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Originally Posted by Deepher_54
For about 7 years, our chapter has struggled with recruitment. The girls we do get to come out to our events love us, and we have a high acceptance rate for when we do hand out bids, but we seem to have a problem getting girls to actually come to our events. We cover the campus with flyers announcing our events, and we have a wishlist that sends out e-mail updates to all the PNM's (potential new members) but our numbers are still low, and we are on the edge of getting shut down. Can anyone help?
We are currently doing informal recruitment, but formal tips will also be helpful.
THANK YOU!
Deepher_54
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Stop flyering. It's a waste of time and money. The majority of girls you get from flyers are only looking to join A sorority. You need girls who want to join YOUR sorority.
If you are constantly sending emails, people will get tired of hearing from you. Also, hopefully the rush chair is sending these out with the names on the bcc line - if rushees can see who else is rushing, they might see a name they don't like and be turned off.
As ASTalumna said....make it PERSONAL. Not a mailing list or a flyer.
Also - don't give up on someone's friendship just because she doesn't want to pledge - i.e. don't befriend someone just because you want her to pledge. Even if she isn't interested, she might have friends who are.