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CHAPTER CONSULTATION PROGRAM
The purpose of the consultation with chapters and associations by a member of the International Executive Board, the FarmHouse International staff or another representative of the International Fraternity is:
- To have the chapter and association, through careful preparation of reports in advance of the consultation, take stock or evaluate their positions at least once a year and to give thought to the development of ideas, which may lead to solutions of their problems.
- To offer the local groups opportunity to become better acquainted with the broad scope of operation of the Fraternity and to give them greater insight into the purposes and goals of our Fraternity.
- To give local groups an opportunity to discuss problems with someone who may have had a greater variety of experience in chapter and association operation.
- To allow the consulting representative the opportunity of sharing programs of other chapters and associations with the local groups.
- To offer suggestions for the improvement of local programs and solutions to local problems.
- To give recognition where such is warranted and to offer suggestions where programs are not clearly defined or are not in the best interest of the total organization.
- To bring an outside point of view to bear on local issues.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of local programs:
- within the chapter
- within the association
- on campus
- with the university
- in the community
- with alumni
- To give the consulting representative an opportunity to become acquainted with the staff personnel of the university so that:
- he may better understand the environment in which the chapter and association operates.
- he may express genuine interest in the university, its problems, and its programs as they relate to fraternities.
It is important that reports, as requested, be in order, and that questions are outlined for the most effective use of the time available.
All members of the chapter and association should feel free to participate in the consultation, to pose questions and to seek solutions to problems. Discussions should be open and frank.
Consultations by FarmHouse International staff member, International Board Members or designated volunteers should allow adequate time for thorough and careful discussion with members of the association board, the chapter advisors and chapter officers.
Chapter and/or association officers will want to assume responsibility for making local arrangements for the consulting representative, such as appointments, lodging, and meeting the representative at the airport.
Travel arrangements to the site of the consultation are the responsibility of FarmHouse International and the consultants.
