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Navigating VUCA Takes Teamwork
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ince the earliest days of our philanthropic work in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, members across Pi Beta Phi have dedicated themselves to the cause of literacy service. We often refer to the “Fraternity of volunteers” who respond to our call to participate, donate and advocate for literacy — and bring our Read > Lead > Achieve® efforts to life. Whether members are working with school-age children through the Champions are Readers® program, hosting a book fair in honor of Fraternity Day of Service or coordinating a fundraiser to benefit The Literacy Fund at Pi Beta Phi Foundation, the success of Pi Phi’s literacy initiatives relies on a far-reaching network of committed volunteers.
Because our work positively impacts children and communities across North America, our programs and events are championed by local volunteers who share our deeply-rooted passion for literacy service and bettering the lives of others. To execute community-wide efforts such as our Fraternity Day of Service Signature Events — where, in one day, volunteers in each host city distribute 20,000 new books to children in need — co-chairs must engage broad support inside and outside Pi Phi. The co-chairs of this year’s Indianapolis Signature Event — JILL MACKEY CARREL, Indiana Gamma, and GRETCHEN STAHL FORAN, Indiana Theta — knew the need that existed within their community and felt a personal call to make a difference. “Both my children go to magnet
Below: Members of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity's three national boards and staff leadership team partnered with Pi Beta Phi volunteers at the Fraternity Day of Service Signature Event in Indianapolis.
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