How do I start my own Fraternity?
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Here are a few things to think about:
After thinking over these issues you'll have to put time into marketing your fraternity in a way that people will want to join. this will be a serious challenge.
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There are a number of things you should do before you think about starting a Fraternity. Here is a quick run down:
Go Local
Create a name
Determine your purpose
Find a Latin phrase
Create your hierarchy
Make a constitution
Develop rush events
Hand out bids
Customize and build a pledge process
Initiate those pledges
Create alumni connections
Prepare in the offseason
Repeat
If you want more information on how to start a fraternity, try how to start a Fraternity
I realize that you posted this question awhile ago, but I just found it. Have you started a Fraternity yet? If you have congratulations, if not I would like to talk further to you about starting one at your school. You can reach me at rpicardat@comcast.net.
There is a book on how to start a fraternity that might be helpful.
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