Officers Spring 2012

The President is the leader of the chapter. He oversees the entire membership: alumni members, undergraduate brothers and pledges. As the chapter's most important officer, the GP must be a model Phi Psi. He must be aware at all times that other chapter members will emulate his behavior, thus he must lead by example. He not only manages chapter affairs, but provides leadership, motivation and inspiration.

President@niuphikappapsi.org

The Vice President facilitates the internal operations of the chapter. He must possess creative leadership--the ability to initiate new ideas and implement new programs. As chairman of the Governing Committee, he assists officers and committee chairmen in learning their duties through a review of job descriptions, outgoing-incoming officers transition meetings and discussion of university and Fraternity communications.

VicePresident@niuphikappapsi.org

The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the chapter and handles all financial affairs that affect the chapter. Because a Fraternity chapter must be run like a business, it is vital that all financial affairs are handled in a prudent and responsible manner. The treasurer must also take adequate measures to ensure the free and open flow of financial information.

Treasurer@niuphikappapsi.org

The Corresponding Secretary is the principal correspondent with all parties outside of the chapter's current membership. The Fraternity Headquarters, chapter alumni, university officials and community members of a few of the many "publics" with whom the Corresponding Secretary must communicate. The Corresponding Secretary's professionalism, consistency, sincerity and punctuality contribute to the perception members and nonmembers have of the chapter.

Secretary@niuphikappapsi.org

The Recording Secretary is responsible for keeping an accurate account of the chapter's business. He documents the chapter meetings and business decisions, provides clear descriptions of pending issues and paints a portrait of the brothers by noting their contributions in the official records of the chapter.

RecordingSecretary@niuphikappapsi.org

The Historian is responsible for documenting a written and pictorial history of the chapter and for maintaining the group's archives. The Historian records the present and ensures care for the past.

Historian@niuphikappapsi.org

The Messenger is in charge of keeping all the brothers up to date with any important information and letting them know when and where meetings take place. He is also in charge of cleaning the chapter room before chapter meetings and collects ballots for voting.

Messenger@niuphikappapsi.org

The Sergeant at Arms has a great impact on the atmosphere created for a chapter meeting of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. As guard, he reminds us that only members are privileged to witness the Ritual.

Phu@niuphikappapsi.org

The Chaplain is the spiritual and moral influence of the chapter. He not only attempts to motivate individual members with inspirational words, but also has a role in maintaining strong morale among the membership. The chaplain should exemplify the character of a Phi Psi as outlined in The Ritual and should strive to lead his chapter in an upright manner.

Chaplain@niuphikappapsi.org

The House Manager is in charge of maintaining the daily activities within the Illinois Iota Fraternity house. His duties include overseeing the upkeep of the household, scheduling house clean ups, and maintaining a high standard of living for all brothers within the house.

HManager@niuphikappapsi.org

The Risk Manager is responsible for upholding order during events and chapter functions. He primarily assesses the events at hand and limits the risk involved in order for events to be enjoyable yet secure. He also arranges a series of seminars for the chapter on topics such as fire safety and alcohol awareness. These seminars not only meet the standard that the National Fraternity requires of all chapters, but to also inform members of the risks most college students face. This gives our members a set of precautions they can take in order to gain a more enjoyable college experience.

RManager@niuphikappapsi.org