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Originally Posted by ritgreek
i go to RIT in NY. Our greek system has been lacking for years and I would like advice from greeks in other schools. I want to throw the best greek week ever as that has nto been a strong point either. I need suggestions and help for what works at your schools and what brings out the most people. Please help. thank you
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We have done tons of different events in the past: relay races, human bowling, tug-of-war, sand volleyball, pie eating contests, etc. The fraternities compete against the fraternities, sororities compete against sororities.
On occasion, we've done two events each day, but we had each GLO "host" an event. For example, if we did human bowling, one of the fraternities would be in charge of getting the equipment and making sure everything was set up. If we did a pie eating contest after that, a sorority would be in charge of getting the pie plates, pudding, and whipped cream, and making the pies. It actually worked out well and didn't put all of the responsibility on a few people.
Our two larger events that never changed, and where other students always showed up to watch, are Greek Sing and the chariot races.
Greek Sing: Each organization was to put on a 10 minute skit, with many different clips of songs, and lip sync/dance/perform to all of them. They were usually funny, and very entertaining. This earned GLOs more points than any of the other events throughout the week, so everyone was very competitive, and themes of the skits were kept top secret until the performance. We would always find 3 faculty or staff members to judge the skits.
Chariot races: Each organization has their own chariot. Some have been using the same one for years and are VERY nice. Some show up to the event ready to use an office chair. It would sometimes be pretty hilarious.
Another thing that would help an organization... spirit points. You can get so many points for the percentage of your GLO that is present at an event, and also for how many posters you have and how decked out your members are (in your colors, facepaint, etc.)
Another thing that I've heard they added this year: a philanthropy project. Each chapter has to have some kind of small fundraiser that will raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. GLOs will earn points depending on how much money they raise.
The Greek Advisor keeps track of all of the points, tallies them up at the end of the week, and announces the winner.
Hope this helps!