Year round recruitment vs. Rush Period

[SigEpYoda]

Just wondering what different school policy is on recruiting new members. My school's policy is a structured one. But our national told us that we could ignored it and do year round. I know NIC also encouraged year round rushing. Just wondering what other schools are like.

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Proud member of BNM Society(Banned from Napster by Metallica)

[equeen]

I think our school is year-round too.

So you got banned, eh? I haven't met that fate. Yet.

[Alumnus who cares]

I think my school has set times for actual rush events--the first three or four weeks of the semester or whatever. But I have read several times in articles and journals and such that recruitment is a "year-round" thing. They say that just because your school's designated "rush" period is over, that doesn't mean you can't keep looking for new members. They suggest that your members look for people in classes, sports, activities, etc. and work on introducing them to your house and eventually making them a brother. Personally, I don't know how well this works compared with doing actual "rush" events, but maybe it works for some houses.

[Ghostface-Killah]

I think it falls to all of us that we have to follow a calendar to have informationals (Rush). I do not believe on recruting although it seems to work for some. I feel you SHOULD act and do certain things to make people want to join your org. We have plenty of chances to do things on campus and the community that should speak for us. Then, you have 2 or 3 informational and peole come with questions or whatever. Then you interview them a few times, ask them questions (see what they have to offer and how they can benefit from the org). Also keep in mind that some people might already know what org. they want to join.

Yoda, what chapter are you from? NY Eta here. Are you guys BMP of traditional? Take care now.