Serving on the Grand Council requires a significant investment of both time and money.

In accordance with Bylaw 7, Section 1, grand officers commit to regularly attending Grand Council meetings with no more than 10% unexcused absences. In recent years, the Grand Council has held virtual meetings on a monthly basis, although it is not uncommon for the board to meet more than once per month.

Additionally, grand officers are expected to attend in-person Fraternity events, which may require out-of-town and overnight travel, including:

• Grand Council retreats and in-person meetings
• National and regional leadership programs
• Industry conferences
• Biennial Convocation
• Chapter installations and visitations
• Other travel as necessary

In many cases, grand officers personally cover the cost of their travel expenses (such as airfare, hotel, non-event-provided meals, tolls, rental cars, ground transportation, personal car mileage, fuel, and airport parking).

Notice to Current and Past Grand Officers Filing to Run in the Upcoming Grand Council Elections:
By filing as a candidate for the 2026–28 Grand Council, you are advised that the election materials distributed to registered Convocation attendees will indicate whether you fulfilled (or failed to fulfill) all of your voluntary pledge commitments for the current biennium and/or each previous biennium for which you served, as set forth in the Grand Council Governance and Policy Manual or equivalent document in effect at the time of your service, if any.

Candidates are advised that the application materials they submit will be provided to Convocation attendees via the Convocation digital binder, and will also be made available to all members of the Fraternity through the secure website portal.sigmapi.org.

GRAND COUNCIL OFFICE(S) SOUGHT

Indicate whether you are running for the office of Grand Sage, for one of five Director-at-Large seats, or both (as an unsuccessful candidate for the office of Grand Sage may run for a Director-at-Large seat). Please note that, according to Bylaw 6, Section 3 (a), to be eligible to run for the office of Grand Sage, a candidate must have first completed a minimum of one (1) biennium of service on the Grand Council.

SIGMA PI AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

In the "Sigma Pi Experience" field, include offices/positions held within the Fraternity (at all levels) and any relevant accomplishments you wish to share.

In the "Professional Experience" field, provide details related to your career or vocation and how your professional background can support or enhance the work of the Grand Council. Do not copy and paste your professional resume or curriculum vitae.

UPLOAD HEADSHOT

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

A conflict of interest exists when a grand officer's personal interests, relationships, or loyalties have the potential to compromise their professional judgment or objectivity when making decisions as a member of the Grand Council. This situation can arise when serving one interest might negatively impact another, such as a personal financial gain clashing with a duty to act in the best interests of the Fraternity, or service on another board within the organization that is subject to oversight by the Grand Council.

In accordance with Bylaw 6, Section 1 (c) (iv), upload a statement attesting that service as a member of the Grand Council will not create a personal conflict of interest, financial or otherwise. Such attestation will again be requested at Convocation to ensure that no conflict has arisen between the time of this candidate filing and the election.

BACKGROUND CHECK CONSENT

The undersigned (candidate) hereby authorizes all persons or entities in the categories listed below to release, without liability, information regarding employment, income, and/or assets to the duly appointed Elections Committee acting as Agent of the Sigma Pi Fraternity (the Fraternity), for purposes of verifying the background of the undersigned who has made application to be a candidate for election to the Grand Council. This consent is required under Bylaw 6, Section 1 (c) (iv).

INFORMATION COVERED

Verification and inquiries that may be requested include, but are not limited to:

• Identity and Marital Status
• Employment
• Medical or Child Care Allowances Credit and Criminal Activity
• Resident and Rental Activity

GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS THAT MAY BE ASKED

The below entities or persons that may be asked to release the above information include, but are not limited to:

• Past/Present Employers
• Welfare Agencies
• Previous Landlords (incl. Public Housing Agencies)
• Veterans Administration
• State Unemployment Agencies
• Schools & Colleges
• Support/Alimony Providers
• Social Security Administration
• Credit Providers/Credit Providers
• Law Enforcement Agencies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

By signing below, you agree that a photocopy of this authorization may be used for the purposes stated above. The original of this authorization will be retained by the Elections Committee until the conclusion of the upcoming Convocation. Additionally, you understand that you have a right to review any records obtained and correct any information that you can prove is incorrect.

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