Moving On From the Fraternity

On March 4, 2011, I was laid off from my employment at Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. As a part of a restructuring of the national headquarters staff, the position of Director of Alumni Engagement was eliminated.

There have been a few individuals who have been in contact with me since that time over e-mail and Facebook either thanking me for my work or just trying to find out what has happened. While there are things I’m not going to talk about in regards to my employment, I thought I would say a few things.

There have been some people asking about my future employment. As it currently stands, I don’t have anything lined up. Coincidentally, I had recently sent out applications at two universities to test the waters. With a baby on the way, I felt it necessary to start looking for jobs with a benefit package that covers family members.

As far as my time spent working for the Fraternity, it has definitely been an memorable experience. I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of many great things during my 6.5 years on staff:

• The launch of the Life Loyal Sinfonian program which brought in almost 800 people since 2007
• The start of the Signature Sinfonian with 30 members inducted since 2006
• Growth of our alumni associations from 4 to 20 (currently at 17 with one petition pending)
• Involvement in two national convention (2006 and 2009)
• Travel to over 50 cities across the country to meet alumni, as well as attendance at four charterings/reactivations (at least), four province workshops and two chapter anniversary celebrations
• Writing and/or managing content for national publications, including The Sinfonian, Sinfonia Resonance and The Red and Black
• Development of The Lamplight, a guide of alumni opportunities; our graduating brother materials, which has reached out to more than 3,000 graduates; and expansion of our presence and state and national music conventions
• Oversight of the expansion of our Province Alumni Coordinators and training sessions held specifically for these volunteers
• Commitment to addressing the integrity of our membership database
• Meeting with prominent Sinfonians such as: Walt Parazaider, Lee Loughnane and Jimmy Pankow (the horn players of Chicago), Ruben Studdard, Vic Firth and Mike Cesario
• Interaction with thousands of Sinfonians

I’ve been very fortunate to work with a fantastic group of volunteers who have been committed to the success of the Fraternity. Although my departure on staff was a bit unexpected it was inevitable that I would have to leave for the best interests of my family.

I am truly appreciative of all the friends I have made and I hope that I have the ability to stay in touch with all of you. This brotherhood means a lot to me and I am glad to have shared it with you.

Sincerely,

Dan Krueger, Xi Pi (Wisconsin-Whitewater) '96