Recruitment Help!!!!

[LadyLion4Life]

We do take a pledge class in the Spring and for the most part we have been our COBs exactly like formal recruitment nights; just picking a theme and getting a room in our student union building. I am trying to get away from that because obviously it hasn't been working for us so far

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by LadyLion4Life

We do take a pledge class in the Spring and for the most part we have been our COBs exactly like formal recruitment nights; just picking a theme and getting a room in our student union building. I am trying to get away from that because obviously it hasn't been working for us so far

In addition to what all of these knowledgeable ladies have said, I would also suggest that your sisters GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS. Recruiting through other activities/organizations/sports teams can be very easy, as you've already made connections with other members, and you share similar interests. This cuts out on the one part of recruitment that can sometimes prove to be the most difficult... meeting new people.

Since I joined my GLO (almost 6 years ago), my chapter has always had a few active sisters who were involved with Lion Ambassadors (http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/lionambassadors/). The sisters continue to consistently recruit at least a few people each year through this organization alone.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by LadyLion4Life

We do take a pledge class in the Spring and for the most part we have been our COBs exactly like formal recruitment nights; just picking a theme and getting a room in our student union building. I am trying to get away from that because obviously it hasn't been working for us so far

Nope. Bag this.

Try to take the parties out of the student union - have them at the house or at a sister's house or apartment if you don't have a house. There aren't regulations like there are in formal rush (except for no men/no alcohol) so you can do whatever you want. Girls right away feel more positive toward you if you're welcoming them into your home.

You can have a slight theme - like St Patrick's or Valentine's day - but just as a conversation starter. Skip the skits and elaborate decorations and go easy on the games, maybe just something as an icebreaker. I was going to say make it so the rushees don't know they're being rushed, but that's a little over the top - make it so they don't FEEL they are being rushed, more like they're just at a friendly evening.