Question About COBing

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Okay, you have a list of chapters that are doing COB? Go to each one's website, find the recruitment chair, and say something like this;

Hi, Rosie Recruitment Chair!

The GL office let me know that your chapter may have the opportunity to pledge a few additional women women this semester. I am very interested in Greek life, but wasn't able to participate in formal recruitment this year. Please let me know if there's still a chance that I can to get to know your chapter in the upcoming weeks.

Sincerely,

Elle

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Okay, you have a list of chapters that are doing COB? Go to each one's website, find the recruitment chair, and say something like this;

Hi, Rosie Recruitment Chair!

The GL office let me know that your chapter may have the opportunity to pledge a few additional women women this semester. I am very interested in Greek life, but wasn't able to participate in formal recruitment this year. Please let me know if there's still a chance that I can to get to know your chapter in the upcoming weeks.

Sincerely,

Elle

That is just right.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That is just right.

I totally agree.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That is just right.

Originally Posted by AGDee

I totally agree.

Me three.

Also if you do attend any events, especially a meal, send a hand written thank you card.

Why you ask?
1) it is good manners
2) it reminds them you are interested (even if you aren't interested, go with #1)
3) it gets your name to members who may not have met you, and may want to get to know you
4) it can help you stand out (see 1, 2, and 3)

Whether US mail or in the chapter mail box at the Greek Life Office is your method of delivery, do it with in 24 hours. Say thank you for inviting me, I had a wonderful time meeting you (chapter you) and getting to know you 9chapter you), the (movie, roast, activity) was enjoyable, looking forward to seeing all of you around campus, sincerely, your name.

If you see women you met at an event on campus and they don't recognize you right away, don't feel insulted. A wave or a nod in passing can be sufficient.

[EE-BO]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Me three.

Me four.

The professional approach to this is to state your interest in the most basic and succinct terms and leave it at that. The more you say about past recruitment periods or about why you want to be in a sorority, the more risk you run of saying something that will put someone off before they have a chance to meet you. Right now, just express your interest. Save the sales pitch for any recruitment opportunities that are presented to you.

What DeltaBabyBaby advised is the way to go- word for word.

Good luck to you!