Leaders in Howard County
The Tau Pi Chapter is driven by a network of dedicated committees, each playing a vital role in executing the fraternity’s mission and programs. These committees reflect our commitment to excellence, leadership, and service throughout Howard County and beyond.
Achievement Week / Founders Day Program
- Plans and organizes Tau Pi’s nationally mandated Achievement Week Program and oversees the awardee selection process.
Benevolence
- Chaired by the Chaplain, this committee keeps the chapter informed of sick and shut-in members and sends cards and condolences as appropriate.
Budget
- Constructs the chapter’s proposed budget, allocates resources to committees, and explores business opportunities to strengthen Tau Pi’s financial health.
Chapter Cookout
- Organizes and executes the Annual Tau Pi Chapter Cookout—a celebration of gratitude for members, friends, and sponsors.
Executive Committee
- Comprised of elected officers, committee chairs, former Basilei, and district/national officers. Provides strategic guidance and ensures effective execution of chapter programs.
Gospel Concert
- Coordinates the annual Gospel Concert/Extravaganza in partnership with the Howard County Office on Aging.
Holiday with Omega
- Manages the planning and execution of Tau Pi’s annual Holiday with Omega fundraiser.
Membership Selection
- Administers the Membership Selection Program (MSP), ensures adherence to fraternity guidelines, and educates newly initiated members.
Memorial Service
- Responsible for organizing the chapter’s observance of Omega Psi Phi’s Memorial Service traditions.
Mentoring
- Develops and implements mentoring initiatives to support youth and community development.
Pan-Hellenic
- Represents Tau Pi in the local National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and keeps the chapter informed of NPHC activities.
Parliamentary
- Ensures chapter meetings and procedures adhere to parliamentary rules and fraternity governance.
Property
- Manages chapter assets and property-related responsibilities.
Reclamation
- Designs and administers programs to re-engage inactive members in alignment with national reclamation efforts.
Recommendations
- Investigates mandates and proposals, develops written recommendations, and advises the Basileus on implementation status.
Retention
- Creates and manages programs to retain active membership year after year, in line with national retention strategies.
Scholarship
- Promotes academic excellence, administers annual scholarships, and supports literacy initiatives. Scholarships are open to all children of financial members and are distributed through the Tau Pi Foundation.
Social Action
- Implements and monitors Tau Pi’s social action programs, addressing key social issues in alignment with fraternity goals.
Talent Hunt
- Plans and administers the nationally mandated Talent Hunt Program, tracks winners’ progress, and coordinates their participation in District Meetings.
Webmaster / Information Technology
- Maintains and updates the chapter website (www.taupiques.org), manages communication systems, and explores innovative tech solutions to enhance chapter operations.