[AlwaysSAI]

Neither of my chapter's have retention problems, but I have a few thoughts:

Don't just focus on NMs getting to know each other--plan a NM/active retreat. It provides contact between the NMs and actives. And, don't just depend on one retreat to do the job, plan various socials with the NMs and actives. Our current VPM is planning a bowling day, a spa retreat (at the local beauty school so everything is cheap!), simple stuff like that so that us actives have to interact with NMs.

I've heard a lot of people say that they were disappointed because after initiation they weren't fast friends with all of their new sisters. I'll admit, as an active, that I don't go out of my way to meet the NMs outside of recruitment. It can make the new girls feel like outsiders in their new sorority and they are uncomfortable hanging out with girls already in cliques.

Being able to see friends is a big motivator for myself, my bros, and sisters and that's why we attend events and meetings.

We also have a point system where we have to earn a certain number of points a semester to remain in good standing--you earn points by attending various events. That can also be a motivation.