SIGMA KAPPA Voices Strong Hearts United. 2009-2010 Annual Report June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010 A ER SIGMA KAPPA Voices Strong Hearts United. Dear Sigma Kappa Sisters, MEMBERSHIP Each year the Sorority provides a brief overview of the work completed during the most recent fiscal year. It is my honor to share with you, on behalf of national council, the Sigma Kappa Annual Report for 2009- Collegiate Membership 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 2010. Chapters 109 110 107 107 Number of chapter members 10,911 10,260 10,317 8,845 This year was a busy one for Sigma Kappa in the social media arena. Thousands of members, young and not-so-young alike, follow the Collegiate Recruitment 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 Sorority on Twitter and Facebook. These social media outlets allow Chapters reaching quota within the year* 81% 84% 89% 89% members and friends to stay in constant touch with what's happening with the national organization. We have been able to share information, Chapters achieving quota the same semester* 70% 76% 67% 60% provide recognition to our members and chapters, and solicit feedback Chapters at or above total* 81% 75% 75% 59% more quickly than ever before. The first digital issue of the Sigma Kappa Triangle was emailed to members, enabling us to reduce our Based on paid new member and per capita fees environmental impact. Each issue has special features, including photo albums, video presentations, and hidden links that the paper copy does not offer. Finally, with the addition of "Dove Hub", an online chapter business reporting system, chapters are now able to communicate COLLEGIATE HIGHLIGHTS electronically with national headquarters. Overall, the Sorority is staying connected to our members in more ways than ever before. Total membership as of May 31, 2010 was 140,538. The financial position of the national organization is stable, even Number of undergraduates pledged to Sigma Kappa in 2009-2010 was 4,245. making great strides with long-term investments in times of economic Total women initiated into Sigma Kappa in 2009-2010 was 3,476 for an 82% initiation rate. uncertainty. Many in the Greek community were unsure how the economy would affect recruitment for 2009-2010. However, membership numbers have continued to grow as chapters focused on solid recruitment goals and retention efforts. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE As Vince Lombardi once said, "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual." We are Sigma Kappa's collegiate chapters have continued to excel in academics. The winter 2009 GPA grateful for your commitment to our beloved sisterhood, and for the was 3.01, spring 2009 GPA was 3.12, and fall 2009 GPA was 3.08 for an overall 2009-10 GPA of time and dedication you give each day to make Sigma Kappa a stronger 3.10. organization. Thank you for all that you have done to make 2009-2010 a year to remember. 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 3.10 3.07 3.08 3.02 3.01 3.01 3.05 Loyally in Sigma Kappa, Laura Laura Owsley 2008-2012 National President 2008-2010 National Council National President Laura Owsley National VP for Extension Sarah Womble National VP for Alumnae Pamela Bergsten National VP for Programming Karyn Nishimura Sneath National VP for Collegiate Chapters Missy Aupperle National VP for Communication Andi Sligh National VP for Membership Jen Hohman National VP for Finance Cheri DeJong FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The Sorority's capital investments over the past few years are beginning to pay off. These long- term investments have assisted our move into the technological age and are helping the Sorority save money in other areas. Our annual communication fee assists the national organization to be able to acquire and utilize these new technologies to better serve our members. Sigma Kappa has been able to find stability and growth in its investments with Morgan Stanley/ Smith Barney. Our new investment advisor acquired the portfolio right at the beginning of the fiscal year and has made great strides forward. The investment policy of the sorority is one that mandates safe and secure investments. 2009-2010 INCOME As part of our investment fund, Sigma Kappa has started an NPC Rotation fund in preparation Member Services, $163,108.00 6% for our upcoming service on the Executive Committee beginning in 2013. This is a very Convention and Conference, $345,653.00 14% important time for Sigma Kappa to lead the National Panhellenic Conference; we realize that financial support will be needed to fund Sigma Kappa's delegation as they represent the entire NPC community. Jewelry, $235,722.00,9% Unrealized, $10,140.00, 1% The financial operations of Sigma Kappa have done very well this fiscal year. The year has ended Realized Gain, $8,665, 0% with a net income of $376,342.00. This income will allow us to make investments in extension, Interest & Dividend Income, new programs and technology to better serve all Sigma Kappa members. $5,490.00, 0% Educational Grant, INCOME AND EXPENSES $48,000.00 2% Dues, Memberships & Subscriptions, $1,749,923.00 68% Income Dues, Memberships & Subscriptions $ 1,749,923.00 68.18% Educational Grant $ 48,000.00 1.87% 2009-2010 EXPENSES Interest & Dividend Income $ 5,490.00 0.21% Realized Gain $ 8,665.00 0.34% Unrealized $ 10,140.00 0.40% National Organization, $233,852.00 11% Jewelry $ 235,722.00 9.18% Convention and Conferences $ 345,653.00 13.47% Management & General, $693,488.00 32% Member Services $ 163,108.00 6.35% Total Income $ 2,566,701.00 100.00% Collegiate, $590,339.00 Expenses 27% National Organization $ 233,852.00 10.68% Collegiate $ 590,339.00 26.95% Jewelry Purchases $ 134,796.00 6.15% Extension $ 63,341.00 2.89% Alumnae $ 11,307.00 0.52% Sigma Kappa Triangle $ 151,178.00 6.90% COTS, $294,189.00 13% Convention $ 17,869.00 0.82% COTS $ 294,189.00 13.43% Jewelry Purchases, $134,796.00,6% Management & General $ 693,488.00 31.66% Convention, $17,869.00 1% Extension, $63,341.00,3% Total Expenses $ 2,190,359.00 100.00% Alumnae, $11,307.00 0% Net Income $ 376,342.00 Triangle, $151,178.00 7% Year ending May 31, 2010. *The numbers presented are based on preliminary audit results. The final audit report has not yet been completed. *The numbers presented are based on preliminary audit results. The final audit report has not yet been completed. STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FIELD CONSULTANT PROGRAM 2009* 2008 2007 2006 2005* 2004 2003 2002 Two collegiate services specialists and seven field consultants comprised the 2009-2010 traveling Three Star 12% 29% 20% 11% 13% 12% 12% 10% staff program. Each consultant was assigned to one or two based chapters. A based consultant Two Star 15% 21% 14% 12% 11% 9% 13% 14% with a specific chapter on an ongoing basis to provide additional support in all areas of collegia One Star 24% 8% 21% 19% 32% 15% 20% 20% management and recruitment. Sixteen chapters, including our newest Sigma Kappa chapters, Total % 51% 58% 55% 42% 56% 36% 45% 44% participated in the based consultant program. Overall, 93% of our collegiate chapters received a least one visit from a consultant. Field consultants made 208 chapter visits during the academic At the end of the 2009-2010 academic year, the term "field consultant" was updated to "leaders Fifty-five collegiate chapters received recognition for their achievements in the Standards of consultant" (LCs). This name change mirrors the educational leadership work the consultants are Excellence program during 2009. doing with our collegiate chapters. *SOE criteria revised to include higher standards. EXTENSION With Sigma Kappa's new visual identity unveiled in July, the extension team spent a significant amount of time revamping and updating their extension materials to reflect the new identity. The team submitted extension materials to several Universities. Sigma Kappa was invited to give two extension presentations and was selected to colonize at one university. Sigma Kappa is excited to join the Greek community at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in Fall 2011. MEMBERSHIP COTS 2009 Alumnae Membership 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 The Indianapolis Westin Downtown in Indianapolis, Indiana was the site of College Officer Training Chapters/clubs 120 119 122 126 School (COTS) on July 9-12, 2009. Five hundred eighty-one Sigma Kappa members came to gain Number of chapter/club members 1,881 2,193 2,194 2,193 new ideas, meet new sisters, strengthen their leadership skills, and learn about organizational issues Average chapter size 16 18 18 17 affecting the Sorority. Those in attendance were able to take part in exceptional workshops led by Sorority volunteers, staff, and special guests. Many were aimed at successfully building relationships within the sisterhood and continuing those relationships into active alumnae years. The Sigma Kappa Foundation and the National Housing Corporation also provided wonderful presentations for their respective areas. ALUMNAE HIGHLIGHTS Featured speakers included Jessica Gendron, Phired Up Productions, who strengthened the communication skills involved in "Dynamic Recruitment". Total women in alumnae chapters as of May 31, 2010 was 1,881. Sigma Kappa members reside all over the world; 476 live in foreign countries. Ginny Carroll, inGiNuity, capped off the COTS weekend by inspiring us with the promotion of life- New alumnae chapters include West Virginia, Saluki (Southern Illinois), and Williamsburg. long Sigma Kappa membership in "The Gift of Sorority". New recruitment event ideas, songs, and a Manhattan, Kansas Alumnae Chapter was re-established. new preference ceremony were spotlighted. Updates to our Promise for New Members program were Virtual Violet, the monthly online alumnae newsletter, continues to be a useful resource for shared with all attendees. New fundraising ideas were shared during the Sigma Kappa Foundation's e-connecting with Sigma Kappa. Current subscribers total over 32,496. Ultra-Violet Campaign sessions. Our three newest chapters from Florida International University, Clemson University and the University of California, Irvine received their official charters. Many awards were given to collegiate chapters for their successful endeavors and achievements. ALUMNAE INITIATE PROGRAM PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS Thirteen outstanding women received the gift of Sigma Kappa sisterhood after college by All 110 collegiate chapters participated in the Collegiate Officer's Academy becoming alumna initiates. Ten collegiate chapters utilized the alumna initiate program by Twenty-one advisory boards participated in the Advisor's Academy up from nine Advisor's recommending deserving family members or community leaders. Several newly initiated Academies implemented the year before. alumnae have already assumed advisory and corporation board roles. Promise for New Members was updated based on the feedback of collegians and national volunteers. Eight new modules were developed for the Promise for Initiated Members program. The following handbooks were edited and posted online: Alumnae Vice President of Finance, Executive Vice President, Alumnae/Collegiate Liaison, Nominating Committee. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS UPDATE National Headquarters made a number of changes in key areas to move the national organization forward. Some of these changes included: An online chapter reporting site, Dove Hub, was implemented for all collegiate chapters. The name "Dove Hub" was selected out of many submissions obtained through an online contest. Dove Hub is able to provide the national organization a real-time snapshot of all collegiate chapters for the first time in our history. The national headquarters staff added the position of collegiate recruitment specialist. The collegiate recruitment specialist will provide more focused attention to collegiate chapters in their recruitment of new members. The national organization joined the world of social media through Facebook and Twitter, reaching out to members of all generations to share information, request feedback, and provide immediate recognition for achievements, both large and small. The finance team began offering online webinars to assist collegiate chapters in understanding Accounting Manager and improving overall chapter financial health. The field consultant (FC) program continued to draw a substantial number of applications. This year, FCs kept journals of their travels and made them available through online blogs hosted on the Sigma Kappa website. The Sigma Kappa Triangle began to be distributed online, allowing the Sorority and our members to "go green". SIGMA KAPPA Voices Strong. Hearts United. Sigma Kappa Sorority Annual Report I Sigma Kappa Sorority National Headquarters 8733 Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268