[coastalpike]

Whats up guys,

You have to make sure that everything that you do for rush is better than every other frat. When we have our meet the greeks night, we always make sure that we present ourselves better than everyone else by using powerpoint, flash, brochures, and more. We also make sure that by the time all of the rushes leave the room we have already proved to them that PIKE is the best on campus. Throughout the entire week, we make it mandatory for all the brothers to wear pike shirts on campus. Rushes will notice 70 guys walking around campus with PKA letters and they will see we have a strong prescence on campus.

As far as recruitment, make sure you guys have a rush retreat at the beginning of the semester. During this retreat you need to educate the entire chapter on how to rush and what to look for. You also need to make sure they are not afraid of asking guys to come out and rush. Also make it a challenge that every brother needs to rush at least 1 person, and keep track of who is rushing who. Give incentives to the brothers who recruit the most people. Also, talk to your pledge educator and try making it a requirement that every pledge is required to rush one person before being initiated.

The last important thing is a Good website. Our website is very informative and has a form for potential rushes to fill out. Last Fall we had 30 guys fill out the form before school even started. Also make sure that your site is better than everyone elses to give a good first impression.

Some Rush events we have done:

Billiards Night
Hooters Wing Party
Volleyball or Basketball cookout (look for the athletes)
Subs
Pizza Night
Par 3 Golf (really good one, pair 2 brothers with 2 rushes)

If I think of anything else I will put it up. Thanks.

PPKA

Rich