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T
here has been an important change in the
structure of Gamma Upsilon Chapter's alumni
leadership team!
In the past, we have had a Board of Trustees and
a Corporation Board. One set of alumni filled the
positions on both boards, there was only one set of
officers, and the board's meetings were combined.
Through his involvement with the ATΩ National
Foundation Board, Gary Flander '78 realized this
structure was not in line with the ATΩ National
recommendations for its chapters. Therefore, in June
our leadership met to vote on a new structure that
would align with expectations and set Gamma Upsilon
up for many years of future success. They decided to
separate the two boards to operate as individual teams.
THE BREAKDOWN
So what will having a Board of Trustees and a
Corporation Board look like? The role of each board
will differ in several crucial ways:
• The Board of Trustees is focused on the overall
mission and future direction of the fraternity,
while the Corporation Board deals with the day-
to-day operations related to housing and property
management.
• Trustees typically play an advisory role, while
Corporation Board members are more hands-on
with operational and legal matters.
• Trustees look at long-term strategy and
governance, while the Corporation Board is
concerned with the maintenance and financial
health of physical assets like the house.
THE BENEFITS
How will this change help Gamma Upsilon? Here's
what we hope:
• We'll be complying with National expectations
regarding liability and risk, including legal and
insurance-related concerns.
• Delegating responsibilities should reduce board
member burnout and create more opportunities
for more alumni to serve.
• Roles will appeal to alumni volunteers who may
prefer to serve in more specific areas.
We hope to see nothing but positive impacts from this
change and are excited to embark on this new path for
Gamma Upsilon. Future Tau Talks will include updates
on how it's going! For now, please learn more about our
new presidents for each board to the right and reach out if
you're interested in taking on a board position of your own!
Double the Impact
Introducing New Alumni Leadership Structure
ZACHARY ANDERSON-
CLAUSEN '07
Corporation Board President
Career: Workflow Analyst
at Cetera Financial Group
"I volunteered because this
is my chance to give back
to the house. Almost all my
friends at this stage in my life
are men I met through the
fraternity."
Favorite Alpha Tau Omega Memory:
Advancing in Yell Like Hell and getting painted.
Favorite Chapter Event:
Anytime we manage to get a group together for a
football tailgate.
CHARLES SCALES '14
Board of Trustees President
Career: Robotics Product
Manager at FPE Automation
"I volunteered to remain
involved with the chapter. I
had a lot of experience in my
time as an undergraduate by
serving in different roles, and
my goal now is to contribute
my insight to help the chapter
be the best it can be on
campus."
Favorite Alpha Tau Omega Memory:
Winning Lip Sync at Vespers and attending huge
basketball games at Hilton Coliseum.
Favorite Chapter Event:
Hanging out on the deck after class on a Friday, weekly
chapter, and the old Haunted Forrest tailgates.
MEET THE NEW
BOARD PRESIDENTS
