The Agnar Pytte Cup is presented annually to Case Western Reserve University fraternities and sororities that have shown a consistently strong, well-rounded record over the past spring and fall semesters. The recipients of this award will be determined through the use of objective criteria and a point system.

The Pytte Cup Award will be issued to the fraternity and sorority that scores the highest total of points. The application consists of nine different categories, including:

   * Scholarship Programming
   * Rush Programming
   * Pledge/New Member Education
   * Greek Leadership
   * Campus Leadership
   * Community Service
   * Alumni/Alumnae Relations
   * Chapter Management
   * Chapter Programming

Each category contains a series of questions pertaining to the subject of that category. Points are allocated in each category based on the responses to the questions asked. Please read each section carefully and supply only the information asked.

An award will also be given to each fraternity and sorority that scores the highest number of points in each of the nine categories.

Certificates of recognition will also be given to all fraternities and sororities that meet minimum standards in each category. Therefore, chapters who excel in certain categories should fill out the application even if they do not feel that they may win the overall award.

Applications will be reviewed and scored by a committee of faculty, staff, Greeks, and alumni.

How to Get the Most Points for Your Application

The information requested in this application pertains to the spring 2006 and fall 2006 semesters only. Do not include information from the current semester. When answering the questions, do not respond with elaborate statements. Please try to limit answers to the space provided. If more space is needed, additional pages can be attached. (They must be properly labeled). Please include information on what the chapter did -- not what the chapter is planning to do or was supposed to do.

Documentation

Provide documentation for all questions. Providing documentation means printed material that proves the completion of the question. Examples of documentation are articles, posters, minutes, program outlines, sections of constitutions or bylaws, letters, invitations, attendance records, etc. (The comment "See or Ask Wes" is not a form of documentation.) When answering questions and providing documentation, try to convey the quality of your event, program, etc. More points will be awarded to the chapters that have higher quality programs.

If documentation is not provided, the particular category may not be awarded the full value of points it deserves. All documentation should be clearly labeled and placed in question order at the end of its respective category. Separate each category with some form of labeling. Do not include extra documentation that is not explained. If you can, fill in the last question of each section. Do not leave questions or sections blank. If you cannot complete the questions, tell the judges what you do that might relate to the section or question. Applications that are concise, typed and bound are much easier to score. Most importantly, check your application before you submit it. Each application must be accompanied by a statement of verification from an advisor that can verify the information is accurate. Chapters found falsifying information on the application will be disqualified from that section.

When submitting your chapter's application, please include four additional copies for a total of five complete applications. They must be received in the Greek Life Office by March 2, 2007.

If you have any questions, please e-mail or call Wes Schaub at 216.368.1363.