Rush U Week 2 Notes:

Rush U - Week 2: Strategy and Logistics

Strategy and Logistics

  • Party Flow: Includes an introduction, high energy welcome (depending on the school and chapter), engaging conversation, video/activity (or preference ceremony), final sell by the bump group, a thank you, and a personalized exit.

    • Consider what's competitive on campus (video vs. speech, size of bump group).

    • Timing of the round: Plan based on last year's timing and adjust if needed.

    • Think about the vibe you want to create: energetic (three-person bump) or intimate (hosted statue rotation).

    • Capacity of the in-person space: consider space utilization.

    • Competitor analysis: house tours, one-on-one conversations (keeping in mind Panhellenic rules).

    • Highlight best parts of the house.

    • Conversation breaks: videos, speeches, finance presentations.

    • Timing of these breaks: Early for deep conversation, end for excitement, middle to break up recruiter talk time.

    • Preference round: Seal the deal at the end of the party, convey genuine interest without over-promising.

Breakout Room 1

  • Determine the flow of each round of recruitment (videos, presentations, speakers).

  • Plan the timing (beginning, middle, or end).

  • Decide on the type of bump (three-person, etc.).

  • Action Item: Finish planning this week with recruitment advisor if not completed in the breakout room.

Choosing a Rotation

  • Consider the type of experience and what makes the PNM feel special.

  • Analyze what competitors are doing and how to make deeper connections.

  • Deeper connections typically involve fewer members during the round.

In-Person Rotations

  • Utilize different rotations for each round.

  • Bump group calculator: located on learn, determines options based on active recruiters and PNMs.

  • Consider what is competitive and holistic.

  • Examples: Three-person bump groups, Four-person bump groups, Host and Statue, Major and Minor.

Creating Bump Groups

  • Consult with CCA, RA, IG, program manager, or ELC.

  • Understand recruiters' excuses and availability before creating bump groups.

  • Committee members, rogue amps, high Pi's and Gamma Pi's are taken out of the recruiter pool.

  • Understand recruiter strengths, weaknesses, and similarities.

  • Consider relationships, hometowns, team sports, house residents, exec members.

Rotation Examples

  • Three-Person Bump Rotation

    • PNM meets with three different members.

    • Option to bump twice or once depending on the time constraints.

  • Host and Statue Rotation

    • Host picks up and stays with the PNM throughout the party.

    • Involves brief interactions with one or more "statues".

    • Analogy: Host is like a friend visiting for game weekend, meeting various people.

  • Major and Minor Rotation

    • Major picks up PNM and stays with them, ideally someone from previous rounds.

    • Minor comes in, ideally at the beginning, to make a short impact.

    • Minor can bring a note to the PNM as an introduction.

    • All "how to" videos are on learn.

Breakout Room 2

  • Determine which rotations will work best for your recruitment.

  • Use the bump group rotation calculator.
    Questions, Answered

  • School without houses, COBing

    • Smaller campus where open event is used to recruit, the recommendation is to treat that event as COB and create groups for the COB team.

    • Have each group pick up the prospective member talk and decide who wants to be a fit.

    • VPMR with additional Alpha Phi can provide a third opinion.

    • Have a closing pitch for the team and offer invitation to members.

    • Final questions can be answered via lunch date.

Utilizing All Members

  • Members play a vital role, including those not directly recruiting.

  • Committees/Special Teams

    • PMO (Potential Member Outreach).

    • Spirit Team: Recharge everyone during spirit week and recruitment with activities, music, energy drinks.

    • Back Office: Work with ELCs and recruitment advisors, manage PNM profiles, bump boxes, assessment cards.

    • Hospitality (Day Chair): Ensure the recruiting space is organized.

    • Bid Day Team: Help set up and take down bid day materials.

    • Floaters: Strong recruiters who float into parties or conversations.

Floaters

  • Excite the ideal PNM and enhance her experience.

  • Use best recruiters to meet the most ideal PNMs.

  • Train them separately from bump groups to understand the goals.

  • Assign floaters to specific areas, if possible.

Homework

  • Determine the approximate number of returning members who will be recruiting.

  • Create special teams.

  • Pick a rotation style for each round.

  • Start making bump group drafts.

Additional Points

  • Bump groups may fluctuate throughout the summer due to emergencies, resignations, or transfers.

  • Finalize bathrooms and objectives for each team.

Next Week: Spirit Week and Conversations

  • Topics: Spirit week fun, schedules, group vs. individual training, conversation skills, and next steps.

  • Attendees: Recruitment team, spirit team head, and recommended advisors. Thank you! Bye!