Back to School, Back to IHF Campus Chapters
Summer time at the IHF means travel - many IHFers have been working hand in hand with partner communities. You can read about their work and experiences in some of the other postings on this blog. As the days start to get shorter and we enter into September, many of us are starting back to school, which means starting back to regular IHF chapter meetings and activities on campus. This year promises to bring a lot of excitement - the Tufts chapter will become a formally recognized campus organization, and the IHF will hold it’s first ever All-IHF Conference later this fall. Stay tuned to the blog, website, Facebook and Twitter to make sure you get all the updates.
The start of the semester provides chapters with an opportunity to recruit new members. New members help bring in new energy and ideas, as well as keeping the chapter going as members graduate and leave to study abroad. Student fairs provide a great place to get the word out about your IHF chapter on campus, so don’t forget to book a table! Many campuses also allow groups to present at floor meetings in freshman dorms. This is another opportunity to get the word out and also educate people about the issues that are important to the IHF: empowerment, partnership, and grassroots development. It’s a good idea to meet before the semester starts in earnest - even if it’s over the phone to discuss how you are going to recruit new members. You could also start brainstorming ideas for events and activities for the fall semester. It can be a challenge to stay connected to partner organizations during the school year. If you have any ideas for things your chapter is doing, tell us about it here or on our page on Facebook. Have a great fall!
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