Size of Pledge Class

[AndrewPiChi]

I mean I understand the argument for more service, always a good thing.

But one must address that there is an individual aspect as well, it is also about inspiring people to do service and help their fellow man for the rest of their lives. Not just in their active years in Alpha Phi Omega and in their college tenure. Large pledge classes/chapters often have lower membership retention rates, their is less of an individual emphasis, lower probability of alumni involvment. With a smaller/normal chapter individuals are given far more responsibility, the frat is resting on your shoulders deal, an individual commitment that will continue well after college.

I know when someone leaves a small chapter like mine, it is a big deal. We regret the loss of a brother. If 20 people leave a large chapter, big deal right, there a more to fill that place.

Should membership restrictions/harder pledging requirments be placed on normal chapters, no, monsterous chapters with over 400 actives and 150 pledges, yes.

I don't know, maybe I'm wrong or maybe I'm having trouble articulating this, little burnt out from a paper