OCTOBER 2018 MONTHLY UPDATE

October 20, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the ELEVATE Fraternal Leadership Conference! ELEVATE is an on-campus conference-style leadership experience for both emerging and experienced Greek leaders looking to build their leadership skillset. EVELATE attendees will attend keynote sessions and educational sessions focused on topics including but not limited to marketing and public relations, recruitment and retention of members, risk management and safety, building and leading diverse teams, strategic planning and goal setting, and much more. ELEVATE will allow Greek leaders to attend sessions designed to enhance their members' experiences in order to 'elevate' our Greek community.

For current students interested in attending, please fill out the ELEVATE registration form. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 10.

NARRATIVES DUE THROUGH GETINVOLVED BY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 @ 5:00 PM
The Fraternal Excellence Program is an effort by the University of Houston Fraternity and Sorority Community to integrate the core principles of fraternity/sorority membership into our campus‐based awards and assessment program. 
Chapters can find all important FEP documentation at 
http://www.uh.edu/cfsl/current-members/fraternal-excellence-program/

Tips for FEP Success:

 
 

SATURDAY, October 6th!
At this FREE retreat we will provide a comprehensive strength-based learning experience for student leaders of Registered Student Organizations.  The retreat will give them insight to their personal strengths and talents, and we hope to show them how to apply them in personal and professional environments.
Students leaders who attend will receive:
· A free CliftonStrengths access code prior to the retreat
· Breakfast & Lunch
· Retreat Materials
 
CliftonStrengths can give students the resources, techniques and inspiration to thrive in school and in life after college.  From deciding how to get involved on campus, to leading a student organization, to determining their career path, students can use their results to aid them in choices that consider their natural talents.
 
Registration is open now for students at the following link: 
https://uh.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/224233

CFSL AMBASSADORS

The Ambassadors would like to thank everyone for coming out and making Greek-A-Palooza a successful event.  We had more than 300 students from the UH community attend and learn a little bit more about the Fraternity and Sorority experience.  Way to go! 

National Hazing Prevention week was a success! Thank you for supporting our initiative to #ClawOutHazing. National Hazing Prevention week is a time to educate each other and be vocal about what we want to see in our community.  Although it is not just a Fraternity and Sorority issue, we want to thank the UH FSL community for taking the initiative, and being heard during this year's week. 

Stay tuned for events and programs from the Ambassadors! 

HOUSTON PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (HPC)

Congratulations to the 238 women invited to join the Panhellenic Community through Formal Recruitment. Welcome to Greek Life!

Attention future Panhellenic Leaders!
The Houston Panhellenic Council is now accepting applications to join the 2019 HPC Executive Board. Interested applicants can visit the Houston Panhellenic Council's website - http://www.uhpanhellenic.com - for more information. Applications are due on Tuesday, October 16. 

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

The Interfraternity Council hosted their annual bid day activity called STEPS. Potential new members for the 14 IFC chapters are welcomed to the organization by stepping into this new and exciting experience of membership. Over 273 potential new members received offers to become members. This number increased from the fall 2017 numbers. IFC is excited to be transitioning to a new structure for recruitment next fall and for officer selection. IFC would like to thank their outgoing council advisor, Cassandra Johnson, for all of her hard work and dedication she put in these past four years preparing the council to the changes to come.

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC)

MGC Week will be October 15th - 19th. The annual MGC Showcase will be on Thursday, October 18th at 6pm in the Student Center Theater. This a show you DO NOT want to miss! There will be mind blowing performances, and big prizes for our winners - so come check out MGC on the 18th! 

Follow MGC on Instagram @uh_mgc for more updates! 

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)

Congratulations to the sororities of NPHC, Smart Coogs and BSHA for their 'What the Health' Women's Wellness Event. Special thank you to OB/GYN Dr. Theresa Robinson for sharing her knowledge on healthy living and screening!

Happy Belated Charter Day to the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (September 26)

Check out these October NPHC Council events!
UH NPHC Community Service @ Loaves & Fishes - October 6

UNITED GREEK COUNCIL (UGC)
The United Greek Council hosted their annual UGC Celebration event on September 28^th and had a huge member turnout. Attendees learned about the member organizations and had fun while cheering on the organizations during their performances as they showcased their talents. UGC will host their annual UGC Fall Fest on October 31^st 11:30am-1pm at the SC South tables. UGC will have fun activities to participate in like pumpkin decorating, sugar skulls, food, and fun facts about Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos.