Goals and Activities

Encourage the study of social science
    Paper competition at local and convention level
    Lectureship grants to bring outstanding speakers to campuses
    Scholarships for graduate study
    Chapter sponsored scholarships
    Local research conferences

Recognize outstanding achievements
    Election to membership
    Certificates to sponsors for years of service
    Certificates to chapters for anniversaries and membership
    Local chapter awards
    Roll of distinction, Roll of Merit, and Roll of scholarship
    Scholarship medal
    Distinguished Service Award

Support local Chapters
    Convention training sessions for sponsors and state governors
    Convention Networking Opportunities
    State and international officers available for local meetings
    Printed materials for inviting new members

Communicate with local Chapters
    Pi Gamma Mu Newsletter
    Chancellors and governors contacting chapters
    Area or state newsletters
    Annual reports from chapters
    Headquarters staff always available and responsive

Grow in Membership
    Record membership in five of the last six years
    Chapters encouraging new chapters in neighboring schools
    Chancellors contracting area schools about new chapters

Develop leadership
    Serving as local chapter officers
    Officers; training sessions at local level
    Nominating local chapter members for international leadership
    Leadership training sessions at conventions

Listen to local chapters
Annual reports encouraged
Members and sponsors attending meetings and conventions
Student representatives serving on the Board of Trustees

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