I am going to be starting a chapter of a national (though not NPC) social sorority on my campus this semester, and I could really use some advice on how to get the word out that this organization is colonizing.
One important thing to know, is my campus is VERY anti-greek. There are a few (4?) fraternities, 1 NPC sorority, and 2 very small local sororities (less than 30 girls between the 2). When I attended the rush parties of the local sororities there were only maybe 4 or 5 prospectives at each party.
The thing is, I have a feeling there are many more girls who would LIKE to go greek, but the greek system (sororities mainly, I don't know much about the fraternities) are so weak and in such bad repute that I think they've turned most of the girls off.
So, how do I, all by myself, get girls to come to interest group meetings? I plan on postering like mad, and I've talked to a member of one of the fraternities who I hope will spread the word that we are going to be bringing something new and different and GOOD to the campus, but I'm worried. Nationals has been as helpful as they can be, but that's not saying a whole lot...they are trying to rebuild as well, so it's been falling on the shoulders of each chapter to strengthen the national, rather than the other way around.
Any suggestions? Mainly on how I'm going to do this by myself? I don't know a whole lot of people on the campus (long story involving transferring and part-time status) so I don't have any PNMs at hand to help me out.
HELP!
Edit: I thought I should add that there is no greek life structure on campus... no Greek Life advisor or any type of umbrella council for the different fraternities or sororities...everyone is on their own.
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