Growing the Mindset: Post COVID-19 Strategy and Tactics
Donald E. Aldrich & Chris Niles

So what’s next for the Fraternity? How we invest our time this summer will impact our ability to grow the fraternity this fall. Understanding what strategy and tactics to employ and setting yourself up for success is crucial. Join us for a discussion on preparing and planning for our best year yet.

Leading a Results-Driven Officer Retreat
Alex Swenson & Guest Volunteers

The power of a well-run chapter or officer retreat is unparalleled. The best groups take advantage of the off season to stay on their game. This session will review how to plan for success, grow the skill set of the brothers, and have fun bringing it all together.

Engage and Empower Your Fellow Alumni
Chris Niles, Pete Dawson & Jim Johnston

Much like we recruit new men into the bond, we need to re-recruit those same men back into the fraternal experience. Join us for a discussion on what’s working to build a board, grow an alumni association, and how to bring more of your members into the future of TKE.

Planning for Fall Rush/Recruitment
Zach Scott

Arguably there is nothing more important than the next man you recruit. He will either solve or create the future issues the chapter will face. This session will discuss building a playbook and executing like the best in the business no matter your chapter size, type of school, or if you have a house. Let’s overcome any obstacle to recruit the best men this fall.

Success Stories – A Focus on Recruitment and Retention
Alex Swenson & Student Panel

Everyone wants to know the secret to success in recruiting and retaining members. After a year of virtual everything in Fraternity, how do we best prepare to retain our members and recruit the future Fraters. This panel will explore what is working from those seeing success and advancing the mission of TKE.

Getting the Most from TKE’s Technology
Alex Baker

Tau Kappa Epsilon is blessed to have an ever growing ability to compile and use data. We are in the process of doing even more with what we have. What’s new you may ask? We have new tools to help recruit alumni, track recruitment trends, and identify areas for growth. Not to mention the power of the Chapter Module and MyTKE.org. Spend some time learning or reviewing the basics and get to know a few advanced pieces we’ve worked on over the past year.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What We’ve Accomplished. What’s Next.
Chris Niles, Ryan Vescio, Tyler Salley, Kevin Bradley & Dominick Gillette

History and tradition…programming…social issues…recruitment and retention. Join the conversation with a member of the Grand Council and other DEI committee members to learn what issues are being discussed and considered.

Role of the Advisor in Supporting and Promoting Mental Health
Greg Roskopf & Dr. Gerald Opthof

There is no denying the need to focus on mental health for members of all ages and role within the Fraternity. The last year has presented numerous challenges and as we move forward, we have to be mindful of the overall wellness of ourselves and those we advise. Let’s take this opportunity to discuss ways to be better men when it comes to our mental well-being.

What is new with Campus Policy, Risk, Health, and Safety?
Greg Roskopf

Last year we introduced the “Breaking the Chain of Infection” manual and resource guide. This year, we hope not to need all of those safety protocols. What should we keep and what do we need to build to have a better future? Join a discussion with Greg Roskopf where we will tackle the latest trends in campus policy, insurance claims, and what you can do to help guide and educate our Fraters to have the fraternity experience while keeping each other safe.

Communications and the Chapter Visit
Greg Roskopf & Alex Swenson

What do you do on a chapter visit? How do you make your time with a group more impactful? Over the past year, in-person chapter visitation more-or-less came to a halt. While many conversations were had virtually, the face-to-face meeting will make a return. We must be prepared to balance the use of technology in working with our chapters, our leaders, and key stakeholders. During this session we will focus on how to prep and execute a chapter visit, including potential topics and how to best communicate with your groups.

St. Jude TKE Leadership Seminar Day 1

Join Fraters from across TKE Nation to learn more about our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sessions over these two days include learning about the mission of St. Jude, the impact of our fundraising, as well as tips and tricks to help the chapters you work with fundraise for St. Jude.

St. Jude TKE Leadership Seminar Day 2

Join Fraters from across TKE Nation to learn more about our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sessions over these two days include learning about the mission of St. Jude, the impact of our fundraising, as well as tips and tricks to help the chapters you work with fundraise for St. Jude.

Leading Explosive Growth
Donald E. Aldrich

As the Venerable Grand Prytanis Frater Hickey says, leadership is the process of managing change. We cannot deny the amount of change the world has experienced during the pandemic. As leaders, we have to be able to communicate who we are and where we are taking those who we lead. Lay the groundwork now and put the pieces in place for this year and next.