Thank you to everyone that submitted responses for this episode!  Part 2: The Call to Action begins at 29:00.

On February 12, 6 Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha were expelled.  In comparison, I got off luck with a suspension.  This episode of Sinfonicast breaks down the announcement made to the Fraternity from the Commission on Standards and arguments against their points.  Part 2 calls for a large call to action from all Collegiate Brothers: Do not pay national dues for the Spring Semester 2020 as a sign of protest.  I try my best to argue this point for Brothers to at least consider it, and it leads to a grand buildup.

The Province 2's Governor Dave Friday sits down and talks about a wide range of subjects, including his time in Sinfonia, his challenging experience of Mu Alpha at a Sinfonia Chapter, and much more!

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Link to the Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UA4Uwdi2okF3rQJHxo9gCznQIGRwBXQirrtzCr7djyk/edit?usp=sharing

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Richard Crosby viola sonata live in China - https://youtu.be/YTIP4Mlzrps

Another piece from Brother Crosby I wish to share - https://youtu.be/tXV35A_ovB8

Next week is the big day, the meeting on November 30th.  Let's take a break from all the drama just to sit down with Brother Rich Crosby and hear his story about Sinfonia.  Get cozy, grab some tea and your pet to cuddle, and let's take a listen!

Link to the letter: 

Mark Lichtenberg sent a letter to the Province Governors saying they should not go to this unlawful meeting.  We break this down into initial reactions and the overall response.

The National Executive Committee responded to National President Lichtenberg's letter saying the emergency meeting cannot be recognized.  The NEC argues the meeting is legal and will still happen on November 30th.  This episode of Sinfonicast digests what the NEC letter to the delegates contains and what it means going forward.

The CPR Council is in a great position  to help the Fraternity as they have done so in the past.  Let's discuss what they plan to do.  Lastly, there is a powerful message about how Phi Mu Alpha continues to uphold its values even during this "State of Emergency."

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Ryan has a reflection and conversation on the letter National President Lichtenberg sent to Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha yesterday about there being no Assembly being called.  There is also talk about the game plan for the meeting on November 30th (as long as it happens), and discussion on what the CPRs can do.

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Ryan Smith sits down with Jyron Joseph to discuss his time in Phi Mu Alpha, what he has learned, and where he wishes to go from here.

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Shout out to Nate Ward IO '18 for creating this awesome arrangement of Hail and Parting Song for this podcast!  But yeah just wanted to let you all know I'm alive and wanted to get some thoughts of this Fraternity off my chest.

I look forward to hearing from you!