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A few points:
There is almost zero correlation between the size of a new member class and retention. I've seen chapters with 70 new members keep every single one of them, and I've seen chapters with 10 lose half of that.
There is also zero correlation between the size of a chapter and the level of sisterhood and commitment to the organization. Again, I've seen chapters of 200 women who live the ideals of their organization to a T. And, I've seen chapters of 13 women who treat each other like shit.
Amen to all of those who pointed out that this whole "we want to be small - we're selective" thing is a bunch of crap. If you're so selective and exclusive, why didn't you make quota? Did you have at least quota at your preference parties? If you did, I've got bad news for you. I've you're so hot and your sisterhood is so strong, then there's no way you wouldn't have made quota.
Numbers speak volumes. Amen to FuzzieAlum for pointing out the burden that comes with being a small chapter. If everyone else on campus has 150, and you have 50, each one of your members has to do the work of three people.
I question where you are finding these women that you are just handing out bids to. Handing out bids to the first women you see without ensuring that they meet the standards of your organization just to hit total speaks of gross laziness on your part. If you can't find what you want, get up and go find women you do want. If you're waiting for them to come to you, you're going to be waiting a long time.
From a national org or a campus standpoint, 10 vacancies in total is ten women on campus that could be Greek that haven't been offered the opportunity. If you can't find ten women at your school who you think could offer something unique and valuable to your chapter, then please tell me where you go to school. I'll put it on my "don't ever let any friend or relative go there" list.
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