Inviting eligible students, conducting orientations and planning the
induction ceremony is serious business for your chapter, but it does not
have to be seriously stressful. Follow these simple guidelines to increase
membership acceptance!
Make the Most of Orientation
Orientation
is the best time to explain Phi Theta Kappa membership benefits and show
your chapter's enthusiasm. Let potential members see your excitement
by conducting an upbeat information session. Take advantage of the numerous
Membership Campaign resources
available to your chapter on the Phi Theta Kappa website. Using these materials
will help you create a professional and informative meeting.
Phone-a-thons
Guaranteed to Increase Membership
Try a chapter Phone-a-thon!
This simple strategy is a proven method of securing new members. Gather
your members together for an evening of one-on-one contact with prospective
inductees via the telephone. Far too often prospective members are simply
unfamiliar with Phi Theta Kappa. A phone call from a fellow student is a great
way to relay the benefits of membership in a more personal way than a brochure
or letter. Get a sample Phone-a-thon
script online.
Gain the Support of Your College
Faculty and Administration
Your chapter's membership campaign
will be aided greatly if the faculty and administration of your campus are
on your side, actively encouraging eligible students to accept membership.
Students who are encouraged to accept membership by a faculty member are
far more likely to accept membership. A College
Administator Flyer and Faculty
Awareness Flyer are available online.
Make a Good
First Impression
The impression that your chapter makes on potential
members throughout the year will influence their desire to accept membership
at a later time. Encouraging chapter members to wear Phi Theta Kappa clothing
around campus will help spread the Society name throughout your school.
Demonstrate your chapter's spirit at every event you participate in on
campus and around the community. Don't let a lack of visibility stand between
your chapter and increasing membership success!
