What makes a strong fraternity?

[banditone]

Firehouse, that was the best post on the subject I have read.

[33girl]

oh, and I also want to throw out that I think the things that can vary the most by campus are the sports and housing issues. I think we had intramurals, but I have no idea who the stronger teams were - I don't recall ever seeing a guys' rush poster that said "we were intramural champs last year."

Same with housing. If you're at a campus where a group of athletes (i.e. the wrestlers) or a group of GDIs can obtain a house that is just as nice as any of the fraternity houses, housing isn't going to matter that much.

And this hasn't come up, but the "Greek Cups" and such don't always tell the story - unless the students voted on who receives it. You can have all the admin support in the world, all the alumni support in the world and do everything right on paper, but if you don't have that "certain something" it doesn't matter - you won't pull in great members and be truly strong.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by banditone

Firehouse, that was the best post on the subject I have read.

True that and thank you AGDee for the nice works about the LXs at your campus.

The closeness of the members should have a lot to do with it also.

If they are close, work together without hazing(), treat others with respect that is a huge plus.

Having a large membership and a big house are just window dressings for the chapter. They do not make the chapter, the members do.