MARK MARCOJOS AND SUZANNE ZAGURY PRESENTERS APRIL 10, 2010 Recruitment and Retention Workshop

Mark Marcojos Information Florida Chapter Adviser National AZ Foundation Board National Alumnus of the Year 2007 and 2009 Initiated to UF AZ in Fall 2001 Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Cell Sciences in 2003 from UF Masters in Business Administration with a Specialty in Management in 2007 from UF

Suzanne Zagury Information National AZ High Scribe National AZ Foundation Board Initiated to UF AZ in Fall 2006 Bachelors of Science in Nutritional Sciences, 2008  University of Florida Masters of Health Administration, 2010  Tulane University

RECRUITMENT

Experience Highest Highs and Lowest Lows High – Hosted AZ Conclave in 2003 Low – Pledge class of 6 in Fall of 2003

Pledge Master Crucial to the success of recruitment “Tap” or select a specific personality Usually a Junior or Senior Apprentice Outgoing Respectable Assertive Friendly and approachable Handle Pressure

Steps from National Recruitment Acquire list from College of top 2/5ths Send out invitations to join AZ Introductory Meeting Rush Events (find a central location) Interview Deliberation/Selection Bids Accept or Deny?

Modified Recruitment Highly Selective 25 Diversity Represent a cross section of College of Ag demographics Second semester Freshmen & Sophomores

Future Goals Retention Growth of Leadership potential Graduation Alumni Retention Solicit donations

Awareness Test

RETENTION

HUMAN KNOT EXERCISE

What is Retention? The power of retaining Keeping members involved and engaged in the goals and objectives of Alpha Zeta  Local and National Levels

Why is it Important? Provides opportunities for trust Fosters communication Builds lasting relationships Members find value in your organization  Want to continue with it in the future (Upperclassmen and Alumni)

Now that we know what it is, how do we do it?

Examples of Activities Big-Little Assignments Woodsers Retreats Intramural Sports Annual Group Events  Examples: Softball Game, Paintball, Bowling Bonding games

HELIUM STICK EXERCISE

Sources for Chapter Bonding Activities Websites  g_tips/index.html g_tips/index.html  Book  The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni  Provides the opportunity to look at where each individual sees the team or group and then what needs to be fixed based on everyone’s answer

Summary Recruitment and Retention go hand in hand  Without one, you cannot have the other Recruitment  Pledge Master is a KEY officer position  Be highly selective  Start the young Retention  Trust  Communication  Building strong relationships

CONTACT US AT: MARK MARCOJOS OR SUZANNE ZAGURY Questions or Comments?