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How to Write a Slating Letter in Phi Mu Fraternity.

Slating letters are letters written to sisters on the slating committee chosen by the executive board. The committee consists of a sophomore, junior, senior, and the president. The committee meets for a night to read the letters and select individual sisters to of what they think should fill each executive board position.The president announces the slate a week before the elections on the chapter's communicator.

When writing a slating letter one should include:


 * Goals
 * Ideas they have to bring to the position
 * Qualities they possess that would be beneficial to this position
 * Qualifications
 * Thanks the committee for their time and consideration

This is an example of a letter I wrote.

To the sisters of the Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu,

I am writing this letter to express my interest in the executive position of Phi Director. I believe that I can bring new life to the aspect of new member instructor if I were to be elected to this position. I believe the position of Phi Director is a very important in our chapter. They have the essential job of educating our members of everything Phi Mu.As a chapter, we take pride in knowing our Phis are knowledgeable, informed, prepared, and enthusiastic about being initiated.If I were elected as Phi Director, I would ensure all those through quality instruction. I know I am capable to fulfill the position because of some of the qualities I possess. I believe I am outgoing, approachable, and task-oriented. I am not afraid to talk to new members and not intimidating so they are not afraid to come to me. I would take initiative as Phi Director and pass on all the information needed to become a successful Phi Mu member. I believe I am responsible and organized, and I am willing to do what needs to be done to make sure that everything gets done as planned. In addition, I have been Public Relations chair and Sisterhood Development chair this year. Experiencing those positions first hand has brought me to understand the responsibility of more involvement in Phi Mu. Sisterhood Development chair has also trained me to be open-minded when talking to sisters in their meetings f their concerns and hardships. Along with that position, I had experience planning the grand event of Sisterhood Retreat 2012. I would definitely look back on my experience planning the that when I consider the Phi Retreat and Phi class activities. As I stated before, I know I am capable of doing a thorough job as Phi Director and help the chapter be successful. I would also like to mention how much the position would benefit me. Graduating from my own Phi class a few semesters ago has made me forget some of the essentials. I would love the opportunity to learn more about Phi Mu when reviewing for Phi class every week. I believe the position of teaching a class every week would improve my skills and help towards what I want to do in the future. If I receive the position of Phi Director, I am willing to work hard as to ensure an enjoyable Phi class in 2013 for the sisters of Phi Mu. I hope you will give me your fullest consideration.

Love in Our Bond, Courtney Mahr

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