features
the oracle, december 2, 2003
Turnover: with it comes new leaders
story by jess
sherrets
- Location of Turnover:
Phi Delta Theta
Fraternity
- Outgoing Presidents: Shelby Gigous and Egan Wagner
- Incoming Presidents: Morgan McBee and Billy Santoro
- Term Length:
From November to November
November 20, 2003 will mark the annual passing of the gavel, a special tradition for the annual turnover ceremony of Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council executive boards. At this time all incoming officers will be welcomed by outgoing officers into the executive council board.
During this ceremony outgoing officers as well as Panhellenic and IFC advisors will give advice to their counterparts, and reflect on a year of success and hard work which will conclude the transitioning of officer installation. Following, the incoming officers will inform others of their goals and ideas for the upcoming year. One of the main goals this year will be to strengthen relations with NPHC. The ceremony will conclude with speeches from incoming presidents Morgan McBee and Billy Santoro, with outgoing presidents Shelby Gigous and Egan Wagner.
Turnover is the result of over a month long process for Panhellenic, resulting from applications and a lengthy interview process. IFC has somewhat of a similar system, although the election process consists of nominations from IFC meetings and a speech must be prepared the night of IFC elections.
In order to apply to be on the executive board for either organization, one was required to have a GPA of a 2.5 or higher, have a minimum amount of credit hours and have previous individual leadership as well as passion for fraternity and
photo by ashley smith
Outgoing president, Shelby Gigous, hands over the gavel to incoming president, Morgan McBee. sorority life. There is no limit to how many terms one may have on IFC or Panhellenic executive board, however up until this year there has been a limit in Panhellenic bylaws that stated only one woman from each chapter may be represented on the board. This bylaw was suspended this year in order to allow two Delta Gamma women to serve during the same term.
The incoming officers are very excited and hope for a great year! Congratulations to all the men and woman for all your hard work,and good luck in the upcoming year.
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