Work the Galley and Make It Work for You
Use your association’s galley to reach out to increase membership, design programming based on target audiences or find Kappas in specific neighborhoods.
If you requested an Excel list, here are some tips to make the most of your galley:
You can sort your member list according to any column header — see row 1 in the file. Before following these steps, it is a good idea to save the file under a different name so you can return to the original order. Step 1: Open your file in Excel. Step 2: Click on “Data” and then choose “Filter.” Use the arrow on the column you wish to sort …show more content…
Plan events that are appealing to all ages and interests. In order to maintain continuity, sisterhood and development, an association shall hold at least four meetings during the year, according to
Fraternity Bylaws, Article XIV., Section 1.
Consider these five easy steps to successful programming: Poll your members in the spring.
• What did and didn’t work?
• Do your meeting times and places work for current members?
• What are other groups in the community doing?
• What ideas do members have?
• Will you volunteer to serve on a program committee or be a hostess for an event or meeting? Brainstorm ideas.
• Form a program committee and include a wide variety of members. Variety is the spice of life and makes for a good mix of flavorful programs.
• Brainstorm as a team. What are your goals?
• Consider having a year-long theme.
• Compile a list of meeting ideas.
• Have a chairman for each meeting or event and delegate responsibility.
Plan programs for the year during the summer.
• Follow up with all volunteers from your survey.
• Consultyour District Programming Specialist for fresh ideas.
• Do not get stuck in the “we did it last year” …show more content…
• Founders Day — understanding of and appreciation for Kappa.
• Student welcome-back event or newsletter centered on scholarships.
• Winter Holiday Party — interpersonal development.
• Tour of a local art museum — self-discovery and interpersonal development
• Graduating senior event with a local chapter — understanding of and appreciation for Kappa.
• Confronting conflict and effective boardsmanship — leadership and skill building.
For an association that meets several times per year:
• September: Fall social to welcome new members — interpersonal development.
• October: Founders Day — understanding of and appreciation for Kappa.
• November: Being heart healthy — self-discovery and intellectual development.
• December: Holiday party — interpersonal development.
• January: Intergenerational communication — leadership and skill building.
• February: Reading Is Key event with local chapter — self-discovery and interpersonal development.
• March: Our Kappa ritual and FS for alumnae associations — understanding of and appreciation for