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Originally Posted by TAPike
Thanks Theta.
I agree it is awarding, as well as keeps me in my place grade wise.
Unfortunately we do not have an alumni board or anything of the sort. One of our goals is to start one SOON. We had nationals come in and list that as a big goal we need to accomplish so that is in the works
I appreciate all of your comments. Keep them coming please.
Theta, anything exceptional that worked for you guys?
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Well the scholarship advisor set the terms of probation for each member. I enforced the existing rules that were inthe bylaws (apparently at some point before I got there the rules were less and less enforced and thus scholarship became a joke). I also made it a point to recognize both the ladies that were on probation showing continuous improvement as well as recognizing those that consistently made good grades. People like to be recognized. I think we did teams of big sisters/little sisters and the top three sets that got the highest average got a pizza party. ladies obtaining the highest GPa's for their class received a an award plaque and then we also had a semesterly scholarship banquet as well.
Alumni involvement can completely turn a chapter around for the good in so many areas. I would definitely work on getting more local alumni involved. Effective recruitment can turn a chapter around too so if your chapter is having issues with grades and cant afford risks dont offer bids to people with crappy grades.
Since you dont have a good alumni base for support right now I would emphasize the importance or contacting other college chapters and see what they are doing regarding scholarship programming. I did this as chair and it was a good source of ideas to help my chapter. You are a brother! Dont be afraid to email or contact other chapters, usually they will be happy to help you!