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Table Of ContentsWelcome to Greek Life 2 Important Dates 3 Panhellenic Creed 4 New Member Bill of Rights 5 Recruitment Counselors 6 It’s All Greek To Me 7 FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions 9 What to Expect 10 What to Wear 11 Making the Most Out of Recruitment 13 Chapter Profiles Alpha Delta Pi 14 Alpha Xi Delta 14 Chi Omega 15 Delta Gamma 15 Delta Zeta 16 Gamma Phi Beta 16 Zeta Tau Alpha 17 Contact Information 17

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Welcome to Greek Life!!Greetings! We value your interest in joining the Panhellenic community at Texas State University and applaud you for taking the first step toward your goal. By joining a sorority, you are choosing to become part of a diverse and prideful community of women who dedicate their time to sisterhood, service, academics and socializing. !Joining a sorority is an incredible step towards enhancing your collegiate experience, opening opportunities for campus involvement, leadership experiences, lifelong friends and support to reach academic success. !The recruitment process is an opportunity to learn what makes each organization special. While wonderfully unique, the seven chapters offered at Texas State University are unified in Panhellenic spirit. Throughout recruitment, please be sure to keep an open mind and explore the fantastic opportunities each sisterhood has to offer. !On behalf of the Panhellenic Executive Officers, we are excited for you to begin your journey into becoming an outstanding sorority woman. Thank you for your interest in joining our community and going through recruitment. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact the Texas State Greek Affairs office via phone 512.254.JOIN (5646) or email (Greek_Affairs@txstate.edu). !In Greek Unity, The Panhellenic Executive Council

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Important Information

Recruitment Dates:!!

• August 24th: Chapter House Tours !• August 27th: Recruitment Orientation !• August 29th: Day One of Recruitment-Open House Round!• August 31st: Day Two of Recruitment-Philanthropy Round!• September 1st: Day Three of Recruitment-Skit Round!• September 2nd: Day Four of Recruitment-Preference Round!• September 3rd: Bid Day !!

Registration:!!

-Registration is open beginning April 1st and closes August 15th at 5 PM!-The registration fee to participate in recruitment is $115!-Payments mailed or received after August 15th must include a $10 late fee.

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We, as undergraduate members of women's fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for

serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall

guide our fraternity activities. We, as fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact

and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise

human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

Panhellenic Creed

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New Member Bill of Rights

As a Potential New Member, you have the right to:   •be treated as an individual •be fully informed about the recruitment process •ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members •be treated with respect •be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized •ask how and why and receive straight answers •have and express opinions to recruitment counselors •have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors •make informed choices without undue pressure from others •be fully informed about the binding agreement implicit in the membership acceptance signing •to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision •the right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

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Recruitment Counselors Each woman going through the recruitment process will be placed into a Recruitment Counselor (RC) group. The group will be composed of PNMs and led by the RCs. !What is an RC? An RC (Recruitment Counselor) is a sorority woman who has been selected based on her unbiased commitment to the Panhellenic Council. RCs are women from each chapter who have disassociated from their chapter leading up to and during recruitment. !What do they do? Their role is to provide supportive and unbiased assistance and guidance to you, the PNM, throughout the recruitment process. Their job is to help you go through the recruitment process with ease. They will answer questions, give guidance, and advise you on how to make the most of recruitment. RCs are completely disaffiliated from their chapters, meaning they do not have contact with their sorority sisters and cannot promote their own chapters. !Why do they have to disaffiliate? The disaffiliation process is to ensure that the RCs provide an unbiased source of information to all PNMs throughout recruitment. By disaffiliating, each RC is showing their commitment to the Panhellenic Community by helping each PNM find a sorority that is the best fit for her. !Feel free to ask your RC questions like....

✤What should I look for in a chapter? ✤How do I choose the right house for me? ✤Are the negative comments I hear about a certain chapter true? ✤What topics should I talk about during the recruitment rounds? ✤Should I join the same chapter as my friends? ✤I wasn’t called back to the house I wanted, now what? ✤I’m nervous! How do I remain calm?

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It's All Greek To Me! !Words to Know:!!Bid – An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. !Chapter – Refers to an individual fraternity or sorority. !Continuous Open Recruitment - If a sorority does not reach the membership ceiling (aka total) during formal recruitment, they may hold an informal recruitment, and offer bids to Potential New Members. This process is also known as COR. !Intentional Single Preference - When a Potential New Member only puts down one choice on her preference card. This sometimes lessens the chances of her getting a bid, and is not recommended. !Legacy - Generally defined as the daughter, granddaughter, or sister of an initiated sorority member. A Potential New Member may be a legacy to more than one sorority. Each organization may have variations to this definition. !Maximize Options - To make recruitment the most enjoyable and successful for you, all Potential New Members are asked to Maximize their options. This means making full selections each night and attending all the rounds to which you have been invited. Choosing to not attend a round you’ve been invited to will result in your removal from the recruitment process. !!Mutual Selection - The process used to match Potential New Members and chapters. This process gives both chapter women and PNMs a voice in the selection process. It ensures the best fit for PNMs and the chapters. !New Member - After receiving and accepting a Bid, the person becomes a new member. New Members were formerly called a pledge and may sometimes be called an Associate Member. !!!!!!

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Panhellenic Council – A governing body of all National Panhellenic Conference member sororities on a campus. !Philanthropy – A charitable organization that a fraternity or sorority supports which can be national, local or both. !Potential New Member - PNM, a woman who is a candidate to become a member of a sorority chapter. !Preference – The final rounds held by sororities during Sorority Formal Recruitment. They are fancier than the previous rounds and usually include a ritual in which potential new members participate. This round is also known as Pref. !Quota - This is the specified number of new members that a sorority can accept during Sorority Formal Recruitment. !Silence/ Strict Silence – This practice is the point from which recruitment starts until it ends. During this time, chapter women and PNMs are not allowed to speak outside of the scheduled recruitment rounds. !Snap Bid - An option available to chapters that did not fill quota. Chapters may offer bids to PNMs whose preferences were not matched. This process takes place before bids are distributed. Snap bidding is not intended to fill spaces in the chapter total and is limited to any woman who participated in the designated recruitment. !Total - The allowable chapter size, as determined by the College Panhellenic, which includes both new and initiated members.

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FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions! How much are dues? Dues vary for each chapter. The first semester is always the most expensive. Most dues can be paid using a payment plan throughout the semester. Chapter dues often decrease after the first semester and vary depending on what is included. During the recruitment process, be sure to ask chapter members about their specific costs. You may also use the 2014 Financial Disclosure Statement released during the month of June to obtain more sorority financial information. ! Do I have to live in my sorority’s house? This requirement varies chapter to chapter. Some sororities do not require members to live in their house while others house up to 40 members. As a new member though, you would not be required to live in the house. ! What are the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements? GPA requirements vary depending on each chapter. Each chapter uses a GPA requirement that has been designated by their national office. Be sure to ask chapter members about their specific requirements throughout recruitment. All of our chapters require at least a 2.5 GPA for membership. If you go through the Formal Sorority Recruitment process with a lower GPA, your chances of receiving a bid are lower. ! Is hazing something to be worried about? We have a zero tolerance policy for hazing. Hazing is against Texas law. No member is allowed to participate in any form of hazing as a new or active member of their chapter. For more information, visit stophazing.org ! Do I need to be a legacy? No, it is not a requirement to be a legacy to join a sorority at Texas State. Each sorority has different policies pertaining to legacies. ! What should I bring to recruitment? The recruitment process is long and filled with moments of down time. It is highly encouraged that you bring a blanket or sweats in case of chilly rooms. You may also want to consider bringing hair products, extra makeup and other essentials to freshen up throughout the day.A concession stand will be available to purchase snacks and drinks from during the day.

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Day 0: Orientation - On Campus What to Expect: On this day you will be given an overview on all things recruitment! You will learn information about the recruitment process as well as tips and tricks on how to be successful throughout recruitment. This day will also be your first time meeting your Recruitment Counselor. !Day 1: Open House - Embassy Suites What to Expect: On this day you will be visiting all seven (7) chapters. Each round will last 25 minutes. Expect to meet a lot of smiling faces! The Panhellenic women are trying to get to know you just as much as you are trying to get to know them. Remember, they are just as nervous as you are! !Day 2: Philanthropy - Embassy Suites What to Expect: On this day you may visit a maximum of six (6) chapters. Each round will last 40 minutes. Now is the opportunity to learn about your remaining chapters’ amazing philanthropies and how they contribute to them. Learn about the annual events they participate in to support their cause. !Day 3: Skit - Embassy Suites What to Expect: On this day, the maximum number of chapters you can visit is now reduced to four (4). Each round will again last 40 minutes. Expect to see some unique skits at your remaining houses. Get ready to giggle and join in on the fun! !Day 4: Preference Night - On Campus What to Expect: This is the last night. A maximum of two (2) chapters will be visited. Each round will be 50 minutes long. Expect a more serious mood as you are nearing the end of recruitment. Do not be alarmed if you shed a tear or two as you hear great sisterhood stories that will touch your heart and help you find your sorority home.

What To Expect

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Day 0: Casual, what you wear to class!Day 1: Casual, wear your Panhellenic shirt and be sure to have comfortable shoes!Day 2: Dressy Casual, show your personality (jeans, cute top, cute dress, etc.) !Day 3: Business Casual, something you would be comfortable wearing to a job interview (slacks, dress pants, blazer, cardigan, etc.)!Day 4: Cocktail Attire!

*Clothing provided by Two P’s and Calli’s Boutique*

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Making the Most Out of Recruitment

Helpful Hints to Ensure You Maximize Your Options!!Recruitment Rounds!•Recruitment is about establishing connections with the women you hope to forever call your sisters.!!•The most successful recruitment comes from sharing yourself with the women you meet. !!•Find common interests with chapter members while you are making connections and learning about others. The more you find in common, the more comfortable you will feel.!!•Do not be someone you are not. This will more than likely result in an eventual disconnect between you and your future chapter members, leading to discontent with your sorority experience.!!•Be 100% YOU! Being yourself ensures that the real you fits in and relates to that chapter. !!•RELAX! Feel comfortable enough to let your true colors shine through!!!•The current chapter members are just as nervous as you are; do not be afraid to mess up. !!PNM Etiquette!•Make eye contact with whomever you are speaking with. !!•Be well groomed! This does not mean you have to be flashy, but personal hygiene, appropriate dress and care for your appearance is important.!!•Speak and listen actively. Recruitment rounds are a conversation, not an interview! !!•Avoid sensitive or uncomfortable topics. !!Conversation Topics/Starters!! Philanthropy!! Media (TV, Music, etc.)!! Hometown! ! Opportunities within the chapter!! !! Hobbies/Interests ! High School Activities !! Any questions you may have!

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ΑΔΠ !!Alpha Delta Pi Nickname: ADPiFounded: 1851 Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Symbol: Diamond Mascot: Lion Colors: Azure Blue and White Flower: Woodland Violet Website: www.txstadpi.com !!!!!

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ΑΞΔ !Alpha Xi Delta !Nickname: AXiD Founded: 1893 Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Symbol: Rose and Quill Mascot: BetXi Bear Colors: Double Blue and Gold Flower: Pink Rose Website: www.alphaxideltadeltapsi. wix.com/txstalphaxidelta !!

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ΧΩ!Chi Omega !Nickname: ChiO Founded: 1895 Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation Symbol: Skull and Crossbones Mascot: Owl Colors: Cardinal and Straw Flower: White Carnation Website:www.texasstate chiomega.com !!

ΔΓ Delta Gamma !Nickname: DG Founded: 1873 Philanthropy: Service for Sight and Aid to the Blind Symbol: Anchor Mascot: Hannah Doll Colors: Bronze. Pink and Blue Flower: Delta Gamma Cream Rose Website: www.deltagamma texasstate.com !!

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ΔΖ Delta Zeta !Nickname: DZ Founded: 1902 Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing Impaired Symbol: Rowan Lamp Mascot: Turtle Colors: Rose and Green Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Website: www.texasstatedz.wix. com/txstatedz !!

ΓΦΒ Gamma Phi Beta !Nickname: Gamma Phi Founded: 1874 Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls and Girls on the Run Symbol: Crescent Moon Colors: Brown, Mode and Pink Flower: Pink Carnation Website: www.gammaphibetatxst.com

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ZTA Zeta Tau Alpha !Nickname: Zeta Founded: 1898 Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Symbol: Crown and Strawberry Mascot: Bunnies Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Flower: White Violet Website: txstate.zetataualpha.org !!!!!!

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Questions, Comments, Concerns? Texas State Greek Affairs

512.254.JOIN (5646) Greek_Affairs@txstate.edu

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!Love,

the Panhellenic Council

“We know you have your reasons for joining, and we also know that the reasons you’ll stay will be entirely

different.” - T.J. Sullivan