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Originally Posted by LadyLion4Life
We do take a pledge class in the Spring and for the most part we have been our COBs exactly like formal recruitment nights; just picking a theme and getting a room in our student union building. I am trying to get away from that because obviously it hasn't been working for us so far  |
Nope. Bag this.
Try to take the parties out of the student union - have them at the house or at a sister's house or apartment if you don't have a house. There aren't regulations like there are in formal rush (except for no men/no alcohol) so you can do whatever you want. Girls right away feel more positive toward you if you're welcoming them into your home.
You can have a slight theme - like St Patrick's or Valentine's day - but just as a conversation starter. Skip the skits and elaborate decorations and go easy on the games, maybe just something as an icebreaker. I was going to say make it so the rushees don't know they're being rushed, but that's a little over the top - make it so they don't FEEL they are being rushed, more like they're just at a friendly evening.