OFFICERS

National Officers

National Officers at the 2008 National Meeting in Memphis

From Left to Right
Annette Stewart (VP of Internal Affairs), Helen Tran (Western Regional Director), William J. Crane Jr. (Central Regional Director), Gary Hodge (National President), Mary Ellen Lewis (VP of Expansion), Betsy Brasher (Policy Board Chair), Saundra Finley (Executive Director)

THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

The NATIONAL CHAPTER is comprised of the National Officers and a duly elected National Delegate from each local chapter. The National Chapter is the general governing body and meets every two years at the Biennial Meeting.

The National Officers are:

NATIONAL PRESIDENT - This is the CEO of the Fraternity, who has the power to call and preside at meetings, oversees all functions of the operation of the National Chapter and appoints committees.
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS - This officer supervises the activities of the Regional Directors. This officer is first in order of succession in case of death or inability of the National President to serve. They also oversee the operations of the alumni chapters and encourage collegiate graduates to affiliate with an alumni chapter after graduation.
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXPANSION - This officer shall be responsible for establishing new chapters and the reactivation of inactive chapters.
REGIONAL DIRECTORS - Each geographical area has one director who visits the local chapters at least once during each Biennium and who provides additional guidance and assistance, as needed. This officer is available to assist you with any questions or problems you may have.
POLICY BOARD CHAIRMAN – This is the Chairman of the Policy Board. This position helps add continuity to the board and serves where needed by the President.

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The operations of the Fraternity are administered by the following entities:

EXECUTIVE POLICY BOARD, which is comprised of the National President, the Immediate Past National President, and a former National Officer. The Immediate Past President is the Chairman. This Board is responsible for formulating and implementing short-term and long-term financial objectives, directing the operation of the National Headquarters, and performing other duties at the direction of the Executive Council.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, which is comprised of the elected National Officers and the Chair of the Executive Policy Board. These members direct the affairs of the Fraternity during the period between meetings of the National Chapter.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fraternity, keeps the permanent records, and is the historian. This person has an office at National Headquarters and takes care of all the records of the Fraternity.

The Executive Director and your Regional Director are the people with whom you will have the most contact. They are valuable resources and are always ready and willing to help you. Please see the enclosed National Officer's directory for a complete listing of all these people.

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Relevant Quick Links

List of Past Presidents
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Iris Newsletter
The official newsletter of the fraternity with news about local chapters around the United States. Download Now >
View all Regions of PCT
Contains a map and list of all the collegiate and alumni chapters of PCT. More Info >
Start your own chapter!
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Alumni at Large?
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