Tier Two: Required Items

Chapters must complete all requirements for Accredited Chapter, all required items for Chapter of Recognition, and 6 out of 8 optional items for Chapter of Recognition to qualify for this level.

Financial

No 90‐Day Debt

Description of Submission:
Recognition is given to chapters that manage their financial obligations to the National Fraternity in a timely fashion. In order to receive recognition for this category, chapters must pay the National Fraternity for dues, membership fees, and other debts owed at least 90 days after the expense was incurred. Paying obligations based on Accredited Chapter due dates should allow chapters to receive recognition for this category.

How to Submit:
“Online Request Verification from the Central Office” Form

Due Date:
June 15

Responsibility:
Vice President‐Chapter Operations
Vice President‐Finance

Professional/Service

Participation in National or Provincial Service Project

Description of Submission:
Delta Sigma Pi has a number of nationally and provincially sponsored programs occurring throughout the year. Chapters can receive recognition by participating in events sponsored by national or provincial committees. Examples of such events include: blood drives, Make a Difference Day, or other events sponsored by individual provinces. More information can be found in the Community Service Center.

How to Submit:
Online Service Event Submission Form

Due Date:
Suggested - Within 30 days of event
Final - June 15

Responsibility:
Vice President‐Chapter Operations
Vice President‐Community Service

Membership

Membership Status Report

Description of Submission:
A Membership Status Report is mailed via USPS to the VP‐Chapter Operations from the Central Office in the spring. Chapters must update the status of all members (including marking any graduating in the spring) and update all member information.

How to Submit:
Mail completed membership status report back to the Central Office and submit the “Online Request Verification from the Central Office” Form

Due Date:
June 15

Responsibility:
Vice President‐Chapter Operations

Alumni/Faculty

Lost Alumni Reporting

Description of Submission:
Communication with alumni and faculty is a way for each chapter and the Fraternity to stay in touch with members who have graduated, and solicit volunteer and financial support. Recognition will be given to chapters providing updated information on members whose contact information is incorrect or that has not been updated with Central Office records.

How to Submit:
Mail completed lost alumni report back to the Central Office and submit the “Online Request Verification from the Central Office” Form

Due Date:
June 15

Responsibility:
Vice President‐Chapter Operations
Vice President‐Alumni Relations

Awards

Nominate Chapter Collegian of the Year

Description of Submission:
The Delta Sigma Pi Collegian of the Year program recognizes an outstanding collegiate member of Delta Sigma Pi who has exemplified the values inherent in the Ritual and perpetuated the ideals as set forth in the Purpose of the Fraternity. The award recognizes an individual for his or her contributions, achievements, participation, and personal character. Credit will be given to chapters who recognize these brothers via the Collegian of the Year nomination process established by the national Scholarship and Awards Committee.

How to Submit:
Provide a name of a chapter Collegian of the Year nominee at the Awards section of www.dspnet.org and “Request Verification from the Central Office” Form

Due Date:
October 15

Responsibility:
Vice President‐Chapter Operations
Vice President‐Scholarship and Awards