usf panhellenic recruitment booklet 2011

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Welcome to USF ................................................................. 1What You Need to Know About Recruitment How Formal Recruitment Works ................................... 2 Recruitment Guidelines ................................................. 2 The Mutual Selection Process....................................... 2 What Happens at Recruitment Events? ........................ 3 Recruitment Counselors: What is a Pi Chi? .................. 3 Orientation Night ........................................................... 4 Spirit Day ....................................................................... 4 Philanthropy Day ........................................................... 4 Sisterhood Day .............................................................. 5.. Preference Day ............................................................. 5.. Bid Night Celebration .................................................... 5.. Recruitment Contact...................................................... 6 Mandatory Acceptance Policy ....................................... 6 Signing and Accepting a Bid.......................................... 6 Conduct ......................................................................... 6 Rumors .......................................................................... 6General Tips ........................................................................ 7PNMs Bill of Rights ............................................................ 7What to Bring Checklist ..................................................... 7How to Register for Recruitment ...................................... 8Recruitment Schedule........................................................ 810 Tips for Choosing the RIght Sorority for You ............. 9What is Panhellenic?................................................... 10-11Panhellenic Promotes… Scholarship.................................................................. 12 Leadership................................................................... 12 Sisterhood ................................................................... 13 Service ........................................................................ 13Sorority Information ADP - Alpha Delta Pi ............................................14-15.. AOP - Alpha Omicron Pi .......................................16-17 CW - Chi Omega.................................................18-19 DDD - Delta Delta Delta........................................20-21 DG - Delta Gamma .............................................22-23 KD - Kappa Delta ...............................................24-25.. SDT - Sigma Delta Tau ........................................26-27 ZTA - Zeta Tau Alpha ...........................................28-29Panhellenic Glossary ....................................................... 30The Greek Alphabet .......................................................... 30Frequently-Asked Questions........................................... 31Anti-Hazing Policy ............................................................ 31Our Sponsors ...............................................................32-37

Note: All information contained in this guide was accurate at press time and is subject to change. Please consult your Pi Chi for the most up-to-date information.

Dear Potential New Member, On behalf of the Panhellenic Association, we would like to welcome you to the University of South Florida and to Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2011. Joining a sorority is an extremely exciting and wonderful way to enhance your college experience – it’s a way to meet lifelong friends, a great way to get involved at USF, and it can make the campus feel more intimate by creating a home away from home.

Each sorority encourages individual development by setting high ideals in leadership, scholar-ship, services to others, and sisterhood. Memories of sorority experiences will be treasured for years after graduation, and many of the friendships created will be cherished for a lifetime.

No matter which sorority you choose, you will find a unique bond of friendship. You will be joining a group of women with whom you will be able to share laughter, dreams, and even tears. Above all, the lessons learned will remain in your heart forever and will help you grow for the rest of your life!

Throughout Recruitment Week you will be provided with an opportunity to learn about and meet each sorority. The best advice that we can give you is to try to enter Recruitment with an open mind. Each organization has its own unique characteristics and outstanding qualities. Look for the group that best fits your personality, ideals and gives you the most opportunity for personal growth and development. Most of all look for the group where you feel most at home.

If you have any questions or if there’s anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are here for you!

We want to wish each one of you the best during your time at the University of South Florida. We hope to see you during Recruitment!

Go Bulls!

Erin PotterPresident

Diana Padilla Vice President of Recruitment and Retention

Stephanie Marsan Vice President of Recruitment Personnel

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HOW FORMAL RECRUITMENT WORKS FORMAL RECRUITMENT is conducted through a means of mutual selection. At the end of each round, Potential New Members (important) will priority rank the chapters they would like to see again. Likewise, the chapters invite back the PNMs that they believe will be a good fit for their chapter. The data are then compiled by a computer software program and schedules are pro-duced for each guest for the next round. This process continues throughout the week until Preference Round. Immediately following the last preference event, prefer-ence card signing will be explained to all PNMs.

WOMEN’S FORMAL RECRUITMENT is hosted by the Panhellenic Association, and is a great way to meet the eight National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at the University of South Florida. As a new or returning student at USF, formal recruitment is a great introduction to the campus and an excellent way to form a network of close friends within just a few days.

AS A POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER, you will have the opportunity to attend events at each of the NPC chapters. Throughout the week by a process of mutual selection, both chapters and guests will narrow their choices. While you might not get your top choice, all of our chapters at the University of South Florida have something to offer and guests are strongly encouraged to keep an open mind. By participating in formal re-cruitment you are taking the first step toward an active and enriching experience as a sorority member at USF. Without a doubt, you will meet women who will be your best friends during your college years and beyond.

THE MUTUAL SELECTION PROCESS Formal Recruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the existing sorority chapters. There is no specific formula that explains why a young woman is released from a particular chapter, or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another.

RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES To ensure a smoother, more enjoyable Recruitment Week, the Panhellenic Association and its sororities have set up some regulations for the recruitment period. These rules are designed to help you make an unbiased decision concerning sorority membership and to give all USF sororities an equal opportunity during the membership selection process. Your cooperation in adhering to these regulations will be greatly appreciat-ed. If you feel that one of these rules has been violated, please speak with your Pi Chi or any member of the Panhellenic Executive Board about the issue.

Sorority members may only recruit during recruitment events. Outside of recruitment events, sorority women may only engage in friendly contact.

Invitations to recruitment events will be extended through the Panhellenic Association and given to PNMs by their Pi Chis. Invitations or bids from indi-vidual chapters are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Affiliated sorority women (collegian or alumnae) may not call, send gifts or letters of any kind to unaffiliated Potential New Members.

In addition to these general rules, all women associated with sororities at USF subscribe to a Code of Ethics. According to the Code of Ethics, sorority members will not pressure, or promise membership to join a par-ticular group prior to the issuing of formal bids by the Panhellenic Association.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

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RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS: WHAT IS A PI CHI? A Pi Chi, or Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, is a woman who is a member of a sorority at the University of South Florida. She has disaffiliated from her chapter so that she can facilitate the recruitment experience of Poten-tial New Members. Pi Chis are trained for the purpose of providing a more enjoyable and less stressful atmosphere during Recruitment Week. Pi Chis are chosen based on enthusiasm for USF and Greek Life, objectivity, and depend-ability.

Pi Chis are here to answer any questions, promote positive attitudes, explain all aspects of Recruitment, and be there for PNMs. While Recruitment Counselors will plan activities to do during Recruitment Week, their primary pur-pose is to help you experience Recruitment in the most positive way possible and help solve any problems you may have. It is very important that you attend any meetings your Pi Chis may hold as they will have important informa-tion for you. They will also be a shoulder to lean on when decisions get tough and will always be ready to give you support, as they went through Recruitment too!

A recruitment event is the time set aside for PNMs to learn more about individual chapters and for chapter members to learn more about prospective members. PNMs will meet and talk to various members of the chapter.

Remember: Chapter members are just as nervous about meeting new people and making a good impression as you are! They are concentrating on

WHAT HAPPENS AT A RECRUITMENT EVENT?portraying a favorable image of their chapter as much as you are concerned about positively representing yourself. Most women are meeting you for the first time and need to ask the same “get to know you” questions. Don’t be shy. The more you get to know the chapters, and vice-versa, the easier it will be to select the chapters that are right for you.

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Orientation NightTuesday, August 30, 2011 • 9:00 pm This event is a mandatory Orientation Night. PNMs will be meeting their Pi Chis and the Panhellenic Executive Board. All questions will be answered and final schedules for the week will be distributed. This is also a chance to get a sneak peek at the sororities that you will be meeting by visiting their information tables. What to Wear: Come dressed casually!

Spirit DayThursday, September 1, 2011 & Friday, September 2, 2011 • 4:00 pm Spirit Day consists of eight, 30-minute events where PNMs will visit eight Panhellenic houses for a meet and greet with each sorority’s members. After visiting all eight houses, PNMs will rank the eight sororities based on who they would like to receive invitations from for the next day. What to Wear: Spirit Day is the most casual day of Recruit-ment and is themed around USF spirit! PNMs should wear simple tank tops or T-shirts paired with shorts or capri pants. Comfortable sneakers or sandals are recommended because there will be a lot of walking and standing.

Philanthropy DaySaturday, September 3, 2011 • All Day Philanthropy Day consists of up to six events lasting 40 minutes. On this day, PNMs will participate in an activity (usually a craft) that will support each sorority’s philanthropy. After visiting the sororities, PNMs will rank the houses they visited based on who they would like to receive invitations from the next day. What to Wear: Casual attire is recommended such as a simple shirt with capri pants or a skirt. This day involves making a craft based on the individual sorority’s philanthropy. Be sure not to wear expensive clothing or jewelry as many crafts involve paint or glue. PNMs should wear comfortable shoes.

GO BULLS!


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Sisterhood DaySunday, September 4, 2011 • All Day Sisterhood Day consists of up to 4 events lasting 50 minutes. On this day, sororities will show PNMs a video displaying the chapter’s sisterhood, philanthropy, activities and other aspects of the chapter they wish to highlight. After visiting the sorori-ties, PNMs will rank the houses they visited based on who they would like to receive invitations from for the next day. What to Wear: Sisterhood Day is slightly more formal than Philanthropy Day. PNMs should select outfits that they would wear to church, temple, or to a nice dinner. Sundresses or nice skirts and tops are suggested. Simple jewelry may be worn and shoes should be comfortable.

Preference DayMonday, September 5.., 2011 • All Day Preference Day consists of up to two events lasting an hour each. On this day, sororities welcome PNMs for a deeper look into their sisterhood, traditions, and in some cases, the soror-ity’s ritual. At the end of the day, PNMs will rank the chapters they have visited that day by who they would like receive a bid or invitation of membership. What to Wear: Preference Day is the most formal round of Recruitment. Formal dresses that you would have worn to a cocktail or semi-formal benefit are good examples of what most people opt to wear. Simple jewelry may be worn. It is advisable to bring flip flops to wear between events.

Bid Night CelebrationMonday, September 5.., 2011 • 6:00 pm Bid Night is the last event of Recruitment Week! It is a fun and eventful evening when PNMs find out which sorority has ex-tended them an invitation. Sororities celebrate the new women joining their sorority. There is also a revealing ceremony where you will find out which sorority your Pi Chis and the Executive Board belong to. What to Wear: Bid Night is a very informal night. All PNMs should wear the Recruitment T-shirt provided to them at the beginning of the week, comfortable bottoms, and shoes to run home in!


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RECRUITMENT CONTACT PNMs may not have pre-recruitment interaction with any undergraduate or alumna sorority member. Pre-recruiting is defined as any communication about any specific chapter(s).

Fall Formal Recruitment begins on August 30 with check-in and orientation and ends on Bid Day, September 5. During Formal Recruitment, PNMs may not have any contact, beyond casual contact and interaction, with any undergraduate or alumnae sorority member, or fraternity member outside of formal events.

A prospective member shall not buy anything for a sorority member, nor shall a sorority member buy anything for a prospective member.

MANDATORY ACCEPTANCE POLICYThe Panhellenic Council has a mandatory acceptance policy. This means that a PNM is required to attend all chapter events on their schedule that they are invited back to. Guest may not “pick and choose” the chapters they wish to attend on their schedule. If a PNM chooses not to attend a chapter on her event schedule, then she will be removed from the recruitment process. Mandatory acceptance only applies to event invitation selection, not to preference card signing.

SIGNING & ACCEPTING A BIDIn signing a preference card, a PNM is making a binding agreement that she will accept a bid from those sororities she lists, in order of preference, on her card. Furthermore, should a woman refuse to become a new member of a sorority she has preferenced, she will be unable to join another NPC sorority for one calendar year.

CONDUCTSince PNMs will be occupied by Formal Recruitment, we ask that you refrain from outside social activi-ties and work commitments during the five days of recruitment.It is highly recommended that you refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs.

RUMORSIt is possible that during recruitment you may hear rumors about chapters or chapter members. Speaking unfavorably about a chapter, chapter members, or another prospective member could result in influenc-ing someone’s recruitment experience and hurting someone’s feelings. If you encounter any negative com-ments or behaviors from the chapter members or PNMs, please report it. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Pi Chis (Recruitment Counselors) or members of the Panhellenic Executive Board or Advisors.


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n A hair brush

n Any prescribed medications you are currently taking

n Tissues, contact solution, or any other necessary toiletries

n An umbrella

n The 2011 Fall Recruitment bag which will be provided to you at Orientation Night to use throughout the week. This will eliminate having to bring a purse or backpack.

n Snack foods – Panhellenic does provide food and refreshments during breaks buy you may get hungry before meals are served. Pack your favorite snack to cure those hunger pains.

n Reading material – In between events, you may want to occupy time by curling up with a good book or a magazine.

n The Recruitment Booklet

n Two pens (you will want to write notes in your booklet after visiting sororities)

n A sweater or jacket (the air-conditioning is sometimes cold in the house)

• 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 a Pi Chi 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

Pi Chis.• Therighttohaveinviolableconfidentiality

when sharing information with Pi Chis.• The right to make informed choices with-

out undue pressure from others.• The right to be fully informed about the

binding agreements implicit in the prefer-ence card signing.

• 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.


• It is expected that you will become thirsty, so know that you will be offered refreshments by the chapters. If you are offered a beverage, be practical. If you are thirsty, take it; but it is acceptable to decline if you so choose.

• Please make time to use the restroom before events begin. NOTE: PNMs are not allowed to use the restrooms inside the sorority houses.

• BE ON TIME! Recruitment is a minute-by-minute process!

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RegistrationRegistration for the 2011 Panhellenic Sorority Recruit-ment is only available online. Registration is open and will close Orientation Night on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

• To register, you must visit www.usfpanhellenic.com and click on the button that says “Register for Recruitment” on the home page.

• Have your University Identification number, or U-number, ready as well as your home address and high school information. It is optional to include a list of activities and a photo.

• You have the option to wait to pay for registration, but if you are prepared to pay at that time, please have a credit card ready. If you wish, you may also write a check to USF Panhellenic and mail it to the following address:

Panhellenic AssociationAttn: Abigail Savage4202 E Fowler Ave MSC4100Tampa, FL 33620-2246

The registration will be $65 if paid before August 1. Thereafter, the cost will be $75.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the Vice President of Recruitment & Retention, Diana Padilla or Vice President of Personnel, Stephanie Marson, at [email protected]

You can register online at www.usfpanhellenic.com

RecruitmentSchedule

Orientation NightTuesday, August 30, 2011

9:00 pm

Spirit DayThursday, September 1, 2011 &

Friday, September 2, 20114:00 pm

Philanthropy DaySaturday, September 3, 2011

All Day

Sisterhood DaySunday, September 4, 2011

All Day

Preference DayMonday, September 5.., 2011

All Day

Bid Day Celebration Monday, September 5.., 2011

6:00 pm

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the events and consider where you felt most at home. Remember to look at the organization as a whole and not just base your decision on one member you felt a connection with.

7. Make sure that you understand academic, monetary, housing, and behavioral requirements of a particular sorority before accepting an invitation to join. It is important to realize what will be expected of you. Remember to ask questions if there is anything you are uncertain about.

8. Once initiated, you may only choose one sorority to be in for the rest of your life. Make sure that your choice is one that you really want to be a part of for a lifetime.

9. Choose a sorority that is focused on fund-raising activities that are important to you. This will result in you being able to help with a cause that you are passionate about.

10. Select a sorority that will improve your academic experience and not distract from it with questionable behavior or activities.


1. Select a sorority that fits your lifestyle. 2. Make sure that you join a sorority you feel comfortable with and enjoy the time spent with the rest of the members.

3. Select a sorority that will provide you with a rich experience in friendship and guidance in classes. College is hard work and friends will be there to help you along the way. Your sorority sis-ters will be there to help you through challenging times, congratulate you during your triumphs, and push you to do the best that you can.

4. Avoid selecting a sorority just because your friend is in it (or wants to be in it) and you want to be with her. This is the absolute worst way to select a sorority, simply because joining a sorority is a choice that must be made by each individual. Your choice needs to benefit you personally.

5. One thing to bear in mind is that sororities vary from campus to campus. While one woman might be completely happy in a particular sorority on her campus, if she had attended a different col-lege she might never have joined the same sorority. For that reason it is important to carefully evalu-ate each sorority as it is on your campus. While it might have been your lifelong dream to follow in your mom’s footsteps and join the same sorority, you might find that you really don’t like that chap-ter at your own college. It is perfectly fine to choose something else.

6. Learn as much as you can about each chapter. Get to know as many members as possible during

Founded in 1902, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is an umbrella organization for 26 inter/national women’s fraternities and sororities. Each member group is a self-governing Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. Members are represented on over 620 campuses in the United States and Canada, and over 4,600 alumnae associations, making up over 3.6 million sorority women. In fact, the NPC is the largest women’s organization in the world!

The Panhellenic Association at USF is the governing body over eight NPC sororities on our campus. It is responsible for organizing activities of mutual concern and interest to its member organizations and the rest of the campus. The Association promotes positive ideals of sorority life at USF and contributes to the USF community through involve-ment, leadership, academic achievement, philanthropic projects, school spirit, and overall support.

WHAT IS

Junior Panhellenic Junior Panhellenic is comprised of two new member representatives from the eight Panhellenic chapters on campus and an Executive Board. The purpose of Junior Panhellenic is to promote interfraternity friendship and increase awareness, knowledge and participation in the Panhellenic Association. It encourages the special responsibilities and good campus citizenship that soror-ity membership entails. By holding biweekly meetings specifically designed for them, new members have an outlet to learn and become familiar with the rules and regulations of the Panhellenic Association, therefore preparing them for early leadership roles in both their own chapters and the Panhellenic Association. Junior Panhellenic functions under the guidance of the Pan-hellenic Association and even has separate bylaws.

Panhellenic Ethics Board The Panhellenic Ethics Board is comprised of two justices per chapter, one serving as an alternate. This board is responsible for dealing with any violations (by an individual chapter member or a chapter) of the Constitution, Bylaws, Recruitment Rules/Guidelines, Code of Ethics, policies of the National Panhellenic Conference, and the NPC Unanimous Agreements. They also serve to promote ethical leadership and Panhellenic unity.

Panhellenic CabinetThe Panhellenic Cabinet is a body of appointed soror-ity women who coordinate various programming for the Association. Directors work alongside the Panhel-lenic Executive Board in planning and implementing activities for the Panhellenic Association and through-out the USF campus and community. Serving on the Panhellenic Cabinet serves as a great preparatory tool for holding future chapter and Panhellenic leadership positions.

Panhellenic Executive BoardThe Panhellenic Executive Board oversees the operation of the Panhellenic Association. Each officer is a mem-ber of a Panhellenic sorority at USF and represents the interests of the Association at large. If you are interested in learning more about the positions of the Panhellenic Executive Board, feel free to ask an Executive Board member or visit the Panhellenic website.


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Cabinet DirectorsAmanda Cole

Director of Social Media

Kelsey CurlsDirector of Finance

Kristin EdwardsDirector of Philanthropy

Natalie EmersonDirector of Academics

Ashlie FilkinsDirector of Relations & Recognition

Nicole HartmannDirector of University Engagement

Allison MacCumbeeRecruitment & Retention Assistant

Zara RahimDirector of Women’s Issues

Annalise SinclairDirector of Communications

Erin PotterPanhellenic President

In charge of the overall operations and servesastheofficialdelegateforourPanhellenic.

Abigail SavageVice President of Administration

Administersthefinancialoperationsandrecordkeeping for the Association and oversees each

chapter’s delegates.

Chelsey CastellanoVice President of Programming

Organizes Panhellenic-wide programming efforts and supervises the Cabinet directors.

Diana PadillaVice President of Recruitment & RetentionManages the Association’s recruitment operations

and is in charge of Panhellenic initiatives for new members.

Farah StiltnerVice President of Internal Affairs

Oversees the scholarship, standards, and riskmanagement initiatives for the Association.

Kristina SparacinoVice President of External Affairs

Coordinates the marketing and public relations forPanhellenic and takes care of all affairs dealing

with non-Panhellenic organizations.

Stephanie MarsanVice President of Personnel

Educates, trains, and manages the RecruitmentCounselors and assists potential new members

with understanding the Recruitment process.

Executive Board Members


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ScholarshipThe sorority women of the University of

South Florida Panhellenic Association take

pride in their level of scholastic achievement. Join-

ing the Panhellenic community provides you with tu-

tors, study programs and many other ways to encourage,

develop and maintain academic progress. The cumulative

grade point average of the Panhellenic sororities at USF is

consistently higher than the All Women’s Average! Many

Panhellenic women are involved in USF Honor societies,

Order of Omega, 25 Under 25, Rho Lambda and the

USF Honors College. Although Panhellenic does not

require a specific grade point average to par-

ticipate in Recruitment, each of the sorority

chapters has a minimum grade

requirement for joining and

initiation.

LeadershipOne of the greatest benefits Panhellenicsororities have to offer is the opportunity for

leadership development. It is a natural part of being in a sorority. While a few women will go on to hold

highly visible chapter or council offices, every sister will lead in some area. Committee assignments, recruitment

planning and execution, and representing the chapter on campus all provide opportunities to develop public speak-

ing and presentation skills, motivational and organi-zational skills. Panhellenic sorority members can be

found throughout campus as leaders in Student Government, USF Ambassadors, Orientation Team Leaders, Order of Omega and the Emerging Leaders Institute, among many others.

PROMOTES…

The GPA ofPanhellenic is

higher than theAll Women’s

average at USF.

Every yearPanhellenic chapters attend theSoutheastern Panhellenic Conference.

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SisterhoodOne of the most enjoyable parts of

joining a sorority involves making new friends

and forming bonds that will last long after college.

As friends, you will share your anguish, success,

happiness and occasional evenings just relaxing at

the chapter house. Sisterhood means more than

wearing Greek letters, and attending meetings

and social functions. It is a feeling

and sense of belonging.

Once you become a sorority

member, yoursisterhood extends

beyond your college years…it lasts a

lifetime!

ServiceThe Panhellenic women of the University of South Florida maintain strong traditions of service to the university campus and within the

Tampa community. Each year the sorority women donate thousands of dollars to various charities and

provide many community services hours. Each sorority has adopted a national or local philanthropy to support throughout the year. Additionally, many individuals of

the Panhellenic community are involved in theBig Brother/Big Sisters, Best Buddies,Dance Marathon and USF’s annualStampede of Service.

This year

Panhellenic

adopted the Circle

of Sisterhood as

our new

philanthropy.For more

information, visit

circleofsisterhood.

org

NICKNAME ADPi

USF CHAPTER Epsilon Lambda

FOUNDED May 15, 1851

FLOWER Woodland Violet

SYMBOL Diamond, Lion (Alphie)

COLORS Azure Blue and White

PHILANTHROPY Ronald McDonald House

GPA REQUIREMENT Incoming Freshmen: 3.14 | Current Students: 3.0

CHAPTER DUES New Members: $1040 | In-House Dues: $637 | Out-of-House Dues: $837

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NICKNAME ADPi

USF CHAPTER Epsilon Lambda

FOUNDED May 15, 1851

FLOWER Woodland Violet

SYMBOL Diamond, Lion (Alphie)

COLORS Azure Blue and White

PHILANTHROPY Ronald McDonald House

GPA REQUIREMENT Incoming Freshmen: 3.14 | Current Students: 3.0


“We live for each other”

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ΑΔΠ

ΑΔΠ

NICKNAME Alpha O

USF CHAPTER Gamma �eta

FOUNDED January 2, 1897

FLOWER Jacqueminot Rose

SYMBOL Rose, Panda

COLORS Cardinal

PHILANTHROPY Adult & Juvenile Arthritis Research

GPA REQUIREMENT Incoming Freshman: 3.0 | Current College Student: 2.75


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ΔΓΑΟΠ

NICKNAME Alpha O

USF CHAPTER Gamma �eta

FOUNDED January 2, 1897

FLOWER Jacqueminot Rose

SYMBOL Rose, Panda

COLORS Cardinal

PHILANTHROPY Adult & Juvenile Arthritis Research



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“One Motto,One Badge,

One Bond, andSingleness of Heart”

chi omega

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NICKNAME Chi-O

USF CHAPTER �eta �eta

FOUNDED April 5, 1895

FLOWER White Carnation

SYMBOL Owl

COLORS Cardinal & Straw

PHILANTHROPY Make-A-Wish Foundation

GPA REQUIREMENT New Members - First-Semester Freshman: 3.0 | Second Semester Freshman: 2.7 | Upper Classmen: 2.5


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NICKNAME Chi-O

USF CHAPTER �eta �eta

FOUNDED April 5, 1895

FLOWER White Carnation

SYMBOL Owl

COLORS Cardinal & Straw

PHILANTHROPY Make-A-Wish Foundation

GPA REQUIREMENT New Members - First-Semester Freshman: 3.0 | Second Semester Freshman: 2.7 | Upper Classmen: 2.5


ΑΔΠ“To be womanly always,to be discouraged never”

NICKNAME Tri Delta

USF CHAPTER Beta Alpha

FOUNDED �anksgiving Eve, 1888

FLOWER Pansy

SYMBOL Pearl, Pine, Dolphin

COLORS Silver, Gold, Blue

PHILANTHROPY St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

GPA REQUIREMENT 2.5


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NICKNAME Tri Delta

USF CHAPTER Beta Alpha

FOUNDED �anksgiving Eve, 1888

FLOWER Pansy

SYMBOL Pearl, Pine, Dolphin

COLORS Silver, Gold, Blue

PHILANTHROPY St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

GPA REQUIREMENT 2.5


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“Let ussteadfastly

loveone another”

ΔΓΔΔΔ

NICKNAME Dee Gee

USF CHAPTER Delta Kappa

FOUNDED December 25, 1873

FLOWER Cream Colored Rose

SYMBOL Anchor

COLORS Bronze, Pink & Blue

PHILANTHROPY Service for Sight

GPA REQUIREMENT 3.0


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NICKNAME Dee Gee

USF CHAPTER Delta Kappa

FOUNDED December 25, 1873

FLOWER Cream Colored Rose

SYMBOL Anchor

COLORS Bronze, Pink & Blue

PHILANTHROPY Service for Sight

GPA REQUIREMENT 3.0


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ΔΓΔΓ

NICKNAME

USF CHAPTER

FOUNDED

FLOWER

SYMBOL

COLORS

PHILANTHROPY

GPA REQUIREMENT

CHAPTER DUES

Kay Dee Ladies

Delta Eta

October 23, 1897

White Rose

Dagger & Nautilus Shell

Olive Green & Pearl White

Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA, Children’sHospital of Richmond, Virginia & Orthopedic Research Award

3.0

New Members: $1215 | In-House Dues: $600 | Out-of-House Dues: $825

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NICKNAME

USF CHAPTER

FOUNDED

FLOWER

SYMBOL

COLORS

PHILANTHROPY

GPA REQUIREMENT

CHAPTER DUES

Kay Dee Ladies

Delta Eta

October 23, 1897

White Rose

Dagger & Nautilus Shell

Olive Green & Pearl White

Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA, Children’sHospital of Richmond, Virginia & Orthopedic Research Award

3.0

New Members: $1215 | In-House Dues: $600 | Out-of-House Dues: $825

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NICKNAME Sig Delt

USF CHAPTER Gamma Eta

FOUNDED March 25, 1917

FLOWER Yellow Tea Rose

SYMBOL �e Torch

COLORS Café Au Lait & Old Blue

PHILANTHROPY Prevent Child Abuse America

GPA REQUIREMENT New Members: 2.5 | Active Members: 2.7 | Executive Board: 2.75

CHAPTER DUES New Members: $950 | In-House Dues: $650 | Out-of-House Dues: $850 |

Summer Dues: $125

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NICKNAME Sig Delt

USF CHAPTER Gamma Eta

FOUNDED March 25, 1917

FLOWER Yellow Tea Rose

SYMBOL �e Torch

COLORS Café Au Lait & Old Blue

PHILANTHROPY Prevent Child Abuse America

GPA REQUIREMENT New Members: 2.5 | Active Members: 2.7 | Executive Board: 2.75

CHAPTER DUES New Members: $950 | In-House Dues: $650 | Out-of-House Dues: $850 |

Summer Dues: $125

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“One hope of many people”

ΣΔΤ

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NICKNAME Zeta

USF CHAPTER Kappa Sigma

FOUNDED October 15, 1898

FLOWER White Violet

SYMBOL �e Five Pointed Crown & �e Strawberry

COLORS Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray

PHILANTHROPY Breast Cancer Education & Awareness



ΔΓΖΤΑ

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NICKNAME Zeta

USF CHAPTER Kappa Sigma

FOUNDED October 15, 1898

FLOWER White Violet

SYMBOL �e Five Pointed Crown & �e Strawberry

COLORS Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray

PHILANTHROPY Breast Cancer Education & Awareness



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ΗETA /

AY–TAH

ΟOMICRON /

OM–AH–CRON

ΨPSI /SIGH

ΘTHETA /

THAY–TAH

ΠPI /PIE

ΩOMEGA /

O–MAY–GAH

ΑALPHA /AL–FAH

ΙIOTA /

EYE–O–TAH

ΡRHO /ROW

ΓGAMMA /GAM–AH

ΛLAMBDA /LAM–DAH

ΤTAU /TAWH

ΔDELTA /

DEL–TAH

ΜMU /MEW

ΥUPSILON /

YOOP-SI-LON

ΕEPSILON /EP–SI–LON

ΝNU /NEW

ΦPHI /FIGH

ΖZETA /

ZAY–TAH

ΞXI /

ZZ–EYE

ΧCHI /KIGH

ΚKAPPA /CAP–AH

ΣSIGMA /SIG–MA

ΒBETA /

BAY–TAH

Active - A person who has been initiated into lifelong membership in a Greek organization. Also called a member.Alumna - A graduated member of a women’s soror-ity; Plural: Alumnae. Alumnae often support chapter activities through donations, assistance with advis-ing, employment of undergraduates, and mentoring.Badge - Sorority pin worn by an initiated member which bears an emblem of the organization.Bid - A membership invitation extended to a pro-spective member.Big Sister - An active member of a sorority who serves as a sponsor, advisor, and special friend to a new member, guiding them through their new mem-ber program and initiation.Chapter - A local group of a national sorority desig-nated by a specific Greek name.Chapter Advisor - An alumna who establishes and maintains a close advisory relationship with a chap-ter and serves as a teacher, counselor, and friend.Greeks - Members of a fraternity of sorority, distin-guishing themselves by letters.

House Corporation - A legal entity holding title to, or leasing, any real property (land and building) for a chapter’s living/meeting purpose.Informal Recruitment - A continuous, open recruit-ment period with no specific, scheduled system-wide activities for recruiting new members. Bids may be extended and accepted at any time.Initiation - A values-based ceremony that marks the acceptance of lifetime commitment to the Greek organi-zation.Legacy - A daughter, sister, or granddaughter of a fraternity/sorority member.New Member - A person who has accepted a bid to join a sorority chapter but has not yet been initiated.Philanthropy - Philanthropic events done by fraterni-ties and sororities to raise money for local and national charities. Also refers to a cause supported by a frater-nity/sorority.Pi Chi - (or “Recruitment Counselor) a woman who is a member of a sorority at the University of South Florida and is trained for the purpose of providing a more enjoyable and less stressful atmosphere during Recruitment Week. PNM - Acronym for “Potential New Member.”Sister - An initiated member of a sorority. It is used as a form of address from one initiated member to another.

Hazing is strictly prohibited; it is treated with severe con-sequences. The Panhellenic Association and its members follow and strictly uphold the following policies:

Hazing is defined as any action or situation with or with-out consent that recklessly, intentionally, or unintention-ally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or creates risk of injury, or causes discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule or that willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a chapter or colony of a NPC (National Panhellenic Conference) member fraternity.

Does a sorority take up a lot of time?While each sorority’s membership requirements differ, a general range for commitment is anywhere from four to eight hours a week. Whether it be a community service project, planning an event, or regular weekly meetings, members have learned to manager their time wisely with other commitments such as schoolwork, a job, friends outside of their chapter, as well as other organizations that they are involved with.

Are sororities expensive?Annual membership dues vary for each sorority. This cost is used to pay for the upkeep of the house, community service, scholarships, member development programs, intramurals, formals and many of the social events offered.

I am new to campus. Should I wait until I know my way around classes and campus before joining?USF is a large campus with more than 40,000 students. The sooner you know more people, the more comfortable you will feel on campus. By joining your first year, you will find adjusting to life at USF a lot easier. Most members who don’t join their first year often wish they had.

Is recruitment only for freshmen?No! Women of all ages are welcome to go through the recruitment process.

Such activities and situations include, but are not limited to: creation of excessive fatigue; psychological shocks; wearing publicly apparel that is conspicuous and not nor-mally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and jokes; participating in treasure or scavenger hunts; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities that inter-rupt normal sleep patterns; and any other activities that are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual, or the regula-tions and policies of the member fraternity or educational institution.

All member groups will affirm their regulations and poli-cies on hazing and inform their membership of the NPC (National Panhellenic Conference) position on hazing through mailings and their inter/national organizations.

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Do I have to go to all the Recruitment events?Yes! The purpose of Recruitment is to get enough infor-mation about each sorority to make an informed decision regarding the chapter you would like to join. It is best if you attend—this ensures you are able to make the best decision possible.

What if during Recruitment week I discover that I am not ready to commit to sorority life?A potential new member is never obligated to join a sorority. For various reasons, if you would not like to con-tinue with Recruitment, you may choose to withdraw. If you withdraw prior to receiving a bid on Bid Day, you are eligible to participate in Informal Recruitment. Informal Recruitment continues throughout the academic year. If during the week you decide that you no longer want to participate in the recruitment process, you should discuss these feelings with your Pi Chis, who will help you make the best decision for you.

Do I need to be a legacy to join?No, each potential new member has the same opportunity to joining a sorority whether she is a legacy or not. Each chapter has a different policy on recruiting legacies. Lega-cies are not guaranteed a bid and all potential new mem-bers are expected to consider all chapters equally.

Do I need a reference letter?At the University of South Florida, recommendation letters are not required but they are happily accepted. Recommendations are used to simply introduce a poten-tial new member to the chapter before Recruitment starts.

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usf panhellenic recruitment booklet 2011

Documents

ddd delta delta delta

recruitment counselors

recruitment guidelines

recruitment events

recruitment contact

recruitment schedule

delta gamma

formal recruitment works