Communications
* Design and publication of The Compass and The Pearl
* Design, hosting, and maintenance of www.thetaphialpha.org, plus a variety of new website features
* Publication of ΘΦΑ biennial reports
* Improved online reporting for chapters and associations
Heritage
* Centennial history book project underway to commemorate 100 years of Theta Phi Alpha
* Acquisition of badges (including the badge of Founder May C. Ryan!) and other historical items
* Trademarking of the name Theta Phi Alpha, Greek letters ΘΦΑ, Ever Loyal, Ever Lasting logo, Coat of Arms, and Badge
* License Agreement with Affinity Marketing Consultants to ensure that only licensed vendors use our trademarked symbols
Expansion
* Continued Fraternity growth, opening and re-opening chapters, associations, and alumnae clubs
* Colonizations to open chapters (click here for the latest colony list)
* Extension presentations and exploratory visits at interested campuses
National Office
* Rent payments for the ΘΦΑ National Office — 1,400 square feet of office space
* Staffing needs — Full-time Executive Director, Chapter Services Director, and other part-time employees
* Over 5,000 hours of work by staff members each year, including approximately 3,200 phone calls and 7,500 e-mails answered
Strategic Planning
* Start of search for a permanent ΘΦΑ National Headquarters and hiring more staff
* Increasing Volunteer opportunities for members
* Offering membership development and programming for all stages of membership
Chapter and Alumnae Support
* Launch of Compass Chapters, a new 4-year program that supports newly-installed chapters
* Three Traveling Educational Consultants (TECs) who visit all ΘΦΑ chapters and colonies
* One-on-one communication between national officers and chapters/associations
* Award and recognition programs
Membership Education
* Development and launch of Reflections membership education program
* Large-scale revision and launch of My Sister, My Friend pledge sister education program
* Sponsor of National Hazing Prevention Week
* Chapter Development Guides, on topics such as scholarship, recruitment, Ritual, and fund raising
Leadership Development
* Programming for ΘΦΑ National Convention and Leadership Conference
* New ΘΦΑ Presidents’ Academy and Institute for chapter vice presidents held each year
* Regional Conferences for collegians to learn more about ways to enhance their chapters
Support of Volunteer National Officers
* Training and professional development
* Operational costs (e.g., travel, correspondence, manuals, photocopies, and phone expenses)
