Petition to start a Pledge Forum
 

This thread is specifically (and respectfully) addressed to John Hammell. I think there should be a forum somewhere on greekchat where people can discuss different methods and programs for positive pledge/new member education. The object of the forum would be to allow all of us to collectively improve our individual chapters' pledge programs by bringing in new ideas learned here. I encourage anyone in support of this to post a reply indicating such. Thanks a lot!

I second that statement and would like to volunteer as moderator.

Much of the new member programs are discussed in risk management because they have been a direct result of a change in the way education is aproached due to the anti-hazing laws that have been legislated.

Artimis...
 

With all due respect, hazing laws have been around for long enough that chapters should be used to the fact that they can't (and shouldn't!) haze pledges. The risk management forum, in my personal opinion, should be for risk mgmt issues related to events and such. Pledge education encompasses so much more than just making sure that pledges aren't hazed that I think it deserves its own forum.


...that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! (-Colin Quinn, SNL)

Why don't you email John?

I agree :)

Re: Artimis...
 

Yes, hazing laws have been in existance for a while. Yet, chapters are still being closed for hazing. Risk Management is not issolated to just hazing. It includes any form of responsible behavior be it between brothers, living arrangements, or social activites. Our organizations have taken and continue to take drastic measurements, changes due to liablity issues to reduce risk both to the members and the finanical assets of the organization. Educating members and developing members to be a positive influence to each other and becoming responsible members of society lowers the risk for the chapter.

In addition, new member programs can be discussed in chapter operations as new member programs are part of the operation of a chapter. Some new member programs will not be shared except in general as they are built on a foundation of the beliefs and values that are unique to the organization

maybe so, but I suppose it's ultimately up to John either way

I fully support a Pledge/New member Forum, and i think John should also be emailed too.

I second Optimist being a Moderator of it

Artimis< I dont think the forum would jsut cover New member programs but it would give new members a chance to talk with other who are going thru the same stuff as them currently. They could discuss their first formal. first grrek week, how they are getting along with their pledge classes, if they feel out of place with some active. Its their own lil outlet. They could say what they think about new member programs and etc. Us alumni have a forum, and so do current collegians with the Greek Life Forum...kinda. It would be something positive for New Members to have one too.

How do I email John?

I agree with UMgirl.

I think it's a great idea.

For the record...


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Just bumpin' this up to the top...

Any more ideas/thoughts/suggestions/whatever?

I already PMed John about the idea. I suppose we'll see eventually.

Just a thought
 

I do respect James' decisions of course and I appreciate his response. However, would like to respond to the following quote:

Just a comment, but, if I was a new member, I don't think that the Chapter Operations or Risk Management forum would be my first stop. :) Wouldn't those forums sound kinda intimidating to a new member?

I'm not sure if I can say that there's a definite need at the present for a new forum, but maybe you could put one up for a trial period? Though, don't forget that it's spring and most new members appear in the fall.

......Kelly :)

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So what's up everyone? Any more ideas?

Still haven't heard from John yet, but I imagine he's pretty busy.

Well I think it's a fabulous idea. Just because it would be a new forum wouldn't mean that it would have light traffic flow. So many people on this website come here and post about their rush experience, and maybe it would encourage them to stick around and keep posting if they had their "own" forum. I agree with navane that if I were still in my new member program I wouldn't go to Chapter Operations; of course I would go to the one designed just for me! :) SAEactive, I support you. I hope you hear back from John about it, and I would love to volunteer as a moderator. (Hehe, well hey I AM the new pledge educator afterall! JK :p)

biz-ump!

Anyone heard from John recently?

hee hee @ biz-ump.

hehe - glad I made you laugh.

I think there should be one too. There are new members that come on here too, they can have their own forum to talk as well!! They are so excited to be greek, you should give them a place to meet other ppl that are too and new to it all!

Excellent idea! I'm for the concept.

As a former marshal, I'd loved to have been able to refer to a forum about what other fraternities did with their pledge education programs.

Excellent Idea
 

I so think that your idea can be cataforized in another forum. However, I think the topic is so overwhelming and something that every member of a GLO goes through that it would be a very needed and useful forum. So keep us updated on the Progress of the Forum. What are you all using as an alternitive until the results

I think its a good idea

are there any updates??

I think there are people here who would be willing moderators. Maybe it costs money to make a new forum?:confused:

Perhaps we could convince with an actual thread about our pledge/new member/candidate training programs? If it's a busy thread it might prove the need for a new forum. I'd start it out now if I weren't on my way out the door...

LHT
Kevin
MT 5
University of Central Oklahoma