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Originally Posted by Church
For additional clarity.
1) the candidate was a pledge last spring and is a brother for his first semester this fall.
2) we don't lack other qualified or willing candidates.
Thank you all who've contributed thus far.
I was hoping for perhaps some perspective of somebody who had elected a neophyte president. But I seem to be getting the impression that even those who oppose any restrictions on who can run for president still wouldn't actually vote for a neophyte.
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You have one of two situations on your hands:
1) There is a chance this guy could actually get elected. If this is the case, that means that he has broad support, likely from his pledge class, and there are a lot of people in your fraternity who are unhappy with the status quo or the brother seen as the "rightful heir". If this is the case, you should turn your attentions to dealing with that type of chapter conflict. Barring the guy from running will just make his supporters feel disenfranchised, and will not mend the break.
2) There is no chance this guy will get elected. If this is the case, the worst thing that happens in letting him run is that he feels really disappointed and/or angry, but he was out of touch to begin with. In this case, I would suggest that a trusted older member have a chat with him and point out that he could be setting himself up for a fall and perhaps suggest other roles that he might consider instead. Again, I wouldn't bar him from running, I'd just make sure he knows that he is taking a big risk.