About

With [Alumnae Panhellenic]

What is a Sorority?• Since the mid-1800’s• Academic support

• Values-based organizations

• Lifelong sisterhood

Why Join a Sorority?

• Personal development• Academic excellence• Lifelong friendships• Social opportunities and social skills

development• Networking opportunities• Civic engagement

Types of Sororities

• National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)• National Association of Latino Fraternal

Organizations (NALFO)• National Asian Pacific Islander American

Panhellenic Association (NAPA) • National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC)• Local

NPC Sororities

There are 26

member sororities of NPC.

Recruitment Vocab

• Activity sheet p. xx• Match the term to the definition

Recruitment Vocab

A. New member

B. Continuous open bidding (COB)

C. Initiation

D. Potential new member (PNM)

E. Recruitment

F. Bid

G. Recruitment counselor

H. Bid Day

I. Pledge

J. Chapter

K. Preference

L. Round

M. College Panhellenic

N. Event

Recruitment Registration

• Register with your campus• Pay attention to deadlines• There may be a fee• Use the recruitment checklist as a

guide

Recruitment Attire• Be mindful of the weather.• Break in your shoes.• Review the recruitment

handbook or guide.

What to Expect During Recruitment• Recruitment counselors• Orientation• Conversation• Songs, skits and videos• Making selections

Recruitment Tips

• Be polite• Ask questions• Be yourself• Smile• Keep an open mind• Take notes• Get plenty of rest

Resources

• TheSororityLife.com• SororityParents.com• College Panhellenic website• Inter/national sorority websites

Questions?