January brings a new year and a new opportunity to focus on chapter success.
The key to jumpstarting your chapter for the new year is motivating your
chapter members to get involved. Here are a few simple resolutions you can
make in 2008 to focus your efforts on motivating members:
I
resolve to communicate better.
It all starts with focusing on
the basics - who, what, where and when. Identify how your chapter members
get their news and information both on campus and off. Then find ways to communicate
information about upcoming events and activities that will really reach
your members. Remember, communication is a two-way street. Identify and
publicize ways for your members, both active and soon-to-be-active, to
reach chapter leaders with their ideas for activities and desire to participate.
I
resolve to empower others.
Empowering is far more than delegating.
Rather than simply assigning tasks, encourage chapter members to be proactive
and use their creativity to achieve your chapter goals. Provide vision
and purpose, but allow others to take ownership. Afford others the opportunity
to lead, and ultimately, to grow as well.
I resolve to have
a good time.
People are attracted to activities and pursuits
that they enjoy. Even hard work becomes enjoyable if it's mixed with fun
and fellowship. Inject elements of fun and fellowship in everything your
chapter does. Make your chapter known on campus as the group of people who
always have smiles on their faces and resolve in their hearts.
