2000 years ago Aristotle said, “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” That opinion seems not only applicable, but necessary today, does it not?
We have an ideal: Building a Stronger Brotherhood. And because of that ideal we will build upon a foundation of goals. The following is a list of future achievements, our landmarks in a growth process. And between these landmarks there is much planning and doing, which is chiefly tasked the our Executive Council, but is the duty of us all.
1 Year (2010)
- Raised $10,000
- 70/30 split between House Fund and Scholarship Fund
- Invest money (CDs?)
- Aware first scholarship Fall 2010 – $1500 (breaks even at $5000 total raised)
- Bylaws completed
- 50 Sphinxmen with Dues Paid ($1250)
- Average Event Attendance = 25
- Produce 2 Newsletters
- Alumni Database
- 501c7 Approved
5 Years (2014)
- $50,000 Raised for House Fund
- Down Payment Made on House
- $30,000 Raised for Scholarship Fund
- 501c3 Approved
- 100 Sphinxmen with Dues Paid ($2500)
- Average Event Attendance = 40
- 3 or 4 Regular Newsletters
10 Years (2019) – 100 Year Centennial Goals
- 50% of House Paid
- $50,000 Raised for Scholarship Fund
- Scholarship Begins Paying 3% ($1500 for $50k)
- 250 Sphinxmen with Dues Paid ($6250)
- Average Event Attendance = 70
- 4 Regular Alumni Newsletters
It is a framework, and one we will update and amend as times and needs change. But a framework nonetheless, so we can all look to the same direction and walk together. The more of us there are, the faster and lighter we travel.
Truth to Us Above All,
Casey Parsons ’05
President, Sigma Delta Phi (Sphinx) Alumni Association