UPCOMING EVENTS 

• October 26 –  last day we will accept new members

-         Your “Pledge Agreement” needs to be turned in by this date

• October 26 – 29 – Approval of new members

-         After this, you will officially become “pledges” of PhiDE

• October 29 – November 9 – Training

-         Don’t worry, this won’t be strenuous because we all have tests that week.  This is just to give you a general idea of how to be in a fraternity.  I was never in one, so it’s kind of nice to learn how to do things.

-         Group Service Project – this will be a small, short one that you guys can choose and organize.

• November 14 – Deadline for paying dues

                  -         National Fee = $100

-         Local Fee – This has not yet been decided, but it should be under $100

-         Please make out all checks to “UASOM PhiDE”

• November 16 – Initiation

PAST EVENTS

Monday, March 26 (3:00pm, Lucy's)

Bylaws Committee meeting 

Sean, Richard & any interested parties will be meeting to discuss how to adapt the national fraternity's bylaws. Some of the results of this meeting will be placed in the agenda for a vote at the next Chapter Meeting. 

Any and all members are invited to participate in this process. Interested parties should contact either Sean or Richard to find out when and where we plan on meeting.

Tuesday, March 27 (Noon) 

E-board Meeting

The E-board will be meeting the evening of the 27th to discuss upcoming business & to plan the next chapter meeting. All members are allowed to attend E-board meetings if they so desire. Contact any officer to find out the exact time and location of the E-board meeting.

Thursday, March 29 (3:00 PM)

Chapter Meeting

There will be a general chapter meeting at 3:00 on the 29th. Business will include committee updates and a chance for  you to give some feedback about events under organization by the committees. Also, the final vote will be held with respect to dues and the unresolved budget line item for the social committee. Dues will be due within the weeks following this vote. 

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Friday, March 30 (5:00-7:00pm)

Social Event 

Wine-tasting social at V-Richard's. Beer available to wine-haters.

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Friday, April 6  (12:00)

Chapter Meeting

Installment of new Secretary. Fraternity Business. News on the Major Service Project.

Monday, April 9 (12:00)

Professional Development Guest Speaker

Marsha Sutton will  be speaking with us about Etiquette on April 9th. This event will be held at 12:00 noon and is a sit-down luncheon. To save fraternity money & guarantee an audience for our guest speaker, you must RSVP to attend this event. Also, we request that you attend this event. Location to be determined.

Saturday, April 28 (8:45am - 3pm)

Service Project & Volunteer Training Day

Children's hospital of Birmingham has partnered with our fraternity to host two service-related events simultaneously! 

1) We will be filling an essential (but fun) service need for Children's hospital 

2) will be completing volunteer service training for Children's hospital. 

ALL members are required to participate in the service project. Please contact the VP Programming if you can not make this service day, to arrange for a comparable service project. Instructions and details will be available in the coming weeks.

Tuesday, May 1 (Noon, 4th Floor)

E-Board Meeting

E-board to discuss business for the upcoming chapter meeting & upcoming elections. Attendance is open to all fraternity members.

Friday, May 4 (Noon, Lecture room E or B)

Chapter Meeting & Chartering Orientation

Officer Nominations presented. If you are interested in being an officer for next year, information will be presented about running for office. Interested parties should be prepared to announce their interest in holding an office. 

Friday, May 18

Initiation & Chartering

Please plan to attend the initiation and chartering events this evening. Optional dinner and social events will precede and follow the ceremony. Please visit the following site for full information & scheduling.

Thursday, May 24

Resident's Panel Lunch & Officer Elections

A number of residents from local hospitals have volunteered their time to speak to us. Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your hospitality. Also, we will be voting on future officer positions.