"It was very interesting and exciting to be able to help shape the future of the fraternity on such a large scale. It helped me greatly to understand what was coming up in the long-term future with the plans my own chapter is making. It is good to meet so many successful Triangles that compose Council and get good experience in trying to help lead such a large organization. It was a great pleasure in serving the fraternity and see how it operates on the national level. I hope that other men take the opportunity to fill the role of active advisor and be a part of the national organization in such a large way." -- Brian Jarman pur01, Chair, 2003-04 Active Advisory Board

The Active Advisor is an active member of Triangle Fraternity who advises National Council and helps represent the active membership at the highest level of the fraternity. His primary responsibilities are to improve and maintain communications between National Council and the active organizations. Other duties may be assigned by National Council as the need arises.

The Active Advisor attends all Council meetings and conference calls and participates in e-mail discussions, though he does not have an official vote. Reimbursement is provided for reasonable travel and housing costs.

Eligibility criteria for Active Advisor:

• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Must have been a member (active or pledge) for one year prior to taking office, and must be an active in good standing for the full academic year while serving. (In other words, it's okay if he graduates in May or June of his term, but graduation does not relieve him of his duties)
• No chapter may be represented by the Active Advisor position for more than two years in a row.

The Active Advisor's term of the office begins at Triangle's National Meeting at the National Convention or Leadership School and extends until the following National Meeting a year later.

Applications
To apply for the position of Active Advisor, please send a document (Microsoft Word or plain text preferred) with your name, contact information, and answers to the following questions to National Secretary Kevin Fong ucla84 (fong@triangle.org).

• Why do you wish to serve as Active Advisor?
• What do you think the role of the Advisor should be?
• What do you think the role of National Council should be?
• What leadership positions have you previously held? What did you
  accomplish in those positions?
• What would you do to keep in contact with actives from other
  chapters during your term?
• What other demands on your time (school, work, chapter) do you
  expect to have next year?
• What is your cumulative GPA?

Applications must also be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from either the current active or alumni president of the chapter. In order to ensure consideration, applications must be received by May 15. Selection of an Advisor by vote of National Council will take place at the end of May, and the new officer will be announced in early June.

If you have any questions about the Active Advisor position or selection process, contact National Secretary Kevin Fong ucla84 (fong@triangle.org).