2012-2013 2012-2013 annual annual report report
thank you!
On behalf of the Board of Directors; Central Office staff;and the many, many volunteers of the Association, THANK YOU for helping to make 2012-2013 a great year for AFLV. During the past year, AFLV has been able to grow, develop, and impact the fraternal movement in positive ways thanks to the strong and effective relationships between the Association and its many partners like you: members, volunteers, exhibitors, other associations, and our fraternal partners. Financially, AFLV continues to exhibit a strong, healthy peformance. Our goal continues to be to maintain financial stability while simultaneously keeping our focus as a non-profit organization that serves the needs of our fraternal community. Membership is another barometer of our health, and at the end of the fiscal year, we have 512 total member subscribers (this does not include Fraternal Values Society individual members). This number shows a slight increase from 510 subscribers last year, an accomplishment in a slowly recovering economy. It is our continued goal to engage those individuals within our member groups and to exceed their expectations through successful delivery of cutting edge programs and services.
Mark Koepsell
Executive Director/CEO
Speaking of programs and services, we had several accomplishments in 2012-2013. The undergraduate leadership confences continue to provide our foundation, an both conference were big successses. We are thrilled to see continued growth in both the National Black Greek and National Cultural Greek Leadership Conferences. The Fraternal Housing Conference continues to be a success and provide valuable education to house directors and house corporation members who serve our students on the front lines. Addtionally, we were able to expand our Service Immersion Experience partnerships to partner with Alpha Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta with more partnerships on the horizon. We are thrilled about the steady growth of the Fraternal Values Society and look forward to providing even more FVS resources. Finally, AFLV has completed its first year as a co-owner of Synergos, an Association Management Company, a parternship with the Association of Fraternity /Sorority Advisors. With the formation of the association managment company, we were able to expand our staff to ten full-time positions that are all dedicated to an area of expertise. We think you will agree that 2012-2013 was a great year for our Assocation, and with your continuing support and assistance, we believe have positioned ourselves well for the future.
Caitlin Roberts
Board of Directors Chair
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table of contents
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thank you! strategic goal areas about aflv leadership
volunteers
10 12 13 14 15
events & programs resources
fraternal values society social media award winners
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giving to aflv grateful acknowledgement silent auctions membership
financial snapshot
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about aflv
The Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV) exists to stimulate the growth and development of fraternity/sorority council and chapter leaders by promoting leadership, educational, and values based experiences and resources for student leaders, their advisors, and the larger fraternal market. AFLV is the showcase for cutting-edge fraternity/sorority programming, technology, thinking, and concepts.
AFLV Vision: All Fraternity/Sorority members exemplify ethical values.
AFLV Mission:
The Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values provides experiences that challenge and encourage fraternity/sorority members to live ethical values and implement best practices. The annual conferences are the premier programs of the Association. The conferences offer comprehensive coverage of the issues for both men and women and members of all councils and chapter including IFC, NPHC, NPC, NALFO, and MGC. Additionally, the Association provides training and professional development opportunities for campus advisors, house directors, fraternity/ sorority headquarters staff, and volunteers through our various programs and services. AFLV’s members and conference attendees have direct contact with more thsn 3,000 undergraduates representing nearly 300 schools and universities. The annual leadership conferences provide educational sessions, outstanding nationally recognized keynote speakers, and several featured speakers to meet the diverse needs of its broad audience. AFLV conference participants are typically the decision-makers for both their chapter and their councils.
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strategic goal areas
Leading Edge Experiences Reflective of Ethical Values
AFLV will provide and create experiences and resources that forward, challenge, and support the fraternal movement. These experiences and resources will support the fraternal movement. These experiences and resources will support the development of the following ethical areas: Trustworthiness Respect Caring Responsibility Fairness Citizenship
Continuous Improvement Through Assessment of AFLV Practices
AFLV will conduct ongoing assessment to gauge the effectiveness of programs and resources. Assessment priorities include: Conferences and events Member subscriber market research Benchmarking against comparable assocations
Marketing
AFLV will create and sustain a brand identity. Marketing priorities include: Establishment of AFLV brand within the fraternal community Market research to understand brand realities Define and promote ethical values within the fraternal community
Resource Management
AFLV will create a culture of financial trust and nimbleness. Priorities within this area include: Further identification and implementation of the most effective management structure Further development of financial policies to support the growth of the Association
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leadership board of directors Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Member Member Member Member Ex-Officio
Caitlin Roberts Shannon Greybar Millikin Rick Barnes Parice Bowser Lisa Fedler Swiontek Dr. Tisa Mason David Westol Mark Koepsell, CAE
California State University, Long Beach Case Western Reserve University Rick Barnes Presents, Inc. University of Arkansas Sigma Kappa Foundation Fort Hays State University Limberlost Consulting AFLV
central office staff Executive Director Director of Education & Curriculum Design Director of Marketing & Communication Director of Member Engagement Director of the Fraternal Values Society Accounting Manager Coordinator of Marketing & Communication Coordinator of Volunteer & Member Engagement Executive Assistant
Mark Koepsell, CAE Ryan O’Rourke Lea Hanson, Ph.D. Kyle Jordan Renee Piquette Dowdy Jenny Maeda Monica Ceja Branden Stewart Vicki Dean
mark@aflv.org ryan@aflv.org lea@aflv.org kyle@aflv.org renee@aflv.org jenny@aflv.org monica@aflv.org branden@aflv.org vicki@aflv.org
volunteer staff Director of Awards & Assessment Director of Conference Scripts & Staging Director of Educational Programs Director of Fundraising Director of Multimedia & Creative Design page 6
Ryan Hilperts Carol Nickoson Jenny Levering Cara Jenkins Steve Whitby
AFLV Wittenberg University Miami University West Chester University warehouse 242
cfl/nbglc volunteers conference staff Educational Programs Coordinator Conference Standards Coordinator On-Site Registration Coordinator Special Programs Coordinator Banquets & Catering Coordinator Silent Auction Coordinator NBGLC Logistics Coordinator NBGLC Logistics Coordinator Special Events Coordinator NGLA Liaison
Andrea Battaglia Elizabeth Doyle Will Frankenberger Jennifer Jones-Hall Kelly Jo Karnes Kirstin Leih Zach Thomas Angela King Taylor Carrie Whittier Kara Miller
Drury University Elmhurst College Association Forum of Chicagoland Ball State University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Queens University of Charlotte AFLV Valparaiso University Cornell University
Cory Anderson Parice Bowser Shelly Brown Dobek Michelle Guobadia Todd Jenkins Dr. Walter Kimbrough Robert Page
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. University of Arkansas North Carolina State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Arkansas Dillard University The Legacy Group Online
nbglc planning committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Conference Liaison
conference interns Graduate Interns Stephen Backer Vanessa Ball Bonny Boutet Justen Cox Dasha Harris Dylan Howser Kaitlin Kirk Todd Thomas
ΛΧΑ ΠΒΦ ΖΤΑ ΛΧΑ ΖΦΒ ΔΣΦ ΣΚ ΣΔΦ
Undergraduate Interns Southeast Missouri State Univ. Florida State Univ. Bowling Green State Univ. University of Dayton Wright State Univ. Penn. State Univ. Illinois State Univ. Ohio Univ.
Brittany Ankeny Joshua Beekman Natalie Emerson Dustin Hargis Nkechi Iloka
ΑΣΑ ΣΦΕ ΧΩ ΣΦΕ ΑΚΑ
Missouri State Univ. The University of Toledo University of South Florida Baldwin Wallace Univ. Miami Univ.
Stephanie Mackisoc Carly Pizzitola Kristen Vega Dennis Vorreyer
ΑΓΔ ΦΜ ΑΦ ΦΔΘ
University of Calgary Elmhurst College Chapman Univ. Belmont Univ.
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aflv west volunteers conference staff Educational Programs Coordinator Conference Standards Coordinator Awards Coordinator Silent Auction Coordinator Special Events Coordinator NCGLC Logistics Coordinator
Kate Steiner Megan Pendley Pickett Samantha Armstrong Ash Collin Zimmerman Travis Smith Natalie Cleary
University of Wyoming University of Denver Eastern Washington University Chi Phi Fraternity Colorado School of Mines California State University, San Bernardino
ncglc program advisory team Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee Educational Programs Committee
Blake Balajadia Yvonne Hernandez Maria S. Iglesia Christianne Medrano Michelle Poakwa Gordon Wong
San Jose State University NALFO NAPA NMGC NALFO NAPA
conference interns Graduate Interns Brittany Bowles ΔΔΔ Michael Keane ΒΘΠ ΑΦ Beth Little Danielle Sosias ΛΘΝ
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University of Southern California Clemson University Kansas State University University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Interns ΠΚΦ Alex Dudek ΦΚΨ James Hopson Rachelle Manookian ΑΧΩ ΑΟΠ Emily Oswalt ΥΚΔ Bianka Perez ΛΧΑ Michael Williams
Bowling Green State University DePaul University University of California, Irvine Appalachian State University California State University, Chico University of Missouri at Kansas City
volunteers awards & assessment judges Kevin Bazner Lindsay Smith LC Coghill Casey Domnick Elizabeth Doyle Dennis Gonzalez Jesse Koch Robert Marias Christina Mastrangelo Kristy Moede Kari Murphy Kristy Pacheco Benjamin Pendry Stephenie Petrilla Kevin Reynolds Spring-Eve Rosado TJ Sargent Addison Schopp Justin Sipes Neil Stanglein David Stetter Dustin Struble Viancca Williams Shaun Young
Midwestern State University Delta Phi Epsilon Binghamton University Drury University Elmhurst College The University of Texas at San Antonio Bradley University Radford University Kenyon College Franklin College Illinois State University Barry University Sigma Chi Foundation University of California, Riverside Belmont University Rollins College University of Wisconsin - Madison Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity University of North Florida Virginia Commonwealth University University of Southern Indiana University of Kansas University of South Florida SY MarComm
connections editorial board Carol Nickoson, Editor Steve Whitby, Creative Director Andrea Battaglia Kristen Darnell Larry Long Neil Stanglein Viancca Williams
Wittenberg University warehouse 242 Drury University Teach for America Michigan State University Virginia Commonwealth University University of South Florida
ed programs committee Daniella Anaya Justin Angotti Jessica Barraclough Doug Calhoun Katherine Fox Jason Frampton Will Frankenberger Keith Hembree Michael McPhee Lucy Morlan Rachel Morris Jenna Pendry Emily Perrin Stephenie Petrilla Jennifer Pierce Kate Planow Kaye Schendel Breanne Scogin Sarah Suter Diontrey Thompson Anthony Ungaro Christina Wellhouser Thomas Whitcher Viancca Williams
Adobe Systems Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Washburn University Stanford University Miami University Albion College Association Forum of Chicagoland Florida Atlantic University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Washington University in St. Louis Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Kappa Sorority Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham University of California, Riverside Ball State University Longwood University Delta Upsilon California State University, Fresno Univ. of Wisconsin - Whitewater Stanford University University of Kansas Clemson University University of California, Davis University of South Florida page 9
events
The Central Fraternal Leadership and National Black Greek Leadership Conference was held February 7–10, 2013, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. This was the first time the conference was held in Indianpolis. A record attendance of 2,712 porticipants joined together for a weekend full of education, development, networking, and fellowship. Programming included position-specific information for fraternity/sorority student leaders, graduate students, and advisors. The NBGLC Stroll Competition remians a highlight of the event showcasing the talents of 7 teams to a sold-out crowd of 2,367.
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The West Fraternal Leadership and National
Culutral Greek Leadership and OUT & GREEK LGBT & Ally Conference was held April 11–14, 2013,
at the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa, California. Hundreds of interfraternal brothers and sisters came together for the most diverse fraternal leadership conference in the United States. New to the conference this year was the OUT & GREEK LGBT & Ally Conference for LGBT and ally fraternity and sorority leaders to share, network, and learn strategies to create safer, more LGBT inclusive fraternity and sorority communities. The conference offered highly sought after keynote and featured speakers, scores of educational programs, an awards and assessment program, a targeted institute for professionals, and countless opportunities to network with fellow fraternity/sorority student leaders.
2,712 participants
18 keynote & featured speakers
648 participants
13 keynote & featured speakers
196 educational sesssions
25 exhibitors
111 educational sesssions
21 exhibitors
The Fraternal Housing Conference exists to support housing profesionals, including house directors and house corporation staffs and volunteers. For over 20 years AFLV has offered this premier professional development opportunity for those who play such a vital role in the house management of our undergraduate fraternity and sorority chapters across the country. Participants gain valuable skills and keep up with the issues that impact them in today’s ever-changing campus environment. This year’s event was hosted June 20-23, 2013, in Boston. The preconference trip included a trip to a Boston Red Sox game while the post-conference excursion took participants to Cape Cod.
122 participants
6 exhibitors
programs AFLV Awards and Assessment Program
Service Immersion Experiences contributing to a global community
Our third year of hosting service immersion experiences proved to be successful with new partnerships with Alpha Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta. This year’s four events brought together fraternity and sorority student leaders from around the country for a week of service, immersion, cultural exploration, and values development. Service immersion experiences included two trips each to New Orleans and El Salvador. One New Orleans trip was interfraternal; the other brought together the women of Kappa Alpha Theta. One El Salvador trip was interfraternal; the other brought together the men of Alpha Sigma Phi.
For the second year in a row, we held two sessions of AFLV LeaderShape; Mid-America was held in Lawrence, Kansas, and West Coast was held in Los Angeles, California. The AFLV LeaderShape institute challenges fraternity and sorority leaders to lead with integrity while working toward a vision grounded in their deepest values. Participants not only explore what they want to do, but who they want to be. Dyanmic, challenging, and exciting, the week is intended to produce a breakthrough in the leadership capacity of participants to benefit them individually. In turn, this development benefits particpants’ communities and the organizations they willl lead and serve in the future.
The AFLV Awards & Assessment Program is designed specifically to assist councils in achieving the highest level of excellence possible in their programming and council management. The documents outilne the actions and policies of an ideal council. As such, if councils utilize the program for goal setting and as a guide for action and visionary accomplishment, they will be well on the road to achieving excellence. Participating councils receive a full assessment report that measures both their own longitudinal progress as well as benchmarking them against peer councils. A record number of councils submitted awards packets this year. Awards were given at both CFL/NBGLC and WFL/NCGLC/O&G.
Please see our full list of award winners on page 15. New Orleans
El Salvador
Kappa Alpha Theta
Alpha Sigma Phi
24 participants
19 participants
6 participants
12 participants
Mid-America 33 participants
West Coast
27 participants
24 committee members
194 category winners
462 category applications
6 winners for council overall excellence
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resources
The Bulletin ASSOCIATION OF FRATERNAL LEADERSHIP & VALUES
The AFLV Blog is designed to bring thoughtprovoking content to the fraternal community. Topics range from musings about current events and challenging the status quo to celebrating the accomplishment and actions of particular organization and individuals. 12,214 unique pageviews 1,744 views for the most popular post, “Is Your Party Racist?”
The Buzz is a monthly email update. It provides updates, news, announcements, and reminders about things our subscribers, friends, and stakeholders need to know about upcoming events and useful resources and services.
On average, 2,340 email subscribers click through to read The Buzz each month
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The Bulletin is a content-based monthly newsletter that includes articles, tips, and tricks for the fraternal community. It highlights chapters, councils, and communities that do good work, provides new and innovative ideas for email subscribers. On average, 2,542 email subscribers click through to read The Bulletin each month
The Officer Manual series was created with fraternal student leaders in mind. This handbook series provides checklists, best practices, advice, and samples that aid officers in their day-to-day work, helping them to be more successful. This eight-part series includes academic achievement, council management, leadership & educational development, membership recruitment & intake, philanthropy & community service, public relations, risk reduction & management, and self-governance & judicial affairs and is available for subscribers to order online.
Greeks for Good is a collaborative grassroots fundraising platform that mobilizes members of fraternal organizations to do a good thing for their causes, their organizations, and themselves, all while learning about the benefits of a life filled with philanthropic giving. GreeksforGood.org was recognized by the Fraternity Communications Association for Outstanding Specific-Purpose Website.
Connections is AFLV’s award-winning quarterly magazine. The main goal of Connections is to provide members with opportunities for development, a connection to AFLV and their peer subscribers, and to provoke thought within members’ communities that will enhance their fraternal experience and their leadership roles. Connections was recognized by the Fraternity Communications Association for: • 2nd place, Story Packaging • 3rd place, Design–Feature Article • 3rd place, News Feature–Short
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The Fraternal Values Society is an
organization for undergraduate fraternity and sorority members focused on implementing a grassroots movement where values change community. This year, the FVS identified areas for growth and improved chapter services. FVS expanded to eight campuses this year. These included the University of California, Berkeley; Marshall University; California State University, Fresno; San Diego State University; West Chester University; Ball State University; Minnesota State University–Mankato; and the University of Central Oklahoma. FVS educational sessions were presented at AFLV Central and AFLV West and included instructional steps to establish a chapter. Staff also spent considerable time updating chapter rosters and ensuring that processes are in place to accurately capture chapter data. As our new Director of the Fraternal Values Society joined staff in May, we examined current practices and identified a course of action to create chapter growth and improve services. A focus group was held at Elmhurst College in June 2013 with a variety of stakeholders. This included current campus partners, critics, student members, and strategic partners.
The conversation led to creating the following three steps to build and improve FVS: 1. Resource Development: We have created a chapter operations calendar, and a new resource is being launched for members each month during the academic year. Our goal is to continually create and offer fresh, relevant content. 2. Chapter Services: Communication and outreach are critical to supporting existing chapters. Improving areas such as the website, ease of accessing forms, and clarity in processes are key components to reaching this goal. 3. Chapter Outreach: As resources improve, opportunities arise for more campuses to advance the fraternal movement by hosting a chapter. Several new chapter locations have been identified, and a new resource, the Start-Up Kit, has been created. The intention is to provide charters to chapters that have prepared their community to host a FVS chapter for long-term, sustainable growth. We look forward to continuing to spread the purpose and mission of the Fraternal Values Society through exceptionally designed resources, intentional chapter growth, and communication with existing chapters.
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New Charters 2010-11
Total Charters 2011-12
2012-13
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300
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New Members 2010-11
Total Members 2011-12
2012-13
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 New FVS Charters
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Total FVS Charters
18
28
36
New FVS Members
246
242
237
Total FVS Members
246
488
725
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social media Follow us! @AFLV
4,702 784 20% 10.9 mil 5,143 5,617 4,764 1,544
followers new followers follower growth potential impressions potential impressions/tweet mentions retweets favorites
Like us! TheAFLV
2,882 529 22% 439,150 1,546 1,256 4 402
Page: Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values 972 followers
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likes new likes fan growth potential impressions avg. impressions/post post likes avg. likes/post total post shares
Follow us! Search pages for AFLV
5,022 352 Most popular tips:
followers conference check-ins “‘Your actions speak so loudly, I cannot hear what you say.’—Ralph Waldo Emerson” “Choose educational sessions for you, not for your friends! Meet some people who are interested in the same things as you!”
Follow us! AFLV
AFLV’s Pinterest debuted in July 2012 and grew its follower base throughout the year. Pinterest serves as a hub for followers to glean and share ideas for conference engagement, academic achievement, leadership tips, and more. 730 5.4 7.4 89%
followers repins/pin engagement (repins/pin/follower) of pins repinned
59 Our Klout score is the best measure available for overall engagement across multiple social media channels. Our peer organizations’ Klout scores are: Northeast Greek Leadership Assn. Southeastern Interfraternity Conf. Southeastern Panhellenic Assn. Total Frat Move Total Srat Move
41 19 42 78 70
award winners organizational awards Interfraternity Councils
in the Central region this award is named for Dr. Bill Jellison Division I: No award given Divison II: No award given Division III: Oklahoma State University Division IV: Washington State University
Multicultural Greek Council Virginia Commonwealth University
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Michael A. McRee Fraternal Values Award
this new award recognizes an outstanding Fraternal Values Society chapter Tau Chapter, Radford University
Kaleidoscope Award for Innovation
in the Central region this award is named for Linda A. Wardhammar No award given
Craig Little Award No award given
in the Central region this award is named for Dr. Robert N. Page No award given
Panhellenic Councils
in the Central region this award is named for Shelley Sutherland Division I: Nebraska Wesleyan University Divison II: No award given Division III: Oklahoma State University Division IV: Iowa State University, Washington State University
individual awards Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Professional
Overall Excellence, Interfraternity Council Washington State University
Sutherland Divison IV Winner Iowa State University
Marilyn Fordham Fraternal Values Award Michael Eberhard, Cal. State Univ., Fresno
Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Jenny Nirh, University of Arizona
in the Central region this award is named for Steven B. Dealph Central: Sharell Hassell-Goodman, The Ohio State University West: Jenny Nirh, University of Arizona
Fraternity/Sorority Outstanding Alumnus/a
in the Central region this award is named for Wlford “Bill� Butler in the West region this award is named for Betty Gilmore Woods Central: Tracy Maxwell, CAMPUSPEAK, Alpha Omicron Pi West: No award given
Undergraduate Fraternal Values Award
in the Central region this award is named for Wayne S. Colvin in the West region this award is named for Marilyn Fordham Central: Alexa Arndt, The Ohio State University West: Michael Eberhard, California State University, Fresno
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giving to aflv Your support of AFLV helps us meet our vision and purpose. Through the gifts of our generous donors, we are able to increase our ability to provide better programs and resources to the fraternal market and make those programs and services accessible to more students, professionals, and fraternal communities. As a 501(c)3 organization, your gifts and contributions to AFLV are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
Giving Levels
In order to recognize those individuals and organizations that have made generous donations to AFLV, we have developed the following lifetime giving levels: Visionaries Diamond Members Crystal Circle Members Peak Performers Supporters Friends
$10,000 and above $5,000 to $9,999 $1,000 to $4,999 $500 to $999 $100 to $499 Up to $99
Giving levels are determined by the total amount of dollars donated to AFLV. Recognition for major gifts begins with the Peak Performer level. Silent Auction donations and payments, though greatly appreciated, do not count toward lifetime giving levels. Please see our list of donors on page 17.
Donations
To donate to AFLV, visit our website. Donations will be processed through Network for Good. As a 501(c)3 organization, your contributions to AFLV are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
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Honorary & Memorial Giving
An honorary or memorial gift is an appopriate way to recognize someone’s life, service, and accomplishments. AFLV offers opportunities for those who wish to associate the name of a family or an individual with a project, scholarship, or program of enduring worth. Common opportunities include recognizing the service of campus fraternity/sorority advisors, chapter advisors, and student leaders. Memorial gifts are acknowledged to the family while honorary gifts are acknowledged to the individual.
Scholarships
Several organizations have chosen to make donations dedicated to to providing scholarships for individuals who otherwise might not have the opportunity to attend AFLV conferences and events. Scholarships in the name of your organization are a great way to pass the gift of leadership and values-based education on to the next generation of fraternal leaders. Please see our scholarship donors on page 17.
grateful acknowledgement Conference Sponsors CFL/NBGLC
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors CAMPUSPEAK
AFLV West
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
Gamma Sigma Alpha Geneologie GreekYearbook Malaria No More Order of Omega Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha CAMPUSPEAK Gamma Sigma Alpha Geneologie GreekYearbook Order of Omega Zeta Tau Alpha
Fraternal Housing Conference Gill Grilling Co.
James R. Favor & Co
Scholarship Donors CFL/NBGLC
Sigma Kappa Fdn. Sigma Lambda Beta
AFLV West
Sigma Kappa Fdn. Silent Auction donors
Silent Auction donors Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha
AFLV LeaderShape Institutes Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Gamma
Pi Kappa Phi Silent Auction donors
Fraternal Housing Conference Silent Auction donors
Immersion Trips
Silent Auction donors
Visionaries
Delta Sigma Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
Crystal Circle Members Gary Ballinger Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Loyola Marymount University Greek Community Sigma Kappa Foundation Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon Foundation The Ohio State University Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte Greeks University of Arizona Panhellenic Association University of Illinois Panhellenic Council
Peak Performers Eduardo Diaz Justin Jones-Fosu
Mark Koepsell Shelley Sutherland
Coleman Productions University of Arizona Interfraternity Council
Supporters
Tricia Fechter Jason Frampton Shannon G. Milliken Grahaeme Hesp Sonia ImMasche Jill Lancaster Tracy Machtan Tisa Mason Michael McRee
Edward Pease Carol P. Nickoson Caitlin Roberts TJ Sargent Judith Sindlinger David Stetter Darald Stubbs Megan Vadnais Charles Warner
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Inc CAMPUSPEAK, Inc Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation GIN System Kappa Delta Sorority Phired Up Productions Purdue University Interfraternity Council Purdue University Panhellenic Council
Friends
Amanda Abney Faye Alger Sarah Belanger Jon Bell Kim Berry Eric Budd Joni Burke Mary Jo Cady Nancy Cavitt Catharine Costello Betty Disch Linda Doyle Ruthann Erickson Betty Evans Katie Fechter Marilyn Fordham Sandra Fritz Lea Hanson Matt Helmer Carla Hoffman Karen Hollen Nancy Hurley Cara Jenkins Johanne Jensen Ives Leta Johnson Dana Kerns Carol Knecht Jesse Koch Sue Kraft Fussell Carol Lindblom
Jenny Maeda Carol McKay Eydie McNeill Kristy Moede Jan Napora Ryan O’Rourke Laura Owsley Beverly Palmer Megan Pendley-Pickett Yvonne Pumphrey Libby Reding Pat Rude Thomas Schmitz Lindsey Sell Nancy Siddall Elizabeth Sobczyk John & Theresa Stewart Elaine Stoermer David Stollman Judy Strickland Vicki Taylor Donna Tiger Sharon Trucks Phyllis Vore Linda Watkins Ryan Williams Ann Winger Anne Witwowski Melody Wolcott Mandy Womack
Alpha Phi International Fraternity Chi Omega Fraternity Longwood University Panhellenic Council
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silent auctions Another way to support AFLV is through the silent auctions that take place at each of the undergraduate leadership conferences. Individuals, organizations, speakers, and businesses donate to these auctions. Although this giving does not count toward the individual giving levels, it is instrumental to the Association. Similarly, the individuals and organizations that bid on the auction items provide the funding that supports our programs, events, scholarships, and general operating costs. Thank you to everyone that has supported AFLV through our silent auctions.
CFL/NBGLC Item Donors
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Fran Becque Aaron Boe Clark Buckner David Coleman Rick Daniels Lenny Dave Lori Hanson Cara Jenkins Justin Jones Fosu St. Jude/ALSAC
Mark Koepsell Kirstin Leih Tish Norman Jessica Pettit James Robilotta Angela Rose David Stollman TJ Sullivan Evan Wecksell Dave Westol
Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Xi Delta Beta Theta Pi Conference Direct Delta Chi Delta Upsilon Gamma Phi Beta Greek Streak Greek Yearbook Greeks For Good HazingPrevention.Org JW Marriott Kansas State University Kent State University Malaria No More Midwestern State University Morehead State University National Panhellenic Conf.
Oklahoma State University OmegaFi, Inc Order of Omega Phi Delta Theta Phired Up Pi Kappa Alpha Samford University Sigma Chi Sigma Kappa Sigma Lambda Gamma Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Tau Gamma SureSister Tau Kappa Epsilon at IUPUI The Confidence Coalition Top That Boot University of Evansville University of Illinois University of Iowa Urban Sparrow Jewelry West Chester University Zeta Beta Tau at IUPUI Zeta Tau Alpha at IUPUI
CFL/NBGLC Donors Babajide Ajisafe Cory Anderson Tory Arnberger Brent Ashley Michele Bailey Abigail Banks Brittany Barnes Phil Bennett Krista Bennitt Oriana Bertucci Mario Bovino Denny Bubrig Jesse Cantola Brett Cheaney Haley Creech Jenna Day Carleigh DeLuca Jake DiBella Natalie Emerson Cara Fabrocini Sam Fithin Daniel Fleinmar Molly Francomb Chrissy Frey Kaelyn Gates Elena Gibbons Cammy Ginesberg Austin Gore Kimberly Gulley Pat Helman Dylan Howser Victoria Hunt Scott Irlbacher Rebeeca Jamrozik Mickler Cara Jenkins Kelly Jo Karnes Megan Kelly Becca Kiefer Olivia Klemm Jesse Koch Sam Kosmer Kirstin Leih Meg Lenzi Kevin Liebson Wade Long
Matt Lownik Tiana Lubo Tiana Luto Stephanie Mackisoc Aimee Maczko Robert Marias Ronka Markadia Jermaine Marshall Kyle Martin Geoff Masters Christina Mastrangelo Natalie McGovern Marjorie Miller Mark Miller Ryan Mink Ruby Montes De Oca Kale Morales Mayrel Nanquez Estebaun Naubo Natalie Pariano Matt Preda Angelina Reiner Emily Roberts Morgan Ryan Alyson Schumeyko Corey Ship Alex Snowden Mindy Sopher David Stetter Rachel Stokes Alex Sune Kelly Swope Angela Taylor Stanley Taylor Keith Tingley Lindsey Trione Stuart Umberger Alec Van Dyke Alexa VanBrocklin Marquis Veasey Katie Wade Jessica Ward Marc West Kristina Woods
CFL/NBGLC Donors continued Coe College Denison University Drury University East Tennessee State Univ. Grand Valley State University
Illinois Wesleyan University Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. Rollins College University of Iowa University of South Florida
conference fundraising
AFLV West Item Donors Jamison Keller Jessica Pettit Kevin Snyder Sunday Tollefson
Evan Wecksell Dave Westol Collin Zimmerman
CFL/NBGLC Silent Auction
California State Univ., Fullerton Panhellenic Council California State Univ., San Berdardino Panhellenic Council California State Unviersity, Chico AFLV West Interns Alpha Phi Alpha Frat. Inc. Loyola Marymount Univ. CAMPUSPEAK Inc. Mark Koepsell Gamma Phi Beta Sorority National Panhellenic Conf. Geneologie Order of Omega Greek Streak PhiredUp Productions Hilton Costa Mesa Sigma Kappa Sorority Kappa Delta Sorority TOMS Shoes Learn2Balance University of Idaho
AFLV West Donors Justin Argueta Sam Armstrong Arten Asgharzadeh Juliana Cadona Katherine Chapman Doug Chase Jason Colombini Samantha Cressey David Dorsett Renee Dowdy Ashley Dye Megan English Tricia Fechter Clara Feider Michelle Ferruci Katie Foster Brita Gaddert Kent Gardner Jon Gayer Chris Guthrie Danielle Harvard
Karina Hernandez Jen Hohman Nalassya Jordan J Keller Arturo Lemos Jessica Marquez Garrett McBeg Brooke Middleton Kate Miller Greg Neff Andrea Ott Bianka Perez Jose Serra Diego Silva Danielle Sosias Andrew Sponsler Samantha Sturm Michelle Wagner Nathan Wang Christian West
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo California State University, San Bernardino Oregon State University IFC Willamette University
AFLV West Silent Auction CFL/NBGLC Raffle Chances CFL/NBGLC T-Shirt Auction Tish Norman's CFL/NBGLC Keynote Values in Action Campaign
CFL/NBGLC Silent Auction
AFLV West Total Conference Fundraising
$38,599
$7,264
N/A
$470
T-Shirt Auction
$1,787
N/A
Raffle Chances
$2,081
N/A
$651
N/A
$43,118
$7,734
Values in Action Campaign
Tish Norman Keynote Event Total
$50,852
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membership 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
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subscribers
associate subscribers
2010-11 Chapter Subscribers
2011-12
2012-13
2
8
1
Greek Council
30
30
32
IFC (2-6 chapters)
59
56
52
IFC (7-12 chapters)
50
54
47
IFC (13-23 chapters)
31
27
29
IFC (24+ chapters)
15
21
24
NALFO
5
3
2
NMGC
41
37
48
40 35 30 25 20
NAPA
1
1
1
NPHC
69
66
78
Panhellenic (2-4 chapters)
59
53
51
10
Panhellenic (5-8 chapters)
62
65
57
5
Panhellenic (9-13 chapters)
33
36
39
Panhellenic (14+ chapters)
19
17
21
Total subscribers
476
474
482
15
0
2010-11
Associate Subscribers
2011-12
2012-13
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
36
36
30
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financial snapshot AFLV Continues Solid Performance in 2012-2013 As Secretary-Treasurer, I am happy to be able to report that AFLV continues to exhibit strong financial performance in 20122013. As we did in Secretary-Treasurer 2011-2012, AFLV will Rick Barnes finish 2012-2013 in the black and exceed budgeted net operating income goals for the year. Here are some key items that impacted AFLV’s financial performance in the past fiscal year.
Conferences
Our two undergraduate leadership conferences continue to provide the financial foundation to the organization. CFL/NBGLC continues to grow each year. The 2013 conference saw record-breaking attendance in its new location in Indianapolis and exceeded budgeted income by 15%. Attendance at the West Fraternal Leadership and National Cultural Greek Leadership and Out & Greek LGBT & Ally Conference stayed steady from 2011-2012 and exceeded budgeted income. The Fraternal Housing Conference experienced a 16% growth in attendance and exceeded budgeted income by 25%. We are proud to see our unique conference grow as it has provided needed education for more than 20 years. page 22
Subscriber Revenues
In a slowly recovering economy, we are happy to see growth in our membership subscriptions (see full details on pages 20 and 21). Membership subscription appears to correlate with conference attendance, but as Association resources maintain a high level of excellence, subscribers are finding more value in their membership subscription.
Fraternal Values Society
In its third year as an AFLV initiative, the Fraternal Values Society continues to grow and sustain a profit. As we continue to execute membership growth strategies, we expect to see more success. We are proud to offer more innovative resources for Society members, chapters, and potential chapters, and we are encouraged by steady membership growth.
Investments and Reserves
AFLV made significant investments in infrastructure by purchasing new office space with additional income from office tenants. Additional investments include part ownership in Synergos, AMC, which is also an investment in ourselves as an association.
AFLV, in partnership with the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, is a client owner in Synergos, an association management company. Synergos was incorporated on July 1, 2012. With the formation of the association management company, we were able to expand our staff to ten full-time positions that are all dedicated to an area of expertise. A larger staff has led to improvements including: • a restructured database, which allowed us to collect more useful demographic information from subscribers; • a quicker turnaround on customer servicerelated issues; • more intentional, innovative programming; • a restructured volunteer organizational chart to clarify staff and volunteer duties;
Greeks for Good
In its second year, Greeks for Good has performed well and continues to create strong organizational partnerships. Current partners include: • AFA Foundation • • Bowling Green • State University • • Elmhurst College •
Synergos, AMC
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• an increased capacity for marketing and communications, allowing for a more engaged subscribership. Additionally, the synergy of an association management company has created dramatic decreases in operational costs, travel, and business expenses.
income
expenses
Income Conference & Event Revenue Membership Dues
Expenses $1,046,870.00 $116,175.00
Conferences & Events
$671,598.53
AMC Fees
$443,476.71 $140,486.72
Fundraising
$63,218.19
Other Expenses
Other Income
$58,674.08
Resources & Member Services
$27,216.03
FVS Income
$16,400.00
Travel & Meetings
$39,036.64
Resources & Services
$27,216.03
Fraternal Values Society
$16,400.00
Event Sponsorships
$42,600.00
Total Income
$1,371,153.30
Total Expenses Net Income
$1,355,686.15 $15,467.15 page 23
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