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Volume XXVII Number 1 September/October 2010

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President Mongiovi’s Charge For the New YearDear Brothers:

You may have heard brothers say there’ssomething about attending a national eventthat changes the way you look at Sinfonia,and can be even life-changing. How can aconference have that effect? Rollin Pease,Father of the Ritual, wrote, “You have unitedin a fellowship of exalted experience, not clear-ly defined in words, but very, very real.”

Percy Burrell would have asked, “Can youfeel it?” At the 2010 Leadership Institute everyonefelt it! When scores of devoted and energetic broth-ers unite to make themselves and their brothers bet-ter, to celebrate Fraternity and to share music – it’sone of the most indescribable, powerful things you’llever experience. Music meets magic.

I expect to see the brothers who attendedreturning to the 2011 Leadership Institute, theregional Fireside Conferences and the 2012 NationalConvention, eager to bring along brothers who didn’t get to attend and introduce them to the exalt-ed experience of a national event. Today, afterdecades of rediscovering our identity and restoringSinfonia’s integrity to its founding principles andideals, we have a vision of Sinfonia’s mission that isglorious in its depth and potential. I’m excitedabout this unique opportunity in our history forSinfonia to work the way a NATIONAL Fraternityis supposed to work, as large numbers of inspiredand intelligent men from throughout the countrycome together again and again to share in thatvision, and to devise new ways in which it might be

attained in themselves, in their chapters and inmusic.

Is this just a plug to get you to the FiresideConferences, or the 2012 National Convention? Does anything special really happen at a LeadershipInstitute? Just ask someone who attended, andwatch the look on his face…

Our Fraternity can achieve great things wheneach chapter has a solid foundation. So I ask eachof you to put priority on achieving the most basicfundamentals with a high degree of quality and con-sistency:1. Probationary Membership and Initiation.Teaching the ideals of this Fraternity, its rich legacyand tradition, and its Object accurately in yourchapter are the foundation of our Fraternity’sintegrity. This is top priority, and there are manyresources I’d be happy to share.

Take pride in how well you can exemplify theInitiation Ritual by the book. With the clearerdirection of the revised Ritual, Ritual EvaluationForms, Ritual Staging PowerPoint Presentation,Specifications for Ritual Paraphernalia and RitualMusic Guide to help, your Ritual can be top notch.Hold your meeting rituals to the same standard.Make sure your Historian keeps up a well-organizedRitual book check-out system so that new initiatescan study the Ritual. 2. American Music Programs. This is one of the few activities required of your chapter by our consti

(see “Charge,” page 3)

GreetingsBrothers! Summernow winds to anend, and I'm certainyou all have hadsome great experi-ences to take withyou into the fall. Becareful not to get socaught up in yourcontinuing summeradventures that you

forget to get a jump on the fall semester!There are about 180 guys who I know

for a fact had a great experience this sum-mer at our Leadership Institute inEvansville. We had such a great time ofboth fellowship and learning. Every speak-er was top notch, and gave everyone inattendance some significant topics to con-sider for their chapter. One of my favoritepresentations was that of T.J. Sullivanbecause of its practical application to youreveryday chapter activities. You can followT.J. and discover his insights for yourself atwww.tjsullivan.com.

I'm sure brothers would agree with methat the most moving moments ofLeadership Institute this summer were allsurrounding Brother Brian Stratton, DeltaOmega (Southeastern Lousiana) ’79. Fromhis work with the Men of Song Chorus ofthe past years, to his recognition as aSignature Sinfonian, to his honorary initia-

tion into the Alpha Alpha chapter. Long-term dedication and commitment the likesof Brother Stratton are rare at best, and hiswisdom and integrity make him a brotherdeserving of legend.

For those of you looking for that nextgreat experience, a new wave is coming.The first discussion of “Life – Physical,Mental, Moral, and Spiritual” was a hugesuccess with the Alpha Chapter. One hun-dred and two years later, in the midst of aSinfonia renaissance, the FiresideConference has returned, to be carried outin the format of a regional convention. Inthis issue, you will find greater informationconcerning these upcoming gatherings, soread on and keep your ears open!

With all of that said, the fall bringswith it the need to put your nose to thegrindstone. Stay focused through the year,and you can achieve whatever you wish.When disaster strikes, remember to thinkof the solution, not of the problem. Andmost importantly, remember: Work forSinfonia, and Sinfonia will work for you.

Fraternally Yours,In Phi, Mu, and Alpha,

Benjamin ‘Twitchy’ Strack, Delta Iota (Western Michigan) ’05

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From the NationalCollegiate Representative

Operational UpdatesChapters: 231Colonies: 12

Omicron Theta (New Jersey City University)Iota Eta (Central State University)Delta Zeta (Oklahoma City University)Pi Kappa (Langston University)Florida Eta (Florida Atlantic University)Eta Iota (University of Louisiana-Monroe)Louisiana Epsilon (Loyola University New Orleans)Iota Beta (North Carolina A&T State University)Theta Phi (Eastern New Mexico University)Pennsylvania Beta (Kutztown University)District of Columbia Alpha (Univ. of DC)Nu Theta (Kennesaw State University)

Alumni Associations: 19Collegiate members in Good Standing 5,099Collegiate members on Suspension 788Collegiate members (total) 5,887Percentage of total collegiate suspensions 13.39%Total amount of outstandingper capita tax owed to Sinfonia $93,125.70

Publication InformationThe Red & Black is published as an informational

newsletter for the Fraternity’s chapters, colonies, facultyadvisors, governors, committeemen, and national officers.

The Red & Black is printed bimonthly, September toApril. Photographs and articles from your chapter arehighly encouraged for upcoming issues of The Red & Black.Please send the articles and photographs to editor@sinfonia.org. The deadline for theOctober/November issue is October 1, 2010.

Editor/Layout: Jeremy M. Evans, Delta Nu

Lyrecrest Staff:Assistant Executive Jeremy M. Evans, Delta Nu ’98Director evans@sinfonia.org Ext. 102

Director of Daniel E. Krueger, Xi Pi ’96Alumni Engagement krueger@sinfonia.org Ext. 104

Director of Collegiate William C. Lambert, Iota Alpha ’05Programs & Education lambert@sinfonia.org Ext. 101

Retreat Coordinator Drew B. Lewis, Theta Tau ’08& Programs Associate lambert@sinfonia.org Ext. 103

Administrative Kimberly J. DailyAssistant daily@sinfonia.org Ext. 100

Controller Tonya R. McGuiremcguire@sinfonia.org Ext. 105

Executive Assistant Debra L. Celuchceluch@sinfonia.org Ext. 107

Shipping Clerk Jon W. Raderrader@sinfonia.org Ext. 106

Did You Know?Want to see the National Archives? Many of the

resources and items available for viewing in the archiveshave been scanned and are available to be viewed at ourwebsite: www.sinfonia.org/history Ben had a great time at Leadership Institute 2010!

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(from “Charge,” page 1)tution. What you do in your AMP reflects on Sinfonia’s integrity inmusic on your campus and in your community. Take it seriously, andplan it with pride.3. Mills Music Missions. I’m happy to hear constant news of chapterspresenting the Mills Music Mission for people in need all over thenation. You men have incredible power when you share Fraternity andMusic so selflessly.4. Alumni Relations. Every chapter must communicate annually withits alumni, and should strive for an annual alumni event. Remember,“Once a Sinfonian, always a Sinfonian.”5. Citation Awards Program. Applying for Citation Awards is anopportunity for your chapter’s work to be recognized, helps you docu-ment your chapter’s activities for future generations, and can’t help but

raise you to higher standards in every area. There is no better way toevaluate and improve your chapter. It’s well worth the effort.

Thank you, brothers, for giving your whole selves – hearts, handsand minds – in everything you do. I wish every one of you a successfulsemester, and I hope to see many familiar faces and meet new brothersat our upcoming events!

Yours in Phi Mu Alpha,

John Mongiovi, Upsilon Psi (South Florida) ’94National President

by John Israel, Pi Zeta (Lindenwood) ’02, PGs’ Council ChairIt seems like we are always great at brainstorm-

ing good ideas but can, at times, lack the necessarygoal setting and manpower needed in order toreach them. The beginning of a new school yearpresents an excellent opportunity for chapters tostart anew by setting a goal or two and then worktowards reaching those goal(s). In developing anygoal, there are some questions that must be askedand discussed within your chapter.

• What do we need and/or want to accomplish this year? Why?• Are there any long-term (multi-year) goals with steps that need to be

completed this year?• What will we need in order to reach our goal? Do we realistically, at

the present, have what we need?• What will be our process or steps in reaching our goal?• How will we know when we have reached our goal?

It is great to brainstorm, dream and be visionary, but all groupsmust then prioritize their wants and then decide which goals to focus on.Here are some quick tips for setting goals:

1. Limit the amount of goalsAs the familiar phrase states, “Rome was not built in a day.” Don’t try todo everything; sometimes less is more! In many cases, a chapter willprobably find out that one goal will also spark improvement in otherareas. For instance, if a chapter reaches a meeting attendance goal, thechapter will probably see an improvement in chapter operations and inthe quality of the chapter’s events.

2. Keep goals specificWhen goals are specific, it keeps individual member’s time and energyfocused in a specific direction. Specific goals are also easier to evaluate.If the goal is qualitative in nature, developing a survey might be the routeto take to evaluate whether or not a goal was reached.

3. Don’t get lost in the processDo not set a goal or two and just expect the goal to be reached. Youmust know where you are at all times in the process and determine ifsomething must be tweaked. It might be a good idea to set some regularcheck-in points before you start working towards reaching a goal in orderto evaluate progress and to help everyone stay on track. When problemspop up along the way, don’t get discouraged; be creative and look forsolutions.

4. Work backwardsDetermine the result and then develop steps to get there, working back-wards from the result. If you work backwards, you will be able to devel-op a much clearer picture of what is needed in order to reach the goal.

5. Get everyone involvedWhen setting a specific goal for the chapter, get everyone involved in theprocess. Have a session of brainstorming, reviewing each idea, and cometo a consensus or vote on the goal(s) to take on. This process giveseveryone buy-in and gets everyone on board.

6. Share your goals with othersShare your goals with your alumni, province officers, and other individu-als who might not be directly involved in the process. These individualscan help offer great feedback/support, and they want to see you succeed!

7. Celebrate successWhen your chapter reaches a goal, celebrate your success! Success is thefuel needed in order to reach other goals down the line. Successes canalways inspire other successes!

In closing, I wish you and your chapter the best as you enter the2010-2011 school year. Remember that you have the opportunity toachieve great things, and my sincere wish is that you and your chapterwill experience many successes and accomplishments this year as youcontinue forward in your collegiate journey!

Advice from the Chair of the Province Governors’ Council: Goal Setting

by Andrew Owen, Theta Upsilon (Delta State) ’06Dear Brothers,

Throughout our lives as Sinfonians, wehave been taught the same virtues, and thatwhen brothers fully commit to all of them, theharmony of Sinfonia can occur, causing ourorganization not only to enrich our livesthrough fraternal interaction, but to appear sopositively powerful as to make others want tojoin us. In any chapter, a general feeling ofmalaise can emerge, bringing on a lack of emo-

tional investment in the fraternity, bringing on apathy, bringing onmass inactivity. From where does this malaise originate? I believe thatit tends to come from a lack of fraternal affection among multiplebrothers. It is the fault of no particular brother, and even if it were, itwould not only be completely pointless to blame someone withoutsolving any current problem, but also detrimental to our ideals. Bybecoming a brother, we commit to love each other in a pure, selflessway. When we see fellow Sinfonians, our hearts should open in such away as is easily noticeable in the eyes. That intense emotional experi-ence that comes from fellowship and common understanding of thevirtue of brotherhood solidifies the “magic” and “galvanic” grip ofwhich Brother Burrell wrote in 1908:

Do you not meet one another as co-workers, as brothers, as fellowSinfonians? Is not the spirit of friendship pervading and domi-nant? Doesn’t the magic grip feel like a galvanic battery? Do younot become electrified into a living, aggressive, enterprising, wide-awake student, winning a new independence for yourself throughthat fraternal interdependence so keenly felt in the Sinfonia?

When we as brothers lose sight of the ideals of Sinfonia, we failour very object. When we fail to believe in the ideals of fraternal affec-tion and unity, awe of the mysterious power of music, and the pursuitof good, moral, and inspired behavior, harmony among brothers andothers becomes impossible toachieve. When we lose trackof our ideals, we fail to be sin-cere, we become sarcastic,trivializing the bond of broth-erhood. That is when itbecomes easy to joke aboutother brothers in a way thatdamages their image and their rightful claim to the unity of Sinfonianfellowship. To point out a singular instance of this in one’s chapterwould put unjust emphasis on the failure of a particular brother, which,

again, would defeat the purpose of fraternity. The movement awayfrom sincerity and toward sarcasm is a general process, which occurseasily when we get caught up in the materialistic rush of the world andfail to consistently respect the bond that unites Sinfonians.

It might be wrong of me to assume that any brother at all feelsanything less than perfect brotherly affection, but if you feel the prob-lem exists, counteract the process of failure by taking initiative to beexcited to see any brother you find. As is said in a poem often attrib-uted to St. Francis of Assisi, “that I may not so much seek to be con-soled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, asto love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we arepardoned.” If you feel like your brothers do not treat you as a brother,the only thing you can do to counteract this is by being brotherly your-self. Seek to love, rather than to be loved, as the poem says.Sinfonia is designed to be a retreat from the material demands of theworld. I have told a few brothers recently that one of the most philo-sophically sound songs in the red songbook is “Student Life.” Whilethe song is comic upon first glance, what it really seems to communi-cate is the difference between Sinfonia and the rest of the world. Thisselfish, angry, and materialistic world is represented in the “A” sectionof the piece, which is in minor and full of ludicrous expressions ofmaterial frustrations. The weary, sorrowful circle of life is that materialrush. The “B” section of the piece is in major and represents the con-trast that the Sinfonia movement has to that world: “Sinfonia will easehis mind; Sinfonia his wounds will bind; and in the chapter he willfind a band of brothers true.” When a man is spinning around in thatcircle, full of its frustrations, he is not as easily focused on the absolutevirtues. When he focuses on the ideals, and understands that the mate-rial concerns of today will not be the same concerns of tomorrow, andthat they should be solved, but not absorbed into, he finds himself inthe middle of that spinning wheel, completely still and wise—his mindeased and his wounds bound.

Many of you might see a problem in your chapter’s ability to takecare of its material needs, and think therefore that it is not yet able tosit and focus on the philosophy that binds it together. My belief is that

when everyone understandsjust how special the fraternalbond is, and just howrewarding it can be tobecome emotionally investedin the bond of Sinfonia, thematerial needs become easierto tackle. If a chapter feels

passionately that the ritual is the connecting agent among brothers andthat its words are true words by which to live, then it will have noproblem organizing itself and putting forth tremendous effort to make

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Fraternal Affection: A Letter To Your Chapter

My belief is, when everyone understands just how special the fraternal bond is, and just how rewarding itcan be to become emotionally invested in the bond ofSinfonia, the material needs become easier to tackle.

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become emotionally invested in the bond of Sinfonia, the materialneeds become easier to tackle. If a chapter feels passionately that theritual is the connecting agent among brothers and that its words aretrue words by which to live, then it will have no problem organizingitself and putting forth tremendous effort to make it a powerfully mov-ing experience to the initiates. If all brothers consistently look at eachother with excited eyes, full of recognized unity, the chapter will wantto pay dues, come to fraternal events, and make it easy for officers tofulfill their obligations through the support, training, and reminding oftheir brothers. A chapter with this kind of fraternal energy would be soaddictive that recruitment would be very easy. Communication withfellow brothers no longer in school would be so open and joyful thatalumni relations would be a cinch.

Focus on the present and the future, only learning from the past tomake the present and the future better. That is, do not waste time by

blaming people for the failures of a chapter to do what it ought to havedone, as this violates our ideals. When a nonmember witnesses a chap-ter possessing tremendous brotherly energy, with minimal sarcasm orbite, and tremendous dedication to one another, that energy can makethe nonmember become a member. As we go through our educationsand lives, it can become easy to lose track of what really matters andwhy we congregate as brothers. Always keep the fire of Sinfonia alivein your hearts, brothers. Only through that kind of investment in sin-cere fraternal affection can a chapter survive and thrive. We Sinfonianshave a lot to be excited about.

Love, support, and trust your brothers. Remember how movingmusic is. Lead a life that always strives for what is most true, upright,and inspired. Only when you do these things can harmony amongmen be accomplished.

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Sharing the President’s Mail: President Mongiovi wanted to take the opportunity to share somgreat feedback he got from brothers regarding Leadership InstituHere’s some of that feedback, along with some photos from the

I found this to be completely

mind Blowing and phenomenal

and I just want to be able to

study it further and present

some of this to the brothers

at my chapter.

It was truly anhonor to get to

attend LeadershipInstitute 2010!

I learned so muchabout our great

fraternity that Ihad no idea about.

“The Leadership Institute this year was atruly amazing experience, and I know I willbe coming back again next year!

“My first national event was very

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Leadership Institute Editionme of theute 2010.event.

“This really sparked my fire forSinfonia and created a drive and passion to begin re-molding ourchapter into what Sinfonia is andshould be. The whole weekend wasvery inspiring and uplifting for me,and I hope that I will be able tosuccessfully spread that passion with the rest of my chapterand beyond. Thank you again for anoutstanding weekend, I will absolutelyreturn for LI2011 and encouragemore of my chapter to come alongfor the journey!”

y fun, propelling, and worthwhile.”Photo Credits Brent Riley, Iota Alpha (Alma) ’06

Thank you for a truly brotherly experience thispast weekend. The amount of information Iobtained is only matched by the inspiration Inow feel. The information you presentedopens up new doors for our brothers, doorswith endless possibility.

Our Business Is the Making Of Men: Sinfonia Fireside ConferencesDear Brothers,

If you have been to a recent national event,chapter retreat, or Province workshop, you haveprobably left wishing that more brothers fromyour chapter could have attended with you. Itis natural to want brothers to share in the expe-riences you had and feel the excitement yougained for Sinfonia. Perhaps some of youattended one of the summer events and leftwith more enthusiasm for Sinfonia than you

have ever felt, only to have that fire dwindle in the remaining weeks ofsummer before you return to your campus and gather again with yourchapter brothers. Sometimes, brothers will attend a weekend retreat orWorkshop and leave eager to share their new-found knowledge, but aremet with frustration as they return to their campuses and chaptermembers who are not as receptive as they might have hoped.

As a national officer, I have had the privilege to meet brothersfrom across the country, either as they have passed through Lyrecrest,or during my own travels. When I ask brothers what the Fraternity cando better, a consistent theme runs through many of the answers.Brothers want more brothers to have access to the information that isshared at national events, on chapter retreats to Lyrecrest, or atProvince workshops, particularly as it relates to the mission, history,

Ritual, and ideals of Sinfonia, and resources for passing this knowledgeto their chapters.

For many years, President Mongiovi and I have been dedicated todeveloping strong fraternity education resources and practices that helpSinfonians understand the Fraternity’s mission and ideals, teach themto probationary members, and put those ideals into practice in theirdaily lives. We know that the best way to gain a deep understandingand true appreciation for the ideals of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is to dis-cuss them with brothers. There is a great power in thoughtful dis-course about ennobling principles among dedicated brothers that sim-ply does not translate to the printed page.

In 1909, our Founder, Ossian E. Mills, described an AlphaChapter experiment he called a “Fireside Conference.” He noted,“There may be some benefit derived, and no doubt there is, by spend-ing our social evenings eating, drinking, smoking, singing, dancing,etc., but I have long felt convinced that there is a better way, and thatat least part of our evenings might better be devoted to exercises thatwould minister directly to our higher natures, which would prove quiteas enjoyable and in the end far more profitable.” Three years later, heissued a charge to the Fraternity: “Our business is the making of men.”If we are to fulfill Mills’ challenge, we must devote more time to instill-ing in every Sinfonian a deep understanding of the ideals that serve asthe very foundations of our Fraternity.

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1: Northeast: November 12-14, 2010,University of Delaware

2: Midwest: March 25-27, 2011Butler University

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All brothers are welcome to attend any and all regional events.This map gives you an idea of when we’ll be in your neighborhood!

3: West: Fall 20114: South: April 13-15, 2012

University of Oklahoma

5: Southeast: No event (location of last Convention)

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This is why President Mongiovi and I are excited to be hosting aseries of regional events called Sinfonia Fireside Conferences. The pro-gram is dedicated to exploring the mission, Ritual and ideals of theFraternity, and providing tools for brothers to teach these concepts andapply them both in their individual lives and in their chapters. Inaddition, attendees can elect to be a part of a regional Men of Songchorus. Everyone who wants to sing is welcome to take part in thisopportunity, and rehearsals will not interfere with the rest of the pro-gramming. We are happy to offer these experiences for a low registra-tion fee of only $29, not including lodging. I hope you will join us in

this exciting opportunity to explore the foundations of the Fraternitythrough an experience full of brotherhood and music.

Fraternally yours,In Φ,Μ,Α

Mark R. Lichtenberg, Delta Nu (Bradley) ’93National Vice President

For more details on Fireside Conferences and to register today, visit:

www.sinfonia.org/fireside

Chapter E-Newsletters Now AvailableA New Way To Communicate With Your Alumni

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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia has launched a new resource for chaptersto use to communicate with their alumni. Because of the rising costs ofprinting and postage, this new e-newsletter function will give chaptersthe opportunity to communicate on a regular basis and do so in a cost-effective manner.

The Fraternity has been working to develop this resource for over ayear. We are happy that it has finally become available for your use.

The e-newsletter has the following features:• Three interchangeable templates from which you can choose• Over 15 themed content boxes that can be moved and resized• The ability to upload pictures• A calendar of upcoming events• An archive listing of past issues• HTML content editorWhere a printed newsletter might cost a chapter hundreds of dol-

lars, the cost of sending an e-newsletter to your alumni will be only

$20 per issue, regardless of the amount of alumni e-mail addresses youinclude. Upon submission and approval, every alumnus from yourchapter with an e-mail address in the Fraternity’s database will receivenotification of the issue being available.

Your chapter’s Alumni Relations Officer has an important role inthis process.

1. He will be able to access the layout wizard by logging intoMyDesktop at www.sinfonia.org.

2. He will be responsible for creating content for the newsletterand laying it out appropriately.

3. He will be responsible for adding and updating e-mailaddresses to ensure delivery of the e-newsletter to alumni.

The national staff has created online tutorials to help you throughsome of the basic functions of the e-newsletter. If you have any questions about how the resource works, please contact Dan Krueger atkrueger@sinfonia.org or (800) 473-2649 ext. 104.

New PGs Appointed In Two Provinces

In the last several months, two new Province Governors have beenappointed by President Mongiovi and ratified by the National ExecutiveCommittee.

Karl Schosser, Nu Lambda (Texas-ElPaso) ’87 has been appointed ProvinceGovernor for Province 35, which encompass-es Arizona, New Mexico and extreme westTexas. During his collegiate years he had thepleasure of serving in many different chapteroffices; president, vice president/FEO, andsecretary. He also served as CPR for province35 for three years, from 1988-1991. For thelast year he has served as Deputy ProvinceGovernor for Province 35. He received hisBachelors degree in Music Performance from

UTEP in 1993. Currently he serves as Vice President of Technology forHunt Companies, Inc.

Stephen Brothers-McGrew, KappaZeta (West Virginia Wesleyan) ’00 has beenappointed Province Governor for Province39, which encompasses central WestVirginia, southwest Pennsylvania, andwestern Maryland. Brothers-McGrewserved his chapter as treasurer, alumni rela-tions officer, and two-term president, andhis leadership was instrumental in stabiliz-ing the chapter during a tumultuous time.Steve also served Province 27 as ACPR in2003-2004, and later co-chaired theEnhanced Collegiate Task Force of the fraternity's Strategic Plan from2007-2009. He is currently Senior Assistant Director of Admission andExternal Relations at West Virginia Wesleyan.

During the month of July, 31 Province Governors and 2 DeputyProvince Governors from across the nation assembled at Lyrecrest for theannual 2010 Province Governors Convocation. The Province Governors’Council was able to discuss and share ideas concerning several topics, rang-ing from chapter visiting and support to communication within our nation-al Fraternity and provinces to the introduction of the Sinfonia FiresideConferences, which will begin in the fall of 2010.

The Province Governors’ Council was also introduced to a new stan-dards project, new citation revisions and an inspiring presentation on theimportance of music and how to incorporate music in our chapters,provinces and national Fraternity. Aside from the sessions, discussions andpresentations, each Governor was able to spend a great deal of time in con-versations and camaraderie during the four-day event with the governors onthe council.

Our newest Governors were also able to take part in a round table dis-cussion with their mentors and share ideas, gaining insight and knowledgein carrying out the duties of a Province Governor. Overall, this eventrecharged and energized everyone in attendance and has helped prepare eachGovernor for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.

Province Governors CongregateFor Annual Convocation

After a very competitive round of candi-dates, the National Headquarters is pleased toannounce the hiring of Andrew Lewis, ThetaTau (Austin Peay) ’08 as our new RetreatCoordinator and Programs Associate.

Drew grew up in Denver, Colorado.Following high school Drew joined the UnitedStates Army as an Ammunition Specialist.Drew deployed twice with the 526th Brigade

Support Battalion in support of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 101stAirborne Division to Iraq, the first time to Mosul and the second toBaghdad. While in service, Drew received various accolades,including the Army Commendation Medal, Parachutist Badge, andthe Combat Action Badge.

While at Austin Peay, Drew majored in History and PoliticalScience and served as Secretary and Alumni Relations Officer of theTheta Tau chapter. Drew was also a member of the Austin Peay

College Democrats, which he served as Secretary, Vice President,and President. Drew served the Tennessee state legislature as anintern during the summer of 2010.

The National Headquarters staff is pleased to have such a well-rounded new staff member. Jeremy Evans, Delta Nu (Bradley) ’98,Assistant Executive Director, said “Drew has the unique combina-tion of pertinent real-world experience and quality education thatmake him a great selection for any employer. Drew’s love ofSinfonia and his commitment to helping chapters better themselvesthrough the retreat experience make him an excellent new RetreatCoordinator and Programs Associate.”

Brothers wishing to congratulate Brother Lewis can do so byemailing him at lewis@sinfonia.org. Has your chapter been onretreat to Lyrecrest lately? Check out the details on how to scheduleyour chapter’s retreat by visiting www.sinfonia.org/retreats. Retreatdates for fall 2010 are currently available, and dates for spring 2011will be posted soon.

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Will Lambert, Iota Alpha (Alma) '05, hasbeen hired as the Fraternity’s Director ofCollegiate Programs and Education. For the pasttwo years Brother Lambert has served Sinfoniaenthusiastically as Retreat Coordinator andPrograms Associate. In this role he has plannedand facilitated over 50 retreats and interactedwith over 600 brothers who have visitedLyrecrest over the past two years. He has also led

and implemented a plan for property beautification at the NationalHeadquarters, and has played a vital role in the care and develop-ment of the Fraternity’s national archives. Brother Lambert has beena strong and dedicated addition to our national staff, and we arevery pleased that he has agreed to stay on in the new position.

Brother Lambert was born and raised in Petoskey, Michigan,and graduated from Alma College in April 2008 with a bachelor's

degree in business administration. After his initiation into Phi MuAlpha Sinfonia in Fall 2005, he went on to serve as Vice Presidentand then President of the Iota Alpha Chapter at Alma.

In his new role as Sinfonia’s Director of Collegiate Programsand Education, Brother Lambert will be an active resource forbrothers seeking assistance with chapter-level probationary and col-legiate member education and development. In the true spirit of theFraternity’s mission to develop ideals and manhood in men ofmusic, the National Executive Committee and Will are excitedabout this opportunity to make significant progress in whatSinfonia does to develop and foster quality mission awareness, fra-ternity education, membership development and musical achieve-ment in its members, and to provide a quality collegiate experience.

Brother Lambert begins in this position on September 1. Thosewishing to send letters of congratulations can reach him via email atlambert@sinfonia.org.

Andrew Lewis: Your New Retreat Coordinator and Programs Associate

Lambert Hired as Director of Collegiate Programs and Education

Visit www.sinfonia.org/retreats and schedule your Retreat with Drew today!

Our Business Is theMaking Of Men

University of DelawareNovember 12-14, 2010

Register today at www.sinfonia.org/fireside