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Originally posted by pinkyphimu
you may also want to have the members physically pick up some of the girls they have invited and bring them to the event. if sisters know a girl who lives on their hall, they can walk her to the ice cream social. it is usually easier for potential members to come with someone rather than come alone.
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I know a thing or two about open recruitment. It was my colony's bread and butter for awhile. We actually set up a table in the University Center and talked to guys as they walked by. I think in like a 1 month period, we signed around 10-15 guys. Not a bad haul.
But what REALLY works is just getting your individual members to recruit individuals themselves. Here's a process that has worked pretty well for us:
1) Make friends with the person, do not mention your fraternity/sorority. Just hang out and honestly get to know 'em.
2) Hang out with them and a small group of brothers/sisters. Still, do not mention your GLO. Do wear t-shirts or something so that it's obvious you are all in that group.
3) If you've managed to spark their interest, they will have asked about your organization. If not, once they have become your friend and have met a few people from your chapter, bring it up (never pressure them to join).
4) When you talk about your group, focus on the BSSF: Brotherhood, Support, Success, & Friendship. Nearly any question asked about your organization can be tied back to those.
5) If you have to "ask for the order" do not go for the hard , direct sell unless you absolutely know it'll work. There are many that are turned off by this.
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If there's one thing that makes the difference between success and failure in open recruitment, it's making friends with the people you're trying to recruit before you recruit them. That is absolutely key.
And of course, anyone that shows up because of posters, etc. is icing on the cake. I just wouldn't expect a lot from that.