As a result of the 2023 Grand Chapter Congress Resolution, the Delta Sigma Pi Board of Directors called for a special mail vote of the Grand Chapter on three proposed amendments to Fraternity bylaws. Chapter presidents were asked to submit their chapter votes via a Hub form between October 1 and November 15. At the conclusion of the voting period, 187 of 224 eligible chapters had voted on the three proposals with the following results:
For a proposal to pass, two-thirds of eligible votes must be in support of adopting the amendment, and therefore all three of the proposals failed to pass.
Grand President Paul Carpinella said the following about the 2024 Grand Chapter Mail Vote:
“I am proud of the Fraternity for successfully conducting this historic mail vote, which ensured chapters could express their perspectives between meetings of the Grand Chapter. While the proposals did not secure the required two-thirds majority for adoption, they marked an important first step in addressing the clear message from the delegates of the 2022 and 2023 Grand Chapter Congresses: there is a strong desire for a more strategic leadership structure to guide Delta Sigma Pi forward.
We will collaborate with all stakeholders—including the Board of Directors, the Organizational Development Committee, our chapters, and the brotherhood—to refine our approach and apply the lessons learned. I look forward to exploring how future legislation and discussions at the board, provincial council, and Grand Chapter levels might incorporate this feedback and advance our mission. This includes the 2025 Grand Chapter Congress in Palm Springs this coming August.
Thank you to the staff for their outstanding execution of the mail vote, and to the chapters and volunteer leaders for their thoughtful engagement in debate, conversation, and voting.”
If you have any questions or want to know more, visit dsp.org/mailvote and/or email mailvote@dsp.org.