HELP!!!

[AOII Angel]

I don't think you will find much experience with this situation from others. Common sense would tell you that emphasizing the need for NO one to be ignored is essential. Sisters need to be sure to engage all rushees assigned to them in the conversation. Try introducing rushees to each other and starting conversations that can include multiple participants. This may start out with discussing shoes or sports or college life. Try to get the rushees to feed off each other to propose questions about AOII and sorority life. The last thing you want to do is start talking to one girl and let another sit and watch the conversation with no way of joining. Tough task, but you might practice a little before hand. Good luck!

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

The last thing you want to do is start talking to one girl and let another sit and watch the conversation with no way of joining. Tough task, but you might practice a little before hand. Good luck!

-Crashing-


I can see a good opportunity for practise here. Have a sister "rush" two other sisters. Have a list of topics on pieces of paper and put them in a hat. Each "rushee" picks out three topics, and those are the ONLY things they can talk about. So #1 might have bowling, history, and celebrities, and #2 might have shoes, sociology, and softball. The sister "Rushing" needs to figure out how to converse with both at the same time.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

-Crashing-


I can see a good opportunity for practise here. Have a sister "rush" two other sisters. Have a list of topics on pieces of paper and put them in a hat. Each "rushee" picks out three topics, and those are the ONLY things they can talk about. So #1 might have bowling, history, and celebrities, and #2 might have shoes, sociology, and softball. The sister "Rushing" needs to figure out how to converse with both at the same time.

I agree- practice practice practice. maybe even see if another sorority would be willing to do a "mock" rush with you. That way you could practice everything you will do at the party from start to finish.

[AOII Angel]

You may find it helpful to talk a little about yourself before leading to an open ended question that each girl can respond to. For example, you could say, "I'm Sister Judy. I'm so glad you both are here today. I remember when I went through rush, I was so nervous but excited about joining a sorority. I didn't even know X about sorority life when I went through. Have you guys thought about X?" Making things more conversational instead of interview style will probably help them feel more free to answer spontaneously rather than waiting their turn for you to ask a question and each to answer. In some ways, interviewing two or more girls at a time may be easier so it doesn't feel so pressured. The girls may be more open to chatting and feel like they "clicked." It doesn't have to be a bad thing!

[AOIINewbie]

Thanks ladies! All of your advice helps!

[AOII Angel]

AOIINewbie...I'm dying to know how recruitment went for you guys. I hope you got some quality new members to add to your chapter. Give us an update!