Low numbers

[33girl]

Originally posted by alphasigET219
My chapter (ET) has had some issues within the sorority in the past year and, although we did get 10 total new members fall and spring semesters, we need to get some ideas for recuritment.

The population of my school is only 2% greek. I would like to get my sorority's numbers up. Any ideas would be so helpful.

If the school’s population is only 2% Greek, it sounds as though you need to work on the Panhellenic issues before tackling the chapter issues.

Are the other groups at total? If no one or only one or two of the groups are at total, Panhel should vote to lower it. Too many schools are still using the same totals that were put into place 10-15 years ago when the system was booming and haven’t changed it to account for changing times. The national headquarters don’t really take that into account, all they see is a chapter not making total and it hurts everyone.

Make sure that the sororities and fraternities are presenting a unified Greek front to the campus. Very few people want to get involved in a Greek system where everyone is trashing everyone else.

If it’s a problem with a commuter campus, make sure that even if you don’t have an official house, you have an unofficial gathering place where sisters know they can find other sisters when they come on campus.

Above all – don’t sacrifice quality for quantity. Giving bids to every Mary, Jane and Sally might get your numbers up temporarily but you will pay dearly for it in the long run. Make sure that the women you choose will fit into the group and are dedicated to being part of ASA, not just joining to wear letters.