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Originally posted by PsychTau
1. What is inherently wrong with having 10 members in a chapter? (Forget about the "less than 10 and your not recognized" rule for a minute. And forget about the percentage of potential members on campus. In fact, don't even think about a campus when answering this.) Simply from a chapter/operational/National standpoint, is there a problem with having more than 10 members in a chapter? I'm not talking about having 70 or 80 members....but what about 10-15?
There is nothing wrong with having more than 10 members in a chapter. It is just that at PWIs it is difficult for individual NPHC orgs to get that many.

2. What does your HQ say about chapter size? Do they want you to be at a certain size? Or is that not even discussed between HQ and chapters?
Each org has their own requirements for the minimum size.

3. Is that really true that you pay all those dues up front? Whoa!! I can see how that would be a deterrent in recruiting members. Any way to change that or spread that payment out some? How do first generation college students actually afford that?
Depends on the org. On the average we at least pay for the whole year up front, plus other fees.

4. I might be treading on thin ice here, but answer with what you can reveal.....Do you "actively recruit" members, or wait for them to approach you? I'm not talking about hanging posters everywhere and having a big COB party....but what if I were an AKA and I had a good friend that I had met through several classes together. We know each other pretty well and I know she would make a great AKA (live up to the standards, be active, etc.). Could I mention that to her ("Have you ever thought about joining a sorority?") or even invite her to one of the info sessions? Or do I have to wait for her to express an interest on her own?
If I had a good friend who I would like to see become a part of my organization, I would invite her to a few events. But it would ultimately be up to her to formally state her interest in my organization.