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Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity hosts 2020 business meeting, elects new leadership

Pembroke, NC – Phi Sigma Nu, the oldest and largest American Indian fraternity in the United States, held its annual business meeting virtually on Saturday, August 29, 2020. The business meeting normally occurs on the last day of the Chief Convention but the 2020 convention was not held due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Delegates from each chapter elected the following Brothers to the Chief Council (the national governing body for the Fraternity). The officers will serve two-year terms that run from 2020 to 2022.

  • Chief President: Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear (Nu Alpha Chapter)
  • Chief Treasurer: Jordan Hunt (Alpha Chapter)
  • Chief Dean of Ma’enos: Tyler Blue (Alpha Chapter)
  • Chief Elder Brother: Ryan Dial-Stanley (Gamma Chapter)
  • Chief of Expansion: Justin Richardson (Beta Chapter)

The Chief Secretary position was vacated when Lawrence T. Locklear resigned to accept the Chief President position. The position of Chief Historian was vacated when John Lowery resigned.

At the September 3, 2020 Gathering of the Chiefs (Chief Council meeting), the Chiefs, acting according to the Fraternity’s Constitution, filled the vacated Chief Council positions and appointed seven regional advisors. Appointed to fill the remaining year in each of the Chief Council positions were Kolby Clark (Beta Chapter), Chief Secretary, and Rocky Locklear (Nu Alpha Chapter), Chief Historian. The regional advisors are:

  • Great Lakes Region: Ian Stroud (Nu Alpha Chapter)
  • Northeast Region: Warren Griffin Jr. (Iota Chapter)
  • Northern Plains Region: Joshua Weston (Iota Chapter)
  • Northwest Region: Derreck Wheeler (Zeta Chapter)
  • Southeast Region: Jamison Lowery (Beta Chapter)
  • Southern Plains Region: Joel Hernandez (Iota Chapter)
  • Southwest Region: Martin Manuel (Zeta Chapter)

Other actions taken during the Fraternity’s business meeting include:

  • Enacted a moratorium on chapter intake processes during the fall 2020 semester because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chapters will be allowed to recruit during the fall semester.
  • Create an ad-hoc committee to craft a statement on social injustice and in support of Black Lives Matter.
  • Adopted an additional Fraternity image, designed by Brother Lawrence T. Locklear (Nu Alpha Chapter), which reflects many of the Fraternity’s symbols.
  • Chief Council will examine the Fraternity’s current fees and provide recommendations for changes to the fees during the 2021 Chief Convention.
  • Chief Council will investigate adding a second national philanthropy which has an American Indian youth focus.
  • Outgoing Chief President Derek Oxendine (Gamma Chapter) was thanked and honored for his eight years of service to the Fraternity as Chief President.

The 2021 Chief Convention will celebrate the Fraternity’s 25th anniversary and be held at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

For more information, contact Billy Flint, Chief of Communications, at chiefofcommunications@phisigmanu.com.

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About Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc: Phi Sigma Nu is the oldest and largest American Indian fraternity in the United States. Founded February 13, 1996, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the Fraternity has over 400 Brothers representing more than 55 American Indian nations. Visit www.phisigmanu.com to learn more about Phi Sigma Nu. Follow the Fraternity on Facebook @phisigmanu and Twitter @phisigmanu96.

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Haskell Indian Nations University hosts 2015 Chief Convention

2015 Chief Convention at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS.

2015 Chief Convention at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS.

LAWRENCE, KS — Phi Sigma Nu, the oldest and largest American Indian Fraternity in the nation, held its 10th Annual Chief Convention at Haskell Indian Nations University, July 23-25, 2015. Since 2006, members from across the country gather during the last full weekend in July to network, attend workshops, vote on resolutions, elect national officers, and plan for the year ahead – all to strengthen and celebrate the fraternity.

During the opening ceremony, Haskell President Dr. Venida Chenault thanked the fraternity for choosing Haskell as host of the convention and encouraged the men in attendance to keep up their efforts to better themselves and their communities. “The time is now. Indian Country needs your leadership,” said Chenault.

The agenda called for team building and leadership development activities, a tour of the Haskell Cultural Center & Museum, workshops focused on membership intake and chapter excellence, a presentation on Haskell’s early years by professor Dr. Theresa Milk, and a community service project.

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Northeastern State University hosts 2014 Chief Convention

2014 Chief Convention at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK

TAHLEQUAH, OK – The country’s oldest and largest American Indian Fraternity held their annual Chief Convention on the campus of Northeastern State University this past weekend July 24 – 26, 2014. Phi Sigma Nu, celebrating their 18th anniversary, was founded in 1996 on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, a historical American Indian school. (more…)

Previous Fall and Spring Graduates

Phi Sigma Nu would like to recognize all of our brothers who graduated within the past academic year.  Education is very important to the fraternity and we look forward to seeing these men become successful in their respective fields.

Beta Chapter – Fall 2010

  • Edwin Roman – Bachelor of Computer Engineering
  • Traver Mayfield – Bachelor of International Studies
  • Ryan Barnett – Bachelor of Political Science

Gamma Chapter – Spring 2011

  • Cody Brayboy – Bachelor of American Studies, American Indian Studies Concentration

Epsilon Chapter – Spring 2011

  • Russell Harjo – Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Shu Nakai – Bachelor of Science, Biology (Pre-Med)

Zeta Chapter – Fall 2010

  • Lance Kaboni – Bachelor of Arts, Multilingual/Multicultural Elementary Education
  • John Bailon – Bachelor of Science, Sustainability

Beta Chapter Wins Awards

Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University

The calendar year 2009-2010 marked the sixth opportunity at North Carolina State University, for chapters to use the Standards Program as a basis for the Greek Life Department Awards. The students who authored the Standards Program offered their community the following challenge: Have Integrity, Be Accountable, Seek Distinction.

This year, Greek Life at NCSU recognized 23 chapters who had risen to the challenge, and 18 chapters were awarded for setting a Standard of Excellence.

Awards were determined by reviewing materials submitted in the chapter Standards Binder. Any chapter who met or exceeded the standard for the 10 reviewed shared principles was eligible for an award.

A panel of four reviewed the binders and narrowed the eligible chapters to the top 5 per shared principle and to the top 4 overall. Both quantity and quality of programming was taken into consideration. Awards are given for outstanding performance in each of the 10 shared principles.

Beta Chapter was awarded the Outstanding Campus Leadership and Involvement Award as well as the Most Improved Award. This marks the first time the chapter has received a Greek Life award.