REAL Leadership Institute

REAL Leadership Institute (RLI) is an in-person leadership event for Gamma Phi Beta's volunteer workforce, including International Council (IC), Foundation Board of Trustees, Facilities Management Company Board of Managers, Sorority volunteers and advisors. The RLI experience provides training and developmental programming to achieve our strategic plan and equip the workforce to provide a quality member experience for our collegians and alumnae.

REAL Leadership Institute will take place on June 19-22, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago.

What will I gain from this experience?

REAL Leadership Institute is the time for Gamma Phi Beta to invest in you and your opportunity to engage with other volunteers and professional staff in person. This event is designed with you in mind, to give you the motivation, tools and sisterhood to support all you do for Gamma Phi Beta. Our time together focuses not only on education but on developing relationships with other sisters and friends who give their time to Gamma Phi Beta.

This year, RLI will include two main components: team meetings and educational programming. During team meetings, volunteers will meet with others in their region, specialty team or committee to set goals and create a work plan for the biennium.

Our educational programming will be hosted in partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC). Attendees will have the opportunity to complete a series of educational sessions and leave RLI with a certificate in Culture, Communication and Conflict from the NCRC.  

Who is expected to attend?

All required Sorority volunteers will receive an invitation to register for RLI in late March. As part of your volunteer responsibilities, attending this event is a key expectation of your role and an essential component for your ongoing professional development. If you have questions about this or do not receive an invitation, please consult your direct supervisor for more information. Invitations are non-transferable unless you are being replaced in your current position. Each Sorority volunteer is responsible for their own registration fee. This fee includes double occupancy at our host hotel, event meals and RLI programming. Other expenses (flight, travel expenses, etc.) will be at the expense of the Sorority as outlined in the workforce expense and travel policy.

One advisor from each chapter is also expected to attend RLI. If you are invited and unable to attend and would like another advisor to be considered as a replacement, please contact your regional team leader for approval. A substituted advisor should be someone who will return to the chapter and proactively share their experience and make good use of this outstanding educational opportunity. The registration fee and all other travel expenses are at the cost of the collegiate chapter and should have been included in your chapter’s budget according to the budget creation tool provided.

If you have a prior commitment and are unable to attend RLI, please reach out to your supervisor by April 15, 2025, to let them know the reason you are unable to attend the weekend.