference experience back to your Delta Zeta chapter.

1. Share your take-a-ways. Did you take notes in the conference workbook? Keep a list of topics on your iPad? Make sure those notes don’t stay in your workbook or device. To encourage you to revisit those notes, share your take-a-ways with someone in your chapter. Type them up, email them, have a conversation with another member about what you learned.

2. Send a thank you note. Connect with someone else during your time at UIFI? Or maybe you met an interesting alumnae member at #DZ2014? Build that relationship by mailing them a thank you note for what you learned from them during your time together. Not only will it make their day, but you’ve opened the door to building your relationship with them.

3. Slow down. You’ve just come back from an amazing experience. But most of your chapter has not. Slow down and try not to overwhelm your sisters with all you learned. You might see ways your Delta Zeta experience can improve, but change takes time so build your support slowly to ensure that you are effective with the changes you wish to implement.

4. Simplify your message. You were exposed to a lot of new topics during your conference experience. You might have lots to share but make sure to simplify all of them into key points for your chapter. Perhaps you want to outline Delta Zeta’s new Being More! Member Development program, or present about the philanthropy programs we are doing nationally. Use the handouts you received on site, the videos shown, or the slides the presenters used. All of our #DZ2014 resources have been added to our website to help you deliver key points to your chapter.

5. Select someone to take part next time. Encourage others to take part in the same conference or leadership experience you’ve just had. The best way to bring the experience back to your chapter is to encourage a sister to take part next time!

Being More! Member Development Program: What You Need to Know

Delta Zeta Sorority is excited to launch the Being More! Member Development Program for all collegiate chapters. For those of our members who were unable to attend National Convention and learn more about the program, we wanted to share with you the important details of what you need to know.

Who: All collegiate members

What: Being More! is a four-year peer-led personal leadership development experience which is based upon a competency model. Throughout their years in college, our members will participate in programs that will assist in their growth across six competencies: Communicates Effectively, Personal Life Balances, Values & Maintains Relationships, Confidence, Critical Thinking and Resolves Conflict. Each academic class with participate in a curriculum designed for them.

Programs range from 60 to 90 minutes and are comprised of a variety of activities including group discussions, reflection, quizzes, interviews, games, etc. Each participant will receive a Participant Guide and each peer facilitator will receive a Facilitator Guide to lead them through the process of presenting the program.

When: During the 2013-2014 academic year, Delta Zeta piloted the Being More! Program with 17 college chapters. Chapter visits, a pre- and post-test assessment and feedback from the peer facilitators all contributed to curriculum edits following the pilot. Delta Zeta is offering a Pilot Phase 2 during the fall of 2014 for chapters who wish to opt in. Chapters choosing not to participate will begin the program in January 2015 with the full launch.

Where: Each chapter should secure space on campus or utilize available space within the chapter house or suite for these programs. We recommend a space that is comfortable and allows for the participants to move around the room. You may also consider looking at a space that would allow you to have A/V. Remember that each program is peer led, so if all four academic classes are meeting at the same time, you will need four spaces.

Why:  Delta Zeta believes in the potential of each member and wants to equip them with the tools they need to accomplish their dreams. The Being More! Program seeks to prepare members for the challenges they will face throughout their time in college, as leaders of student organizations, and as they transition out of college and into their career. The program also assists in preparing our members to best take advantage of opportunities with skills such as networking, interviewing and resolving conflict in the workplace.

How:  Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents of Membership and College Chapter Directors will receive an email with program details and information on how to opt in to Pilot Phase 2. Webinars and other training opportunities will be offered.

Questions? Please email MDProgramPilot@dzshq.com.