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PI BETA PHI NAMES SHAWN EAGLEBURGER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR After an extensive search, Pi Beta Phi Grand Council has selected Shawn Eagleburger to serve as the organization’s next Fraternity and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) Executive Director. In this position, Shawn will lead the overall function of the international Headquarters of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women in implementing the strategic priorities set by Grand Council and executing the administrative operations of the Fraternity and FHC. Read more about Shawn at pibetaphi.org/blog.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES – LEGACY AND SPONSORSHIP At Convention 2021, Grand Council will propose legislation to revise the Constitution and Statutes to remove any reference to special consideration for legacies, as well as eliminate sponsorship as a requirement for membership and the process by which alumnae offer recommendations for Potential New Members. This includes the elimination of the Recruitment Information Form (RIF), the form alumnae currently use to offer sponsorship and recommendations. Simply put, a legacy recruitment policy is inequitable by nature. The requirement for sponsorship or necessity of an alumnae recommendation creates a barrier to joining Pi Beta Phi. Therefore, these practices are inconsistent with Pi Beta Phi’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit pibetaphi.org/recruitment-changes to learn more.
AN UPDATE ON OUR PROGRESS: PI BETA PHI’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION In June 2020, Grand Council committed Pi Beta Phi to do better in ensuring a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sisterhood. You are invited to be a part of the journey. In a demonstration of accountability, the Fraternity provided a progress report to the membership this past February. Read the progress report at pibetaphi.org/dei.
LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Over the last year, Pi Beta Phi has made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) a greater priority. Through this work, it has become evident that the Fraternity must increase capacity within the leadership structure. At Convention 2021, Grand Council will propose legislation which requires all chapters elect two new chapter officers: Vice President Inclusion and Director Community Inclusion. The new officers will be supported by an additional member of the Alumnae Advisory Committee. Grand Council will also propose revising the responsibilities of the current Grand Vice President Community Relations and renaming the role Grand Vice President Inclusion. This Grand Council member will oversee the Fraternity’s existing Community Relations team as well as a new Specialty Director, the Director Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and nine new Inclusion Specialists serving on Regional Teams. To learn more, please visit pibetaphi.org/proposedstructure.
VOLUNTEER WITH PI PHI From our earliest days, Pi Beta Phi has prospered thanks to the dedication and leadership of volunteers who guide our organization at the local, regional and international levels. Through their work, our volunteer leaders help to build a strong sisterhood for generations to come. More than 2,000 dedicated volunteers serve and strengthen Pi Beta Phi every day. Their leadership gives members the opportunity to practice and grow their skills, while contributing to our collective success. Visit pibetaphi.org/volunteer to join this network and support members across our sisterhood.
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