Social Chairpersons Manual

THE ART OF BEING A SOCIAL FRATERNITY/SORORITY SOCIAL CHAIRPERSONS MANUAL AND RESOURCE GUIDE Including Substance-Free Recruitment and Social Ideas Revised Summer 2005 by the Office of Greek Life @ OSU Questions A Social Chairperson Should Know The Answer To…… Where might I find information about being a Social Chairperson? Which events need to be registered? When should I register an event? How far in advance may I register an event? How do you register an event? What are my legal responsibilities as a “social chairperson”? How do I know when private security is needed? Who are some private security firms? What are the guidelines for self-generated security? What is a “Guidelines for Responsible Use of Alcohol” form? Who should sign the “Guidelines for Responsible Use of Alcohol” form? What is the proper format for a “guest list” What is a “third party vendor”? What determines if the event is deemed a BYOB or needs a “third party vendor” Who/what determines the maximum number of guests allowed at a function? How do I decide when and if I need to call 911 during an event”? If I do something incorrectly; i.e., late registration, no guest list turned in, etc. who decides when and if it goes to IFC/PHC Judicial? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you will be able to find them elsewhere in this manual or by asking your National Headquarters or Interfraternity Council, by researching the Oregon Administrative Rules on the web at their new website address of http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/rules.htm , click on by numerical search by OAR number, and then by researching OAR Divisions 15, 17, and 18. Feel free to call the Office of Greek Life with any questions you may have. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Greek Life at 737-5432. PURPOSE The definition of social is “relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as social interest or concerns, social pleasure, social benefits, social happiness, and social duties”. The purpose of this manual is to provide ideas for becoming successful “social” fraternities and sororities. A “social” fraternity or sorority is a chapter known for fun, safe events, but which also have the art and knowledge of being a good neighbor; a chapter whose members show good sportsmanship; a chapter whose members possess good manners in all phases of life; a chapter who knows about basic etiquette at all times, not just when entertaining; a chapter with individuals who are comfortable in making introductions, etc. The manual is also to provide guidance to the Social Chairpersons of each chapter in order to assure that proper procedures are followed (by those planning the event) to ensure safe and enjoyable functions for everyone who attends. It may also be used to serve as a guide to the many available resources for creating, planning and following through on successful events for your chapter. The manual will also suggest alternative ideas for entertainment that will hopefully make the position of social chairperson an easier one. This manual will discuss some heavy issues dealing with alcohol while, at the same time, put to use some of the alternatives that this manual will suggest to you. Your time in college is an opportunity to take advantage of your creative instincts (and, believe it or not, you do have them) and have a good time. Within common sense limitations and constraints, such as the FIPG Risk Management Policy and BYOB policies, your chapter can easily keep its members and guests inspired about being your chapter with an exciting calendar of activities. As the Social Chairperson for your chapter, you can provide a variety of ideas for fully developing your chapter’s social program into more than simply “parties”. Your ideas can turn a simple social party into an “unforgettable” event by using your creativity and imagination rather than alcohol. We urge you to talk with other social chairpersons throughout the year and be creative. We think you will be surprised at what a group of college students can do. This is by no means an extensive guide. It is simply a few ideas, guidelines, and creative ideas to assist you in your activities. BEING A “GOOD NEIGHBOR” Being a “good” neighbor will bring many benefits to your chapter and its members. At the beginning of the academic year, or prior to the beginning if possible, have the members go around your neighborhood and introduce yourselves to those in the neighborhood. Give them names and telephones numbers of chapter members to call if they need to contact your house. Offer your help, and then follow through with your commitment/promise, in neighborhood projects. Invite your neighbors to your events and functions, is possible. If you have elderly neighbors, offer to mow their lawn, rake their leaves, just sit and talk with them if they’re lonely, etc. This will go far in cementing relations with your neighbors. You will get to know them, and they will get to know you. Don’t bad-mouth other chapter houses, other groups, other individuals, other neighbors, etc. BASIC ETIQUETTE FINE DINING In preparation for life “after college”, but also useful during your college career, undertake a “basic etiquette” learning program. Basic etiquette should come naturally in your life and should become common-place in your social interactions with others, both professionally and personally. Your National Headquarters, as well as the public library, should have books on etiquette for your chapter to use. It would be very helpful to everyone in your chapter to utilize the resources on etiquette that your National Headquarters offers. There are also numerous websites available with materials available on proper etiquette which are as close as your computer. The website has a great number of sites to learn from. Click on Google.Com and type in “Etiquette”. There are also many books which have been written on the subject of etiquette. Perhaps a copy of one of them could be placed in your chapter’s library. Any of the following books could be used as an informal training tool for your members during Monday Night Dinners. A Manual for Manners in This Modern Day and Age Emily Post’s etiquette (16th edition) The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success Everyday Etiquette (Emily Post’s Essentials) The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette Things You Need To Be Told Career Services on campus offers an Etiquette Dinner once each year. Check with their office at 737-4085 to see what the schedule is. A website which is full of information regarding “interviewing for success” is as follows: http://www.bsu.edu/students/careers/students/interviewing/dining THE “INTRODUCTION” SCENE Two of the most underused social graces in life today are not knowing how to introduce yourself to someone you do not know, and not knowing how to introduce someone you know to those you meet. It is impolite, both personally and professionally, not to introduce people to each other when you are the common denominator. SHOWING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Most Greek chapters participate in intramurals, as well as collegiate sports, during their college years. Good sportsmanship is mandatory. TOP 10 TIPS FOR BEING A GOOD SPORT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated. Respect not only your teammates, but also your opponents. Respect your coaches and the officials of the game. Respect the rules of the game. Always play fair. Accept the judgment calls of the coaches and the officials without argument. Offer encouragement to teammates, especially when they make mistakes. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back into the game. Lose without pouting. Win without gloating. SUCCESSFUL EVENTS RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE “HOST/ESS” As the “host” of a party/event, carefully consider your guest list. It is poor planning to invite guests whom you know to be regular drinkers to an alcohol-free party. Even with a well thought out guest list, you may still have to deal with the guest who arrives after having had a few too many. Again, be prepared should such a situation arise. Have the phone number for a taxi readily available and do what you reasonably can to make sure your guest has safe transportation. One way to avoid the dilemma of alcohol is to arrange for your party to be held at a restaurant or public facility that does not allow alcohol beverages. This should discourage even those who might otherwise be tempted to ignore your request for no alcohol beverages. If your event will have alcohol, follow the rules set forth in the IFC Constitution and By-Laws and the OAR’s (Oregon Administrative Rules). The Oregon Administrative Rules may be found on-line at the following web address: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_500/OAR_576/576_018.html Planning Groups should … promote social, recreational, extracurricular and public service alternatives to alcohol and other drug use; create a health-promoting social, academic and residential environment; limit alcohol availability; enforce campus policy and state and local laws; restrict marketing and promotion of alcohol beverages. PROPER PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW According to the OAR’s (Oregon Administrative Rules), all events/functions/parties, etc. must be properly registered through the Office of Greek Life website located at http://oregonstate.edu/greeklife. Click on Forms; then click on on-line registration which is under Event Registration. First of all, make sure your event is properly registered in a timely manner. This should be done AT LEAST TWO FULL WEEKS IN ADVANCE of your event. The event may be registered as far in advance as desired, but it must be registered at least two full weeks in advance. The on-line registration form should be completed in its entirety (filling in all blanks) and submitted on-line by the responsible member of the chapter hosting the event. Make sure the email address of the person submitting the on-line form is correct as this will be where the confirmation of the event registration is returned. If the event is to be an event where alcohol is involved, the “Guidelines for Responsible Use of Alcohol (OAR 576-018-0260)” must be downloaded and printed from the Office of Greek Life Website (http://oregonstate.edu/greeklife). It may be found under the “Risk Management” Section under Alcohol Use. This form must be signed by the individual responsible and turned in at the Office of Greek Life upon registered the event. If the event is a Philanthropy/Fundraiser, it must be registered in the same manner. A planning conference should be scheduled with the Office of Greek Life Graduate Assistant as soon as your event has a date. This conference will make sure that all areas have been covered to ensure a proper and successful philanthropy/fundraiser. The telephone number of the Office of Greek Life is 737-6346. If the event is a social function, by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event (or Friday if the event is held on a Saturday or Sunday), the chapter should submit a guest list (in the proper format {sample follows on the next page} to the Office of Greek Life. At the same time, if the social event is a “third party vendor” event, copies of all contracts should be turned in to be attached to the event registration form previously submitted. Outside security must be contracted when there is alcohol involved at a guest function. An example of outside security firms would be MIB in Eugene, Eugene Security in Albany, Starplex in Portland, etc. There are guidelines which must be followed for self-generated security by the chapter. IFC has ruled that if a social event sponsored by a chapter only has one guest per member, then that event may self-generate their security duties. When the event is registered on-line, it must be stated that the event will be self-generated. The proper format for Guest Lists which must be turned in for all alcohol functions may be seen on the next page. If you have any questions regarding the Guest List, please call the Office of Greek Life at 737-5432. The maximum number of guests allowed at a function is determined by the National Headquarters. Some chapters are allowed two (2) guests per member, some allow three (3) guests per member. The maximum number of guests allowed is five (5) guests per member. If the person responsible for the event at the chapter house (or any other member of the chapter) feels that there is a problem with behavior of a guest, and feels the party is getting out of control, or if there are risk management issues which are escalating, then he should dial 911. By working with the chapter’s Police Liaison Officer on a consistent basis, many problems could be avoided. The chapter’s Risk Management policy will determine if a “third party vendor” must be used. The laws of the State of Oregon and the City of Corvallis must be followed at all times. Speak with your chapter’s Police Liaison Officer to make sure your chapter will be in compliance with those laws and regulations. If the rules and regulations are not complied with, the chapter will be referred to the Judicial Committee of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council. GREEK SOCIAL EVENTS GUEST LIST FORMAT The top of the guest list should have the name/s of the participating chapter/s, the date of the event, and where the event is being held. It would be helpful to have the name/theme of the event. The guest list should be in alphabetical order, with the guests being listed as last name followed by first name. There must be a member name alongside each guest. The member names should be typed first name followed by last name. Please see the sample list below. Guests Anderson, Andy Johnson, Amanda Peterson, Joseph Smith, Angela Members Dick Smith Joe Jones David Olson John Doe The guest list should be turned in to the Office of Greek Life NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE FUNCTION. If the function is on Saturday or Sunday, the list should be turned in no later than the previous Friday at 3:00 p.m. NON-ALCOHOL FUNCTION PLANNING TIMELINE & PLANNING STEPS  Use your chapter’s Event Planning Guide as far in advance as possible to plan your event. You should also use your chapter’s Risk Management Guidelines. Types of Refreshments: The chapter should ensure that ample refreshments (preferably those that coincide with the theme of the event) are available to all participants). Those refreshments could include soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, or water. The event coordinator should also plan to have food available at events. Prepackaged foods and snacks, preferably unsalted, should be provided when appropriate. However, cooked food is a risk that requires special attention. If the chapter event calls for cooked food to be present, the chapter should attempt to have the food prepared by a caterer who is properly licensed and insured. Meat and seafood present several biological risks that are managed with proper preparation. However, if the food is not properly prepared, the party responsible for the preparation could be held liable for any damages that result from the ill-prepared food. The chapter can avoid this liability by using a food caterer. The entrance to the event should serve two purposes: 1) to ensure all persons entering the event are member or invited guests; and 2) to ensure that no person who appears, or is know, to have consumed alcohol enters the event. At least one party monitor must be at the entrance at all times. The chapter must prevent any person who has consumed alcohol from entering the event. The entrance is the best place to confront this problem. All events should have a designated ending time and the event should never go past the stated designated ending time.  Three Weeks Prior to Event: Both social chairs (Meet (if more than one chapter is involved) to generate ideas and brainstorm for possible themes. Each chair should go back to their respective chapters to talk about possible ideas and themes.  At Least Two Weeks Prior to Event: Registered the event on-line at the Office of Greek Life website.  Two Weeks Prior to Event: Social chairs (and social committees) meet again to… Choose a Theme, Location, Time Talk about ice-breakers for the event, how to promote interaction Start promoting the theme within the chapters Select who will perform what duties, division of labor as applicable (i.e. decorations, refreshments, door duty, music) Obtain any necessary permits: park, noise, etc. Approximate budget for function, allocations, who pays for what Start lining up and obtaining supplies  One Week Prior to Event: Promote function within each chapter. Door duty sign-up should be completed.  2-3 Days Prior to Event: Promotion/information continuing. Ready to set up (supplies, food, etc.) Decorating Committee prepared to set up.  Function Day: Set up and decorate. Last-minute details should be taken care of. SOME SUGGESTONS … Keep a definite theme for your event; keep it structured… Have activities that keep bringing people together during the entire function… USE YOUR IMAGINATION!!! CONTACTS FOR SUPPLIES DECORATIONS – Inkwell, Special Occasions, OSU Bookstore, Catalogs FOOD – Caterers, Pizza Vendors, Grocery Stores EQUIPMENT RENTALS – Corvallis Rental LOCATION RENTALS OTHER THAN CHAPTER HOUSES – Depending up the theme, check the Yellow Pages. For Park Permits/Noise Permits, see Corvallis City Hall SOME “OFF THE WALL” IDEAS TO START A FUNCTION ON THE “LEFT FOOT” Twister Stand-Up Comedy Grand School Games – fix them up for your style Hopscotch Red Rover Spirit Yell Song Exchange Scavenger Hunts Tricycle Relays Olympics What Would You Do With a Million Dollars? BBQ Volleyball Badminton Rent Out Dixon Rent Out Aquatics Center Rent Out Timberhill/Corvallis Fitness Play Any Game Show – Family Feud is always a “fun one” Rent a Magician Turtle Races Whatever else you can do that is mindless, harmless and fun! ALTERNATIVE “FUN” IDEAS Philanthropic Events Keep in mind that when planning a philanthropy, first obtain a letter from your philanthropy which states they will accept the donations you are raising. Plan your social function around a philanthropic event. You can have a great time and, at the same time, raise money for your philanthropy. This not only helps your chapter with your philanthropic service duties, it also serves to put the chapter in good light with the campus and community, and assists you in living up to the creeds and ideals of your chapter. PAINT BALL TOURNAMENT – All chapters are invited to participate in a Paint Ball Tournament. There is an entry fee which will vary based on the paintball field you go to. Area businesses could be asked to sponsor an event or donate food. It is run on a point system. Each chapter can be asked to nominate a member for the Best Biceps Content. It is like a Penny War, and the chapter with the most money gets points. T-shirts can be made for the chapter members to purchase. The amount of t-shirts bought adds points to the total. Finally, the actual Paintball Tournament added more points. You can really use your imagination in this type of tournament to add events and fun to the event. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL – Participate by chapter (or 2 or more chapters working together) in an Adopt-A-School Program. The members of the chapters mentor children from the local elementary school and play with them at recess, help them with their homework, participate in the School Carnivals, read to the students, etc. ROCK-A-THON – Sit outside a local store (after first getting permission) and rock in rocking chairs and ask for donations for your philanthropy. Be sure to have posters which tell the public what you are doing and who you are doing it to benefit. Rockers should be prepared to answer questions about the group they are “rocking” for. WALKS/RUNS – Many organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, in most areas do walks and runs in which your chapter can get involved. It’s a lot of fun, it’s a great way to meet new friends, it’s good exercise, and it does wonderful things for the philanthropy. It also makes you feel good to do something for someone else less fortunate who is fighting a terminal illness. GOOD SCHOLAR – The Greek Community can sponsor this fundraiser for all campus organizations. Each campus organization picks a participant who is very well-rounded (both academically and involved in various activities on campus). Members of the Greek Community sit in the main student building and try and raise money for each contestant. Outside fundraising is encouraged as well. The person with the most money gets a prize and all of the money raised goes to the philanthropy. LOVE ON THE SIDEWALK – The American Heart Association can be the philanthropy which benefits from this event. It is called “Make Love on the Sidewalk”. Everyone pays a dollar to buy a heart. They write their name or message on the heart and then all the hearts are put together to spell “LOVE”. This could be done in the Quad where everyone hangs out. When a person buys a heart, they also get a sticker that says “I Made LOVE on the Sidewalk”. “TURN ON” – A donated Jeep can be acquired. Sell tickets for $5. At the end of the allotted time to sell tickets, pick 50 names in a drawing. At a homecoming game, or some other game, those 50 people draw a key from the box. The person whose key turns on the Jeep takes it home. One group raised over $12,000 for their philanthropy. BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT – This is similar to hockey but players use a broom and no skates. Social Events A fraternity and a sorority can hold a fashion show which includes clothing designed by a local up and coming fashion designer, or perhaps graduate students in the department of fashion on campus. Have a “Country Club” theme. Play putt-putt golf, ping pong, etc. throughout the chapter house. Afterwards, serve banana splits. Lots of hard work, but lots of fun! Go “roller skating”. You really get to know people when skating together and not dancing to music pounding in your ears. Every year, have a “Spring Party Challenge” to encourage student groups to throw alcohol-free parties. Organizers of the best party receive $300 and two runners-up receive $100 each. Some of the best have themes centered around carnivals, elementary school recess, tropical islands and/or jazz. Bus Trips – Plan alcohol-free bus trips to nearby sporting events, hiking trips, picnics, sightseeing for students from other countries accompanied one-on-one by a member of the Greek Community, or other interesting activities in the State of Oregon which can be accomplished in one day. The EA Sports Campus Cup Tour visits colleges and universities nationwide. The tour features an exhibit of video games and a tournament that runs into the night, when most students are “out and about”. Sponsor a “video dance party”. Show movies for free, serve popcorn and cold sodas. Have a Mystic Night. This can feature a magician, hypnotist and a Tarot card reader. Talent Show. Casino Night. There are different firms who supply the equipment and personnel needed to put on a Casino Night. Caddyshack Golf & BBQ Function – Avery Park could be used as the location for the event. Committees to take care of arranging for music, food, non-alcoholic beverages, equipment, a picture man, and prizes. Corvallis Park & Recreation need to be contacted to make sure the proper area is designated as acceptable for the function. As far as the golfing goes, you should only use plastic balls (which would be safer in the long run). After the location is checked out thoroughly, the next item is to determine the guidelines for the actual event. To promote interaction among the chapters, the fraternity should be responsible for transporting the sorority to Avery Park. As the groups arrive, they form random groups of four (2 men and 2 women). Each team is given a plastic golf ball and provided with one golf club. The course consists of 14 holes, with a break station between the 7th and 8th holes. Considering the magnitude of people involved (56 maximum), each of the fourteen holes will have one team beginning at it. The game itself will be set up to hit a plastic ball towards the flag. Easy, simple; however, the team with the lowest score gets rewarded. The prizes could be gift certificates and should range from $2 to $10, adding a little incentive to those who just want to have fun. After all teams have completed all fourteen holes, all can assemble for hot dogs, hamburgers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The promotion for a social gathering of such fun could include personals in the Barometer and large posters within the two houses. The key to making this function successful is “participation”. Cruise Ship – Icebreakers for this function could be personal ads in the Barometer, invitations in the form of cruise ship tickets, and singing at the sorority. A ramp can be set up at the front stairs of the house like a ramp to a cruise ship. If there are aquariums in the chapter house, decorate around them and use that room for part of the function, such as having tropical fruit punch (non-alcoholic, of course) being served. Decorate the house with tropical type things; i.e., paper palm trees, fish bowls, sand, whatever else you might want. Have a table of food set up with chips, crackers, fruit. Award prizes for such things as the person dressed as a character from Gilligan’s Island, sailors, fishermen, tourists, favor person from Love Boat or Fantasy Island. Be sure and take lots of pictures. Woodstock II – 60’s Theme Picnic Party – Each group should be responsible for a task; i.e., food, transportation (bus), tie-dying of shirts, and activities during the event. On a night before the picnic, have a tie-dye study break. Everyone should bring his/her own t-shirts to be dyed. To heighten enthusiasm for the function, send a personal message, make a poster or send invitations to individuals from one chapter to another. On the day of the picnic, everyone should war their tie-dyed t-shirts and other 60’s fashions, such as love beads. Another idea is to decorate the inside of the bus used for transportation to Mary’s Peak (or another park location) with peace symbols, etc. The decorations should be removable so as not to damage the bus. Have everyone bring blankets. Upon arrival, set up volleyball or badminton nets. Frisbees, or other recreational equipment. Lay out blankets on the grass for people to sit on while talking and eating. Take lots of pictures to relive the experience at a later time. 50’s Pizza Party & Roller Skating – Food Committee will take care of ordering pizzas which will be eaten at the sorority the evening of the function. Eating is a great way to get people to interact in an interpersonal way. They are then able to feel more comfortable around each other. Roller skating is a childhood memory or favorite for most people. When people get on skates, they are automatically taken back to their worry-free days of childhood and fun. The feeling of comfort and laughter begin to overtake even the shyest person without the use of alcohol. Have the roller rink set up a few couples skates, snowballs and games like the hokeypokey to further enhance interaction. After roller skating, top off the evening with ice cream floats at the fraternity. FUNCTION THEME IDEAS Toga Graffiti Jamaica Me Crazy Spies Like Us This is Me … NOT! Western Sock Hop Flower Power Back to the Future Surfer Days Run for the Border Polar Bear Club Support Your Troops Jungle Book Let The Games Begin Support Your Favorite Jock Air Band M.A.S.H. Bash Nightmare on Monroe Street Monroe Street Hospital Rasta Surf’s Up THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!! When you are considering the theme of your event, please keep in mind whether the theme will be considered appropriate by the rest of the community. The issue of inappropriate themes is that it reflects negatively on the entire Greek Community. Some of the inappropriate themes we have heard this past year included:          Catholic School Night Wedding/Divorce Party Progressive Perversion Revenge of the Nerds Pajama Night Boxer Bash Mafia Wedding Gangster Function Running Wild ICE-BREAKERS 1) “Things About School” HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT… SCHOOL? Classes? Professors? Mid-Terms? Class Selection? Studying? How Are You Doing In General? SOCIAL LIFE Residence Halls? Greek System? Parties?\ Sports? Other Extracurricular Activities? What is your biggest complaint about OSU? What is your favor thing about OSU? If you could change something, what would it be? 2) Name Game Find a person’s name ______________________________________________________ Get someone’s birthdate ___________________________________________________ Ask a person’s favorite area of study?_________________________________________ What is your favorite perfume?______________________________________________ What is your favorite time of year?___________________________________________ What is your favorite munchie?______________________________________________ What is your favorite movie?________________________________________________ How many brothers and sisters do you have?____________________________________ How do you answer the phone at home?_______________________________________ 3) Circle of Names The first person says his/her name. The second person repeats the first person’s name and says his/her name. The game continues around the group with each person naming those who have gone before him/her. 4) Fact Sheet Make a list of about ten (10) questions such as favorite color, most embarrassing moment, secret desire, and favorite flavor of ice cream. Each person in the group answers the questions for themselves and mixes through the group looking for someone who answered a question the way they did. This person signs a player’s answer sheet. 5) Mingle Mingle Everyone stands in a tight group, shoulder to shoulder. At a signal, they all start moving among the group mumbling “mingle, mingle”. At another single, they stop and introduce themselves to the person standing closest to them to say more than their name. Keep the game moving until they have spoken to everyone. 6) Who Am I? Each group member has the name of a well-known character pinned on their back. They must ask “yes” or “no” questions of the other members of the group to determine who the character is. 7) Matching Each group member is given half of a playing card and must find the person with the other half. They then spend a few minutes getting to know each other and then introduce that person. 8) Hobbies Everyone writes down their hobby on a card and throws it into a bag. Then everyone picks one out and guesses who it was. They walk around and talk with the others and then try to guess who belongs with each card/hobby. 9) Name Game The first letter of their first name is used to start a word that describes the person. Example: My name is Vicki and I am vivacious. The person next to Vicky would say “That vivacious Vicki”, etc. 10) Adjectives Every person in the group writes down on a piece of paper a word that describes themselves. All of the papers are put into a hat, and each member of the group draws a paper. Each member then attempts to guess what person the word describes. 11) Shoes Take off a shoe and put it in the middle of a group. Choose a shoe and match it with the person. Then talk with that person for a few minutes and then introduce them to the group. 12) Super Ball Each person has his own super ball. They need to be marked or be of a different color. Then the balls are tossed into the air. You must introduce yourself to the person who catches your ball and then introduce them to the group. 13) True or False? Each member of the group must say two truths about themselves and one lie. The rest of the group must determine which one of the statements is a lie. 14) Alpha Name Everyone sits in a circle and says their name, something they enjoy doing and then describes their hometown, using an adjective that starts with the same letter of their first name. Example: San Jones enjoys rafting in Smell Portland 15) Balloons Put questions inside balloons and inflate them. Each person pops a balloon and answers the questions. Sample questions: What one day would you like to live over? What are two things you worry about? What is the ugliest thing you know? etc. FUNCTION EVALUATION FORM Was the function successful? Were involved chapters represented well? Was there any interaction between the chapters? Was the interaction constant throughout the entire function? Did the icebreaking activity (if any) help you to meet others and feel more comfortable? Did you meet or talk to anyone you did not know before? Was the theme carried out throughout the function? Did students participate in the theme? Was there any indication of alcohol being consumed prior to function? Was there any indication of alcohol being consumed during the function? Were the committees used effectively? Was the music good? Was there a substantial amount of food present? Did all chapters involved participate equally in planning the function? Did you have fun? Any suggestions that would make the next function as good or better?? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No