To get back to your original question:
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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06
What suggestions does anyone have for gaining interest from freshman, and keeping it?
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I think that you have to have something formal, even if it is the traditional informal COB parties. Inviting friends of friends will only get you so far before you run out of friends. It seems that there is at least a little interest in Greek Life on your campus, otherwise it would not exist.
May I ask if the other chapters are having the same problems as you are? This is important to know if you want to begin some sort of structured Panhel recruitment.
Also, what ever happened to keeping a list of interested PNMs (1st semester Freshmen included) and recruiting them all year long? It sounds very basic but the act of keeping in touch with a potential member can go a long way and costs virtually nothing.
I'd invite anyone who expressed any interest to hang out with your group. This can be informal like you suggest in a study group, at dinner, or for a movie night but the key is to continue to invite them to participate and feel wanted.