RECOMMITMENT TO SAE - INITIATED MEMBERS M E M B E R O N B OA R D I N G DAY 1
( TA K E S P L AC E C O N C U R R E N T LY W I T H “ W E L C O M E & R E G I S T R AT I O N ”)
DESCRIPTION:
GOALS:
Before we welcome the candidates for membership into the Fraternity, it is important that we reflect on our time in the chapter and recommit to SAE.
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For initiated members to reflect on their time in SAE. For initiated members to recommit to the ideals of SAE.
BEFORE MEETING: •
Meet with the Eminent Archon so he is prepared to lead this session.
OUTLINE (50 MINUTES) WELCOME: (5 MINUTES) 1. Welcome everyone to the session 2. Say/paraphrase the following: a. The candidates for membership are getting registered with the Fraternity, and before we collectively get together, we will take some time to reflect and recommit to SAE. These next few days are a time not only to onboard our newest members, but to onboard ourselves again with the aims and ideals of our Fraternity.
ACTIVITY: (40 MINUTES) 1. Divide the chapter into groups of 4-5 men from different graduating classes 2. Once in their groups, have each member discuss the following questions: (4-5 minutes for each question) a. What do you remember most about your initiation? b. What do you wish you knew before getting initiated? c. What has SAE helped you learn about yourself since you were initiated? d. Which brother(s) helped you out the most during your first semester as an SAE? What did he/they do that you appreciate the most? e. What does it mean to you to be a True Gentleman SAE? 3. Reconvene as a group and, for each question, ask for a few members to share their answers with the whole chapter. 4. Ask and discuss the following question with the entire chapter: a. As The Phoenix reminds us, we must strive to make the Fraternity, ourselves, and our world better than we found it. What can we do to assist our newest members and ensure they have the best experience this week and beyond?
WRAP-UP: (5 MINUTES) 1. Remind everyone that the candidates for membership will be joining you soon and everyone will introduce themselves to the candidates by using the prompts below: a. Name b. Major c. Office Position (if applicable) d. A brief answer to the question: “What does it mean to you to be a True Gentleman SAE?”
NOTES: The Eminent Archon should keep track of time and work to keep the discussion focused and the lesson moving.
MEMBER ONBOARDING
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