Fall 2015 Fall 2015 Panhellenic Panhellenic

Formal Formal RecruitmentRecruitment

What is a Sorority?• Sorority: A body of women united for some purpose.

The term originated from the Medieval Latin word sororitas meaning sisterhood.

• Fraternities & Sororities have been recognized at CSUN since 1958.

• Our organizations are formed with the goals of contributing to the collegiate development of members• Focus on academics• Promote community service and philanthropy• Time and financial commitment• Lifetime organizations providing networking,

support, and sisterhood.

What is Panhellenic?The National Panhellenic Conference provides

support and guidance for its 26 member inter/national sororities/women’s fraternities and serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. Founded in 1902, NPC is one of the oldest and largest women’s membership organizations representing more than 4 million women at 655 college/university campuses, 2,986 chapters and, 4,500 local alumnae chapters in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, NPC-affiliated collegians and alumnae donate more than $5 million to worthy causes, provide $2.8 million in scholarships to women and volunteer 500,000 hours in their communities.

Active- A person who has been initiated into a lifelong membership of a Greek organization.

Bid – A written invitation to a new member to pledge a sorority. Big Sis: An initiated member selected to mentor a new member. Chapter- A term used by national sororities for various campus

branches. Dirty Rushing – Any violation of a rule set by the University

Panhellenic Council as governed by the National Panhellenic Conference. NOT ALLOWED

Dropping out of Recruitment – If it becomes necessary for a new member to discontinue attendance at recruitment parties, she should check with her college Panhellenic as to procedure and registration for Recruitment at a later date.

Hazing: Any type of activity that does not contribute to the positive development of a person. Hazing is against the law and is not tolerated at CSUN.

Terms and Definitions

Terms and Definitions Intentional Single Preference/ Solo Bidding/

Suicide/Suiciding – To indicate only one choice at a preferential signing. NPC strongly recommends that every girl going through recruitment indicate a first and a second choice at preferential signing.

Philanthropy-Charitable projects or donations sponsored by a fraternity or sorority

Rho Gamma – During Recruitment Week there is an advisor for large groups of potential new members. The advisors, sometimes called Rho Gamma, are active sorority members who keep their sorority affiliation a secret during Recruitment Week.

Strict Silence – The period of time designated by university Panhellenic Council when there is no communication between potential new members and sorority members. Some university Panhellenic Council prohibit contact between potential new members and their relatives and friends during silence.

Panhellenic Sororities at

CSUNAlpha Omicron Pi - ΑΟΠAlpha Phi - ΑΦ

Alpha Xi Delta - ΑΞΔ Delta Delta Delta - ΔΔΔ

Delta Zeta - ΔΖKappa Kappa Gamma - ΚΚΓ

Phi Mu - ΦΜ

Why Get Involved in a

Sorority? Leadership Scholarship Values Sisterhood/ Lifelong Friendships Community Service & Philanthropy Social Activities Intramural Alumni Networking

Panhellenic Programs Greek Week

Greek 101 Greek 102 Honor Societies Gamma Sigma

Alpha Order of Omega

What is Expected of Being a New

Member? Time Commitments? Monday Night Meeting at 7 pm Ritual Philanthropy Events Sisterhood Events Date Parties and Formals

Values Sororities were founded to change the

world! Sororities were founded to change

academics and women's rights. Every year sorority women donate

thousands of hours and raise millions of dollars to support their philanthropy.

Sorority Dues:

Approximate Amounts by Semester

Hazing•Hazing is against the Law and it not tolerated•CSUN has a ZERO TOLERANCE hazing policy

•No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities.

•In reality, fraternities and sororities are values based organizations dedicated to the development of character and lifelong friendships.

Pre-Recruitment Education ProgramCSUN students interested in joining a

fraternity/sorority will need to complete the Pre-Recruitment Educational Program aka PREP, prior to

attending any recruitment activity. PREP is a comprehensive online educational program. There

are many things to know about fraternity and sorority membership and this program is designed to

help students learn more about this particular involvement opportunity at CSUN.

Statistics Each chapter can offer bids to (pledge) the same

number of women during formal recruitment. That number is called Quota.

Quota is determined by the # of Potential New Members attending preferences/ # chapters at CSUN (ex. 350 PNMs/7 chapters = 50 per chapter)

Quota is the Maximum Number of women a sorority can take.

Alpha Omicron Pi

ΑΟΠ

Colors: Cardinal Mascot: Panda Philanthropy: Juvenile

Arthritis Research Flower: Red Rose Event: Mr. CSUN

Alpha Phi Colors: Silver and

Bordeaux

Mascot: Phi Bear

Philanthropy: Cardiac Care and Research

Nick Name: Phi

Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-not

Event: Red Dress Gala

ΑΦ

Alpha Xi Delta Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, and

Gold Mascot: BetXi Bear Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Flower: Pink Rose Event: Xi Champs

ΑΞΔ

Delta Delta Delta Colors: Silver, Gold, and Blue

Mascot: Dolphin

Philanthropy: St. Jude

Flower: Pansy

Event: Kick Off Classic

ΔΔΔ

Delta Zeta Colors: Rose and Green

Mascot: Turtle

Philanthropy: Painted Turtle Camp, Galludet University, Starkey Hearing Foundation

Flower: Kilarney Rose

Event: Turtle Tug

ΔΖ

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Colors: Dark and Light Blue

Mascot: Owl

Philanthropy: Reading is Fundemental

Flower: Fleur-De-Lis

Event: Kappa Splash

ΚΚΓ

Phi Mu Colors: Rose and White

Mascot: Lion

Philanthropy: Childrens Miracle Network

Flower: Rose Colored Carnation

Event: Sir Fidel Cup

ΦΜ

Recruitment OverviewWeekend Schedule

9/12 8:30am – 8pm Day 1 (Sisterhood)9/13 9:00am – 8pm Day 2 (Philanthropy)

9/14 4:00pm – 6:00pm Preference Orientation9/15 4:00pm – 11:30pm Day 3 (Preference)

Party StructureDay 1 All 7 chapters visited

Day 2 Up to 5 chapters visitedPreference Up to 2 chapters visited

Food, Water and Shelter

It is recommended that everyone eat before each day of recruitment!

Lunch is provided to you on days 1 and 2.

On Preference Night a small appetizer or dessert will be provided at the Preference parties.

Water is available at all times inside the parties.

Days 1 and 2, you will have a break round, where you will have a chance to relax between parties.

About the Parties Parties begin and end with singing and clapping.

During the parties, you should expect to talk to several members of the chapter.

The number of chapters you may visit each day gets smaller while the length of each party gets longer. This enables both you and the chapters to make informed decisions when it comes to selection.

The theme of the parties becomes more serious as the weekend goes on. By preference, the chapters will be demonstrating traits important to their sisterhood.

If you do not have a full schedule, you will have a “break round” where you will relax while waiting for your next event. You will have two break rounds on day 1 and at least two break round on day 2.

Not everyone will have a full schedule Day 2. In fact, the majority will not have a full party schedule. It’s normal!

Special SchedulesSpecial schedules are arranged for

academic and university conflicts.If you need a special schedule,

you will tell your Rho Gamma who will inform the Recruitment Team and the Sororities.

What to Wear Day One?• Casual Cute Outfit

• Jeans, skirt, shorts • Cute top • Comfortable Nice shoes • Strappy Sandals, Toms, Flats, Vans,

Converse

What to Wear Day Two?• Business Attire or Sundress

• Pencil Skirt, Cute Top or Business Dress, Slacks

• Cute Comfy Shoes

• Flats, Wedges, Heals, Stappy Sandals

What to Wear Day Three?• Cocktail Dress

• Heals, Wedges, Flats

Tips For SuccessBe Yourself!

Get Plenty of Rest!

Eat Breakfast!

Dress To Impress!

Be Open Minded!

Questions?