As we discussed values, this brought to mind our chapters' creeds of which we all should strive to live. The founding principles of our fraternities and sororities are the starting place for change. Always remember the oath you took when joining your chapter. Let's make our members accountable and continue to model the way for others. Another area of focus at UIFI was the importance of community service.
Community service is a powerful vehicle for leadership development.
As chapters, we had the opportunity to travel into the streets of Lafayette and work with the community. I spent the day helping at a child care center and it was a rewarding experience that made a difference. The activity was designed to remind us, as sorority and fraternity members, of our common purpose. At the completion of the five-day institute, we not only had experienced new ideas, but also the opportunity to network with other Greek leaders. Through networking, I realized that New Mexico State has a strong Greek community and in many aspects we are ahead of the rest.