Phyllis C. Tenney Excellence in Advising Award
Phyllis Churchill Tenney, or "Mrs. T" as she is affectionately known, had been a Chapter Advisor since 1969 at the Phi Epsilon Chapter at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine.
With her leadership and effort, she was able to help students overcome rules against any extracurricular activities and organize a chapter. Throughout her time as an advisor, she has provided a home and a family environment to chapter members.
She helped create a fraternity environment of equal treatment as brothers, despite the military discipline and recognition of rank found on her campus. She has received chapter and section Distinguished Service Keys and was Fall 1985 Pledge Class Namesake Honoree. She is a great leader, and for all her support of Alpha Phi Omega, the 2000 National Convention recognized her by creating the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award.
Criteria
This award recognizes service of an exemplary level over a substantial period of time to an individual chapter in the role of advisor. Nominations can be submitted by active or alumni members of the advisor's chapter.
- Long-term service of at least five years.
- Significant participation in diverse chapter activities.
- Working with other advisors, such as in recruiting, training and advisory committee work.
- Superior communications with chapter officers and actives.
- Contributing role in building chapter reputation on campus and in the community.
- Clear demonstration of awareness of appropriate role of an advisor.
- Accessible and approachable.
- Fosters maturity and contributes to the leadership development of members.
- Caring and concerned.
- Assists chapter in keeping focused on the larger picture and a blend of the Cardinal Principles.
- Reputation and achievements outside the ahapter and Alpha Phi Omega.
Submit the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award (PDF) application along with all pertinent materials to the Awards and Appreciation Reference Committee at the first session of that Reference Committee (check the official National Convention Program upon arrival for time and location). Presentations may be written, verbal or visual. If using a VHS videotape or DVD, please limit length to 15 minutes.
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