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I don't see why upperclassmen shouldn't count in normal quota. If I were an upperclassman, I'd think it would give me a complex... maybe they just took me because they had to... Why not just increase quota?

I like the new release system adopted by many schools in the past few years. When the historically stronger performers have to cut more PNMs in the earlier rounds, it allows PNMs to see what their prospects really are and gives those chapters with historically lower returns and bid matching more prospects to draw from.

How do we maximize membership on a campus-by-campus basis? One size does not fit all-- it must happen on a local level with input from NPC and the individual national sororities. I think setting a long-term strategic plan for reviewing total is important. The Greek Adviser, chapter advisory boards and National Panhellenic reps should be instrumental in its evaluation.

Campus Panhellenics and chapters can make a dent by developing and implementing a Greek Life PR and marketing campaign to promote recruitment and Greek Life through yearround events and marketing materials.

The most important thing is campus involvement. Show your letters on campus. Members should be involved in actitivies outside the sorority. Promote your organization EVERYDAY.

And it goes without saying that you can have the best recruitment and promote the heck out of Greek Life, but RETENTION is the most important thing. Respect your members, offer diverse programming to suit a variety of needs and interests and plan with the majority of members in mind.