Create Your Own Path: Make a REAL Impact™ in Business and Leadership with Rita Goodroe  Rita Made Me Do It

As a kid, Rita knew exactly what she wanted. But then life - and fear - took over. A breakup and 35 dates in 35 days later, she stopped chasing someone else's version of success and started creating her own path. This high-energy influential session will help you do the same, so you make a REAL Impact™.

Artificial Intelligence at Work (LD) -  Explore how to identify business challenges where AI improves efficiency, effectiveness, and decision-making. Learn common AI tools, practical use cases, and integration into daily operations while examining ethical and operational risks. Develop responsible AI recommendations that balance technology with human judgment and oversight.

Mastering the Art of Effective Presentations (LD) -  Effective presentations are not about perfection, they are about clarity, connection, and confidence. This interactive workshop helps participants identify what makes presentations memorable, practice creative delivery techniques, and apply a simple framework to plan and deliver presentations with impact in academic, professional, and organizational settings.

Seeing the Big Picture (DD) - This session provides volunteers serving in the position of District Director, Assistant District Director, and other Fraternity members with the skills to see the “bigger picture” of the organization. They will learn how, starting with why, will inspire purpose and, as a result, action.

History of Ritual (OP) -  This session will take you on a journey to help you better understand the meaning behind some of our ritual and the journey it has taken over the years.

• Emotional Intelligence: An In-Demand Soft Skill (LD) -  Discover the role of emotional intelligence in today’s workplace. Learn practical strategies to build self-awareness, communicate effectively, and lead with empathy. Apply these skills to strengthen relationships, navigate interpersonal dynamics, and enhance professional impact immediately.
• Networking & Personal Brand - What is your personal brand? How can you leverage LinkedIn and other social media platforms to build yours? These and other questions will be answered, and you will have the opportunity to make changes—in real time—to better leverage your resources to build your personal brand.
• Leading with Influence (DD) - This session equips District Directors, Assistant District Directors, and Fraternity volunteers with tools to support data-informed chapter decisions. Using real, anonymized CMP data, participants will practice identifying patterns, uncovering root causes, and prioritizing opportunities for chapter improvement.
• Member Engagement (OP) - Member engagement is highly sought after by business and organizational leaders worldwide. But how do you achieve something so intangible? This session offers practical tips for creating a lasting organizational culture through everyday leadership behaviors.

Network by meeting someone new!

Meal Served at 12:00 p.m. – Program at 12:45 p.m. (Meal Ticket Required)

• Coaching Mindset: Delegation and Trust (LD)- This workshop provides practical strategies for developing delegation and follow-up skills needed to be an effective leader.
• Side Hustle to Startup: Exploring Entrepreneurial Paths (CD)-  Interested in starting your own business? This session explores the steps involved in launching a side hustle, developing a business plan, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
• Ethical Leadership in Action (CE)-  Explore the importance of ethical decision-making and responsible leadership in today's complex world. This session examines real-world case studies and provides a framework for navigating ethical dilemmas and building a culture of integrity.
• Ritual The Right Way (FCO)-  ‘Ritual The Right Way’ This session will take you on a journey to help you better understand the meaning behind our ritual and how to perform it effectively.

• How to Motivate Yourself and Others (LD) - Explore how sustainable motivation begins internally and grows through purpose, clarity, and relationships. Learn how to motivate yourself and create environments where others thrive. Leave with practical tools you can immediately apply in personal, academic, and professional settings.
• Balance & Blend: Work, Life, and More (LD) -  and Lauren Whalen (McKinley) Participants begin by examining why self-care matters for their effectiveness, well-being, and long-term sustainability as leaders. This sets the foundation for understanding balance as a necessity—not a luxury.
• District Director Open Forum (DD) -  A collaborative space for District Directors to share experiences, surface challenges, exchange best practices, and strengthen their effectiveness in supporting chapters.

All chapter delegates and Regional Vice Presidents should attend this Council Meeting. All others are encouraged and welcome to attend as non-voting attendees.

• Recognizing Regional and Provincial Collegians of the Year
• Leadership Foundation and Alumni Service Recognition
• Raffle
• Enjoy DJ Miriachi https://www.mariachi-oro.com/
• Entertainment following program