Being a Good Man
An Open Letter to Fraternity Men I’m not sure how to start this or even why I am feeling compelled to write to you today. Perhaps it is because I…
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Light the Phire of Growth with CURIOSITY
by: Tenea McGhee Social Excellence is: a state of perpetual generosity, curiosity, positivity, and openness to limitless possibility. A desire to intentionally connect with others. The ability to engage in…
Valuing Connection Beyond Joining
by Drew Hopson Earlier this Fall I attended a chapter meeting of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Chicago, which I chair the advisory board for. At one point,…
Recruitment is a Lifestyle, Not a Season
by Becca Lahr Breaking news: Recruitment has been picked up for another season in 2024! Filming begins in January and we are waiting on an updated date for the premiere…
Setting the Tone for 2024
by Elena Pastore As we prep for the new year, officer planning is a pivotal moment in the life of a fraternity or sorority. As outgoing leaders pass the torch…
10 Reflective Questions To Answer Before You Transition Officers
It’s that time of the year again. Time to pass on the baton to the newest leaders in our chapters, charters, and councils. Time to reflect on the great achievements,…
Continuous Names Driving
by Darrin Nixon Yeah, I know, seems like just another weird phrase. However, if we break it down, it becomes less of an odd phrase and instead a strategy that…
Cultivating Authentic Connections: Why Men Deserve Flowers Too
by Joshua Lane Have you ever felt like you or your potential new members struggle to make authentic relationships? It’s happened to the best of us. While you are here,…
Building a Retention Committee
by Becca Lahr Growth. Often a synonym for other words like recruitment, intake, COB. Growth. A word that is often associated with the way that we recruit members. The way…
It’s Not About You: You Can’t Recruit Who You Don’t Know
By Jayson Davis & Joshua Lane Can we honestly say we’ve met everyone? Every student on campus knows us, and we know them? Or are we just constantly reconnecting with…
