Being a leader

            Being a leader

            When I joined my sorority I never had a leadership position before and I was not really looking to become a leader. I thought I would just be a regular member at least for a while since I just joined last semester, but I was wrong. I was elected into 2 positions and voted into a third. I had no idea what it would be like since I was never responsible for anyone other than myself before and I was afraid that I would let my chapter down if I did not do my jobs well. In high school I was not involved in anything and passed through without having to worry about these things.

            Now that I am in a sorority I have 2 very important positions and one position where even if I do a bad job at I would be fine. My first important position is Philanthropy chair and from the sound of it you can guess what I do. I am responsible for planning an event that will earn at least $600 for my sorority’s charity which is the Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation ( the money goes towards children therapy in Saint Jude’s hospital). This is very important because if I don’t raise the money or chapter will no longer be recognized as an outstanding sorority from Nationals or Penn State. I have two events planned this year one is a jewelry sale which is necklaces and charmed bracelets for every sorority on campus, but I have a lot of paper work to get approved before I can start advertising for it. The second is a comedy show in the fall which should be awesome.

            My second important position is the goals coordinator of our Honor Council. The Honor Council makes sure all sisters are living up to the standards of the sorority. In a way we are like the court system, but we don’t punish unless we have no other choose. What we do is give you a set of goals and it is my job to make sure you fufill them.