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The Member Adviser
A Member Adviser of a Nu Phi Mu degree chapter is a Ritual of Jewels, Exemplar, Preceptor, Laureate or Master member active in her own chapter. An adviser of a Ritual of Jewels chapter is an Exemplar, Preceptor, Laureate or Master member meeting the same conditions. |
AN ADVISER DOES ... |
- Attend meetings of her own regular chapter
- Attend meetings of the chapter she is advising to know they are being conducted according to the Order of Business,that they are brief, & that procedures are understood
- Meets at least once with each Committee to clarify steps in planning & action
- Attends first 3 Executive Board meetings
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AN ADVISER DOES NOT ... |
- participate in the discussions of the chapter she advises, except on procedures
- vote
- write to International for the chapter
- conduct pledge training
- collect pins to be exchanged for a ritual
- force customs of her chapter on the chapter she advises
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HOW LONG DOES AN ADVISER SERVE IN THE CAPACITY OF ADVISER TO A NEW CHAPTER? |
- 1 year. If mutually agreeable, the chapter may ask her to serve another term.
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HOW IS THE ROLE OF ADVISER DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF AN HONORARY MEMBER, DIRECTOR OR SPONSOR? |
- An Honorary member, Director or Sponsor is not now, nor has she ever been an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, An Adviser is an active member of a Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
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CHAPTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ADVISER ... |
- Ask questions for advice and guidance
- Write/call themselves to International for answers requiring correspondence wIth the International Office
- Extend courtesies due any honored guest since the Adviser is giving of her time & dedication, because of her love for Beta Sigma Phi & YOU!
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WHERE DOES THE ADVISER SIT DURING THE MEETINGS? |
- In the circle with the Chapter members.
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WHAT ROLE DOES THE ADVISER PLAY DURING A RITUAL |
- The Adviser is a guest of honor & should be treated as such. She may be asked to stand beside the officiant & hold a taper to light the reading of the Ritual or she may to seated at the front of the semi-circle. She should not be asked to read the Ritual
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