Prez says go and everyone takes the day off
 

I've recently been elected President of my fraternity. In the past we have had major problems with motivation. I am having these same problems from the group.

I assign things to be done and it takes WEEKS to get done.

For instance everyone is supposed to meet with the alumni board chairman who is available almost every day. It has been 2 days since the regular meeting and not one person has paid him a visit aside from me.

Everyone who intends to make a report at the regular meetings must send notice to the secretary so that he can prepare the agenda. If you dont give him notice, you aren't on the agenda and don't get to speak, if no one is on the agenda there is obviously no meeting, the meeting will adjourn immediately.

How do I get these guys to do the work.

Re: Prez says go and everyone takes the day off
 

SecretPsi,


I have felt the same things as you, being currently the president of my chapter. Some suggestions that I would make:

Delegate as much as possible. If you can, make every member responsible for a little part of the grand scheme, that way they won't be resentful or get burned out. Everybody wants a part and wants to be heard, no matter what the exact extent of it is.

Prepare the agenda yourself. Depending on how big your chapter is, you probably know what needs to be dealt with at the meeting. If you print up an agenda with a little reminders and main topics, then I would bet that would get the committee chairmen off of their ass and be ready to contribute in the future.

Overall, don't be too bossy. I know it is tough being president and not riding people hard, hell, I've done it myself too. But in the end, people won't do what you ask unless they can see the benefit of it for themselves. Sounds selfish, but it's true.