Recruitment Fundamentals and Processes

Recruitment Fundamentals

• Recruitment is a systematic process aimed at selecting new members based on character and values.
• Understanding the "Quantity drives Quality" principle emphasizes that larger recruitment groups can lead to better member selection.
• It's essential to know potential recruits personally prior to the recruitment process, as "can't recruit who you don't know."

Evaluation Criteria

• The STUDS criteria stands for Scholarship, Tone/Temperament, Usefulness, Done, and Standards, serving as benchmarks for assessing potential members.

Recruitment Process

• The formal aspect of recruitment is referred to as "Rush," where chapters actively seek out new members.
• Chapter Builder is a specific application designed for creating a name list and evaluating potential recruits to aid in ranking them.

Leadership Development Events

• Presidents Retreat occurs annually and focuses on enhancing the leadership skills of chapter officers.
• The Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC) aims to empower new initiates with essential leadership training.

Unique Programs and Experiences

• Altitude is a transformative 5-day leadership retreat held in the Rockies, emphasizing character development, service, self-sacrifice, and faith.
• Encounter offers a reflective 3-day retreat centered on the founding principles of the fraternity.

Communication and Recognition

• ATO Roadshow serves as a social media platform enabling chapters to showcase their events to the national body.
• Congress is ATO's major biennial event aimed at chapter presidents and delegates, facilitating important discussions and decisions.

Awards and Honors

• The Fall Awards Banquet is a biennial ceremony dedicated to acknowledging outstanding chapter achievements.
• True Merit Award is the highest chapter excellence award given, recognizing a single chapter's outstanding performance.
• Top Chapter Award is given to a chapter demonstrating excellence across all operations while fulfilling True Merit criteria.
• TAC Award honors exceptional senior candidates who are graduating with undergraduate degrees.
• Impact Award highlights chapters excelling in charitable contributions.
• Elevate Award recognizes chapters for exemplary achievements in community service.
• Upper Alpha Award is granted to ATO's top Board of Trustees for exceptional service and leadership.