Innovative Founders Day Luncheon Ideas?

[Senusret I]

If it's always been a certain way and still attracts 300 people, then I wouldn't toy with it too much.

The collegians could give their "reports" as slide shows with music, if that's allowed -- I'm thinking most people would rather see what's happening than hear a report.

I like the vendor idea, too -- I'm sure with as many licensed Greek vendors as there are, you could easily get a few in your area to come set up tables.

Good luck!

[TSteven]

No "Happy Hour"? Get everyone liquored up and that should help jazz things up a little.

[navane]

Thanks everyone for the responses so far!

Originally Posted by Senusret I

If it's always been a certain way and still attracts 300 people, then I wouldn't toy with it too much.

To be honest, the event doesn't actually attract 300 people on it's own accord. 220 of the 300 in attendance are collegians and they attend because it's mandatory. Of the alumnae who are left, about 50% go because they feel obligated.

Originally Posted by ThetaGirl218

A word of advice....be careful about changing things, especially if you have a large number of older alumnae. This is a lesson I have learned the hard way with working with alumnae chapters that have older members. They do things a set way and they don't want to see them changed!

Yes, and that's the challenge I face. Things can never change because the older members don't like change. That's a shame. How does one ever break the cycle? Hrm...food for thought.

Thank you both for the sound advice!

Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI

Something we've done in my Phi Sig chapter is to choose a song that personifies the person receiving the award or goes along with the award. Then, when the person comes up to get the award, play the song.

Have you thought of having it themed? Of course, if there's ritual it probably requires badge attire, so that would limit your possible themes, but could still be fun.

Both good ideas. Maybe I can find an interesting or "theme-like" location for the event!

.....Kelly