A resilient year doesn’t start with a claim or a crisis. It starts with clear expectations, smart planning, and a strong understanding of who is in your corner. As we head into the new year, we’re encouraging chapters and housing organizations to think about risk management as part of their day-to-day operations—not something that only comes into focus when there’s a problem.
MJ Sorority’s role is to be your advocate and advisor, not just the group that places your insurance. While insurance carriers make the final underwriting decisions, our job is to help you understand those requirements, prepare for them, and make informed choices that support your organization over the long term. We work alongside you throughout the year to reduce surprises and strengthen your overall risk position.
This January issue of News and Notes focuses on building that foundation—so you can move into the year ahead with confidence, clarity, and support. Read the whole thing.
As we wrap up another year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all that your organizations, chapters, volunteers, and members have accomplished in 2025. In this month’s edition, you’ll find a year-in-review recap and a few timely tips to close out 2025 safely and confidently. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and partnership.
As chapters prepare for Thanksgiving break and colder weather sets in, this month’s updates focus on simple steps to reduce risk and keep facilities safe. We’re sharing guidance on unofficial or privately rented houses, our Thanksgiving Break Checklist, a new webinar with Luminaut, some event planning resources and reminders, and practical slip-and-fall prevention tips for the season.
With the semester underway, September is a great time to hit pause, reset, and make sure your chapter is starting strong. In honor of Campus Safety Awareness Month, this issue highlights practical steps you can take to keep members safe, protect your property, and strengthen your chapter operations.
Fall is in full swing—and so are chapter events! From homecoming gatherings to formals, now’s the perfect time to double-check that your venues and vendors have the right coverage in place. It’s also a great season to tackle routine fall maintenance around the chapter house, ensuring everything is safe, comfortable, and ready for cooler months ahead.
In this issue of our monthly newsletter, you’ll also find trick-or-treating safety tips to help your chapter host community events responsibly, highlights from our recent CrowdChange webinar on smarter fundraising, and important reminders about preventing slips and falls as the weather turns colder.
As your members return and the academic year begins, we’ve gathered timely updates to help your chapter and housing operations run smoothly. This month’s highlights include:
- How to safely reopen your chapter house after summer (or any) break
- Why it’s critical to report all wind and hail claims—even minor ones
- Key back-to-school reminder about university certificates of insurance
- Floodplain awareness and your property’s FEMA designation
- A real-world phishing scam close call you’ll want to share
- A fresh nudge to explore Events Central for your fall planning
This month’s newsletter is focused on setting the stage for a smooth and safe break—and a strong start to the next academic year.
- Skip to the housing section where this month you’ll learn more about building resiliency at the chapter house – and why it’s more important than ever.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for guidance on co-sponsored events
- In this month’s extra section, we teach you more about workers’ compensation audits and the importance of two-factor authentification to protect you from cyber threats.
As the academic year winds down, this month’s newsletter is packed with practical tips to help your chapter close out the year safely and smoothly. This month’s newsletter is focused on setting the stage for a smooth and safe break—and a strong start to the next academic year.
- Skip to the housing section where this month you’ll find tips for deep cleaning and mold prevention over the summer
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for guidance for reviewing officer transitions and answers to common questions about alumnae use of the facility.
A special edition newsletter from MJ Sorority to help you make the most of the summer season.
Spring is in full bloom with the April edition of MJ Sorority’s News & Notes, filled with fresh perspectives on sorority housing and membership to help you manage risk and plan for the season ahead!
Here’s what you don’t want to miss in this month’s newsletter:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re advising you on what to do in the event of roof damage
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for a discussion of the nuances of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests in chapter houses
- Or jump to our cyber section this month sharing an important resource on social engineering.
Check out the whole thing!
Welcome spring with the March edition of MJ Sorority’s News & Notes, filled with fresh insights to help you manage risk and plan for the season ahead!
Here’s what else you don’t want to miss in this month’s newsletter:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re helping you prepare for the season ahead, including storm readiness and the importance of roof inspections.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for transportation best practices to keep members safe during events.
- And more!
This month’s newsletter is full of important information. Read the whole thing or check out the following sections that are pertinent to your role:
- Skip to the housing section where this month we’re reminding you about spring maintenance, roof inspections, and sharing a webinar from our partners at Krittenbrink Architecture.
- Click straight through to the chapter services section for some risk management reminders about renting out your chapter house.
- Or jump to our extra section this month sharing a webinar on generational differences.