The Oracle: Phi Mu Delta's Membership Manual

describe the benefits of joining a fraternity over joining other organizations? Be
you
to make this unique and personal, what made you decide to join Phi Mu Delta?
sure
you envision yourself joining a fraternity before joining Phi Mu Delta? Why or why
Did
not?
is part of the conversation is where you discuss the expectations of membership
This
help them understand what this experience actually is. Do they have any concerns
and
joining? There are common concerns PNMs have, here are some times to
about
those:
addressing
What is the minimum time commitment for members? Break down the
TIME:
commitment and explain what happens if you cannot attend something.
time
Be transparent about the costs of membership. Don't immediately
FINANCIAL:
they can work out a payment plan with the VP of Finance (that doesn't
propose
the concerns). Discuss the value of the fraternity experience. Why
answer
the potential new member decide to join this organization, that has fees,
should
an organization that does not?
versus
OF STEREOTYPES: This is where you, as a member, explain how Phi Mu
FEAR
is different from the stereotypes he may have heard in the media or
Delta
elsewhere!
do you do currently to engage potential new members with brothers? What type
What
events or programs do you hold? How do you get potential new members to attend
of
events?
these
effective recruitment is not having large, expensive events. An effective recruitment
An
having small, normal activities as a chapter that demonstrate who you are on a daily
is
You should not be using recruitment events as a means to determine who is
basis.
in Phi Mu Delta; rather, as a way to get to know the potential new members
interested
better.
The PNM understands Phi Mu Delta
2.
you know how to talk about Phi Mu Delta to people outside of Greek life? How do
Do
3. The PNM wants to join Phi Mu Delta
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