Georgia on My Mind...
For the first time since 1989, the National Convention will be held outside of a chapter city, as we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta this year!  Our steward, Michael Blackstock, along with Past National President Derrick "Fugi" Cabrera, are putting together an exciting program that has a little bit of everything for everyone.  This indeed promises to be a unique experience!  For more information, be sure to check out the Convention site, as it will be updated regularly once details are finalized.  You will also find a link for the new Atlanta Convention home page!

Lenten Message from the Moderator
Laetare Sunday has come and gone, but Lent is not over yet.  Would you be shocked to hear a Franciscan saying that he hates Lent?  And what do brussel sprouts have to do with all of this?  In case you missed Brother Nick's Lenten message, be sure to read it all here (Word document).

Spring Reports Due May 15
It might be early, but have you begun your Spring Semester Chapter Report?  Some chapters keep theirs updated all semester long.  Some chapters wait until the last minute before turning theirs in.  Some chapters might not have turned in their Fall report yet!  Now that the Chapter Information Packets have gone out, there should be no reason not to know the deal with these vital reports.  If you would like any assistance at all in completing this document, please contact your Chapter Governor, or the National Council, and we will be happy to assist you!  (It helps determine our insurance premiums, and also makes your chapter eligible for Chapter Awards at Convention!)

ADG Solutions: This is Your Fraternity
As a reminder to those who attended Spring Conference on February 11th, and for those of you who could not attend, we have revisited the ADG Solutions discussion from last year's National Convention.  We have given out the topics that many feel are vital to this fraternity.  You are encouraged to discuss these items at length amongst yourselves and your chapter, then bring your ideas and amendments to the National Convention this year in Atlanta.  For more information on this initiative, or if you did not receive the documentation, contact the National Council.

Brothers,

Well, Laetare Sunday has come and gone, which means we are now past the midway point of Lent.  I hope that you all managed the time to mark the day with the dignity and solemnity that our fallen brothers so rightfully deserve.

This is the home stretch now.  Spring Breaks are done, midterms have passed, and not much now stands between us and the end of the semester.  Before you become too bogged down thinking about that summer job or even the plans you are making for Convention, do not forget how crucial this time of the year is for us at Nationals.

By now, you should have all received your Chapter Information Packets, wherein you will find the Spring Chapter Report template.  These are vital to Nationals for accurate numbers for insurance billing and reporting (as well as consideration for chapter awards during Convention). 

As a former chapter president, I definitely understand how this document can be somewhat confusing to get through.  If you have any questions at all in how to properly fill out your report, please contact us and we will assist you in any way that we can.  We've had to fill those out in the past, too!

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Arthur N. Taylor,
National Executive Vice President
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