Shield and Diamond Spring 2012 : Page 3
RECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT Deadline for Summer 2012 Shield & Diamond: Materials for publication in the Summer 2012 issue of Shield & Diamond must be received at the Memorial Headquarters on or before April 15, 2012 . Alumni Notes, Alumni Association News, Chapter Notes and Chapter Eternal may be submitted online at www.pikes.org or via email to pka@pikes.org . PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF Zeta Eta Chapter (Arkansas-Little Rock) Chapter Size Aug 2010: 8 Chapter Size Jan 2012: 40 Zeta Eta Chapter at the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) has recruited 36 men in 3 semesters since the Fall 2010 semester. As a result, Zeta Eta has in-creased their Chapter size by 400%. This is an amazing and unparalleled feat and ranks number one in all of Pi Kappa Alpha in chapter size increase percentage. Certainly there are many set backs and shortcomings for a Chapter of just 8 men when trying to recruit new members. Two Chapter members attended the Interna-tional Convention in Austin, Texas in 2010. After returning to campus, the two men dedicated themselves to recruiting the most best men on the UALR campus. The key to success was being proactive. They introduced themselves to as many people as possible on campus. They were regular fixtures in the recreation center gym, student union, and other areas with high student traffic. Through putting them-selves out there they were able to create a green book (database with recruits’ contact information) with 150 names. The Chapter members were able to build meaningful rela-tionships through persistent contact with the 150 people they met while on campus. “We wanted to be the best and we knew we needed to grow. The best way to recruit is to be personal with a guy. Don’t treat him like a name and number. Think of him as someone who is a PIKE Did You Know... In order to join the circulation list to receive the print version of the Shield & Diamond , a member must make an an-nual gift of at least $25.00 to the Pi Kap-pa Alpha Foundation, or have made life-time donations in excess of $500.00, or currently serve in a volunteer capacity. All alumni volunteering their time for the Fraternity will receive the printed magazine during their tenure. All members of the Pike Loyal Order will automatically receive the print version of the Shield & Diamond as part of their participation in this program. The easiest way to update your mailing address and email ad-dress is online at http://www.pikes. org/updateInformation.aspx , or you can always email pka@pikes.org. and someone we want in the Chapter,” said Chapter President Trey Gibeault. Through recruiting a higher quality and quantity of men, Zeta Eta has improved the strength of the entire membership as well. “Before this huge recruitment push our Chapter had a 2.4 GPA. Three semesters later, we have a 2.98 Chapter GPA. Also, now that we have more members we can contribute more to our community. Just this semester we have accumulated 500 hours of community service,” added Gibeault. Congratulations to Zeta Eta Chapter! Zeta Eta requested and received a recruit-ment visit conducted by two members of the Memorial Headquarters Staff. Chapter members attended an educational and motivational retreat led by the consul-tants and chapter officers participated in goal setting sessions, chapter assessment exercises and training during meetings. To request a recruitment visit for your chapter contact Director of Membership Growth E.J. Foreman III at eforeman@pikes.org . Pi KaPPa alPha international Fraternity Memorial Headquarters 8347 West Range Cove | Memphis, TN 38125 901-748-1868 | Fax: 901-748-3100 www.pikes.org | pka@pikes.org Direct Dial for Specific Departments: Alumni Associations – 901-333-2775 Chapter Services – 901-333-2766, 901-333-2798 Executive Office – 901-333-2777 Membership – 901-333-2767 Real Estate – 901-333-2778 Recruitment -901-333-2779 Shield & Diamond – 901-748-1868 Volunteers – 901-333-2797 Address Updates – 901-333-2777 (fax to 901-748-3100; email to pka@pikes.org) SHIELD & DIAMOND SPRING 2012 • 3
RECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT
Zeta Eta Chapter at the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) has recruited 36 men in 3 semesters since the Fall 2010 semester. As a result, Zeta Eta has increased their Chapter size by 400%. This is an amazing and unparalleled feat and ranks number one in all of Pi Kappa Alpha in chapter size increase percentage.<br /> <br /> Certainly there are many set backs and shortcomings for a Chapter of just 8 men when trying to recruit new members. Two Chapter members attended the International Convention in Austin, Texas in 2010. After returning to campus, the two men dedicated themselves to recruiting the most best men on the UALR campus.<br /> <br /> The key to success was being proactive. They introduced themselves to as many people as possible on campus. They were regular fixtures in the recreation center gym, student union, and other areas with high student traffic. Through putting themselves out there they were able to create a green book (database with recruits’ contact information) with 150 names. The Chapter members were able to build meaningful relationships through persistent contact with the 150 people they met while on campus.<br /> <br /> “We wanted to be the best and we knew we needed to grow. The best way to recruit is to be personal with a guy. Don’t treat him like a name and number. Think of him as someone who is a PIKE and someone we want in the Chapter,” said Chapter President Trey Gibeault. Through recruiting a higher quality and quantity of men, Zeta Eta has improved the strength of the entire membership as well. “Before this huge recruitment push our Chapter had a 2.4 GPA. Three semesters later, we have a 2.98 Chapter GPA. Also, now that we have more members we can contribute more to our community. Just this semester we have accumulated 500 hours of community service,” added Gibeault.<br /> <br /> Congratulations to Zeta Eta Chapter!<br /> <br /> Zeta Eta requested and received a recruitment visit conducted by two members of the Memorial Headquarters Staff. Chapter members attended an educational and motivational retreat led by the consultants and chapter officers participated in goal setting sessions, chapter assessment exercises and training during meetings.<br /> <br /> To request a recruitment visit for your chapter contact Director of Membership Growth E.J. Foreman III at eforeman@pikes.org.
