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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB
Everyone's advice has been great so far.
I'll add:
- Make allies of the other sororities. Then they won't be as willing to badmouth you.
- Make friends with the fraternities. You want them to think you're cool/fun girls.
- Work hard at retention. A lot of chapters drop in numbers because they aren't good at retaining the members they get. Make sure everyone feels comfortable and appreciated, give everyone a role/office if possible so they stay involved.
- Go after some campus greek awards, if you have them.
- At your next formal rush, if you're allowed, you might want to ask about allowing alumnae or actives from other chapters in the room/house just to fill it out. Even though they probably won't be allowed to talk to PNMs, the place will look more busy and active, and most PNMs won't notice your numbers as much at first glance. It is also my opinion that it is better to use alumnae to help rush women than try to double-rush PNMs yourself (but maybe this isn't an issue for your chapter).
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Huge second to all of that. Start making a huge presence at other chapters' and fraternities' events, too. Participate, participate, participate. Otherwise you come off as aloof of the rest of the Greek system, which isn't fun.
Other chapters are a great resource as well--ask a few nearby chapters to send girls who want to help with rush and fill out the room. They may not be all the way up on what your chapter does, but they should know a lot about the big national things and can introduce Polly PNM to one of your chapter's members sometime in the party. Plus, it helps alleviate having so many girls double-rushing.