[AndrewPiChi]

Ciricle K with a ritual indeed.

Why should anyone be asked to pledge if they are not interested in community service? What if the individual has personal issues with a few brothers in the chapter? Why do you want to join? If it is to improve your resume then you are in the wrong place. I've seen a few of those in my time

A difficult, yet attainable pledge program is what forges a brother. The attitude of 'paying a fee, a member you shall be' is unacceptable. If an applicant works hard during pledging, a sense of personal accomplishment and acceptance among the fraternity will carry with that individual his entire life. Membership retention is improved within the chapter that extends to well beyond college to where one an alumni.