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.”

Finding Peace in All We Do

Dear Friends,

Wow, I can’t believe that we are in the middle of December! Where did this fall semester go?

I have had an amazing fall filled with reflection, great collaboration, love and success! My travels have been so rewarding meeting great students, volunteers, and professionals.

This past week I attended the Association of Fraternity Advisers Conference. There I visited with old friends and made new ones, learned some new and incredible happenings in Fraternity/Sorority Communities, and enjoyed being back in a place where I feel very much at home.

During that event, I was a part of a team of women who are working to help educate girls and women around the world called “The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation.” The Foundation is an a special opportunity for those of us who are privileged to be educated to give to those who have not. If you interested in giving, please visit http://www.circleofsisterhood.org.

After AFA, I was able to take some time off to visit Sedona and The Grand Canyon. Sedona truly is one of the peaceful places I have ever been. From the mountains to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, I truly felt love, peace and spirituality.

As we celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, remember to take time to just be thankful for all the love in your life. I know that I will.

Happy Holidays!

Love and Peace,

Mari Ann

December 9, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized