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

2. 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

3. 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

4. RECRUITMENT

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

6. 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

7. 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?

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

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

10. Awareness Test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfA3ivLK_tE&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfA3ivLK_tE&feature=player_embedded

11. RETENTION

12. HUMAN KNOT EXERCISE

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

14. 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)

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

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

18. HELIUM STICK EXERCISE

19. Sources for Chapter Bonding Activities Websites  http://www.leadersinstitute.com/teambuilding/team_buildin g_tips/index.html http://www.leadersinstitute.com/teambuilding/team_buildin g_tips/index.html  http://wilderdom.com/games/InitiativeGames.html http://wilderdom.com/games/InitiativeGames.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

20. 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

21. CONTACT US AT: MARK MARCOJOS MMARCOJOS@GMAIL.COM OR SUZANNE ZAGURY ZAGURYS@GMAIL.COM Questions or Comments?