Recruitment Programs

[Coramoor]

Originally Posted by Oldest_Pledge

One thing I would like to add is ask a couple of your Seniors to check with the guys that went through the Fall Rush and ask them why they did not elect to go greek.

I've done this several times, and always received the same answer.

It was due to their preconceived notions of fraternities. After they grew up a little and neared graduation or had actually spent a few years in the world after college, they regretted their decision. They have nothing to really go back too.

[Oldest_Pledge]

Originally Posted by Coramoor

I've done this several times, and always received the same answer.

It was due to their preconceived notions of fraternities. After they grew up a little and neared graduation or had actually spent a few years in the world after college, they regretted their decision. They have nothing to really go back too.

I am sorry, I meant have the Beta Seniors ask the Freshman why. For me it was because I did not find a "house" I liked. I withdrew before bids were handed out.

If this recurring theme of preconceived notions keeps coming back, take the time to explain that this is happening all over the Greek community and a almost every campus that has a Greek system.

Then ask if they will step back and reevaluate their position and for those that you would like to have in your chapter, ask them to reconsider.

If a chapter makes a more personal approach to potential members, they might have more success. Awkward at first, but it can work.