[dekeguy]

[QUOTE=1868;2118788] There are some controversial PNM's, which have led many brothers suggesting the implementation of the fairly common voting process, where the chapter votes on members before giving bids.


Am I understanding this correctly? You are expecting a herd of guys rushing and there are some undesirables already identified. Yet it appears that you have no quality control measures in place??? Does every warm body who comes through the door automatically get a bid???

In my experience just about all the chapters at my Uni NEVER bid anyone rushing unless and until they are 100% sure they want him and he wants them. Votes are taken after every event and some, but not much, leeway for 'further consideration' is allowed. Finally, before a bid is issued the entire chapter must concur. One ball - that's all. Some may consider this a harsh policy but we are talking about a lifelong brotherhood and we are interested in brothers, not random faces in a crowd.

I have heard about fraternities which have an open membership policy [anybody who wants in gets in] but I have never actually seen one which operates in that manner. I rather thought that was something like an urban legend.

In any event, I suggest you adopt some sort of screening procedure to apply at least basic quality control or your chapter will very likely be on the road to being seen as a stagnent pool of pond life bottom feeders.
My comment is meant as a wake up call not as an insult. PM me if you want to discuss further.