PROVINCE POLEMARCH'S SPOTLIGHT POLEMARCH'S SPOTLIGHT BROTHER FRANK THOMAS PROVINCE CHAPTER ADVISORS, CHAIRMAN
Chapter Advisor Chairman in 2022.
less than one percent of the fraternity's worldwide membership, they serve as our undergraduate chapters' primary point of contact. What are your future goals for chapter advisors in the Southeastern Province? Our future goals are chapter advisors must have administrative access to their undergraduate chapters' social media accounts. We will also implement training focused on contract reviews with undergraduate chapters and vendors. Additionally, it is imperative that advisors fully understand the fraternity's Code of Conduct. These actions will ensure effective leadership and uphold our standards. What is on the horizon for chapter advisors as a whole? I'm planning an in-person workshop with the Province Junior Vice Polemarch and undergraduate brothers during the Province Polemarch Retreat or the CRWLC to focus on alumni support for progressive and healthy chapters. Such support, combined with the guidance of chapter advisors, ensures continuity when undergraduate brothers change from year to year. In roundtable discussions, we will also discuss adhering to the fraternity's rules, policies, and procedures. Through the support offered, chapters will learn that their advisors and the alumni chapter overseeing them are available to help plan and implement programs and meet other needs. Providing positive direction will help avoid costly mistakes. Advisors do not dictate; chapters learn through their experiences and are responsible for their management. The consequences of mistakes and the rewards of achievements serve as excellent learning.
What do you enjoy most about working with chapter advisors? I enjoy collaborating with undergraduate chapter advisors dedicated to guiding and supporting young brothers' development as leaders. Together, we foster a positive community within the fraternity, offer valuable mentorship based on our own experiences, and contribute to the chapters' overall success by providing guidance in areas such as academics, Guide Right, and risk management, all while ensuring adherence to the fraternity's values and policies. What is the most time-consuming aspect of working with the chapter advisors? I don’t find it too time-consuming. We hold one-hour monthly Zoom calls from September to June, with breaks in July and August. Additionally, we do not meet in the months when the province hosts events like the C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference, Undergraduate Leadership Institute, Province Polemarch Leadership Retreat, and the Province Council. The Undergraduate Chapter Advisors and I meet in person during those province meetings. What are some things that you wish brothers know about the role of a chapter advisor? I wish that brothers knew that Chapter Advisors have the opportunity to directly mentor and influence younger brothers' lives through guidance on personal growth, leadership skills, and navigating college life. They also give back to the fraternity by utilizing their experiences as alumni brothers to help current members face challenges and make the most of their collegiate experiences. Chapter Advisors are some of the fraternity's most committed and dedicated members, selflessly giving their time and energy in ways others would not even consider. Representing
Share your Kappa story. (What lead you to join Kappa Alpha Psi?, Date and Chapter of initiation, etc.) My first introduction to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. started in the Fall of 1986 on the campus of Georgia Southwestern College, the Lambda Psi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The fraternity’s motto of Achievement and its early history, particularly its origins in a racially charged environment, sparked my interest in becoming a member. How did you get started working with Chapter Advisors? I started as a chapter advisor. During my tenure, I advised three chapters: Georgia Southern University (Omicron Phi), Columbus State University (Eta Theta), and Georgia Southwestern State University (Lambda Psi), currently. In 2015, I had the opportunity to advise all three chapters simultaneously. Later, Province Delane Rosemond appointed me as the Province Chapter Certification Chairman from 2016 to 2020. During this time, I developed personal relationships with Chapter Polemarchs and Advisors. My contributions were recognized by Province Polemarch Brother Mock, who appointed me as the Province
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