HELP--Chapter Falling Apart!!!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by jeh818

I am extremely concerned and disappointed in the current state of my chapter.

Our president, though energetic and enthusiastic, is not a true leader. She does not possess the ability to command the respect of a room, much less a chapter of 74 women. While her ideas are there, the ability to persevere and implement them with grace and dignity escapes her.

In terms of the 74 members of our chapter, we are exactly that: 74 individuals. We have a problem getting girls involved, participating actively, and signing up for events. At this point, the problem is so bad that we have only 15 girls signing up for and participating in events. Respect within the chapter has also been an issue, creating cliques, hostility, and overall disharmony.

As far as Greek Life goes, Greek Row really dislikes us. The fraternity we are paired with for Greek Sing is much less than thrilled to be anywhere near our house. Sisters are disrespectful and unwelcoming, which portrays an incredibly stuck up image. This image is what the rest of Greek Life sees when they look at us. The women of our chapter do not get along with any of the other 3 NPC chapters on campus, as well as most of the IFC chapters. We are not respected or taken seriously among our fellow Greeks, and most chapters on campus are not even interested in doing mixers or socials with our chapter.

I am on exec and looking for ways to solve all these problems, because this is NOT the sisterhood I joined a year ago. PLEASE HELP!!!

It doesn't matter if the president sucks if everyone else is awesome. Don't place all the burden on her shoulders. Plus sometimes a president who is too much of a superstar is either distracting or a waste - our most dynamic girls were usually rush chair or membership vp, not prez, as it's arguably a more important function in perpetuating the chapter.

You need to have required events. If women aren't going to them, terminate them.

I would really like to hear the other side of this story - I have a feeling it isn't as bleak as you have portrayed it, rather you are disappointed that you joined a group that does not find the same things important that you do. I'm not saying you are lying, just that someone else from your chapter who could care less about Greek sing or mixers might be perfectly content with her experience.

[phisiglindsey]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It doesn't matter if the president sucks if everyone else is awesome. Don't place all the burden on her shoulders. Plus sometimes a president who is too much of a superstar is either distracting or a waste - our most dynamic girls were usually rush chair or membership vp, not prez, as it's arguably a more important function in perpetuating the chapter.

I definitely agree with this. Our president is a wonderful person, but a very busy person outside of the sorority. I feel as though those sisters holding the chapter up are in other leadership positions. Have you tried to talk to your executive board about the lack of participation or enthusiasm?

Like it's been said, if only 15 people are showing up out of 74, something is wrong with your system to maintain attendance. Why isn't there a required number of events sisters must attend? Or is there, and sisters just choose to defy the attendance system?

As for the rest of the Greeks, I would worry about that issue as much right now. I think when you fix the internal problems, a lot of other issues will be fixed as well. Get out on campus though, let everyone know who you are. Philanthropy is a wonderful way to do it!