(Dec. 2003)
Have you ever been responsible for hiring someone? If you have, you know that the process can be complex and something not to be taken lightly. In fact, often several people are involved in the process.
As we think about building a strong, progressive chapter, the quality of our team is just as critical. So, why leave it all up to the rush chairman? Why leave the undergraduates responsible for squeezing in these priorities among the countless others they already have? Why not help?
Rush – or recruitment – was once considered to be a process that lasted only a few weeks and left a chapter in a very reactive position. In attempts to become more proactive and in control of the results, we are appealing to you – our graduate members – to play an integral part in the growth and sustenance of the chapter. No matter where you live, you can make a difference.
Have you considered referring potential rushees to our chapter? Often chapters struggle to find quality brothers and sisters through their existing recruitment processes. Potential members may live in your neighborhood, attend your church or sleep in the bedroom right down the hall. Make sure to offer recommendations in a timely manner and help potential members get the exposure they need.
As a mentor, you may attend recruitment events and assist younger members in understanding the value of their lifelong connection to the fraternity. Or you could host recruitment functions or invite prospective rushees to your home. A great place to start is by contacting your chapter to see if there are young men and women enrolled who are from your city. This is an excellent way to help these potential prospects relate to a other members – even without your stepping one foot on the campus.
Your contributions don’t have to stop there. Most definitely, you have other talents from which our brothers and sisters – pledges and undergraduate members – can benefit. Whether you can help with academic support, job networking, life skills, leadership or other areas, please contact one of our board members.
“Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sun-dial in the shade?” – Benjamin Franklin