Little Chapter, Big Recruitment: Spring 2009

[agzg]

Maybe she didn't listen to the tent talk, but she really did just click with members in sororities she never thought she would join. If she did listen to the tent talk, well, there's not really anything you can do about it. When I was a recruitment counselor we dealt with a lot of PNMs whose perceptions changed so much about the chapters that they were completely confused as to whether or not they should go with their first impression of a chapter or what they're feeling right at the moment - it's a tough call to make.

I know you're hurt, but try not to hold it against her. Remember, recruitment isn't just about you guys getting new members, it's about women finding a chapter that they can call home.

You guys are working so hard, and it seems like it's paying off (minus a few snafus), good luck tonight and shine your brightest!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I know you're hurt, but try not to hold it against her. Remember, recruitment isn't just about you guys getting new members, it's about women finding a chapter that they can call home.

Very true. I am sure that you wouldn't want Kelly to reutrn to your chapter if she genuinely wanted to go back elsewhere but was just coming back (for example) because she has friends in your chapter and wouldn't want to hurt your feelings.

Also, recruitment is a whirlwind. I'm sure you guys are meeting PNMs and changing your opinions about them. Just as you guys do that, the PNMs also change opinions of chapters throughout the process. It's not that she betrayed you, because I don't believe she meant to hurt your feelings by not returning there, she just may have connected better with another chapter. It doesn't necessarily means she hates you guys or anything like that.