Leadership
National Council
National Council 2010-2012 (Elected)
The elected officers of Alpha Sigma Tau are the National Council.
At the 38th National Convention in June 2010, the convention body adopted new governing documents re-structuring the National Council and its focus effective at the 39th National Convention in June 2012 to a strategic board. At the 39th National Convention, the Sorority will move from a group of nine “silo” type-positions to a National Council with one President and five Vice Presidents, one of which must be collegian at the time of election, and the Executive Director who will focus on the values, mission and strategic advancement of the Sorority as a whole.
During the 2010-2012 biennium, the National Council will transition to a strategic board with operational functions transferred to Headquarters, strategically focused work groups, and Volunteer Personnel. The 2012-2014 National Council elected at the 39th National Convention will meet the new strategic focus of Alpha Sigma Tau.
The National Council leads the Sorority in developing and meeting strategic initiatives based on our core values of Intellect, Excellence, Graciousness, Respect and Connections. These core values guide the operations and decisions of the Sorority. The six strategic areas of focus for 2010-2015 are: Member Development, Growth and Retention, Communication and Marketing, Alumnae Member Engagement, Infrastructure, and Maximizing Financial Resources.
The duties of the National Council are to:
• Fulfill all provisions in the governing documents
• Provide strategic planning – vision/direction/prioritization
• Hire, supervise, discipline, and terminate the Executive Director
• Provide proper financial oversight
• Establish policy; define and uphold values and customs
• Enhance the Sorority’s internal and public image
• Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
• Ensure adequate human and financial resources
• Evaluate itself, the organization’s outcomes, and the Executive Director at least annually
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National President – Chris Covington The President shall preside at all National Council meetings and National Conventions. She shall perform other such duties as associated with the office, as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work with the Nominations Committee to understand how a strategic board functions so that it may seek and vet candidates for a strategic board for the 39th National Convention. She will focus the National Organization on transitioning to a strategic organization and on working with the National Council, Headquarters Staff, volunteers, members and partners to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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National Vice President – Shelly Redmond The National Vice President shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work with the Headquarters Staff to transition the supervision of chapters on probation, advisor recruitment and placement, and the planning and execution of National training events and convention. She will work to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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National Secretary – Tiffany Street The National Secretary shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work with the Headquarters Staff and Volunteer Personnel to manage awards, milestone anniversaries, record of service, and the publication of National Convention minutes and National Council minute summaries. She will record the minutes of the National Council meetings and work to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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National Treasurer – Tammy Bonifield The National Treasurer shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work to transfer daily financial management (accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, chapter/member account management, budgets, audit preparation, contracts and vendor management) to the Headquarters Staff. She will manage our investment accounts and work to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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Director of Collegiate Chapters – Shel Golob The Director of Collegiate Chapters shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work to transition chapter services and advisor placement to the Headquarters Staff and revise the role of the District Coordinators, while focusing on chapter support and advisor recruitment training. She will work to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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Director of Alumnae – Jamie Miller The Director of Alumnae shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will work to transition alumnae involvement and chapter/association services to the Headquarters Staff. She will work to fulfill the strategic plan. |
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Director of Extension – vacant During the transition biennium, extension activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. A Director of Extension will be sought once the extension work group has completed its work to plan the growth of the Sorority. Once appointed, she will work to complete the strategic plan. The Director of Extension shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. |
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Director of Fraternity Programs – Kristin Walker The Director of Fraternity Programs shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. During the transition biennium, she will transition educational program development and execution to the Headquarters Staff, with the exception of the Chaplain and Ritual Services. She will work to complete the strategic plan. |
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Director of Publications – vacant During the transition biennium, publication activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff with Volunteer Personnel support. A Director of Publications will be sought once the marketing and communications work group has completed its work to plan the communications of the Sorority. Once appointed, she will work to complete the strategic plan. The Director of Publications shall perform such duties as required by the governing documents, or as assigned by the National Council or the voting body of the convention. |




