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Short Description
General overview of BMC MO program full program available for download on The Link http:\\link.phikappatau.org
Target Audience
Membership Orientation Officers
Recruitment Retention Advisors
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Membership Orientation
Sample Membership Orientation Program - Overview
Orientation Meeting 45 minutes
Objectives
- Introduce members of the AM class to each other
- Distribute BMC workbooks
- Describe the purpose of BMC
- Explain and communicate expectations
- Set an AM weekly meeting time
- Fill out AM forms and collect money
Week 1 Meeting 2 Hours
“Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me and mark of distinction in which I take just pride”
Objectives
- To review the history of Phi Kappa Tau
- Learn about the current state of Phi Kappa Tau
- Gain awareness of the vision of Phi Kappa Tau
- Explore behavioral expectations of being a fraternity man
- Participate in self-disclosure
- Plan a Brotherhood event
Week 2 Meeting 1 ½ Hours
“I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands.”
Objectives
- Learn about the 4 Founding Fathers of Phi Kappa Tau
- Understand why Phi Kappa Tau was founded
- Reflect on the effect that brotherhood has had on the lives of members and non-members
- Explore the development of a personal credo
- Connect personally with an alumni of the chapter
- Introduce the concept of teamwork
Week 3 Meeting 1 ½ Hours
“I shall strive to attain its ideals and by so doing bring to it honor and credit.”
Objectives
- Learn about distinguished Phi Tau’s
- Examine the concept of integrity
- Explore character
- Meet the Big Brothers and learn about the impact that the fraternity has had on its members
Week 4 Meeting 45 minutes
“I shall be loyal to my college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit of youth.”
Objectives
- Learn about the policies of the national fraternity
- Identify who can help them and their chapter be successful
- Meet the Greek Advisor
- Learn about the campus and national Greek perspective
Week 5 Meeting 1 hour
“I shall be a good a loyal citizen.”
Objectives
- Participate in a recruitment workshop
- Explore who has made a difference in their life
- Learn about the etiquette of being a brother of Phi Kappa Tau
- Explore the concept of “life-long membership”
Week 5 Community Service Project 4 hours
“I shall be a good a loyal citizen.”
Objectives
- Participate in a community service project
- Reflect on their experience
- Learn about the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Week 6 1 hour
“I shall try always to discharge the obligation to others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man.”
Objectives
- Explore their personal leadership style
- Commit to putting their values into action
- Provide closure to their AM experience
National Exam/Ritual Preparation 2 hours
Objectives
- Complete the National Exam
- Complete the BMC Evaluation
- Participate in a pre-ritual preparation workshop
NOTE: The full BMC MO Program (Facilitator Guide and Workbook) is available on-line for download.
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