A huge note of appreciation and thanks to the brothers involved in developing the important recommendations in challenging time frames and conditions! 

• Changed the previously “in person” 2021 Presidents’ Academy to VIRTUAL, due to COVID-19 restrictions, member health and safety concerns, and efforts to limit financial and organizational liability. (No decisions yet on dates or final format.)
• Invoked Ritual Regulation Article X. “Emergency Powers” (by required ¾ vote), to replace the current Ritual Book with two new versions, one virtual and one using social distancing. (Ratification required at next GCC). Use of the prior Ritual is prohibited.
• Reconfirmed ongoing expectation for all collegiate chapters to actively recruit and have  pledge classes this fall. Additional resources will be provided to help adapt to various new scenarios.
• Approved a VIRTUAL Fall LEAD School general structure, roughly paralleling the traditional in person model (keynote, educational sessions).  The in-person events were previously cancelled.  (No specific dates have been decided yet.)
• Referred to Finance Committee: 
  • Various recommendations concerning LEAD registration fees (free, discounts, chapter fee, etc.)
  • Possible suspension of Chapter GCC Fund fee for fall 2020
  • Proper policy wording to provide desired “relief to chapters” on dues payment timing, late fees, etc.
• Made temporary changes to CMP for the 20-21 year, including:
  • Suspending some  “no debt” requirements
  • Noted there will be virtual LEAD attendance requirements developed and communicated
  • Lowering optional items to complete for Chapter of Recognition from 6 to 5 of 8.
  • Lowered requirements for Accredited level:  professional events from 7 to 6 and community service from 6 to 4
  • Directed staff to expand normal practices of adaptability when chapters communicate limitations to successful completion of requirements in advance of due date—with a goal to limit penalty.
  • Note: A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion requirement was previously approved, with additional DEI recommendations under development.
• Recommended to the Executive Director that due to COVID-19 and continuous illness risks, that all in person staff campus visits be suspended until the end of 2020.
• Recommended to the Executive Director that ELCs and other staff present online workshops on various key educational topics to help chapters adapt to new environments in holding meetings, recruiting, pledge education, fulfilling officer duties, etc.
• Approved a recruitment video contest with a $400 prize. Deadline July 31, 2020.