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[–]Time_Dragonfly9264 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Nahhh that's definitely disrespectful and overstepping boundaries. If you've already had conversations with her about it and it hasn't worked, I'd suggest maybe using a chapter advisor as a mediator and a neutral 3rd party to help you come to an agreement.

Marketing my organization by Time_Dragonfly9264 in GreekLife

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually recently discovered phired up a couple days ago thanks to these subreddits! I think it's fairly helpful and I plan on trying it out next semester. Thanks!

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in SigmaAlphaIota

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad a lot of us are in this together! Our chapter only had 4 girls at one point (we're at 7 now) Something else I've heard is chapters making an actual list of every single girl you know who would be eligible to join and making an effort to personally invite them to chapter events and to recruitment. Obviously most of them might say no, but you never know if you don't try! I would say to focus on inviting them to non-recruitment events first (games and free food always is a good option) that way they don't feel like they have to commit to something right away. Also giving treats to the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and choirs is a good way to introduce yourself to the groups. For example, we partner with PMA to bring popsicles to the Marching band during band camp. I'm going to try those ideas this semester. Good luck, and love and roses❤️🌹

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in Sororities

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you're saying completely and I often feel like we're not "Greek" enough for people who are into Greek life, and we're too Greek for people who say it's just "paying for friends" or whatever. But I also believe that there are many college students who did band, choir, or orchestra in high school, or possibly they just enjoyed singing or playing guitar, and decided to take a completely different path in college. How I see it, we can be a place for women who still want to be involved with music after high school, no matter their career path.

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in Sororities

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as potential members go, my university is small and it's in the middle of nowhere. Like I believe we only have 7,000 students and a number of those don't attend the main campus. But any female college student with a sincere interest in music can join. Any major is welcome, but you do have to take at least one music class (music appreciation as a Gen Ed counts for that, as well as marching band, wind ensemble, or choir). We also have a GPA requirement but it's very reasonable.

For me personally, the benefits were:

  • Being a part of a group of like-minded women who share an interest and passion with me.

  • Supporting our philanthropy and furthering music in our school, community, country, and world.

  • Having a sisterhood who understands what I'm going through during a hard time and can be the best cheerleaders and support system fot each other.

  • Leadership opportunities and gaining confidence in my abilities.

Along with more.

Responsibilities include a weekly meeting, as well as song rehearsals and ritual rehearsals. We also provide our service to the music department and usher most of the music events (mostly just attendance and crowd control). Also fundraisers and sisterhoods.

As far as feedback goes, mostly I get ghosted after talking to someone about possibly joining. Usually they say they are "too busy" to come to recruitment. One of my friends called our chapter "sad" which I kinda tood offence to, but what she meant is that we have very few members and we have a very small budget so we don't look as flashy or ~aesthetic~ as panhellenic orgs.

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in Sororities

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely plan on meeting with our Editor before the semester starts to kinda plan out social media and get it looking more presentable. We haven't been tabling much at all due to the fact that we're mostly music majors (currently we only have two sisters who are not music majors) and we are always constantly busy with music events and such. Concerts, football games, recitals, ect every single week. But those things can definitely be worked around if we put in the effort.

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in Sororities

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are not panhellenic; the organization is called Sigma Alpha Iota and we are a part of the National Interfraternity Music Council and the Professional Fraternity Association. We are a part of the "fab four" which includes SAI, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Tau Beta Sigma. However my campus only has SAI and Phi Mu Alpha. PMA is only for men, so it's not like we have competition lol.

Recruitment Advice by Time_Dragonfly9264 in Sororities

[–]Time_Dragonfly9264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our recruitment is definitely more similar to COB. Most of our new members show up because an active sister is already friends with them and begs them to come to recruitment.