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Baylor University Panhellenic 2021 FALL & 2022 SPRING RECRUITMENT ΑΧΩ · ΑΔΠ · ΑΦ · ΧΩ · ΔΔΔ · ΚΑΘ · ΚΚΓ · ΠΒΦ · ΖΤΑ
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Baylor University Panhellenic
2 0 2 1 F A L L & 2 0 2 2 S P R I N G R E C R U I T M E N TΑ ΧΩ · Α Δ Π · ΑΦ · Χ Ω · Δ Δ Δ · Κ ΑΘ · Κ Κ Γ · Π ΒΦ · Ζ Τ Α
Baylor Panhellenic CouncilPanhellenic Executive BoardPanhellenic Recruitment TeamConnect with UsMessage from VP of RecruitmentMessage from the Panhellenic PresidentSpring 2022 Recruitment Dates PNM Recruitment ScheduleRegistrationInformation & ResumeFall Recruitment Events & ScheduleGamma ChisValues Based Recruitment
Mutual Selection RecruitmentGreek LettersThe ChaptersGPA RecruitmentChapter DuesPNM Bill of RightsLetters of RecommendationMRABAOutfit RecommendationsGreek VocabTips for a Successful RecruitmentNotes
The Baylor Panhellenic Council is the governing body for allnine of our National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities onBaylor University's campus. When women accept a bid fromthese chapters, they become a part of this exceptional andunified community, regardless of their chapter affiliation. Thecouncil is led by an executive board consisting of nine positionsand a delegate and junior delegate from each chapter.Together, we are committed to relationships built on trustthrough transparency, accountability, and mutual respect.Innovation and our core values of friendship, leadership,service, knowledge, integrity, and community guide us infulfilling our mission and more.
The Baylor Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Executive
BLAIR BURLINGAME President
ASLAN PEARSON Vice President of Member
Education & Judicial
ELLA KIMBELLVice President of
Recruitment
Panhellenic Executive
MADYSEN CORDOVA Treasurer & Secretary
HARPER TAYLOR Gamma Chi Coordinator
DELANEY GRAYSONRecruitment Coordinator
Panhellenic Executive
MIKAYLA OLSON External Relations &
Engagement Coordinator
RACHEL HERRINGTONPublic Relations & Fraternal
Relations Coordinator
HALLIE WUENSCHSpiritual & Service
Coordinator
Panhellenic Executive
MIKAYLA OLSON External Relations &
Engagement Coordinator@_mikaylaolson_
RACHEL HERRINGTONPublic Relations & Fraternal
Relations Coordinator@rachelherringtonn
HALLIE WUENSCHSpiritual & Service Coordinator
MADYSEN CORDOVA Treasurer & Secretary
HARPER TAYLOR Gamma Chi Coordinator
DELANEY GRAYSONRecruitment Coordinator
BLAIR BURLINGAME President @blairb_
ASLAN PEARSON Vice President of Member
Education & Judicial@_apearson
ELLA KIMBELLVice President of Recruitment
MEET THE RECRUITMENT TEAM
ELLA KIMBELLVice President of Recruitment
DELANEY GRAYSONRecruitment Coordinator
HARPER TAYLOR Gamma Chi Coordinator
ERIN ELLISAssistant Director of StudentInvolvement for Fraternity
& Sorority [email protected]
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@Baylor_Panhellenic
BAYLOR PANHELLENIC HOMEPAGE:https://bit.ly/2W6pjUZ
HELPFUL INFORMATION, UPDATES, AND LINKS:https://linktr.ee/BaylorRecruitment
CONNECT WITH US!!
Dear Potential New Members,
I am so beyond excited to guide y'all through the recruitment process this year! I am sohonored to be serving in this role on the Panhellenic Executive Board, and cannot wait toconnect with each of you, and to help you find a place in the wonderful community thatis Baylor Panhellenic. The women that make up our community are strong, caring,intelligent, and so many other wonderful qualities. It is my aim to introduce you all to thenine sororities we are lucky enough to have here on campus, and hopefully you will findthe one that you want to call home! Though your college experience may last only fouryears, the relationships you build and memories you make as a member of the BaylorPanhellenic community, will last far beyond that!
See you soon!
Ella KimbellVice President of Recruitment @ellagkimbell
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
Dear Potential New Members,
I am honored that you have chosen to go through this Recruitment experience atBaylor University. As a Freshman, I never expected to join a sorority. None of myfamily members have attended university in the U.S., let alone were apart of Greeklife. I am sure some of you are feeling sheer excitement, and others may be slightlyoverwhelmed. I want each of you to know that your worth is not defined by the"letters" you may gain or how many chapters invite you back each day. Being a part ofthe Panhellenic community is a beautiful opportunity that I hope all of you will beable to experience. However, it is not the only opportunity for you to build communityduring your time at Baylor. My prayer for each of you is that you feel encouraged andinspired by the women in our chapters. My unsolicited advice is to view recruitmentas an opportunity to connect and learn from the people around you. I am rooting foreach and every one of you!
Best,
BlairPanhellenic President@blairb_
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
January 9th – Return to campus ** Those participating in recruitment may move back into
their residence hall on the 9th **
January 10th – PNM Orientation
January 11th-14th – Recruitment Rounds
January 15th – Bid Day
SPRING 2022 RECRUITMENT DATESSPRING 2022 RECRUITMENT DATES
PNM Recruitment Schedule
Held virtually over Zoom, sessions from 1:00-5:00pm
PNMs logon (to Zoom) with their Gamma Chi groups at 7:30am
PNMs meet in Waco Hall at 7:30am
PNMs meet in Waco Hall at 7:30am
PNMs meet in Waco Hall at 8:00am
PNMs meet in Waco Hall at 12:00pm
Monday, January 10th, 2022 - PNM Orientation
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 - Open House - PNMs visit 9 Chapters
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 - Philanthropy - PNMs visit up to 7 Chapters
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 - Sisterhood - PNMs visit up to 5 Chapters
Friday, January 14th, 2022 - Preference Day - PNMs visit up to 2 Chapters
Saturday, January 15th, 2022 - Bid Day
To participate in the Spring 2022 Recruitment process, PNMs must register through theofficial Baylor Panhellenic Recruitment Registration link. Registration opens on August 1st, 2021 and closes on December 5th, 2021.
The Recruitment Registration fee is $50.00.A PNM resume will be required this year. This MUST be turned in at the same time asyour registration. Once you start registration, you are unable to save and come back later to finish. It needsto all be completed in one sitting.
** No exceptions will be made after the closure of the Recruitment Registrationperiod. If a PNM has not registered for Recruitment by 11:59PM on the last day ofrecruitment registration (December 5th, 2021), she will be unable to participate inthe Spring 2022 Recruitment process. Absolutely no extensions will be granted tothe registration period. **
RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3gVd9qB
RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRECRUITMENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Resumes must be submitted when registering for Recruitment. On the registration form, there is an attachment feature for your resume.What you include on your resume is up to you! We highly recommend that youinclude the following:
There is no page limit, but we recommend that your resume is one page!
- Basic Information (Full Name, Hometown/State, Etc.)- High School Information (GPA, Honors, Awards, Etc.)- College Information (Major, GPA, Graduation Date, Etc.)- Extracurriculars, Sports, Clubs, Hobbies- Employment- Leadership Positions- Community Involvement/Volunteer Hours
** Resumes will not be accepted after the PNM completes their registration. **
Wednesday, September 8th, 6:30-8:00PM – All chapters
Tuesday, September 28th, 5:00-6:30PM – All chapters
Monday, October 18th, 5:00-6:30PM – Top floor only
Wednesday, October 20th, 7:00-8:55PM – Bottom floor only
Thursday, November 11th, 7:15-8:45PM – All chapters
FALL 2021 PANHELLENIC PREVIEW DATESFALL 2021 PANHELLENIC PREVIEW DATES
How does recruitment work?
Values-based recruitment is somethingwe strive to focus on in our Panhelleniccommunity. We emphasize academics,equality, inclusion, and service -- and weencourage you to be conscious of thesevalues throughout your own recruitment experience. We also encourage you toconsider which chapters have valuesthat align with your own as you movethrough the recruitment process.
How does this work?
Mutual selection recruitment meansthat both chapters and PNMs havethe opportunity to speak to who theywould like to see the following dayof recruitment. This selection processallows for both the PNM'spreferences and the preferences ofthe chapter to be taken into account.
Recruitment counselors, referred to as Gamma Chis, arePanhellenic undergraduate women at Baylor who have beenhand chosen from their chapters to serve you throughoutrecruitment week. They have your best interests at heart andare available to help you during the week of recruitment byserving as an impartial and confidential listener and friend.
During recruitment week, each PNM will be placed in aGamma Chi group, which will be led by at least two GammaChis dedicated to the support and guidance of their appointedwomen. Since these Gamma Chis understand recruitmentfrom the perspective of the PNM and their chapters, theirsupport is invaluable. Additionally, the training that thesewomen receive during the fall semester will help them serveour community to the best of their ability!
GAMMA CHIS
LEARN THELEARN THEGREEK LETTERS!!GREEK LETTERS!!
THE CHAPTERSΑΧΩ ΑΔΠ ΑΦ ΧΩ ΔΔΔ ΚΑΘ ΚΚΓ ΠΒΦ ΖΤΑ
Founded: October 15th, 1885Philanthropy: Domestic ViolenceAwareness, Prevention, andEducationMotto: "Together let us seek theheights"Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive GreenSymbol: LyreFlower: Red Carnation
ALPHA CHI OMEGAΑΧΩ
BAYLORAXO
Founded: May 15th, 1851Philanthropy: Ronald McDonaldHouse CharitiesMotto: "We live for each other"Colors: Azure Blue & WhiteSymbol: Diamond & LionFlower: The Woodland Violet
ALPHA DELTA PIΑΔΠ
BAYLORADPI
Founded: September 18th, 1872Philanthropy: The Alpha PhiFoundationMotto: "Union Hand in Hand"Colors: Bordeaux & SilverSymbol: IvyFlower: Lily of the Valley
ALPHA PHIΑΦ
BAYLORALPHAPHI
Founded: April 5th, 1895Philanthropy: Make-A-WishFoundationMotto: "Sisters on Purpose"Colors: Cardinal & StrawSymbol: Owl and Skull &CrossbonesFlower: White Carnation
CHI OMEGAΧΩ
CHIOMEGABAYLOR
Founded: November 27th, 1888Philanthropy: St. Jude's Children'sResearch HospitalMotto: "Let us steadfastly love oneanother"Colors: Silver, Gold, & Cerulean BlueSymbol: Dolphin & PearlFlower: Pansy
DELTA DELTA DELTAΔΔΔ
TRIDELTABAYLOR
Founded: January 27th, 1870Philanthropy: Court AppointedSpecial Advocates (CASA)Motto: "Leading Women"Colors: Black & GoldSymbol: KiteFlower: Black & Gold Pansy
KAPPA ALPHA THETAΚΑΘ
THETABAYLOR
Founded: October 13th, 1870Philanthropy: Supporting MentalHealth and Wellbeing Motto: "Aspire to be"Colors: Dark Blue & Light BlueSymbol: Owl, Key, & Fleur-de-LisFlower: Fleur-de-Lis
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMAΚΚΓ
BAYLORKAPPA
Founded: April 28th, 1867Philanthropy: Read, Lead, AchieveMotto: "Pi Beta Phi"Colors: Wine & Silver BlueSymbol: Arrow & AngelFlower: Wine Carnation
PI BETA PHIΠΒΦ
BAYLORPIPHI
Founded: October 15th, 1898Philanthropy: Breast CancerEducation & AwarenessMotto: "Seek the Noblest"Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel GraySymbol: Five-point Crown &StrawberryFlower: White Violet
ZETA TAU ALPHAΖΤΑ
BAYLORZTA
2.67 CUMULATIVE GPA & 2.0 SEMESTER GPAAT LEAST 12 HOURS COMPLETED IN A SEMESTER HERE ATBAYLOR (DOES NOT INCLUDE DUAL CREDIT OR AP CREDIT)MUST BE ENROLLED FULL-TIME FOR THE SEMESTER INWHICH YOU WISH TO JOIN
ALL WOMEN INTERESTED IN GOING THROUGH THE SPRINGRECRUITMENT PROCESS MUST MEET THE BAYLOR STUDENTACTIVITIES' MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF:
ΑΧΩ - 3.0ΑΔΠ - 3.0ΑΦ - 2.67ΧΩ - 2.75ΔΔΔ - 3.0ΚΑΘ - 3.0ΚΚΓ - 3.0ΠΒΦ - 2.67ΖΤΑ - 2.75
ΑΧΩ - NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,066- ACTIVE DUES: $669ΑΔΠ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,010- ACTIVE DUES: $776ΑΦ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,200- ACTIVE DUES: $700ΧΩ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,153- ACTIVE DUES: $738ΔΔΔ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,096- ACTIVE DUES: $659
ΚΑΘ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,063- ACTIVE DUES: $633ΚΚΓ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $975- ACTIVE DUES: $725ΠΒΦ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,211- ACTIVE DUES: $768ΖΤΑ- NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,063- ACTIVE DUES: $840
BAYLORPIPHICHAPTER DUES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.NEW MEMBER DUES ARE A ONE TIME PAYMENT FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER AS ANEW MEMBER, AND THE ACTIVE DUES ARE PER SEMESTER THEREAFTER.CHAPTERS OFTEN HAVE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, AND MANY HAVESCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PANHELLENIC AWARDS NINE,$500 DUES GRANTED EACH ACADEMIC YEAR.
The right to be treated as an individual.The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process.The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitmentcounselors and members.The right to be treated with respect.The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors.The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitmentcounselors.The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in themembership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process.The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for theresults of that decision.The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new memberexperience.
PNM's Bill of Rights
Letters of Recommendation WHAT ARE
LETTERS OFRECOMMENDATION?
A letter of recommendation (alsoreferred to as LOR, REC, or RIF)is a letter or statementrecommending a woman formembership. A LOR is written byan alumna member of a sorority.This serves as your introductionto the sorority, so their memberscan get to know you in advanceof primary recruitment in thespring. It is sent to the specificBaylor chapter that the alumna isaffiliated with.
ARE LORS REQUIRED?
Baylor Panhellenic does notrequire that PNMs have LORS.Individual sororities may havespecific requirements.
HOW MANY LORSDO I NEED?
We recommend that PNMs haveone recommendation per chapterthat requests LORs. Having morethan one WILL NOT necessarilyincrease your chances of joiningthat sorority. It is 100% okay ifyou can't find a recommendationfor every chapter!
DID THE SORORITYALUMNA HAVE TO GO TO
BAYLOR?
Nope! She could have been in thespecific sorority from any school.The alumna does need to be ingood standing with the sorority!
WHEN SHOULD YOUSTART ASKING FOR LORS?
ASAP! Summer is a great time toreach out to alumnae.
Letters of Recommendation WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEENA LOR, LOS & RIF?
LETTER OFRECOMMENDATION (LOR)
A personal letter written by analumnae endorsing you formembership in their chapter. Thisis the primary documentthat our chapters look for.
LETTER OF SUPPORT (LOS)A LOS is generic, supplementalword of support. An alumna cansend another letter to speak toyour character as it applies toleadership, scholarship,
community service, and friendship.The individual writing the LOSdoes have to be an alumna of thechapter.
RECRUITMENTINFORMATION FORM (RIF)
This is a “fill-in-the-blank” type ofdocument that can be found oneach chapter's headquarterswebsite and can be accessed bythe alumnae.
MOST IMPORTANT TO KNOW:Every chapter has different viewson LOR, LOS, and RIFS. Makesure to check the requirementsfrom each individual chapter.
WHEN ARE LORS DUE?
There is no official deadline forLORS! But, we HIGHLYencourage you to get all LOR,LOS & RIF submitted beforeThanksgiving Break! Chaptersneed time to read and organize allof these!
Letters of Recommendation WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW ANYALUMNA THAT WERE IN A
SORORITY?
That's 100% okay! Most peopledon't! Here are some simplesteps you can do to find some:
STEP ONE
Post on FB and let your familyfriends know that you are lookingfor LORs for our nine chapters!Have family members share thispost for you, expanding thesearch.
STEP TWO
Reach out to your high schoolteachers, church, youth groups,coaches, neighbors, people in yourcommunity, etc.! They may knowsomeone who is a sorority alumna!
STEP THREE
Most major cities have an alumnichapter FB page for each specificsorority! Message their pages &ask if someone will write you aLOR! As well, reach out to yourlocal or major city PanhellenicAlumnae groups. You can findthese by googling your city +Panhellenic alumnae.
Provide the alumnae who arewriting your LORs with a copyof your resume, transcript, andexactly where the Baylorchapter wants it sent to!
Give the alumna at least amonth to write your LOR!
Make sure to send a thank-you note to the alumna thatwrote your LOR!
For example, "Dallas PanhellenicAlumnae".
ADVICE
Letters of Recommendation WHERE ALUMNAE CAN SUBMIT LORS
ALPHA CHI OMEGA - ΑΧΩHeadquarters Websitehttps://bit.ly/3gjyaKx*LORs are not required, but highlyrecommended*
ALPHA DELTA PI - ΑΔΠHeadquarters Website or Mailhttps://bit.ly/2NQMDS4One Bear Place #85612 Waco, Texas76798*LORs are not required, but highlyrecommended*
ALPHA PHI - ΑΦHeadquarters Website, Mail, or Email https://bit.ly/[email protected] Bear Place #97425 Waco, Texas76798*LORs are not required, but highlyrecommended*
CHI OMEGA - ΧΩHeadquarters Website- (https://bit.ly/2YRgv7i)*LORs are not required, but RIFS arerequired through website*
DELTA DELTA DELTA - ΔΔΔ
Headquarters Website or Mailhttps://bit.ly/2VCzaBxOne Bear Place #85614 Waco, Texas76798*RIFs are highly recommended but LORsare not required!*
KAPPA ALPHA THETA - KΑΘ
Headquarters Website or Mailhttps://bit.ly/3ipmgALOne Bear Place #85615 Waco, TX 76798*LORs are now called "Introduce a PotentialNew Member" and can be submitted by anyperson, regardless of affiliation.*
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA - KKΓHeadquarters Websitehttps://bit.ly/2NOLRoJ*LORs are not required, but highlyrecommended*
PI BETA PHI - ΠBΦHeadquarters Website or Mailhttps://bit.ly/38u8nwMOne Bear Place #85618 Waco, TX 76798*RIFs & LORs are highly recommended*
ZETA TAU ALPHA - ZTAHeadquarters Website (MIS Form) or [email protected]*LORs are not required, but highlyrecommended*
The Membership Recruitment Acceptance BindingAgreement (MRABA), is a one-year binding agreementsigned by a potential new member when rankingchapters after the final round of Preference eventsduring the Formal Recruitment process. Prior to signingthe MRABA, PNMs have several options to consider andreflect on with regard to membership options.
MRABA
MRABA Options OPTION # 1A PNM may choose not to completethe MRABA, thereby withdrawingfrom recruitment. If a PNM choosesthis option, she is eligible to accepta bid for membership from anysororities participating in ContinuousOpen Bidding (COB). However,COB is not guaranteed. A smallnumber of sororities may be able torecruit a limited number of womenthrough the COB process afterprimary recruitment, if their chapteris below Panhellenic Total (i.e.Average Chapter Size).
OPTION # 2A PNM may choose to list any sororitywhose preference event she attendedand from whom she is willing to acceptan invitation to membership (a bid).PNMs should NOT rank any sorority onher final selection that she is absolutelynot willing to accept a bid formembership. If a PNM matches with asorority that she listed on her MRABA,regardless of whether she accepts theinvitation for membership or not, she isbound to that sorority for one calendaryear (January 2022-August 2023), andis not eligible participate in COB oraccept a bid from another NPC chapteruntil the next primary recruitmentperiod.
OPTION # 3A PNM may choose to list only one ortwo preferences, but she mustunderstand that by choosing to singleintentional preference that she is notguaranteed to receive a bid formembership. Only potential newmembers who maximize their optionsand list ALL of the chapters that theyattended during the PreferenceRound might receive a bid formembership, although it may not betheir top choice. If a PNM does notreceive an invitation to membership(a bid) from any of the sororities thatshe listed on her MRABA, then she iseligible to participate in ContinuousOpen Bidding (COB).
MRABA QuestionsWHAT IF I RECEIVED A BID DURING RECRUITMENT AND HAVE SINCE
DECIDED TO DECLINE IT?
If, at the conclusion of formal recruitment a PNM receives a bid to a chapter that shelisted on her MRABA and later decides to declines, she is still bound to the chapterfor one year or until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannotparticipate in COB and/or accept a bid for membership to another NPC sorority.
Bid Promising is communicating via social media, texting, verbally, etc., witha potential new member implying that they will receive a bid for membership.Bid promising is not tolerated by the Baylor Panhellenic Council as nomember should be promising membership.
A few examples of bid promising are:"(insert chapter name) would love to have you.""Don't worry, you are already in.""We/I can't wait to see you on Bid Day.""You would look great in (insert chapter colors/letters here), etc."
If you hear of bid promising or if you are promised a bid, we askthat you let the recruitment team know ASAP.
BID PROMISING:
ATTIRE: Baylor Panhellenic Recruitment Shirt +Comfortable, Cute Bottoms
ATTIRE: Blouse & Bottoms or Daytime Dress/Romper
PHILANTHROPY DAY OPEN HOUSE DAY
ATTIRE: Dress or Romper ATTIRE: Formal Dress or Romper - Evening Wear
PREFERENCE DAY SISTERHOOD DAY
GREEK LIFE VOCABGREEK LIFE VOCABActive/Initiate: a member who is initiated into lifelong fraternity or sorority membership and is a member in goodstanding at the collegiate or national levelAlumna/Alumnus: an initiated sorority or fraternity member who has graduated from collegeAlumnae/Alumni: two or more sorority or fraternity members who have graduated from collegeBid: a formal invitation to join a fraternity or sororityBid Day: last day of membership recruitment, which includes acceptance partiesBrother/Sister: term used by active members when referring to each otherCall/Chant: Audible sounds used by members to acknowledge or gain the attention of other members.Chapter: the collegiate group of a national fraternity/sorority, designated by a special Greek nameFormal Recruitment: period of structured membership selectionGreek: a student who is a member of a social fraternity or sororityInterfraternity Council (IFC): governing body for national fraternitiesInitiation: the formal ceremony that marks the transition from new member status to full membershipIntake: The process NPHC and MGC chapters perform to recruit, interview, and select new membersLegacy: a son/daughter, brother/sister of a fraternity/sorority memberLine: the new members of an organization who are presented at the same timeUnified Greek Council (MGC): the governing body for the culturally diverse fraternities and sororities at BaylorNational Panhellenic Conference.
GREEK LIFE VOCABGREEK LIFE VOCABNPC: the National Panhellenic Conference in which all nine Baylor sororities are members. NPC is the coordinating bodyof all college Panhellenic Associations in the United States and Canada (NPC History).National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): the governing council for the nine historically Black Greek-lettered sororitiesand fraternities.Orientation/New Member Education: a time in which the new members learn about the sorority or fraternity, itsmembers, and chapter activities at the local and inter/national levelsPanhellenic Council: central governing body of NPC sororitiesPhilanthropy: a community service and/or fundraising project sponsored by a chapterNew Member (formerly known as Pledge): a member of a fraternity or sorority not yet initiatedProbate/Presentation: The introduction of New Members of an NPHC or MGC chapter to the Greek CampuscommunitiesProspective/Potential Member: a non-sorority or non-fraternity undergraduate who attends recruitment activitiesQuota: the number of new members a Panhellenic sorority may take in one new member classRecommendation: a written statement in support of a woman for a sorority written by an alumna member of thatorganizationRecruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi): Panhellenic Greek woman who guides prospective members through themembership recruitment process.Silence: period of time with no contact between sororities and potential membersStrutting/Strolling: Coordinated movements done in a line by NPHC and MGC organizations to show unity. Oftendemonstrated at social gatherings or during step shows.
Be relaxed, be yourself, and have fun!Form your opinions on chapters based on the conversations you have with individual members! Avoid makingdecisions based on material things such as chapter décor or clothing.Disregard rumors that you hear and make decisions based on your own feelings and experiences you haveduring recruitment— it’s the best way to ensure you are happy with the chapter you join 3.5 years later!Don’t be pressured to join a particular chapter because of a parent, sibling, friend, significant other, orcompanion.Report anything that violates your PNM Bill of Rights or makes you feel uncomfortable to the Panhellenicrecruitment team. You are entitled to having an enjoyable recruitment experience, and anything that keeps youfrom doing so is something that Panhellenic should be aware of to ensure that it doesn’t happen in the future.When a report is filed, your name will not be noted.Keeping notes will ensure that you make fully informed decisions throughout the week!Have personal downtime and don’t let yourself get burned out too quickly! Recruitment is a long week, and youshould give yourself free time.Keep your opinions about recruitment and specific chapters to yourself in order to not impact another person’sselection process. Rely on your Gamma Chis! Don’t be intimidated by your Gamma Chis or anyone on the PanhellenicRecruitment Team, they are here to help you and make your recruitment week the best week possible!
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENTTIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT
Any questions?
