How to keep the freshman interested???

[ASTalumna06]

Well, the one thing that I actually did when I was still active, as Panhellenic President, was implement a "kick-off" recruitment party in the spring semester, involving all 3 sororities in the process. It is set up similar to a formal recruitment event, with the 3 sororities putting on parties at the same time, and the potential new members must attend all 3 parties. This has increased Panhellenic PR a slight amount, but probably not enough.

Another thing that Panhellenic is doing is having a "birthday party" for the school, as it's their 60th anniversary. On freshman move-in weekend (this coming weekend) they are having all kinds of activties and food around campus. Another move in the right direction to bring the Greeks together and to be seen as a whole, rather than separate chapters.

And I know that the girls can see that recruitment parties aren't driving the results that they want. But it's also hard to step outside your comfort zone and do something completely different. There are 13 of them right now, and I think only one of them is graduating at the end of this coming school year, so they won't really be losing anyone, and I think right now is the perfect time for them to try something drastic.

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

And I know that the girls can see that recruitment parties aren't driving the results that they want. But it's also hard to step outside your comfort zone and do something completely different. There are 13 of them right now, and I think only one of them is graduating at the end of this coming school year, so they won't really be losing anyone, and I think right now is the perfect time for them to try something drastic.

I agree - it's very hard to step outside your comfort zone. But from what you've described, it sounds like that's what's necessary. Are these women willing to put in the work and willing to take risks? I'm asking because I have seen with my own eyes volunteers who are super gung-ho about helping out a chapter (as it appears you are, which is great!) but the chapter isn't as gung-ho about helping themselves. Either that or chapter members haven't gotten to the point where they realize the only thing left to do is what's outside their comfort zone.