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The tbtm Initiative is Alpha Sigma Phi’s membership
education program. The program starts with the Pledge Ceremony and continues
through the new member education process and the Initiation Ceremony. The
program continues throughout the undergraduate experience in Alpha Sigma Phi
and concludes with the Senior Service Ceremony.
tbtm Initiative - Chapters AND COLONIES
For those in an active chapter of the Fraternity, their tbtm Initiative experience begins with Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, commonly referred to within the Fraternity as new member education. The chapter’s Membership Education Director is responsible for executing this program. After a new member completes the Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, the new member, now an initiated Brother of the Fraternity, transitions into the Sigma Phase.
Sigma Phase is intended for initiated members in their sophomore and junior years of college. The chapter’s Brotherhood Development Director is responsible for executing this program. There are six areas of focus that make up Sigma Phase Education. Brothers are asked to participate in eight large group activities/discussions (two per term) and to complete 16 individual activities (four per term) to fulfill the Sigma Phase Education requirements. Members who complete the requirements of this phase then participate in Phi Phase Education.
Phi Phase is intended for those members beginning their senior year in college. An alumnus from the Chapter’s Alumni Association or Chapter Council is responsible for executing this program. The program focuses on six key areas. Brothers are asked to participate in six large group activities/discussions (one for each area) and to complete 12 individual activities (two for each area) to fulfill the Phi Phase Education requirements.
tbtm Initiative - INTEREST GROUPS
For those in an interest group, their tbtm Initiative experience begins with Founding Father Education. An alumnus appointed by Fraternity Headquarters serves as the Membership Education Director and is responsible for executing this program. After the founding fathers complete the Founding Father Education and participate in the Fraternity’s Colonization Ceremony, the founding fathers, now new members of the Fraternity, transition into Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education. Once members of a colony begin the Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, they follow the same path as active chapters.
tbtm Initiative – Officers and Volunteers
To ensure that those men participating in the different phases have the best experience possible and to ensure that our undergraduate officers and the volunteers who support, mentor and guide them understand their respective role, the Fraternity has developed undergraduate officer and volunteer education. Each of the education sessions not only provides insight into the tools and resources offered by the Fraternity, but also encourages officer transition exercises, and an overview of their role as an officer or volunteer of the Fraternity. Each newly elected undergraduate officer should complete the session for Undergraduate Officers and the session designed specifically for their position. Alumni volunteers are encouraged to complete the Volunteer Overview Session and then the session designed specifically for their position.
tbtm Initiative Education Committees
The development of curriculum for this Education website was accomplished through the contributions of experienced and dedicated Alpha Sigs. The Fraternity is profoundly grateful for their insight and dedication.
James M. Byars, Murray State ‘03, Sigma Phase
tbtm Initiative - Chapters AND COLONIES
For those in an active chapter of the Fraternity, their tbtm Initiative experience begins with Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, commonly referred to within the Fraternity as new member education. The chapter’s Membership Education Director is responsible for executing this program. After a new member completes the Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, the new member, now an initiated Brother of the Fraternity, transitions into the Sigma Phase.
Sigma Phase is intended for initiated members in their sophomore and junior years of college. The chapter’s Brotherhood Development Director is responsible for executing this program. There are six areas of focus that make up Sigma Phase Education. Brothers are asked to participate in eight large group activities/discussions (two per term) and to complete 16 individual activities (four per term) to fulfill the Sigma Phase Education requirements. Members who complete the requirements of this phase then participate in Phi Phase Education.
Phi Phase is intended for those members beginning their senior year in college. An alumnus from the Chapter’s Alumni Association or Chapter Council is responsible for executing this program. The program focuses on six key areas. Brothers are asked to participate in six large group activities/discussions (one for each area) and to complete 12 individual activities (two for each area) to fulfill the Phi Phase Education requirements.
tbtm Initiative - INTEREST GROUPS
For those in an interest group, their tbtm Initiative experience begins with Founding Father Education. An alumnus appointed by Fraternity Headquarters serves as the Membership Education Director and is responsible for executing this program. After the founding fathers complete the Founding Father Education and participate in the Fraternity’s Colonization Ceremony, the founding fathers, now new members of the Fraternity, transition into Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education. Once members of a colony begin the Alpha Phase and Responsible Sig Education, they follow the same path as active chapters.
tbtm Initiative – Officers and Volunteers
To ensure that those men participating in the different phases have the best experience possible and to ensure that our undergraduate officers and the volunteers who support, mentor and guide them understand their respective role, the Fraternity has developed undergraduate officer and volunteer education. Each of the education sessions not only provides insight into the tools and resources offered by the Fraternity, but also encourages officer transition exercises, and an overview of their role as an officer or volunteer of the Fraternity. Each newly elected undergraduate officer should complete the session for Undergraduate Officers and the session designed specifically for their position. Alumni volunteers are encouraged to complete the Volunteer Overview Session and then the session designed specifically for their position.
tbtm Initiative Education Committees
The development of curriculum for this Education website was accomplished through the contributions of experienced and dedicated Alpha Sigs. The Fraternity is profoundly grateful for their insight and dedication.
James M. Byars, Murray State ‘03, Sigma Phase
Henry C. Chung, UC-Berkeley ‘01, Phi Phase
Roberto J. Coquis, American ‘90, Phi Phase
Steven L. Dutton, Bowling Green ’04, Alpha Phase
Timothy S. Killion, Rutgers ’64, Phi Phase
Jeffrey T. Lampson, Bethany ‘79, Phi Phase
Matthew G. Mattson, Grand Valley ’96, Alpha Phase
Matthew S. Maurer, Bowling Green ’03, Alpha Phase
Brian A. Perry, Bowling Green ‘93, Sigma Phase
Nicholas J. Roumonada, Washington ‘99, Phi Phase
Mark D. Still, Washington ’75, Alpha, Sigma, Phi Phase Chairman
Brian K. Thomas, UC-Berkeley ‘06, Sigma Phase
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