By Michael Christakis You’ve heard of “all points bulletins,” well how about an “all leaders bulletin?” This blog is aimed at all ODK members – those in school and those at work, those on campuses and those in industry – regardless of where you sit, I want you to help your Circle. Just over a year ago,…
By Kelly J. As the O∆K Fellow, I have the pleasure of visiting with our Circles throughout the United States. Traveling to three or four Circles each day I’m on the road, I meet with Circles to learn about O∆K on their campus, help brainstorm ideas for successful membership selections, discuss best practices and inform…
By Ken Taylor A Few Words About the Title The Friday Letter began as “A private letter to Circle officers and other leaders…” on October 7, 1988 from O∆K’s second Executive Director, William S. Zerman. During the first two years it was sent weekly, then every other week for several years, until it became a…
Among the most unique characteristics of our Society are the “five phases of campus life” – scholarship, athletics, campus/community service, media/journalism and the performing arts – which we celebrate during initiations at 300 Circles nationally each year. In fact, this past year we celebrated the five phases by honoring Barron Frazier (Hampden-Sydney College), Matthew Horn (Winthrop…
By Michael Christakis I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brianna Kallman as an At-Large student member of the Society Board of Directors. The Board formally appointed Brianna at its organizational meeting on August 20th following her appointment to the National Advisory Council (NAC). Brianna is the Circle President for the University of Nebraska at Omaha…
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Parker Vascik as an At-Large student member of the Society Board of Directors. The Board formally appointed Parker at its organizational meeting on August 20th following his appointment to the National Advisory Council (NAC). Parker is the Circle President for the Georgia Tech Circle of ODK. Parker Vascik grew…
By Michael Christakis As you know, in 2010 the Society establish the National Advisory Council (NAC) – “a group of dedicated members of the Society who represent key constituencies and who advise the Board of Directors on matters related to the Society’s well-being.” The Board of Directors appoints each member of the National Advisory Council for…
