New Program at Convention Offered to Alumni
By Jared Vasold, 2004, VA Delta Chi
When you were an undergraduate member of Pi Lambda Phi, did you ever ask yourself how the fraternity would benefit you once you became alumni? Like many of you, I use to ask myself what "Not Four Years, But a Lifetime" really means. While Pi Lambda Phi offers regional alumni networking, social, and entertainment involvement opportunities, this year at the 114th Pi Lambda Phi Leadership Convention, the fraternity took new and innovative strides to provide services for undergraduate and alumni brothers alike, making "Not Four Years, But a Lifetime", even more of a reality.
As an alumnus of Pi Lambda Phi, when the fraternity announced that they were going to offer personal and professional development sessions for young alumni during convention, I was ecstatic about the opportunity to meet new brothers while learning strategies to help me in both my personal and professional endeavors. When the young alumni series agenda was released, I remember asking myself where else could someone ever have the opportunity to learn about such a diverse range of topics like "landing the perfect job", "conflict management", "cultivating and enhancing relationships", "how to be an effective leader", "the art of negotiation", "cutting edge event management", "real estate investments", "growing your wealth through financial management succes", and "developing a successful alumni association". While the young alumni series was eye-opening and thought-provoking, on a deeper level, the knowledge gleaned from this program was life-changing, as the ideas, tips, and tactics from experienced Pi Lam professionals, opened the door for young alums to learn new ways to stretch their leadership capabilities, catalyze personal transformation, and elevate their professional performance to new heights.
When the fraternity announced that they have plans to bring back the alumni series to convention next year, expand programming, offer sessions for brother’s significant others, and make convention a place where alumni can come, learn, grow, and have fun, a vibrant and excited feeling began to permeate throughout the conversations of fellow alums. Pi Lambda Phi has become a valuable resource for undergraduate and alumni brothers alike, and when you hear "Not Four Years, But a Lifetime", you can rest assured that Pi Lambda Phi is working to provide alumni services that will help you in your personal and professional walks. Thanks to Pi Lambda Phi, the opportunity to continue one’s education beyond the undergraduate years has been expanded to alumni everywhere. Hope you will join your fellow alumni brothers in Chicago next year for convention, as the alumni series can open the door for personal and professional development and equip you with fundamental ingredients that can lead towards a lifetime of success.
Check with IHQ for updates about the young alumni series and other alumni opportunities.
Look here for Convention 2009's Young Alumni Series Agenda | 
