Upcoming Events
**Mark your Chapter Calendars now!**
January 4-6: Greeks Serve-Winter Edition
January 22: Greek Leaders Retreat
January 25: New Chapter President Workshop
Greeks Serve- Winter Edition 2011
A group of fraternity and sorority members from the University of Illinois and from Purdue University will be traveling to Wentworth Elementary in Chicago, IL. on January 4-6, 2011 for the third Annual Greeks Serve trip. This three day experience is full of service, fun, and meeting new people.
Greek Leaders Retreat 2011
The Greek Leaders’ Retreat is an event that provides all chapter presidents and the four council executive board officers with invaluable information, fun, leadership training, and networking opportunities. You will meet the presidents of the all sororities and fraternities, the Executive Board of the Black Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, United Greek Council, and University officials that support fraternities and sororities.
When: Saturday, January 22, 2010
Where: Activities Recreation Center (MPR 6)
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Fee: $75.00
To register go to: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBjeXpKWGhvaGRHc0JSNXlIamhBSGc6MQ
New Chapter President Workshop
All newly elected Chapter Presidents must attend the New Chapter President Orientation to learn about the roster system, expectations of Chapter Presidents and meet the Fraternity & Sorority Affairs staff. Please email Michelle at moutlaw@illinois.edu to confirm your attendance.
When: January 25, 2011
Where: ACES Library - Heritage Room
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Attention All Chapter Presidents
Please update certified housing with the following information: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and House manager of your chapter. The following should be included for each position: Name, UIN, telephone number, and email address. Please send this information to Jamie Redmond at jredmond@illinois.edu
Holiday Lights
Many of you have chosen to decorate your chapter house for the holidays and they look great! Just a reminder about some safety precautions to consider when decorating with outdoor lights:
• Use only lights approved by OSHA-certified laboratories, like Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
• Check for frayed wires before plugging in lights.
• Never string lights when they are plugged in.
• Use extension cords that are rated to carry the electrical loads connected to them.
• Don’t overload a circuit. An overloaded circuit could cause a fire.
• Use outlets with ground fault interrupters for outdoor lighting.
• Do not drive nails, staples or tacks through wiring insulation.
Prepare your Chapter House for Winter Break
What are the leading risks to a chapter facility during holiday breaks?
1. Water freeze
2. Fire
3. Vandalism and theft.
What can you do to avoid these types of losses?
Service your furnace/boiler. Routine maintenance is critical and relatively inexpensive. In the long run it will save you money. Your furnace will run more efficiently and be more dependable, which is critical during periods when there will be no one around to monitor its performance.
Leave your furnace on and maintain the heat at or above 60 degrees.
Shut off the water supply at the main valve and open the faucets. If your property is equipped with a fire sprinkler system, please check with the contractor to ensure its effectiveness is not compromised.
Make sure all hoses are removed from exterior water spigots.
Service and drain water within the lawn sprinkler system
Leave open the doors to cabinets that contain water lines. This will allow heat to enter the area.
Check all rooms and unplug all non-essential appliances and electronics. The source of many fires was an improperly used, unattended or malfunctioning appliance or space heater. If they are not plugged in, they are not a threat.
Utilize a responsible member or alumnus/alumna to check on the property, at a minimum, every 24 hours. Controlling the extent of a loss after an occurrence is critical. Make sure this designated person has the appropriate contact information. We recommend that the person is provided with:
1. Alumni/House Corporation and Chapter President Contact
2. A Company such as ServiceMaster that can respond to extract water and/or secure the property from sustaining further damage. You can locate a ServiceMaster franchise by calling 1-800-RESPOND
3. Insurance claim reporting information.
Make sure the property is securely locked and ask the local police department to check on it periodically to deter vandals and thieves. Don’t forget to securely store all valuables!
Clean the chapter house before the break. This will ensure that no heat registers are blocked and will reduce any potential fire hazards.
(Information provided by HRH/Kirklin & Co. www.kirklin.com)
Winter Food Sanitation Classes
The Winter Food Sanitation Classes have been scheduled for January 12 & 13, 2011. We will be meeting in room 2009 in the Ikenberry Dining Hall, 301 West Gregory Drive, Champaign.
The Refresher class will be from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on January 12th. The full Certification class will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days. The Illinois exam will be from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the last day.
To register, email Patricia Kerst at pkerst@att.net. Please provide full name and if registration is for full certification or the refresher class.
Sexual Assault Liaison Program
This program trains women to be supporters and advocates for other women dealing with issues of interpersonal violence. This 3 hour credit course will offer practical skills in providing support and referrals to campus and community resources.
Course Title: GWS 199 Section PLM
When: Tuesdays, 3-5pm
Where: Location to be announced
If you have any questions or are interested in enrolling in the course, contact Jennifer Scott at the Women's Resources Center: 333.3137 or jscott1@illinois.edu
ACE IT (Alcohol Culture Explored Interactive Theatre) Facilitation Course, Spring 2011
Days/Times: CHLH 199-AC1 (44534) Tu/Th 3-4:15pm
Or CHLH 199-AC2 (47207) M/W 3-4:15pm
Both classes are 3-credit hours.
Description: Interested in leading peers in group discussions regarding the alcohol culture on campus? Interested in learning more about the health and safety issues related to drinking? CHLH 199 (AC1 & AC2) is a course offered Spring semester that teaches practical facilitation skills and alcohol education. Students will examine alcohol use and abuse on college campuses, as well as develop practical skills for leading peer discussions for the ACE IT (Alcohol Culture Explored Interactive Theatre) program. Students from this course are eligible to become peer facilitators for the ACE IT program next Fall.
We are also looking for paid actors for the Fall 2011 ensemble. Auditions will be held in April.
Contact Betsy Peterson at betsyp@illinois.edu for more information about either opportunity.
Office of Volunteer Programs 2010 Holiday Toy Drive
What’s the best way to spread holiday cheer? By donating a toy to an underprivileged child in your community. The Office of Volunteer Programs at the University of Illinois is once again sponsoring the annual Holiday Toy Drive. From November 8 through December 7, we will be asking the student body and community to bring in new toys worth approximately $15 each to distribute to local agencies. Pick up a snowflake at OVP, room 288 in the Illini Union to register to donate to a specific child, or just drop off a nice, unwrapped brand new toy in our office. Donate for a chance to win gift cards and merchandise from popular Green St. restaurants and local businesses! Contact ovp@illinois.edu for more information
Teach for America
Want to make a difference in the lives of others? Want to be part of a team that creates change? Want to earn a degree at the same time you are teaching? The next deadline is December 17. Join Teach for America! To find out more about the program and the application process, visit the following link: http://www.teachforamerica.org/
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