Why doesn't NPC deal with the lack of info?

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

FWIW, I rushed at the beginning of the RFM era and every night all I ever filled out were scantron cards with the chapters listed. I didn't ever read/sign anything with the MRABA rules on it. My RC didn't know the answer to most of my questions, and I remember being told I had to rank 2 chapters after pref when I only went to 1 pref party.

This far down the road with RFM, that shouldn't be happening any longer. Everyone knows the rules and where to find them. I could see it back then though. And, since I'm old as dirt, I even remember the first of quota additions long before RFM. That was confusing to some at first. But 3-4 years later, it was not a problem. These days, unless it's a small campus that still does hand matching, there is no excuse for a PNM to not be given all the needed information. It's all right there to read. Whether they do it or not is an entirely different question.

[gatordeltapgh]

I have to say that I do think NPC does deal with the lack of information. It is something that NPC works at constantly.

I agree with those who have mentioned that the info is available. NPC Member Groups provide training and education to their regional volunteers, chapter advisors, etc. Most groups have the Manual of Information posted to the members only sections of their web site so it is available at any time.

Area Advisors talk to their campuses about the MRABA often. All dues paying Panhellenics have access to MOI online so there is no need to find some old copy from five years ago. The NPC College Panhellenic Chairman also publishes a newsletter that is sent out to all contacts as well as to AFA. This fall the MRABA was one of the topics.

The new 2011 MRABA has the PNM initial in six places and sign twice so if a young woman decides not to read these points or to hedge her bets there is really not much anyone can do at that point.

It is also important to note that recruitment conslors were pulled out of the MRABA signing as of this year. We know that sometimes these young women have undue influence so now signing must happen with the FSA, Panhellenic Exec or trained local volunteers.

Panhelleincs have access to RC selection and training sections of the MOI online and there is a separate RC Handbook that FSA's can purchase and use for training for only $10.

Unfortunately, there are some areas where folks think they know better and in the end a PNM or a chapter can be hurt by poor advice. When that happens the Area Advisor or National Org follows up to try to make things better for next year. There are also wonderful Panhellenic communities where everyone comes together and works hard so that everyone is well educated and the community is strong and united. In the end these are all good life lessons for all.

[carnation]

Originally Posted by gatordeltapgh

It is also important to note that recruitment conslors were pulled out of the MRABA signing as of this year. We know that sometimes these young women have undue influence so now signing must happen with the FSA, Panhellenic Exec or trained local volunteers.

YAY! This is so good to hear!

[Titchou]

[QUOTE=gatordeltapgh;2096813]
The new 2011 MRABA has the PNM initial in six places and sign twice so if a young woman decides not to read these points or to hedge her bets there is really not much anyone can do at that point. QUOTE]

My point exactly. And even with this we had women this year say they didn't understand what they were doing. Well then, they obviously need to spend their time on school work since their comprehension is so low.