You've tried being nice...time to drag out the big guns.
Haul 'em up in front of judicial if need be. Tell them that they knew going into their pledgeship that certain responsibilities were expected of them and they haven't met those responsibilities. Give them 1 or 2 weeks to shape up their act, pass their tests and attend all required activities in the next 2 weeks. Assign an older brother to work with this select group and include exercises in brotherly respect and teamwork in their classes.
If they don't shape up - pull their pins and wish them well. I wouldn't cry much more over it - had these boys (using the term on purpose) really felt the brotherhood and commitment needed to contribute to your chapter, they would have done so already. Dead weight brings down the entire chapter - not just the pledge class.
Next year, you'll know a little more when approaching potential members and be better equipped to explain the commitment needed and why the entire Fraternity benefits from it.
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