Time Mastery to Prevent Burnout - Dr. Tracy Powell

This keynote equips Delta Sigma Pi student leaders with time management strategies rooted in the REFOCUS Framework™ to prevent burnout, build confidence, and excel academically, socially, and professionally from freshman year through senior leadership roles.

Dr. Tracy R. Powell is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and keynote speaker focused on empowering emerging leaders. She helps students build resilience and clarity in time mastery and leadership using compassionate, practical frameworks. Dr. Powell’s presentations blend interactive tools with real world insights to prepare students to thrive in college and career.

• Artificial Intelligence at Work (LD) - Shane Borden (Cape Henry-C) 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) – Dean Ferguson (False Cape-B) 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) - Jack Monger (Mariner) 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) - Chelsey Fix (Cape Charles A) 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.
• Networking and Personal Brand (LD) - Brittany Chapman (Cape Henry C) 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.
• Inspiring Data-Informed Decisions (DD) - Melissa Garcia (Mariner A) 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.

Lunch and Networking – Network by meeting someone new!
Meal Served at 12:00 p.m. – Program at 12:45 p.m. (Meal Ticket Required)

• Achieving and Managing Change (LD) - Stacy Jordan (Cape Henry-C) Have you ever left a leadership retreat inspired, only to struggle implementing change? This session equips leaders to become effective change agents. Learn practical strategies to overcome resistance, build buy-in, manage constraints, and create a clear roadmap to turn ideas into lasting, meaningful change. 
• How to Motivate Yourself and Others (LD) - Gabriel Mudd (Cape Charles A) 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.
• Leading with Influence (DD) - Mia Lewis (Mariner A) As a leader, it is essential to foster trust, create clarity, and build a shared sense of purpose among the people you support. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for leading with influence, engage in dialogue around their lived experiences, and practice applying motivational interviewing techniques to strengthen communication, alignment, and impact.

• Member Engagement (OP) - Sarah King (Cape Charles A) 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.
• Balance & Blend: Work, Life, and More (LD) - Weslie Higdon LCD (Cape Henry C) 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 Directors Open Forum (DD) - Sarah Lowe (Mariner A) A collaborative space for District Directors to share experiences, surface challenges, exchange best practices, and strengthen their effectiveness in supporting chapters. 
  

All attendees are requested to attend a regional meeting!

• Atlantic Coast - MARINER A        
• Mid-South – FALSE CAPE‑B
• Central Gulf – CAPE CHARLES‑A
• South Atlantic – CAPE HENRY‑C
• Mid Atlantic - ATLANTIC BLLROOM – LEFT (SPLIT BLLRM)
• Southeastern - YORK   

Chapter Presidents or the chapter’s elected alternate delegate and Regional Vice Presidents should attend this session to best prepare for Sunday’s Provincial Council Meeting.

• Cash & Credit Bar
• Recognizing Regional and Provincial Collegians of the Year
• Leadership Foundation and Alumni Service Recognition
• Pearl & Ruby Badge Raffle
• Enjoy DJ Entertainment following program

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