Alpha Phi Omega

Supporting a New Chapter

Why do we need it?

Presented by: Tony Ploughe

NVC 2007

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Extension Aftercare

Tracking Report of New/Reactivated Chapters 1988-2003

A. 39/162 = 24%, Less than ½ charter members on following year AAMD

B. 23/162 = 14%, No or Poor recruiting in first two years after charter

C. 42/144 = 29%, Definite signs of weakness, when charter members leave

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Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Charter & Recharter Membership

Reporting

(Red) 39/162 = 24%, Less than ½ charter members on following year AAMD

(Yellow) 23/162 = 14%, No or Poor recruiting in first two years after charter

(Purple) 42/144 = 29%, Definite signs of weakness, when charter members leave

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Where new chapters are struggling

Areas we need to focus on:

A. Active Retention1. Officer/Committee Delegation, Transitions & Notebooks2. Bridging the Semester/Quarter & Summer breaks

B. Improve the Pledge Programs1. Consider first Pledge Class style during PG process2. Successful Pledge Classes

C. Improve our Leadership Development1. Officer Transitions2. CPPC – Keeping a goal focus3. Involved at Section/Regional/National level

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Where new chapters are struggling

Areas we need to focus on:

D. Focus on Advisors Education1. Educate on operations at the Chapter and National Level.

Knowledgeable advisors produce knowledgeable chapters.2. Educate on their role and its importance. Teaching chapter

members, not giving the answers, creates an open and creative atmosphere.

3. Remind them that they are members too. Involved advisors are easier to approach.

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Supporting a New Chapter Process

Time Period includes: The next two full Semesters/Quarters after Charter

A healthy new chapter should be able to accomplish in this time period:

● Pledge recruiting program of 6-10 weeks with a goal of 25% or more membership increase.● Membership retention program to retain 75% or more of the charter members enrolled on campus.● New elections, with a goal of shared leadership and leadership development with new members.● Service and Fellowship programs to continue● An additional (CPPC) Chapter Program Planning Conference. ● Continuation of activity with other chapters at intra-chapter/section/region/national events.● Completion of all requirements and reporting that are expected of Active Chapters.

The Sponsor and Sectional Chair will share in encouragement and support responsibility.The SC & Sponsor are to submit: one page summary of chapters progress, hi-lighting theseobjectives to the M&E PD during the month of Dec & May, at the completion of each of the

firsttwo full semester/quarters after the chapter chartered.

This will mark the completion of the Aftercare Process. There is no approval method for thisprocess, ability for any additional requirements to be levied, or status to be altered.

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Supporting New Chapter Guide

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Supporting New Chapter Guide

Alpha Phi OmegaNational Volunteer Conference

Endnotes/Resources

ΑΦΩ Board Policy Manual, Appendix F (July, 2005)

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Thank you for your continued service to

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