Recruitment Week :: Delta Sigma Phi

Recruitment Week

How to Win During Formal Rush – Presentation delivered during the 2005 Convention.

FAQ Responses – Need help answering a tough question? Not sure how to respond to the “money” question? Use this template of talking points that can be customized for local chapter use. These REALLY do work!

Bid Letter – A template of a bid letter that can be used at your chapter. A professional looking document that will make a lasting impression upon the rushee.

Bid Letter with no name – A template of a bid letter that can be used at your chapter. A professional looking document that will make a lasting impression upon the rushee.

Recruitment “Box” – Each chapter should have a box of items that include the following materials.

War Room – Similar to professional athletic teams, Delta Sigs need a “war room” where decisions are made and extra materials are kept.

Color Coordinating the Rushee Nametags – Formal Rush week can be overwhelming with so many students visiting your recruitment functions. Remembering names, faces, and details can be as equally overwhelming. To track the amount of times a rushee has attended recruitment functions; their bid status; and the appropriate conversations, the chapter should color coordinate the name tags of the rushees. Similar to the recruitment information cards, each color should represent a different meaning that only the brothers should know.

Recruitment Week Teams and Roles – A comprehensive listing of specific teams and roles members of the chapter can play during formal recruitment (rush week) efforts.

Common Sales Pitches – Still trying to get the recruit to accept his bid, but he will not commit? Try these lines.

Sample Conversation Starters – Do you have guys that have a difficult time initiating a conversation? Here are a few generic “ice-breakers”.

The Cold Call – Although this method can be intimidating, a detailed phone script will minimize the fear and allow you to succeed in your recruitment efforts.