Tonight's meeting lasted an hour and a half! There was so much to say, and the women who attended were very enthusiastic and talkative. Before the meeting, I typed up an agenda, and I printed out some sample fliers that I have been working on. I gathered up the leftover little treat bags I had made (in case there were new ladies) and headed off to campus.
I arrived to find all of the girls from last time and one new face. I was thrilled! If you remember from the first Info Night, one of the women was a little if-y about joining, but she was there tonight with a smile and plenty of in-put. I think she is going to be a FANTASTIC sister.
We picked an application deadline for our Alpha Class (the "founding sisters"), and we decided to postpone our recruitment event ("Strawberry Bash") until mid-November. One girl said that she thought we should work on developing our sisterhood before we take on new members. Who can argue with that?!?!?
When she made that statement, I almost couldn't contain myself! I knew, then, that my dream was really coming true. Everyone agreed, so we are going to hold our Rush after the Founders are "official" with IHQ.
We also decided to make our Rush into three events: The Strawberry Bash, an activity (bowling or ice skating or maybe a philanthropy event), and a dressy dessert social where we will extend invitations.
I am soooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!! We are all going to get together this weekend at a local coffee house just to get to know each other better.
As far as numbers go, we now have 5 people (including myself) who have turned in applications, 1 who asked for an application, and 2 women who are still deciding whether or not they want to join. We're almost there!
Erica
