NPC chapter not participating in formal recruitment

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

I was actually thinking about SDT at Bama a few days ago. I'm glad that SDT HQ isn't obsessed with them getting as many members as the rest of the chapters at Bama. I don't know how much diversity this chapter has (almost all Jewish or a mix), but either way, they fulfill a niche that might otherwise go unmet. So if their HQ were to close the chapter for numbers related reasons, there would probably be another Jewish interest group form shortly after, maybe they'd affiliate with an NPC, and then the cycle could start all over again if the HQ were not satisfied with having fewer members than the rest of the chapters. The demand for a Jewish chapter may not be as big as other schools, but the demand will always be there.

As long as SDT at Bama is financially stable, the members are happy, and they are a contributing, active member of the Panhellenic community at Bama, that's what really matters, and it's good that SDT HQ realizes that.

SDT at Bama is our Rho chapter, which also plays a large role in our HQ doing all it can to keep the chapter open. Since I've been a sister (May 2003) I've seen them do a number of things to help out the chapter. I'm really hoping that the chapter can get its numbers up, but I hope that no matter what our HQ stick with them and doesn't close the chapter.

[SWTXBelle]

I am so impressed with Sigma Delta Tau's commitment to their chapters, even when it means thinking outside the box.

[AlwaysSAI]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I am so impressed with Sigma Delta Tau's commitment to their chapters, even when it means thinking outside the box.

I fixed it for ya.

[SWTXBelle]

Whoops - can you tell I'm a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society???

[HuskyAlum]

Someone mentioned Purdue earlier, but Sigma Delta Tau there does not participate in formal recruitment. Again, props to the national organization for working with their chapters on these types of competitive campuses. From what I understand, the chapter at Purdue has low numbers compared to the other NPC groups on campus and also does not have a house. They hold their recruitment after the grueling 2 week process at Purdue along with the 5 local organizations on campus.

Having seen Purdue's recruitment, I can understand why their chapter of about 35 women would have difficulty handling first round parties of 70+ women with no house. Purdue Panhellenic also does a WONDERFUL job of helping SDT and the 5 locals with their recruitment style. These chapters also hold full membership in the PHA.

[AOII Angel]

I'm glad that in some cases, the system is able to step away from the "one size fits all" formal recruitment approach and allow chapters to do what they need to do to attract new members. If formal recruitment doesn't work for a chapter for various reasons, why not give them the chance to recruit outside the normal pathway? If at some point they rectify the issues that make formal recruitment impossible, they can join the other NPCs to keep things fair.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I'm glad that in some cases, the system is able to step away from the "one size fits all" formal recruitment approach and allow chapters to do what they need to do to attract new members. If formal recruitment doesn't work for a chapter for various reasons, why not give them the chance to recruit outside the normal pathway? If at some point they rectify the issues that make formal recruitment impossible, they can join the other NPCs to keep things fair.

Do you (anyone) mean "fair" to the chapter that withdraws from formal? As in the chapter would now rejoin in formal recruitment and have a crack at all the women rushing *at the same time* as the other chapters.