The number of students not considered for membership due to a lack of interest is approaching 60%.

Most of these students are listed as 'Did Not Reply' to the Chapter's invitation.

A lack of response should NOT be taken at face value. It is more likely the invitation was not received.

The solution: personally deliver the invitation or follow up on any invitations sent via email or USPS.

Here are some suggestions:

• Get personal - contact each candidate and electee in person. Break up the list amongst chapter members to make it more manageable.
• Follow up - don't accept a failure to respond at face value. Mail, whether electronic or snail, doesn't always reach the intended recipient.
• Use Facebook to communicate with candidates, electees and members. Click here for info.
• Ask your dean to send a letter to candidates and/or electees. (Click here for sample).
• A letter from the dean to student's parents works as well. (Click here for sample).
• Publicize your new members! Send a news release, take out an ad in the campus or local newspaper or hang a poster.
• Don't forget to include the appropriate brochure (click here to order and for information).

• From Chapter project reports:
  • Personalized letters | Personalized letters2
  • Phone calls to Eligibles
  • Followup meetings