Chapters Inc. is a Canadian big box bookstore banner. It was created in 1994 when their founder and CEO, Lawrence Stevenson led the buyout and merger of Coles and Smithbooks. Chapters quickly changed the face of book selling industry in Canada after the merger. They built large box stores with a much larger product and categories selection such as paper, toys and gift products rather than small book stores. This business model soon became the key factor of Chapters success: providing their customers
The new year is officially upon us. And like many this year, you’ve probably vowed to read more books. JP Morgan recently released their annual reading list – the company’s end-of-year roster of book suggestions for entrepreneurs and managers. For 10 years, the firm has maintained this tradition. And while the reading list came with upgrades this time (this year, JP Morgan added broadway shows and music recommendations), we are most excited about the books. We imagine you’d be too, seeing as you
by the members of that chapter. There are many traditions and rituals that have to be done weekly. After experiencing, observing, and interviewing Alpha Delta Pi and its New Member Coordinator I have learned that being apart of a sorority is not about the title, but about being apart of something bigger than yourself. Strenuous hours of work go into keeping the chapter running its best, and none of that could be possible without the New Member Coordinator, Allie. The chapter could not operate without
POSITION: Communications Program Manager (S) RESPONSIBILITIES: The Communications Program Manager will manage all of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation’s communications and ensure adherence to brand standards, standards of professionalism, and a cohesive strategy and look. This position will drive the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation’s marketing and communications plan, calendar, and activities. This position will serve as a liaison to the Fraternity Marketing and Communications Department and is responsible
development of a new chapter. From day one, members are encouraged to explore leadership roles within their chapters, specifically through the chapter committee structure. Each member is assigned to a committee, creating a place for her to have a say in chapter operations. This is an opportunity for her to contribute to a positive chapter environment while developing leadership and decision- making skills. Committee involvement cultivates future chapter leaders. New chapters receive additional leadership
annually, be inclusive and foster sisterhood, establish a commitment of giving, update the association Bylaws biennially, and assist or interact with a collegiate chapter. One overall winner will be selected from among the finalists. Foundation Awards Designed to recognize giving to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, these awards are given to chapters and alumnae associations to thank
We are so excited to welcome your daughter as a charter member of Eta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity! Kappa is the newest National Panhellenic Conference chapter at North Carolina State University. Besides joining XXX other women in starting Kappa’s legacy on NC State’s campus, your daughter is also among more than 6,000 other Kappa Kappa new collegiate members across 140 college campuses. These women at 140 campuses this year, all who are joining an international organization
a contributing member of a team — starting with her own chapter. In order to thrive as a chapter, every woman must put in the effort to help create a solid foundation on which to build a lasting legacy on campus. Kappa will be there every step of the way to support our new chapter and demonstrate the satisfaction that comes with successful collaboration. When we develop stronger individuals, they create a stronger chapter. A stronger chapter will enhance your campus
footnotes; use of lists to change the pace; and division of topics in different sections, as well as chapters. One of Kaling’s many unique organizational choices was the use of footnotes. Kaling’s use of footnotes within her paragraphs provided her the opportunity to share side comments or stories that may not have directly related to what she was talking about within that particular paragraph or chapter.
including me and we just started to read. The first chapter was not super exciting, it just introduced the main characters, supporting characters, and the setting; essentially, like any book’s first chapter. I knew this was the case so I just half-read the first chapter of The Wild Girls. However, once the second chapter came about I started getting a little more interesting and I started reading faster. By the end of S.S.R., I had already read five chapters and I knew I was
and exercise full citizenship (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.,2016). Sigma Gamma Rho is committed to working to improve the quality of our lives and the society. The sorority has over 100,000 members with more than 500 undergraduate and alumnae chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Canada, Africa and Korea. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University in Washington, DC. Their colors are Royal Blue & Pure White. The founders, who were
analyze the experience of Pi Lambda Phi as an unhoused organization on the highly Greek campus of Indiana University Bloomington. Informants included in this investigation were New Member Educator Ben Axelrod and members Paul Oyoma of the Alpha Theta chapter. Due to the atmosphere of Greek life and its presence on IU’s campus I began to develop an interest in the different experiences Fraternities offer that set them apart. On a campus of forty-one Fraternities six of them are unhoused which sets them
largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer when Chapters Inc. and Indigo Books & Music merged together under the laws of the Province of Ontario, in accordance to a Certificate of Amalgamation date August 16, 2001. Since then, Indigo has been operating a chain of retail bookstores across all ten provinces and one territory in Canada. As of April 1, 2017, Indigo operates 89 superstores; operating one more superstore than 2016 under the Indigo and Chapters names. Again in fiscal 2017, Indigo is operating
Junger, but a quote he uses from a man named J. Glenn Gary at the start of this book. The next half of this book, or series, is known as Love. Split into six different chapters this part of the book explains Jungers final experiences in the Korengal Valley. Similar the first six chapters, in Love, there is no title to each of the chapters for they are just a plethora of stories throughout the bulk of the writing. The stories in this part of the book are deeper stories that entrain death, personal thoughts
It has a long history and strong commitment to community service leadership. In today’s world, Omega Psi Phi has over 700 undergraduate and graduate chapters throughout the United States including in Chano Nigeria. Omega Psi Phi is also known for its commitment to leadership development. The fraternity offers numerous programs and initiatives that aim to develop leadership. Omega Psi Phi undership for
The first three pages of this article provide a brief outline of what van Elk will be discussing and what she is trying to get her students to think about or realize during and after they read the play. Then, she reads Greenblatt’s introduction to Richard III with the students. Afterward, van Elk presents her students with The Bedford Companion to Shakespeare to help them understand the history and society that influenced Richard III. In addition, she suggests having students read sections of An
"We reconcile students to Christ, equipping them through Spirt-filled communities of prayer, worship, fellowship, discipleship and mission to transform the university, the marketplace, and the world." This is the mission statement of the one organization that I knew before I started college that I wanted to be a part of throughout my KU journey. This organization has been my home away from home, my sanctuary, and my family. It has helped me grow tremendously both spiritually and in maturity in the
Lambda Psi Rho has always put a tremendous amount of time and efforts into fostering great academic success. From the moment our new members are given a bid to the moment they graduate, the value of a college education is constantly stressed. With this mentality, Lambda Psi Rho boasts a graduation rate of 100% among its members. We have always strived towards a great record of success in school. We made improvements to our academic system this past year, due to the increased number of members. Although
Imagine being chased down in the Old West by a killer or being chased in the forest by a man who hunts men, that’s what Will and Sanger had to go through in their respective stories. High Noon, written by Carl Foreman, is a film about a marshal who has to protect the town from a gang of criminals. “The Most Dangerous Game” is about a hunter who is trapped on an island and is being hunted by another person. High Noon and “The Most Dangerous Game” are extremely different stories with their unique settings
What obligations would you have during the new member period (such as school, internships, job, and trips)? An obligation that I have is that I am going to be an RA for the ’16-’17. I have a commitment calendar that is also a year long commitment. I will attach the commitment calendar. It says that we work 20 hours a week. I also work at German Arena, but their schedule is very flexible. Why do you want to be a SET leader? Being a SET leader is an amazing opportunity to welcome the new PC into