[16512] in APO-L
Re: Pledging
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Lady Whiterose)
Mon Mar 31 20:51:11 1997
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 19:49:51 -0600
Reply-To: Lady Whiterose <delisse@COMP.UARK.EDU>
From: Lady Whiterose <delisse@COMP.UARK.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list APO-L <APO-L@VM.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
In-Reply-To: <199703312125.PAA07521@comp.uark.edu>
On Mon, 31 Mar 1997, Joe Del Collo wrote:
> 2) For big brothers: beyond the bylaws, how to best aid little brother
>
> Does anyone know of any chapters that have done these kinds of workshops.
> Many people I talk to seem to think it's "common knowledge" but I want
> offer a refresher course, and help new brothers out.
Our VP of Chapter Ops, who is in charge of all leadership training,
developed a short workshop which we now require of all members who want to
be a Big Brother. Basically, it's just a worksheet that lists our
responsibilities and goals and how best to accomplish them. The workshop
was just a half-hour, and all we did was discuss what was on the worksheet
and answer any questions, espeically from newly activated members.
Here's a synopsis of the worksheet, I hope it helps! -Amy
Requirements
Be Active
Perform 5 hours of service together
Supply family tree for lil bro
Goals of the Big Brother Program
Get pledges involved
Instill sense of chapter history and brotherhood
Make sure pledges activate
Keep pledges interested
How to Reach These Goals
Assistance
Reread pledge manual
Review test material with lil bro
Monitor progress on interviews and other pledge requirements
If lil bro misses a meeting, call them and fill them in on what
they missed. Don't just let them slip away.
Contact
Try to attend pledge meetings
If you miss a meeting, call your lil bro
Try to spend at least one hour a week with your lil bro.
Ideas: lunch, movies, ice cream
Attend fellowships together
Encouragement
Keep in mind that your attitudes and actions set an example
for your lil bro
Encourage attendance at projects
Attend activation and pin your lil bro yourself
Tell funny stories about other Brothers
Invite your lil bro to non-APO functions
Time Commitment
Make time for you lil bro
Be consistent throughout the semester
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