2015 panhellenic formal recruitment ebook
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All the information you could need to participate in the Texas State University 2015 Panhellenic Formal Recruitment.TRANSCRIPT
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
2015
Table of Contents Important Information
Letter From the President
Letter From the VP of Recruitment
Panhellenic Executive Council
Panhellenic Creed
Greek Council
It’s all Greek to Me
New Member Bill of Rights
Recruitment Counselors
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect
Chapter Presidents
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Zeta Tau Alpha
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Important Information Recruitment Dates:
September 2: Orientation
Location: On campus
September 5: Open House
Location: Embassy Suites
September 6: Philanthropy Day
Location: Embassy Suites
September 7: Skit Day
Location: Embassy Suites
September 8: Preference Night
Location: On Campus
September 9: Bid Day
Location: Chapter houses
Registration:
Registration will open April 1 and close Sept. 2.
The fee to participate in recruitment is $175.
FOLL
OW U
S!
/txstatepanhell @txstatepanhell @txstatepanhell
Greek Council Office:
(512) 245-1664
Greek Affairs Office:
(512) 245-JOIN (5646)
#txstatepanhell #txstaterecruitment
Your $175 registration fee covers all costs associated with this week long adventure. As part of participating, you will receive:
- Transportation to and from the Recruitment events held at the Embassy
Suites Convention Center all week
- Three lunches and one dinner
- A 2015 Recruitment T-shirt
- A lifetime of friendship
Letter from the Panhellenic President The Texas State University Panhel-lenic community welcomes you! We are ecstatic that you have cho-sen to attend Texas State Universi-ty and are considering going Greek. It is a wonderful way to get involved on campus and in the San Marcos community, and the friendships you will make will last a lifetime.
The Texas State Panhellenic Execu-tive Council is the governing body for the seven National Panhellenic Council (NPC) sororities at Texas State. Besides the Panhellenic Council, Texas State Greek life also includes the Inter-Fraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multi-cultural Greek Council. Together, Greek life is made up of more than 2,500 students who promote service, academics, leadership and friendship. We are proud of our Greek community and can’t wait to see it flourish even more.
If you have any questions about Fall Formal Recruitment, please contact the Texas State Greek Af-fairs office at (512)245-JOIN (5646) or email us at [email protected]. Panhellenic Executive Council members will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you in September!
Good luck and Eat ‘Em Up Cats!
Best, Sophia C.
Letter from the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment
Welcome to Texas State University! We are ecstatic that you have chosen to be-come part of the Bobcat family and par-ticipate in sorority recruitment! We would like to encourage you to make the most of your recruitment experience by maintaining an open mind and posi-tive attitude throughout the process. We also challenge you to take the time during recruitment week to fully understand the commitment of sorority membership as well as all of the opportunities the Greek community has to offer. Keep in mind the more time and energy you put into your sorority experience, the more benefits you will gain as an active member of the Greek community. At Texas State, we demonstrate a commit-ment to the positive development of each member of the Greek community by providing enriching programs designed to cultivate personal growth and strengthen leadership potential. We place a high standard of excellence on academics and give back to the campus and local com-munity on a continual basis. Although sorority recruitment might be your first experience at Texas State, it will likely not be your last. Greek life serves as a stepping stone to involvement in other aspects of campus life available to stu-dents.
Remember to have fun and take ad-vantage of every opportunity present-ed to you throughout the week. The Panhellenic Executive Council will be with you every step of the way, so if you have any questions or want to chat just come and see one of us. We are here to make sure that you have a posi-tive recruitment process. Most im-portantly, please BE YOURSELF and take time to build friendships through-out the process, after all, these women could be your future sisters!!
Eat ‘Em Up Cats!
Kalie K.
Panhellenic Executive Council
The Panhellenic Executive Council is the governing body of the seven Panhellenic sororities at Texas
State University. The council is comprised of ten members from the seven respective chapters on our
campus. They, along with the recruitment counselors have disaffiliated in order to provide unbiased
planning and support for everyone involved in the recruitment process. Panhellenic strengthens the
Greek community and is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy, Greek unity and safety
for each chapter as well as the Greek community as a whole.
Photo Courtesy of Ray of Light Photography
Panhellenic Creed
Your Legacy Begins Here Here at Texas State University we have four Greek councils. In addition to the Panhellenic Coun-
cil (PHC) there is the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council
(NPHC) and the Interfraternity Council (IFC).
Multicultural Greek Council
The Multicultural Greek Council
is the governing body for cul-
turally based sororities and fra-
ternities. The council serves as
a coordinating body for all for-
mal recruitment activities, so-
cial activities, workshops, semi-
nars and community service
projects.
Contact:
mgc.dos.txstate.edu
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council is the governing body for fraterni-ties in the North American In-terfraternity Conference (NIC).
Its responsibilities include providing recruitment re-
sources that support a 365 day year-round recruitment, oper-ating a student judicial system
for member fraternities and providing programming for the
member chapters.
Contact:
ifc.dos.txstate.edu
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council at Texas State is the
chief governing body for histor-ically African American sorori-ties and fraternities that are
affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. The coun-
cil serves as a coordinating body for all social activities,
workshops, seminars and com-munity services projects.
Contact:
nphc.dos.txstate.edu
IT’S ALL GREEK
TO ME Bid: An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
Chapter: Refers to an individual fraternity or sorori-
ty.
Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is a
candidate to become a member of a sorority chap-
ter.
Continuous Open Recruitment (COR): If a sorority
does not meet membership total during formal re-
cruitment, they may hold an informal recruitment
and offer bids to PNMs.
Intentional Single Preference: When a woman lists
only one chapter on her membership recruitment
acceptance binding agreement.
Legacy: Generally defined as the daughter, grand-
daughter or sister of an initiated member. A PNM
may be a legacy to more than one chapter. Each
chapter may have variations of this definition.
Mutual Selection: The process used to match po-
tential new members and chapters. This process
gives both chapter women and PNMs a voice in the
selection process. It ensures the best fit for the
PNMs and chapters.
Panhellenic Council: A governing body of all Na-
tional Panhellenic Conference sororities on campus.
Philanthropy: A charitable organization that a fra-
ternity or sorority supports which can be national
local or both.
Quota: This is the specified number of new
members that a chapter can accept.
Total: The allowable chapter size, as deter-
mined by Panhellenic, which includes both new
and initiated members.
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 scheduled recruitment rounds.
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding
Agreement (MRABA): This is a binding agree-
ment signed by a PNM following the final pref-
erence event she attends during fully structured
or partially structured recruitment. A PNM
agrees to accept a bid from an chapter she lists
on her MRABA. If she receives a bid to a chap-
ter she lists and declines it, she is ineligible to
join another Panhellenic organization on that
campus until the beginning of the next primary
membership recruitment period . If she does
not receive a bid to membership, she is eligible
for COR.
GREEK ALPHABET
A: Alpha
B: Beta
Γ: Gamma
Δ: Delta
E: Epsilon
Z: Zeta
H: Eta
Ө: Theta
I: Iota
K: Kappa
Λ: Lambda
M: Mu
N: Nu
Ξ : Xi
O: Omicron
Π : Pi
Σ : Sigma
T: Tau
Y: Upsilon
Φ: Phi
X: Chi
Ψ: Psi
New Member Bill of Rights
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 recruitment counselors 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 infor-
mation with recruitment counselors
The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from
others
The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous
Agreement implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance
binding agreement (MRABA) signing process
The right 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
Recruitment Counselors Each PNM will be placed in a Recruitment
Counselor (RC) group. The group will be
composed of PNMs and led by RCs.
What is a Recruitment Counselor (RC)?: An
RC is a sorority woman who has been select-
ed 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 re-
cruitment.
What do they do?: Their role is to provide
supportive and unbiased assistance and guid-
ance to you throughout the recruitment pro-
cess. Their job is to help you go navigate the
recruitment process with ease. They will an-
swer questions, provide 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 pro-
mote their own chapters.
Why do RCs have to disaffiliate?: The disaffil-
iation process is to ensure that the RCs pro-
vide an unbiased source of information to all
PNMs throughout recruitment. By disaffili-
ating, each RC is showing their commitment
to the Panhellenic community by helping
each PNM find a sorority that is best fit for
her.
ASK YOUR RC...
What should I look for in a chapter?
How do I choose the right house for
me?
Are the negative comments I heard
about a certain chapter true?
What topics should I talk about dur-
ing recruitment rounds?
Should I join the same chapter as
my friends?
I wasn't invited back to the house I
wanted, now what?
I’m nervous! How do I remain calm?
Can you explain the MRABA to me?
Frequently Asked Questions
Recruitment Check List
Snacks
Water bottle
Deodorant
Pen and notebook
Mints
Band-Aids
Hair brush
Bobby pins
Hair products
Touch-up makeup
Blanket
Positive attitude
How much are dues?: Dues vary for
each chapter. The first semester is al-
ways the most expensive. Most dues are
paid using a payment plan throughout
the semester. Chapter dues often de-
crease after the first semester and vary
depending what is included. During the
recruitment process, be sure to ask chap-
ter members about their specific costs.
You may also use the 2015 Financial Dis-
closure 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 chap-
ter. Some chapters do not require mem-
bers to live in their house while others
house up to 40 members. As a new
member, you would not be required to
live in the house.
Is hazing something to be worried
about?: Hazing is against Texas law. We
have a zero tolerance policy for hazing.
No member is allowed to participate in
any form of hazing as a new or initiated
member of their chapter. For more in-
formation visit stophazing.org.
Do I need to be a legacy?: No, it is not a
requirement to be a legacy to join a so-
rority at Texas State. Each chapter has
different policies pertaining to legacies.
What toExpect Orientation
On this day you will be given an over-
view on all things recruitment! You will
learn information about the recruit-
ment process as well as tips and tricks
on how to be successful throughout
recruitment. This day you will also
meet your recruitment counselors.
Day 1 - Open House: On this day you will be
visiting all seven chapters. Each round will
last 25 minutes. Expect to meet a lot of smil-
ing faces! The Panhellenic women are trying
to get to know you as much as you are trying
to get to know them. Remember, they are
just as nervous as you are!
Day 2 - Philanthropy Day: On this day you
may visit a maximum of six chapters. Each
round will last 40 minutes. Now is the oppor-
tunity to learn about your remaining chap-
ters’ amazing philanthropies and how each
chapter contributes to their philanthropies.
You will also learn about the annual events
they participate in to support their cause.
Day 3 - Skit Day: On this day the maximum
amount of chapters you may visit is four. Each
round will last 45 minutes. Expect to see some
unique skits at the houses you visit. Get ready
to giggle and join in on the fun!
Day 4 - Preference Night: This is the last night.
You may visit a maximum of two chapters. Each
round will be 50 minutes long. Expect a more
serious mood as you are nearing the end of re-
cruitment. 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
chapter.
What to wear
Check out our
Pinterest account for ideas
on what to wear to each day
of recruitment!
pinterest.com/txstatepanhell
Chapter Presidents
Our seven chapter presidents are absolutely vital to the success and growth of Greek life at Texas State
University. They work not only with their own chapters but with members of other Greek and non-
Greek organizations on campus to promote Greek values and the highest ideals of student leadership.
A sorority president must be a strong leader with very high standards. Each woman serving the Panhel-
lenic community this year reflects excellent character and class. We hope the legacy being set by the
2015 chapter presidents will continue with your incoming class of potential new members.
Photo Courtesy of Ray of Light Photography
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi
Chapter Accomplishments
Tied for highest GPA
Golden Lion Chapter
Overall 2014 Greek Week and 2013
Homecoming winners
Formal Recruitment Chair, Elizabeth Brown, and
Marketing and Recruitment Vice President,
Brittany Hartman
Nickname: ADPi Founded: 1851
Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House
Symbol: Diamond Mascot: Lion
Colors: Azure blue and white Flower: Woodland violet
FOLLOW THEM!
txst-alphadeltapi.tumblr.com
@txstadpi
@txstadpi
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Chapter Accomplishments
Sigma Chi Derby Day Champions, 2012-
2014
Chapter of the Month, Fall 2014
Greek Attendance Challenge Winners,
2011-2015
Nickname: AXiD Founded: 1893
Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Symbol: Rose and Quill
Mascot: BetXi Bear Colors: Double blue and gold
Flower: Pink rose
FOLLOW THEM!
txstateaxid.tumblr.com
@txst_axid
@txstateaxid
Vice President of Membership, Alexandra Turov,
and President, Erin Cassani
Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Chapter Accomplishments
FOLLOW THEM!
Nickname: ChiO Founded: 1895
Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation Symbol: Skull and crossbones
Mascot: Owl Colors: Cardinal and straw
Flower: White carnation
Recruitment Chair Assistant, Brandi Wicks, and
Recruitment Chair, Hailey Johnson
Raised over $10,000 at their annual Color Me Chi O 5k run
All-Greek and overall Intramural Football Champions during the fall 2014 season
Their chapter house has recently undergone some major renovations including a brand
new chapter room and kitchen.
texasstatechiomega.tumblr.com
@txstatechio
@txstatechio
Delta Gamma
Delta Gamma
Chapter Accomplishments
Nickname: DG Founded: 1873
Philanthropy: Service for Sight Symbol: Anchor
Mascot: Hannah doll Colors: Bronze, pink and blue
Flower: Delta Gamma cream rose
FOLLOW THEM!
Vice President Membership, Morgan Shilhab,
and President, Nathalie Charlton
Raised over $16k to aid the blind and
visually impaired
89 Dean’s List recipients in 2014
Raised over $10K at annual Anchor
Splash
deltagammatexasstate.tumblr.com
@deltagammatxst
@deltagammatxst
Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta
Chapter Accomplishments
Nickname: DZ Founded: 1902
Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing Impaired Symbol: Rowan lamp
Mascot: Turtle Colors: Rose and green
Flower: Pink killarney rose
FOLLOW THEM!
Vice President of Membership, Rachel Sipe
Recognized by SOC as the March Organization of
the Month and by Panhellenic as Chapter of the
Month
Region XII Excellence in Philanthropy Award 2015
Region XII Delta Zeta Sorority National Presi-
dent's Award 2015
texasstatedz.tumblr.com
@txstatedz
@txstatedz
Gamma Phi Beta
Gamma Phi Beta
FOLLOW THEM!
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
Chapter Accomplishments Raised over $4,000 at first Crescent
Classic in the spring of 2014.
The 2015 Newly Elected Student Body Presi-
dent Lauren Stotler is a Gamma Phi Beta
Our house opened its doors in November
2014, housing 42 women.
Day Chair, Mary Henderson, and Recruitment
Chair, Miranda Mandry
@gammaphitxstate
@gammaphitxstate
txstategammaphibteta.tumblr.com
Zeta Tau Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha
FOLLOW THEM!
Nickname: ZTA Founded: 1898
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Educa-tion and Awareness
Symbol: Crown and strawberry Mascot: Bunnies
Colors: Turquoise blue and steel grey Flower: White violet
Chapter Accomplishments
Awarded Crown Chapter of the year 2014-2015 at Zeta Tau Alpha National Convention
Received Most Improved GPA award in the state of Texas at 2015 Zeta Days
Zeta Tau Alpha founders club awarded them with an award for raising over $50K
texasstatezeta.tumblr.com
@texasstateZTA
@txstate_zeta
Shelby Powell, Vice President of Membership
