What’s ritual got to do with it?

Listen to Mari Ann Callais speak for just a few minutes and she will inspire, educate and challenge you to turn your own Ritual into Reality. Dr. MAC combines music and storytelling into a dynamic experience where value-based decision-making and living reign supreme. These are not lofty ideals with no hope of turning into reality: Mari Ann’s complete focus is Inspiring Ritual into Reality.

“When people understand what their organization is about, and the values that were most important to their founders,” says Dr. MAC, “suddenly these members have clear-cut value-based guidelines. The path then opens to improve your daily choices, and ultimately, the way you live your life.”

Mari Ann educates all those involved (from new members to advisors and alums) and assists everyone in understanding the goal of fraternal organizations: to inspire us to be the best we can be.

“Being in a sorority has challenged me to push myself beyond what I probably would have been able to do on my own. Anyone has the potential to experience this for themselves.”

Dr. MAC is committed to assisting you in making measurable, positive changes in your organization. Through unique methods, activities and breakout sessions, Mari Ann helps you create an action plan for your chapter. She provides an intensive after-program, tailored to the specific needs of your organization. No other speaker in this industry has the extensive ritual training as Mari Ann Callais, PhD.

“The future of your organization is not yet defined — regardless of your past or present circumstances. I believe you really can change your organization for the better, and I will show you how.”

Fall 09 Tour Begins at University of Illinois

Last week I started the Fall Tour of Ritual of Reality- Panhellenic Says! I was honored to return to the University of Illinois and to have the privilege of speaking to the sorority women on their campus. Christina, my contact and a member of the PHC, was amazing! She made certain that everything was perfect for the program. As usual, I love speaking and sharing my thoughts with students during the program, however, I learn the most when I get to spend time with them in a smaller setting. After the program, I attended dinner with 9 of the PHC executive board members. We had a great dinner and amazing conversation. These women are intelligent, care about their role in the Panhellenic community, and are going to do great things for this world. They reinforced some of what I have learned and I thought I would share it with you:

1. All of these women were junior and seniors still involved with their sororities and the Panhellenic community. The need for seniors to hold office, take little sisters, and be role models/mentors to younger members is the foundation of our sororities – we can’t afford to lose them.

2. Students today, especially these women, are a great example that they are smart and are not shallow and selfish. We have to continue to work with them, challenge them and help them feel that they are needed.

3. As Sanford teaches, when they are challenged and supported, they rise to the occasion. It is our responsibility to continue to encourage, challenge and support our college students today!

I can’t wait to see what my journey holds for me.

Good luck with the beginning for the Fall!

Peace and Love,

Mari Ann