How Do You?

[Tom Earp]

How do You as either Actives or Alums try to recontact Brothers who have been off of the Radar for to long?

Several Years ago, I spent a lot of time and money in trying to find Alums so that I could get added to a Listing of Emails to send out information.

I always ask when I send out an email with updated emails, Please send me any that are not listed. It is somewhat easy for Guys to check as I placed them in Alphabetical order. I also tell them to send in updated info to IHQ so it can be available. But getting from IHQ is sometimes a problem.

When I go back for functions, I always ask someone if I have their email or do they know of someone that might not be on it. When We have them sign in, we ask for email address so I can add them.

I am running out of ways to find Brothers that I dont have and there are plenty. I have only around 200 out of 600+.

Any Ideas?

[EM1843]

Tom try doing it with more than 1900! I've found that the biggest success we had, though it was limited, was in asking alumni to give our rho's email address to other alumni. We created a simple email account at hotmail to anyone could remember and used it. Our yahoo group grew from 30 to 60 in about a month. After that, it has stagnated, but hopefully the new rho will keep up with it.

[Tom Earp]

Yes Matt, that is the Problem. I Should have used High Rho!

But the crux of the Problem is that The High Rho is relegated to Second Seat when It should be and very Well be one of the Most Important Officerships of LXA and More Emphasis should be placed by IHQ.

Thanks for Your Input and Have a Happy Holiday for You and the Family!

[boz130]

Many times, High Rho IS a forgotten office. A typical scenario is when an accounting major vies for High Tau, doesn't get the job and says he'll do the Rho's job just so he can say he's doing something to help the chapter.

The problem w/this idea is that they can sometimes have an attitude because they didn't get their #1 choice office and phone in their efforts. One way to keep the Rho office from being thought of as a "PITA" (pain in the...) job is to have the alumni make an appearance when the chapter is holding their nominating meeting.

It's not a 100% guarantee that you'll get a responsible UG that wants to help the alums out, but we've been doing this @ one of the chapters I work with for the last few years & it's helped. I have dinner @ the house the night of the meeting & then get a few minutes before their usual business items to make a short speech.

The talk usually centers on the fact that this is a unique position. Most offices are just one-year programs, but the Rho is working in the future consistently because THE ALUMS ARE ALWAYS GONNA BE AROUND. In effect, it's a 5-year plan (no comments about Stalin, okay?).

Another selling point is that the chapter members will (God willing and the creek don't rise) eventually going to be alums themselves. It's sort of a sneak preview into their future, and a great way to become known for mentoring possibilities.

The results after these talks have been encouraging. Before we started the shpiels, we'd have a good Rho, then a bad Rho, then perhaps an indifferent Rho. Frustrating...but now things are good.

When I reflect on the relationships I've had w/chapter members over the last few years, the only men I can actually say I've known are the officers. I may meet members when visiting for Homecoming/Founders Day, but the names/faces that stay w/me are the HZ guys.

I've got other ideas re: this thread, but I've gotta take stuff off of my office table so we can use it for Christmas dinner. Next...et Joyeux Noel.

[Tom Earp]

Bill thanks, but it still boils down to How Do We as Alums and Actives get The Rho Position in a Much More Promonite Position?

What needs to be done for IHQ to Place More Presents on this Position as something that is important for Each Zeta, but the Benefactors of LXA!

We Have Time and Money to do the work and donate to LXA.

It gets frustrating for Me as I know it does for Others!

I am becoming at a loss.

[Ottor 246]

Tom,

I tend to agree with Brother BOZ. This is something we can all do at our own chapters. Waiting for IHQ to solve our problems is like people who complain that "the government" should do something about their problem du jour. Sure, IHQ should make High Rho a bigger priority. But the haven't yet. So if it's a priority to you, make it a priority to your chapter.*

We have become a society that is content to sit and complain while waiting for someone else to solve our problems. If you want something changed, change it...because nobody else care as much as you do.

Ottor

*Tom, I realize that your chapter is in a unique situation right now because of membership, but I saw an opportunity to get up on my soap box and I took it. Hopefully in a year or two, this will apply to you as well.

[Tom Earp]

Bro, I realize You are correct.

But While We as Zetas Need to emphesize The Rho Officership It might also Help if more a Priority by IHQ was placed on this Position.

I do this every chance I get to remind them of how important this position is.

As You said in our Postion at the Moment it is kind of Moot point.

But hopefully when We get built up, I will put a finger on them to make sure that this Position is very, very Important.. And, as You said, maybe every other Rho is Good!

So, then there should be a Main Rho and then maybe a Neophyte/New Active to be a Rho in Training!

Two Years Should should be the Limit for The Rho? Minumum.

Any Thoughts?

[Tom Earp]

As I mentioned, contacting Brothers is a time consuming ptoblem.

I have written a Member of GHZ about this very situation.

His response was basically what We are talking about on this thread.

He agrees totaly, High Rho is a Minor Ofice and should be Elevated to a Major Officership. It is being worked on.

Why Should it be worked on:

Rho:

Keep Updated Records of Local Zetas Brothers and Then Reported to IHQ who with The New Data System can update too.

It will take a lot of work initially, but once it is set in place, it will become easier.

Rho actually should be placed 3 rd on the order, We Need Alums to work with Local Zetas whether donating to The Local Zeta or IHQ.

I will continue working on this until it is done. I hope I have the backing of many of You on GC.

We as Alums can and will work with The Locals and Donate.

Just read about many on G C who are doing this now. It is just the Data Base that is lacking.