1. The National Order of Omega Making the Most of Your Chapter Dr. Ed Whipple, Past President, National Order of Omega Vice President for Student Affairs, Bowling Green State University Dr. Kent L. Gardner, Executive Director, National Order of Omega Chris Bullins, Doctoral Graduate Assistant, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Bowling Green State University

2. Introduction We present this workshop on an annual basis to assist students who do not have a chapter of Order of Omega in developing one, and to aide those who are current members in strengthening their existing chapter.

3. Topics of Discussion Services and support from the National Office / National Officers Getting a chapter off the ground Program ideas Troubleshooting Networking with other chapters

4. Topic One The National Office and Officers as Resources National Web site: www.orderofomega.org National Officers and Staff Regional Chapter Directors Newsletter- Omega Trends Scholarships / Fellowships

5. Topic Two Getting the Chapter “Off the Ground” Finding an advisor Selecting a solid founding group Identifying the focus or niche for your chapter Working with Greek councils

6. Topic Three Programming Ideas / Troubleshooting Share one successful program / idea that has worked on your campus Share one question that you have

7. What This Means Remember to find the niche on your campus that your chapter can fill Remember that you are a group of leaders (plus / minus) Set achievable goals Work with your campus Greek advisor Utilize the National Office and Officers

8. Next Steps Take one good idea you heard here today and implement it on your campus Stay in touch with other students / chapters you have met during the conference Have discussions with others back on your campus

9. Final thoughts?