2024 Chief Convention in Nashville A Great Success

PEMBROKE, NC -- “One of the best ever!” and “The future is bright for Phi Nu!” This is how the Brothers of Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity described the 2024 Chief Convention, held July 25-28, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Brothers were engaged and excited to share ideas for improving the Fraternity. They bonded, participated in professional development sessions, provided service to the citizens of Nashville, held an annual meeting, and elected new members of the Chief Council.

Brothers before exploring Nashville!

Highlights from the 2024 Chief Convention

• First Chief Convention held off a college campus.

• One of the best attended Chief Conventions.

• First in-person Chief Convention since 2016.

• Service project held at Habitat for Humanity ReStore Nashville.

• Chief Dues increased to $200 to generate additional Fraternity revenue.

• Held the first Chapter Omega ceremony to recognize and honor Brothers who passed away.

• First swearing-in ceremony (with a new oath) held for new members of the Chief Council.

• Received reports from the Chief Council and Chapters on activities since the last Chief Convention.

• Numerous opportunities to explore Music City!

Breakout Sessions

The Chief Convention began with seven breakout sessions, facilitated by members of the Chief Council, that addressed numerous topics. The topics included:

• Phi Sigma Nu Culture and Traditions

• Marketing and Fraternity Branding

• Chapter Best Practices

• Intake and Recruitment

• Conflict Resolution

• Chapter Excellence Plan

• Goals and Planning for the Future

Resolutions

The Brotherhood adopted Resolution No: 2024-01 which

• Increased Chief Dues from $150 to $200.

• The minimum intake fee for ma’enos increased from $250 to $300 to account for the increase in Chief Dues.

• Gave chapters the flexibility to charge an intake fee greater than the minimum amount, pending approval from the Chief Dean of Ma’enos.

• Effective immediately.

Brothers during the service project at Habitat for Humanity ReStore Nashville

ByNominations are being accepted for Chief Vice President. Email your nominations to phisigmanu@gmail.com or contact a member of the Chief Council.

Newly-elected members of the Chief Council (from left): Chief Elder Brother Ryan Dial (Gamma Chapter), Chief Treasurer Brantley Oxendine (Alpha Chapter), Chief President Bryan Hunt (Alpha Chapter), and Chief of Expansion Jaylon Romine (Iota Chapter)

Fraternity Award Winners

Congratulations to the Fraternity’s 2024 award winners. They are:

• Undergraduate

  • Highest Cumulative GPA - Undergraduate Member: Jeremy Hunt (Alpha Chapter)

  • Highest GPA - Undergraduate Chapter: Gamma Chapter (UNC-Chapel Hill)

  • Program of the Year (Undergraduate): Jaylon Romine (Iota Chapter) for testimony in support of Kansas House Bill 2772

  • Community Service Award (Undergraduate): Gamma Chapter (UNC-Chapel Hill), American Indian Center Cultural Garden

  • Ma’eno of the Year (Undergraduate): Dylan Hammonds (Gamma Chapter)

  • Nu Man of the Year (Undergraduate): Jaylon Romine (Iota Chapter)

  • Chapter of the Year (Undergraduate): Iota Chapter (Haskell Indian Nations University)

• Professional

  • Community Service Award (Professional): Nu Alpha Chapter (Southeastern North Carolina), Sponsored a family for Christmas

  • Nu Man of the Year (Professional): Kolby Clark (Beta Chapter)

The Brotherhood is looking forward to a year that will be exciting and more engaged. See you at the 2025 Chief Convention!

#B4L,

Bryan Hunt

Chief President, Phi Sigma Nu