The Strawberry Patch
 

Enrichment and Inspiration for Beta Sigma Phi Sisters from Marilyn Ross
 

 
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

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

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.

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

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!

WHERE DOES THE ADVISER SIT DURING THE MEETINGS?

  • In the circle with the Chapter members.

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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