Little Chapter, Big Recruitment: Spring 2009

[fantASTic]

The weird thing about this story is that I'm sure there are lots of girls reading from "top chapters", never realizing that the chapter THEY bash and put down on JC could be this chapter.

We all need to remember that the struggling chapter on OUR campus could be just like this one.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

The weird thing about this story is that I'm sure there are lots of girls reading from "top chapters", never realizing that the chapter THEY bash and put down on JC could be this chapter.

We all need to remember that the struggling chapter on OUR campus could be just like this one.

Exactly.

Also, alot of girls in other chapters may think "Ugh, XYZ is so small/stupid/whatever. They should just close and then the Greek system will be stronger." I always like to point out that this is NOT the case. If XYZ closes, someone is going to become the "new XYZ." So it is to everyone's benefit to not trashtalk and to be Panhellenic, so everyone can thrive.

[APhiAnna]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

The weird thing about this story is that I'm sure there are lots of girls reading from "top chapters", never realizing that the chapter THEY bash and put down on JC could be this chapter.

We all need to remember that the struggling chapter on OUR campus could be just like this one.

To be fair, and I by no means want to start this thread in another tangent (if for no other reason than this is my absolute favorite recruitment thread!), I often think it is not the "top chapters" who bash on the "weak chapter"...in general, I feel like the top chapters do not perceive weaker chapters as a threat and instead go straight for the jugular for the chapters they compete with. I'm only saying this to make a point, but I am from a chapter that is regarded as relatively strong on our campus (I'm a leg, probably only way I got in haha!) and the cattier sisters talk trash about our biggest rival (recruitment and fraternity wise). In the same vein, I often feel that it is other struggling chapters who go after the chapter who is weaker than them not quite realizing that if they run them off campus then they are the new "bottom tier".

Either way it's stupid.

I am so excited for your chapter! I can't wait to see who you guys scoop up!!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by APhiAnna

In the same vein, I often feel that it is other struggling chapters who go after the chapter who is weaker than them not quite realizing that if they run them off campus then they are the new "bottom tier".

This is more of what I was TRYING to say. Thank you.

Anyway, good luck to you ladies tonight. I hope it goes well.