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Recruitment 2015

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Tiffany Jones

Mollie BowmanVice President of Recruitment

President of GW Panhellenic

On behalf of the GW Panhellenic Community, WELCOME tosorority recruitment! Congratulations on taking the first stepin what we hope will become one of the most positive andlife-changing decisions you make during your time at GW.

Joining Greek life has impacted both of our lives so much. Our chapters have provided us with foundations for success,support networks to help us do our best, and families who arealways here to lift us up. When you join a sorority, you makeconnections and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Greek students at GW exemplify the qualities of being trueColonials and are routinely the most involved students oncampus. GW Greek life has four pillars: leadership,philanthropy, academics, and brotherhood/sisterhood. As aPanhellenic community, we uphold these four pillars of ouruniversity's Greek system, and also the values of our ownnational organizations and the high standards of the NationalPanhellenic Council. Panhellenic women at GW constantlystrive for excellence; we have sisters on the Dean's List,interning at the White House, volunteering abroad, serving inour student government, and much more. We have no doubtthat GW Panhellenic women will go on to change the worldone day.

Being Panhellenic has taught us valuable lessons you don'tlearn inside a classroom: sisterhood, integrity, perseverance,and unwavering loyalty and responsibility are just a few ofthe values we've learned from this stellar community. Thedecision to join our sororities was one of the best decisions ofour lives, and has given us the support system andencouragement we need to reach our own personal goals andbecome better members of the Panhellenic and GWcommunities.

As a Potential New Member, you not only have theopportunity to join a sorority, but rather the chance tochallenge, support, and better yourself and those around you. With your membership in Panhellenic life, our communitywill only grow stronger.

Greek life is not just four years--it's for life. Take the nextstep at making your GW experience even more fulfilling, andsign up for recruitment today. We hope to see you atrecruitment in the fall, and are looking forward to meetingyou!

Dear PotentialNew Member,

Recruitment 2015 Schedule

Open House Round:

Philanthropy Round:

Invitational Round:

Preference Round:

Bid Day:

October 2

October 3

October 4

October 5

October 6

The Open House Rounds consist of a 20-minute meet-and-greet with 11 sororities. You areencouraged to be yourself and dress casually. Wear something that you will feel confidentand comfortable in, as you will be meeting the most girls during this round. At the end of thisnight, you will need to create a list of the seven sororities that you would like to continue tovisit for the following night.

The second night consists of up to nine, 30-minute parties that focus on each sorority’sphilanthropy and service in the community. PNMs will attend a maximum of nine parties orfewer. Each chapter puts on a presentation and activity to better explain the nature of theirphilanthropy. The attire for this round is casual but classy. At the end of this night, you will beexpected to choose up to five chapters to return to the following day.

On this night, each party will last 45-minutes, but you will only have a maximum of six. This isthe best time to really cement your impression of each sorority. Each chapter will presentinformation about their ideals, responsibilities and bonds. The sisters will often put on aperformance or presentation. Attire for this night is business casual. At the end of this nightyou will have to narrow down your list to a maximum of three final chapters.

The parties will be 50-minutes long, and you will visit up to three sororities. This round is thenight to differentiate what makes each chapter special. Try and picture yourself in eachsorority to decide what is the best fit.

It is the day when you and a sorority have made a mutual selection and you are offeredan invitation, also known as a bid, to join the chapter.

Leadership

Scholarship

Friendship

Service

The Panhellenic community strives todevelop leaders. Within chapters and withinthe Panhellenic council, there are many

requirement to be a member of a Panhellenic chapter, which chapters workhard to help members achieve and maintain. Chapters provide manyresource and incentives to each member to help them succeed, like studytables, scholarship dinners, prizes for excellent performance, study files, andan array of networking opportunities.

One you are initiated into a Panhellenic chapter, youwill be a member for life. You will be a member for life.

You will also make friends that will last a lifetime.Whether it is within your chapter or in another chapter,

the bonds you will form as a member of the Greekcommunity are very special/ Various sisterhood

events, chapter events, and Greek-wide programmingevent like Greek Week help promote the growth of

these friendships.

leadership opportunities available to members. Leadership developmentis a unique part of life that provides essential experiences for growth as aprofessional woman.

You're a GWU student now- school comesfirst, Each chapter in the Panhelleniccommunity strives for for high academicachievement. There is a minimum GPA

Service is a findamental pillar to the Panhelleniccommunity. Each individual chapter supports a nationalphilanthropy and throughout the year puts on different

events to fundraise. Service is a core value to allmembers of the Greek GWU community, who contribute

and fundraise thousands of dollars and hours annually.

GWU Greek Values

Meet the Chapters

Alpha Delta Pi

Philanthropy:

Motto:

Alpha Epsilon Phi

Motto: Many Hearts One PurposeMulta Corda Una Causa

Philanthropy: Elizabeth GlaserPediatric AIDSFoundation, Sharsheret

ALPHA PHI

Motto:

Unionhandinhand.

First Semester Dues:$729

Minimum GPA:Freshman: N/A

Minimum GPA:Sophomores, Transfers: N/A

Twitter:@gwalphaphi

Facebook:/gwalphaphi

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Instagram:@gwalphaphi

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi FoundationHeart disease became the #1 killer of women in North America, andAlpha Phi Foundation thought it fitting that an organization of womenhelp fight it. Every year we hold a Red Dress Gala and philanthropyweek called Heart Week. For the 2014 year, we were nationallyrecognized as being the third highest chapter for raising the mostmoney in our quadrant. This past year we raised $11,900 during HeartWeek and $22,700 at Red Dress Gala, totaling $34,600, surpassing theamount we have ever raised. Our philanthropy is something that ourentire chapter proudly supports, it is a cause we all hold dear to ourhearts and will continue to raise awareness for, for years to come.

Chi Omega

Motto To be Womanly Always,To be Discouraged Never.

Philanthropy: Make A Wish Foundation

Delta Gamma

Motto: Do Good

Philanthropy:Delta Gamma Foundation: Service for Sight

Motto:Let us strive for that which ishonorable, beautiful, and highest.

Kappa Delta

Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America,Girl Scouts, Safe Shores

First Semester Dues:$555-655

Minimum GPA:Freshman: N/A

Minimum GPA:Sophomores, Transfers: N/A

Twitter:@gwkappadelta

Facebook:/gwkappadelta

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Instagram:@gwkappadelta

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Motto:Tradition of Leadership

Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental

Phi Sigma Sigma

Motto:Aim High

Philanthropy:Kids in Need Foundation, Practice Makes Perfect

Pi Beta Phi

Motto:Friends and leaders for life.

Philanthropy:Children's Literacy

Sigma Delta Tau

Motto:One Hope of Many People

Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America,

JWI, Women for Women

International

Sigma Kappa

Motto:One Heart One Way

Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Association

It's All Greek to MeActive member: a member who is in college, pays dues, attends social& philanthropy events. Alumna: a member that has graduated from college. Bid: a formal invitation to join a sorority. Big Sister: an older member with whom you will be paired. She helpsguide you through your new member period & your time as an activemember. Chapter: a local branch of a national organization, such as a fraternityor sorority.Informal Recruitment: the informal Recruitment process that allowsselect participating chapters to offer bids throughout the year.Mutual Selection: the selection process during formal Recruitmentwhen PNMs choose the chapters they wish to return to each day &the chapters choose the PNMs they wish to have return to theirevents each day. New Member: a member of a chapter prior to initiation. Potential New Member (PNM): a woman going through theRecruitment process for sorority membership.Quota: the number of women that a sorority may bid during formalRecruitment. Recruitment: the mutual selection process for membership consistingof functions acquainting initiated members & PNMs. Recommendations: Letters written by Alumnae supporting a PNMfor membership. While at other schools there is a large emphasis onrecommendations, GWU sororities do not. They are not required oreven necessary for a successful GW recruitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to live in Greek housing?Most sororities require members to live inthe house for at least one year. However,every sorority has a different policyregarding living in the house so you should besure to ask about it during recruitment. Thecost of living in the house is comparable, ifnot cheaper, than living on or near campus.

Are there scholarshipsavailable for dues?

Yes! Every sorority offers scholarships andpayment plans, both need-based and merit-based, to cover the cost of dues and puttoward tuiton. These can range in size from afew hundred dollars to a few thousand dollarsand are offered not only by the individualchapters themselves, but also by theirrespective national organizations. Alumnae ofsororities generally do not want finances todeter quality women from participating inmembership, so they have establishednumerous sources of aid.

Is it possible to join asorority and still be involvedin other organizations?

Yes! Most sororities encourage and evenrequire their members to be involved in otherorganizations, whether it be on or off campus.

At GWU, there are hundreds of otherorganizations to join and while your sororitywill expect you to uphold your commitment

to them, they cherish the diversity you bringto the table and want you to participate in the

interests that make you who you are.

What should I ask duringrecruitment?

If you aren’t sure what to talk about duringRecruitment, here are some questions to ask

the sisters. Sororities want to learn about you,but you need to know about them too if you

want to know which one to join.

How did you know that this chapter was for you?During Recruitment, your Pi Rho Chis will tell you to look for the house that you feel a“connection” with. If you search too hard for this connection, or wait around for it tofind you, you may not even notice if you feel it. Many women find a home in a sororityfor very different reasons, so if you’re unsure of whether a house is right for you or not,ask the girl you’re talking to what the reason is that she joined.

What events do you hold to bring new memberscloser together?One of the primary reasons many women join sororities is to make lifelong friendshipswith like-minded women who have similar values. The new-member chairs willorchestrate gatherings to help you and your new sisters bond, so you can ask themabout the different events they have.

Do I need to go to all of the Recruitment Events?Yes! The objective of Recruitment is for you as a Potential New Member to learn asmuch as you can about the Greek community as well as each of the chapters, so that youcan make the best possible decision regarding membership. If you are on an NCAAsports team or have some other prior commitment during Recruitment week, please letyour Pi Rho Chi know as soon as possible so we can try to accommodate you!

If I participate in formal recruitment,am I obligated to join a sorority?

No. If you participate in Recruitment and decide during or at the end of the weekthat joining a sorority is not for you, you are not obligated to accept a bid or join

a sorority. We highly recommend that you keep an open mind when comingthrough Recruitment and trust that whatever is meant to happen will happen.

We have 11 outstanding NPC sororities on this campus, all with their ownstrong points and things that make them uniquely special. Joining any of these

sororities would mean seizing an incredible opportunity to serve, excel, and lead.

Recruitment Myths

“Some chapters on campus are just better thanothers.”

“If I know a sorority woman, the chapter isobligated to extend me a bid.”

“Both my mother & grandmother were in aparticular sorority, so I need to be in thatsorority as well."

Our campus has eleven chapters for a good reason - sothat you have eleven chapters to find your sisters. Eachone of you is unique, just as every chapter is unique.There is no such thing as a “bad” or “good" sorority - itcould only hurt you in the end. Go in with an open mind!FALSE

Individual chapter members cannot determine who thechapter will extend bids to. Just because you knowsomeone in a chapter does not mean that particularchapter is the right fit for you. That is the beauty ofRecruitment - you get to explore all of the options andfind the chapter best suited for your personality.FALSE

Just because the sorority was the right fit for yourfamily member doesn’t mean it will be the right fit foryou.It is crucial that you keep an open mind throughoutthe Recruitment process. By keeping your optionsopen, you increase your chances for a successfulRecruitment process.FALSE

What arethe Pi Rho

Chis?The Pi Rho Chis are sorority women who have disaffiliated (along withthe Panhellenic Executive Board) from their chapters to serve as yourguides during the entire Recruitment process. Once you register forRecruitment in the fall, you will be assigned a Pi Rho Chi Group. YourPi Rho Chi will be in contact with you throughout the fall semester.They will be there to answer all your questions and will remainimpartial throughout the Recruitment pro- cess in order to help youthrough this exciting time.

MEET THE PI RHO CHIS

Alexandra Blanc Megan Weinberg Lizzie Martini

Danielle Baglivo Enesh Annaberdieva Becca Levy

Allison Greenberg Wendy Dubner Emily Ratzliff

Lara Lieberman Victoria Williamson Lily Anna Segalman

Marjorie Eriksen Sara Evangelista Julia Grieco

Kat Battaglia Cassidy Moriarty Julie Buchsbaum

Brianna Altman Nina Feldman Anna Drescher

Caroline Moore Kristen Caine Sydney Mann

Haylee May Emma Tomaszewski Claire Davis

Paige Morrow Karly Cohen Eilish Zemblici

Shirlane Chan Kiran Jeevanjee Amrita Miglani

Christina Lee Liviya David Julie Lucarelli

Dianne Taxay Chelsea Voronoff Emily Gentile

Kelly PIke Maddie Csere Kimberly Shi

Samantha Rollins Emily Perlstein Jamie  Sawicz

Claire Whitin Bridget O’Malley Meghan Fahy

Stefanie Adams Malia Steele Megan McCallion

Emily Ratzliff Sarah Dressel Jessica Hang

Camille Kidd Roshni Nair Nora  Sanzo

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Erin Fitzpatrick Jess Gambino Daisy Derooy

Juman Kekhia Mari Bender

Maddie Vilhauer Bethany Thomas Meghan Cannon

Serena Williams Paula Zanotti Vicki  Liantonio

Juliet Muir

Rachel Brotman Katie Kenney Alex Short

Rachel Kramer Victoria Kolenda Alix Suter

Maddy Fein Emma Tames

Recruitment Team

Pavla OvtchinnikovaPNM Communications

Tiffany JonesVP Recruitment

Jorah HuntingtonHead Pi Rho Chi

Katie TakeuchiRecruitment Relations

Mollie BowmanPresident

Madison McNultyExecutive Vice

President

Tiffany JonesVP of

Recruitment

Kelsey Fisher

Carley Grable VP of

Finance

Libby Wuller

Lindsay Goodman

VP ofCommunity

Relations

Jordan Pavia

VP ofStandards

VP ofProgramming

VP ofMarketing

and PR

Panhellenic  ExecutiveBoard