While it may look a little different this year, we are excited to announce that the 2020 Sisterhood Auction will go on! This year’s auction will be hosted online with photos and bidding information available to all Phi Mu members right at your fingertips. More information on how you can register online and get your profile ready to bid will be coming later this month.

In the meantime, we need your help to secure more auction items to feature in this year’s Sisterhood Auction! Items that traditionally do very well in the auction are themed gift baskets, gift cards and vacation stays. We’ve even received a few ‘virtual experiences’ that will be up for bid that are sure to be a hit! All proceeds from the auction benefit the lifetime development of women through the support of Phi Mu’s leadership, scholarship, philanthropic and educational programs, and historic preservation.

If you have an item or two to donate to the Sisterhood Auction, please fill out the 2020 Sisterhood Auction Information Form and include a photo of your items. All donated items will receive lifetime giving credit. All items should be shipped by Friday, June 19 to Phi Mu Foundation, attn.: Amy Moore, 400 Westpark Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269.

If you have any questions about the 2020 Sisterhood Auction, please contact Stewardship & Engagement Coordinator Amy Moore.

Each year, Phi Mu Foundation selects a group of exceptional collegiate donors to represent their chapters on the Collegiate Leadership Council. Together, the council shares their passion for philanthropy and the Foundation’s powerful mission by educating, motivating and inspiring others to give back to Phi Mu Foundation.

Members of the Council will provide perspective on collegiate engagement, cultivation, stewardship, as well as provide insight on fundraising and other philanthropic efforts. They’ll also serve as social media advocates for the Foundation. Click here for an overview of the CLC program.

If you’re a rising junior or senior member in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA, apply today! All applications must be completed by August 10, 2020.

Please contact Communications & Marketing Director Jessi Horne at jhorne@phimu.org with any questions.

Dear Foundation Members,

We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you as the Foundation Trustees and Staff work to support our members who are affected by COVID-19.

On April 17, Phi Mu Fraternity announced the cancellation of the 56^th National Convention originally scheduled for July 7-12, 2020. As a result, the Phi Mu Foundation Trustees have voted to cancel our Business Session scheduled July 9. We will proceed with essential Foundation business, including Trustee elections and changes to the Foundation’s Bylaws, via electronic voting this summer at a time to be determined.

This is your official notice of the Bylaws changes that have been approved by the Board of Trustees. Phi Mu Foundation’s Board of Trustees is committed to updating the Bylaws to reflect state law, and to provide clarity to members for Trustee responsibility, transparency and accountability throughout our guiding governing documents. Below is a summary of the proposed changes. You can request a ‘redline’ version of the complete Foundation Bylaws document from Executive Director Kristin Tofanelli.

ARTICLE III, Section 2; ARTICLE IV, Section 2.2 – ELECTIONS

• Allow electronic voting

ARTICLE IV, Section 2.1.b.iv – ELECTIONS

• No nominations from floor or write-in candidates

ARTICLE IV, Section 2.2 – ELECTIONS

• Allow ballot waiver if not needed

 

ARTICLE IV, Section 8 – TRUSTEE VOTING

• No proxies, voting at meetings is live only

 

ARTICLE VI, Section 2 – TRUSTEE VOTING

• Voting for officers is live (face to face, audio/video) only

 

ARTICLE IX, Section 2.5 – TITLES

• Chief Executive Officer to Executive Director

 

ARTICLE v, Section 3.2 – CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DUTIES

• Include ‘Board’ to Chairman of the Board liaison duties

 

ARTICLE XII – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

• Revise “Information and Procedures” to “Policy Manual”

 

ARTICLE IV, Section 8 – VOTING

• Include the word ‘present’

If you have questions about these revisions, you may contact Janeen Judah, Foundation Bylaws Chairman, at janeenj@gmail.com or Kristin Tofanelli, Phi Mu Foundation Executive Director, at ktofanelli@phimu.org.