"A" (President) The role of the “A” of a Delta Chi chapter or colony is one of leadership, management and external communication with the Fraternity, the University and other individuals. He is also a member of the Alumni Board of Trustees. This position is suggested to be a one-year term and is best elected during the end of the fall semester/quarter. For a full officer description of the “A”, please refer to page 78 of the Cornerstone.

Critical information that must be reviewed each term:

• "A" General Letter
• Chapter/Colony "A" Reference
• FIPG Risk Management Policy
• Chapter "C" Reference Sheet
• Chapter "D" Reference Sheet
• Colony "D" Reference Sheet
• Chapter “E” Quarterly Reference Sheet
• Schedule of Dues
• "No One Ever Told Me"
• Crisis Management BRIEF
• Ask the Staff – who to call if you have a question

Important information to include in “A” officer notebook:

• Chapter Management BRIEF
  (although he should be familiar with all BRIEFs)
• The "Real" Problem
• Alumni Initiations – NEW POLICY
• Member Accident Protection Program - Brochure / Letter / Site
• Officer Transition/Training
• Checklist of recommended Officer Notebook contents
• Event Planning Form - pdf | word
• Incident Reporting Form
• After Activity Analysis
• Checklist of responsibilities for the support advisors
• Inactive and alumnus status
• Conducting an Expulsion Trial
• Risk management newsletter - Fall 2005
• Oath of Reaffirmation
• General Risk Management Program

Programming and resources:

• Fraternity Ala Carte
• Checklist of Responsibilities for the support Alumni
• 25 Ways to boost member motivation
• Special Notice on Hazing
• “Brand Identity – What are you selling?”
• Web Site Concerns
• Indicators of Problems in a Chapter/Colony
• Weekend Tragedy
• "Good" is the enemy of "Great"
• Accounts Collection and Servicing: Parson-Bishop Services, Inc.
• Oath of Office
• Delegating effectively
• Advisors as resources
• The secrets of facilitation
• Delta Chi Resolution - Representation on IFC Delta Chi Resolution - Open Recruitment and Expansion Delta Chi Resolution - Banning of Little Sisters

Samples and templates for download:

• Chapter Action Plan
• Chapter goal setting
• Leadership Consultant evaluation form