If we want to be a presence at freshmen orientation, we'll have to plan and stage everything before freshmen even arrive on campus. Paul's right that we need to be especially visible at the Activity Fair. If we do it properly, it should be easy for students to grasp immediately how they can become involved with the Greenhouse.
But how do we want to approach the rest of orientation?
Should we try to get a spot in the line up of orientation speeches in Guerry Auditorium? The E.R.s have inquired into getting 5 minutes in the past, but haven't been able to secure a spot. If we try for this, we'll have to have a very direct, succinct presentation that does not require props or a power point presentation. If we managed to get a spot in the line up, I think it would be nice to invite one of the E.R. cochairs to give an equally short presentation with us. (For example, one of us would talk for 3 minutes and the E.R. would talk for 3 minutes.)
Pro: The entire freshman class will be there.
Con: The entire freshman class will be bored of orientation talks.
We won't have much time to talk about the Greenhouse.
We could also schedule our own informational meeting on environmental groups. We could invite a representative from each group to give a five minute presentation on the group and how people may get involved. We could also have this sort of meeting specifically for Greenhouse activities.
Pro: We have more time to talk. It will be more personal than in Guerry.
Con: We'll only speak to students who go out of their way to attend.
We could also try to do both options. Alternatively, we could try to get a larger chunk of time on the orientation schedule to share with the E.R.s. (15 minutes?)
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hey, I think we should go for the entire freshman class and make the 3 minutes as interesting and entertaining as possible. The freshmen will be tired of sitting and listening, so if we are boring, then that would be stupid. I think we could do it.
I think it would be cool to have more time to talk, but you're right, not many would come. Only those that would get involved with us anyways would come..
I like the idea of speaking to the entire class, as well. If we're creative and interesting enough, then perhaps we will be a colorful and memorable thing instead of just another boring talk. Also, it makes us seem more official if we're given a spot when all of the freshman are there.
hey - what if we hosted some sort of party at the green house before everyone else gets to sewanee and invited all freshman? it might be a nice way to catch people early and show them a greek alternative right from their first week?
-becca
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