Weeks 0-4
Explain the purpose and components of Week 0
Week 0 is when the Pinning Meeting occurs with President and NME; we collect new member information, distribute active information, review sorority standards and NM contracts (Membership Responsibility Form), and set up weekly meeting dates
Purpose: to make sure the new members are 100% sure that they want to continue to participate in the NMP
Explain the purpose and components of Week 2
Week 2 is Asian Awareness. At chapter, new members present their New Member Collages and their Asian American Woman Presentation. At EE, they have a quiz, and the activities we do are Alphabet Race and Privilege for Sale.
Purpose: to have a better understanding of what it means to be Asian American woman
Deviation Examples
Greetings of any sort, physical activities, performing favors, mandatory themed outfits, roadtrips, sleep deprivation
Who do you go to for questions regarding the NMP?
Officer of Education
What are the rules that guide alumnae participation?
Alums must complete the NMP training with at least an 80%. They play only an observatory role and the4y're allowed to attend Pinning, Presents, Week 4 EE, and any sisterhood, fundraising, cultural, and philanthropy events run by the new members. Elite alumnae can come to all NMP events
Explain the purpose and components of Week 1
Week 1 is Intro/Academic Excellence. At chapter, we collect the NM contracts, hand out NMP handbooks, and collect signature page. At EE, we have Candy Icebreakers, Unique and Shared, and Process Calendar. The Academic Chairs will also give an Academic workshop
Purpose: for new members and actives to get to know one another while finding unique qualities and to help the new members excel in their academics while balancing extracurriculars
Explain the purpose and components of Week 3
Week 3 is Service/Philanthropy. At chapter, the new members will have their individual and class interviews. At EE, Vice President Service will give a presentation on "Why I Serve". Their activities this week are Listen to My Words and Map Activity
Purpose: to teach them problem solving, better communication, and about our philanthropy
Terminology
no "pledge" words
Fines
$5 per day late per form
NME Responsibilities
There are five forms that NME must submit: chapter proposal forms, dues breakdown, feedback form — screening, feedback form — mid program, feedback form — final
Explain the purpose and components of Week 2
Week 2 is Asian Awareness. At chapter, new members present their New Member Collages and their Asian American Woman Presentation. At EE, they have a quiz, and the activities we do are Alphabet Race and Privilege for Sale.
Purpose: to have a better understanding of what it means to be Asian American woman
Explain the purpose and components of Week 4
Week 4 is Leadership. At chapter, the new members will present their Position Presentation as well as the Class T-shirt and Banner. At EE, they will present their Alumnae Presentation and their activities include Leadership Compass and Something I Admire. Their last activity is a Sisterhood Roundtable with their NME.
Purpose: for new members to shadow the positions they are interested in and for them to get to know our alumnae, gather advice, and see how aKDPhi shaped sisters' futures
Purpose of NMP
The purpose is to standardize shared experiences with every sister so we have the same goals and communication across all chapters. It prevents hazing and provides longevity. The school is also aware of everything that is happening and ILB can vouch for us should anything happen
What is the purpose of chapter proposal forms?
For any changes to the NMP
Reprimand Protocol
If sorority standards are not met, requirements not complete, or quizzes failed:
Verbal warning + warning lett
Member Review
Member review + house vote
You can assign 3 additional projects and there must be 3 reprimands before dropping
Explain the purpose and components of Week 3
Week 3 is Service/Philanthropy. At chapter, the new members will have their individual and class interviews. At EE, Vice President Service will give a presentation on "Why I Serve". Their activities this week are Listen to My Words and Map Activity
Purpose: to teach them problem solving, better communication, and about our philanthropy
Explain the purpose and components of Week 5
Week 5 is Sisterhood. Nothing is due at chapter. At EE, they will have a verbal quiz on the three sorority songs and they will present their Purple Heart Sisterhood. Their activities are Sacrifice Stories and Web of Sisterhood
Purpose: to understand that sisterhood is the core of our organization
What is hazing?
Any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes physical, psychological, or emotional distress on an individual with or without their consent. It creates embarrassment, harassment, ridicule, and risks emotional/physical harm to new members regardless of person's willingness to participate
Why do we follow the NMP as written?
ILB can vouch for us and take responsibility if things go wrong, we minimize risk and chapter liability, maintain 100% haze-free intake, our university will have a general idea of our process so when ILB communicates with the university, they're at an understanding
What happens if we get caught hazing or deviating from the NMP?
Immediate cease and desist of all chapter functions and the chapter undergoes a formal investigation by ILB. We will either be put on probation/suspension or our chapter will no longer be an active chapter on our campus
Explain the purpose and components of Week 4
Week 4 is Leadership. At chapter, the new members will present their Position Presentation as well as the Class T-shirt and Banner. At EE, they will present their Alumnae Presentation and their activities include Leadership Compass and Something I Admire. Their last activity is a Sisterhood Roundtable with their NME.
Purpose: for new members to shadow the positions they are interested in and for them to get to know our alumnae, gather advice, and see how aKDPhi shaped sisters' futures
Explain the components of T-Night
T-night cannot exceed 5 hours and it needs to end so NMs have enough time to be home before midnight.
List of Events: Dinner, Business Presentation/Timeline, Big Sister and NME Skits, Creative Presentation/Alumnae Newsletter, Class Song and Dance, NM Class Interview, Chapter Meeting, Crossing Activity, and Presentation of New Class/Candelight Ceremony
Sorority Standards
Confidentiality, Respect, Responsibility, Punctuality, Support
Besides the feedback forms, what else is due to National Board (and due date)?
Chapter proposal forms and University Intake Policy and NME Questionnaire are due 4 weeks before the start of NMP. New Member Dues Breakdown, Potential NMP Start Date, and Alumnae/Affiliate Big Sister Applications due 2 weeks prior to start of NMP. Calendar of NMP events due Sunday following pinning. Signed Membership Responsibility Form and signed copy of NB Contact Information du+e Sunday following 1st chapter. Transition Night Agenda and Interview Questions due 1 week prior to t-night.
How many feedback forms are due to National Board and when?
There are three feedback forms due to NB. The first is the screening, due Sunday following Pinning. The second is mid-program, due Sunday following Week 4 EE. The third is final, due Sunday following T-night