Help with Pref/Mixer Ideas

LambdaChiLife · #1 01-15-2013, 12:57 AM

Hey I am the new social chair at my chapter. We were one of the top fraternities on campus but fell under sanctions due to "rowdy behavior during night time hours." In short we just got off probation for a post championship party and are hoping to climb back up the social ladder with some great events so guys if there are event ideas that worked out great for you please throw me a line let me know what they were and ladies if there was events that a fraternity hosted that are memorable and you enjoyed I would love to hear what they were! We are already filling up our social calendar for the next year so that we have big and small events with every sorority on campus. Any and all advice is needed and welcome.

Thanks!

kateee · #2 01-15-2013, 03:16 PM

My chapter went to a haunted theme park with one of the fraternities. I thought it was a lot of fun. There were 7 'levels' of fear, and at the first one they split us into groups of four. I ended up with three guys and no sisters

but it was soo cool to get to know the guys better and they protected me because I am absolutely terrified of clowns! I can handle everything else but clowns = no way. they helped me get over my fear and get through the theme park, and we got to know each other better. Just an idea for next fall.

peppermint23 · #3 01-15-2013, 11:02 PM

One thing you could do is pick an activity a lot of your brothers like and then plan a theme or event around that.

You could also host a BBQ if you have a place to have one on campus and invite the sororities for the "free food and drinks"...they'll come for the food, stay for the guys.

LambdaChiLife · #4 01-16-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kateee

My chapter went to a haunted theme park with one of the fraternities. I thought it was a lot of fun. There were 7 'levels' of fear, and at the first one they split us into groups of four. I ended up with three guys and no sisters

but it was soo cool to get to know the guys better and they protected me because I am absolutely terrified of clowns! I can handle everything else but clowns = no way. they helped me get over my fear and get through the theme park, and we got to know each other better. Just an idea for next fall.

That is a great idea! It wouldnt be too hard to set up and it would be a great way to pair off our guys and get the girls involved. Definitely something I am gonna have to look into next fall

LambdaChiLife · #5 02-10-2013, 01:30 PM

Thanks to those of you that inboxed me. We had an extremely successful preference last weekend "Snow Ball- Wear something white, wear something tight"

I think it is easier to pick themes around major events for example we are putting the final touches on the details for a dance with 3 other houses here on campus at the end of March themed around the 'March Madness' basketball tourney.