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Old 04-12-2011, 02:32 PM
ASTalumna06 ASTalumna06 is offline
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Originally Posted by jc@4greeks View Post
Like many people have been saying, size is not the most important thing. From personal experience my chapter started out with 75 or so members. However, we found a problem in getting committment from many of the members. We had a good 25-40 that would be dedicated and the rest would show up from time to time. I think one thing you must take out of your experience so far pledging would be this observation:



If everyone of the chapter goes to the events, you enjoy their company, and can see a prosperous future, you are in the right place. Quality should always take precedence over quantity...
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Originally Posted by Gusteau View Post
Quality and quantity are not mutually exclusive. This statement is a slippery slope, and under-performing chapters often use it to defend their under-performance.
I believe he is simply saying that you're better off with 20 guys who are completely committed, than 60 guys, half of which don't seem to care.

Which, again, is why dnall needs to step away from the keyboard.
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