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WelcomeThank you for your interest in UAH Panhellenic’s 2014 Recruitment! We hope

that this handbook guides you through what UAH sorority life has to offer.

Our experience with UAH sorority Life has made a huge impact on our lives. As

sorority women, we pride ourselves on academic success, diversity, community

involvement, and social expansion. Sisterhood goes way past wearing letters

on your shirt, because it isn’t temporary, it is a lifelong commitment. This

summer, we have made it our mission to guide you into the next chapter of your

life. If you find yourself coming across any questions, please feel free to reach

out to us. We hope to hear from you soon and can’t wait to see you in August

for Formal Recruitment!

Blanton CalvertPanhellenic President

Danielle RobertsPanhellenic Vice President of Member Recruitment

Julia SchneiderPanhellenic Secretary

Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Friendship

We are all proud of the letters we wear across

our chests, but most importantly we’re proud

to uphold the values and traditions of our

organizations. As sorority women at UAH we value

many things, but we have a sincere dedication to

We strive every day to be the leaders and women

that our founders would have wanted us to be.

We found our homes and we hope you can find your

home too!

Recruitment ScheduleWednesday, August 27th Philanthropy NightYou’ll visit all three sororities and learn about each of their philantrophies that

they hold near and dear to their heart!

Thursday, August 28th Skit NightYou’ll learn even more about the sororities on skit night, but don’t judge us on our

singing! We all love to have fun and want to show you more about our sisterhood!

Friday, August 29th Preference NightWe’ve all made a lifelong commitment to our sororities and want to share with you

the impact that it’s made on our lives.

Saturday, August 30th Bid day!The day we’ve all been waiting for! Bid day is full of excitement, cheer, and sisters!

Every day of recruitment will start in the Charger Village MPR

Gamma Chis are sorority women who have disaffiliated from their specific sororities to serve as recruitment counselors for those going through recruitment. These ladies gave up

their letters so that they can help you find yours!

meet yourGamma Chis

Blanton Calvert Danielle Roberts Julia Schneider Hillary Sharpe Rachel Gilbert

Brittany Black Rachel Lee Leanna Brignola Michelle Anderson

Erica Hill Meredith LaBarge

Sienna Ryan

AOnAlpha Omicron PiNational Founding: 1897

UAH Founding: 2011

Colors: Cardinal

Chapter: Delta Tau

National Website: alphaomicronpi.org

Mascot: Panda

Philanthropy: Arthritis Research & Education

Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship

AZDelta Zeta

Let the flame endure forever

National Founding: 1902

UAH Founding: 1977

Colors: Rose and Green

Chapter: Lambda Kappa

National Website: deltazeta.org

Mascot: Turtle

Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing Impaired, The

Painted Turtle Camp, Starkey Hearing Foundation

Alpha Omicron Pi

KAKappa Delta

Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest

National Founding: 1897

UAH Founding: 1977

Colors: Olive Green and PEarl White

Chapter: Epsilon Lambda

National Website: kappadelta.org

Mascot: Teddy Bear

Philanthropy: Girl Scout of the USA, Prevent children abuse america, children’s hospital of richmond at vcu, orthopaedic research awards

Guidelines for Potential New MembersA. A Potential New Member shall not be, or ever have been, an initiated member of a NPC group. A Potential New

Member is ineligible for membership recruitment if she has been a new member of any NPC group on any campus

within the same calendar year.

B. To be eligible, a Potential New Member must:

1. Be currently enrolled as an unconditional, full time student.

2. Complete an application form.

3. Pay a registration fee of $25.00 to the UAH Panhellenic.

4. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0.

C. It is mandatory for all PNM’s to attend every night of Formal Membership Recruitment. The only excuse for

missing a party is class. Panhellenic will work with PNM’s whose class schedules conflict with party times.

D. Gamma Chis will provide nametags for PNM’s during Formal Membership Recruitment, and guide PNM’s

throughout the process of Formal Membership Recruitment.

E. PNM’s are not allowed to take any items from the sorority houses or designated party space during Formal

Membership Recruitment.

F. PNM’s are not allowed to visit any sorority houses or chapter rooms before, or during, Formal Membership

Recruitment.

G. PNM’s are not allowed to be at any fraternity house or chapter rooms unless it is an official UAH event

during Formal Membership Recruitment.

H. Formal Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement Cards will be signed immediately after the last

Preference Party. Once signed, they may not be changed.

I. There will be a period of silence after Formal Membership Recruitment Acceptance Bidding Agreement Cards

have been signed. PNM’s and collegiate sorority members are not allowed to talk to one another until Bid Day

events.

J. The Panhellenic VP of Recruitment shall notify any potential new members who do not receive a bid, or an

invitation to parties, prior to the distribution of invitations/bids. Explanation of their eligibility for open

membership recruitment and future Formal Membership Recruitment will be given.

FAQsDo I need to go to all of the events listed in the recruitment schedule?

Yes! The object of recruitment is for you to learn as much as possible about the UAH greek

community so that you can make the best possible decision.

Will all potential new members pledge a sorority at the end of recruitment?

Recruitment is a process of mutual selection, and as such, there are many different outcomes

to the process. You are not guaranteed to be asked to join a sorority, and you are not

obligated to join one.

What if I’m an upperclassmen?

Upperclassmen are welcome and encouraged to go through recruitment! It’s never too late to

join our lifelong sisterhoods!

What do I do if I have class during recruitment?

School comes first! If you have class or an unexpected emergency happens during recruitment

please contact Panhellenic Secretary, Julia Schneider, at jms0055@uah.edu or contact your

Gamma Chi as soon as possible!

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Bid DayKappa Delta

Delta Zeta

Alpha Omicron

Pi

ChargerVillage

MPR

Each day of recruitment will start and end in the Charger Village MPR. Charger Village is the newest residence hall and is in the center of campus, just a short walk to greek row!

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