I agree with Shadokat...
Reward attendance, etc.
Using Recruitment Buddies is a GREAT idea.
Frequent breaks are key - also, plan fun activities during one or two breaks each day. Things that aren't related to recruitment - massage, word games, short subject movies, etc.
Also...
Enlist the older sisters' help - make them teachers not just participants in the conversation exercises. They've been doing it the longest, use their experience to your best advantage.
Utilize committees - make your voice heard through your committee chairman. Delegate, delegate, delegate! Instead of keeping track of a million tiny details, assign a chairperson for each night of recruitment and let them work with a committee to get things done. That way you just work with a few people, not just everyone. Also, that gives the entire chapter a stake in making sure things go as planned.
At the beginning of recruitment prep week make your goals well-known. Set a schedule, review the schedule and state your goals for each day. Also, post a timeline with the goals clearly stated. For example, by Thursday before recruitment all name tags must be complete. The meeting on Friday requires 100% attendance, etc.
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