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Earle M Herbert National Friendship Award
The Earle M. Herbert Friendship Award
Presented every two years at the national convention to the
chapter who has the best overall membership program. The criteria
for the award includes training activities, as well as fellowship
activities, conducted by the chapter for the pledge and active
members. Named in honor of past national president Earle Herbert,
the award is intended to honor chapters whose program best meets
the needs of the members in maintaining their affiliation with the
fraternity. Presentations may be written, verbal or visual;
videotape, 15 minutes in length. Selection is made by the national
convention's Awards and Appreciation Committee, from among chapters
submitting materials for consideration.
Award Criteria
- Chapter growth and retention.
- Fellowship activities Pledge, alumni and advisor
involvement.
- Rush program Awards and recognitions given by the chapter.
- Attendance at inter-chapter events (sectional, regional and
national conventions) Participation in leadership and membership
development programs.
Past Recipients
- 1994: Theta (University of Virginia)
- 1996: Delta Theta (University of Louisville)
- 1998: Eta Lambda (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire)
- 2000: Zeta Delta (Miami University)
- 2002: Omicron Zeta (California State University-East Bay)
- 2004: Theta Upsilon (Case Western Reserve University)
- 2006: Theta Upsilon (Case Western Reserve University)