Tag Archives: fraternity

How to Team Build in Your Fraternity

June 23, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Getting your fraternity members to participate in “team building” exercises can be worse than pulling teeth if you go about it the wrong way. Members already know one another, they don’t like to be treated like fourth graders, and most ... Read on
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How to Win Your Fraternity Presidential Election

June 6, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Depending on the size and state of your fraternity chapter, officer elections can be extremely competitive, and if you’re like me, you probably have some of your best friends in the house as well. Mixing competition and friendship can be ... Read on

Fraternities and Sororities: Making The Most Out Of Your Summer

May 31, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Ahhhh summertime. It’s a time to kick back and relax, to recuperate from the semester, and to catch up with friends and family. Oftentimes, for reasons I just stated, the fraternity is neglected over the summer, and once fall rolls ... Read on
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Successfully Transitioning Your Fraternity

May 12, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
One thing my chapter struggled with was successfully making the transition from one school year to the next. People graduate, new officers fill new roles, and member engagement levels ramp up or taper down given other commitments. If you're an ... Read on
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Why Should You Be a Fraternity Treasurer

March 11, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Admittedly, I never served as our chapter's treasurer, but I did spend 3 full years as part of our executive council, and worked closely with our treasurer each year. Had I failed in my endeavor to become president, the next ... Read on

Rush Week Advice for the Highly Effective Fraternity

February 9, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Rush Week. Even though we’ve all been through it, whether as Rushees or Actives, it’s easy to sleepwalk through the process without the right planning. While your National Chapter’s approach to promoting the week may seem like overkill, Rush often ... Read on

Coexisting with your National Fraternity

January 13, 2011 · By Griffin Goc · Comments
Each campus and each greek system is entirely unique. I know I’ve been a guest at various Pike chapters and was shocked by how different they were from ours. Houses can vary in size, in culture, and in structure amongst ... Read on