30-Day New Member Orientation
Overview
The following outlines the recommended 30-Day New Member Orientation program chapters and provisional chapters should implement once prospective new members have accepted their invitation to join. Each aspect of the program is designed to deliver the essential elements and information to prepare new members to become zealous members and maximize their Fraternity experience.
Structure:
- 30-day program with 4 formal presentations and 2 Ritual ceremonies
- Orientation Sessions
- Introduction and Expectations
- Intro to PIKE Values and PIKE History
- Chapter Structure and Organization
- International Fraternity and Traditions & Symbols
- New Member Materials
- Garnet & Gold
- New Member Resource Guidebook
- Mentor/Mentee Program
Recommended Resources & Where to Find them:
- Full presentation slide deck & facilitator guide
- All four presentations and facilitator guides have been condensed to one slide deck and one document respectively.
- 30-day model calendar (beginning approx. around bid day concluding with initiation)
- Calendar includes an example, instructions, and is plug and play for your chapter/provisional chapter’s needs
- New Member Resource Guidebook
- This outlines necessary and helpful information related to your university/campus/chapter as well as the expectations of membership.
- It is recommended that the new member resource guidebook is tailored to your specific campus and a copy is made available for all new members
- Chapter Mentor Program Handbook
- The purpose of the mentor program is to promote the development of members, and to ensure members are fulfilling their expectations as they progress through their me in the chapter.
- Your mentor should inspire and empower you to embrace leadership opportunities, to be a positive influence in the fraternity, on campus, and in your community.
- Resources located
- myPIKE Resource Center
- Located under ‘Vice President of Membership Development’ folder
- Online courses available through PLAID
- myPIKE Resource Center
Resources
The following resources can be accessed through the myPIKE Resource Center:
- 30-Day NMO Program – Document reviewing updated resources and further considerations for a new member education program.
- Calendar/Schedule of Events – A calendar/schedule of events template with instructions and an example/sample calendar for review.
- Garnet and Gold Handbook – Garnet and Gold Handbooks have been made available online for FREE by download via PIKE Protect.
- New Member Resource Guidebook – This outlines necessary and helpful information related to your university/campus/chapter as well as the expectations of membership. It is recommended that the new member resource guidebook is tailored to your specific campus and a copy is made available for all new members.
- Chapter Mentor Program Handbook – This document walks through the structure and implementation of the Mentor/Mentee program.