TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Formal Recruitment About Panhellenic…………………….…...….…….…….….3 Why Should I Join a Sorority?................................4 A Letter from the Director of Greek Life……….…………5 Recruitment Rules……………………….………………..……6 Life as a First-Year Member…………………....………….7 Potential Member’s Bill of Rights and Finances……….….8 Meet Auburn Panhellenic Officers! Executive Council…………………………………….…….…9 Recruitment Executive Board……….………….….…..…..10 Panhellenic Cabinet…………………………….…………..…11 Pi Chis…….………………………………………..………..…12 Your One-Stop Guide to Recruitment Prep Suggestions for Recruitment………………….………….....13 Day-by-Day Schedule and Things to Expect….………...…14 Help in Decision Making for Each Round……….……...….19 Potential New Member FAQs….……………………...……..21 Meet the Sororities!.............................................24 More Information Stay Connected with Panhellenic……………………...……32 Where to Park & not to Park……………………...……….33 Greek Glossary……………………………………...……...34 AUBURN UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ALL ENROLLED AUBURN UNIVERSITY WOMEN REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS.
AuBURN PANHELLENIC CODE OF ETHICS
WE THE UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS OF WOMEN'S FRATERNITIES AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY AGREE TO PROMOTE HONESTY, RESPECT, AND SISTERHOOD THROUGH THE ADHERENCE TO THE UNANIMOUS AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE. RECOGNIZING THAT WE REPRESENT THE GREEK COMMUNITY, WE STRIVE THROUGH THOUGHT, WORD, AND ACTION TO UPHOLD THE TRADITIONS, FINE STANDARDS, AND VALUES LONG HELD BY AUBURN WOMEN. AS MEMBERS OF THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL, WE STAND FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIGNITY AND CHARACTER OF FRATERNITY WOMEN, WE PLEDGE TO TREAT ALL COLLEGIANS, BOTH GREEK AND NON-GREEK, WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND HONOR. WE BELIEVE THAT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF TRUST SHOULD EXIST BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS AND THEIR MEMBERS, FOSTERING A SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP AND HARMONY. THESE ARE THE IDEALS WHICH WILL ESTABLISH A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AUBURN WOMEN.
ABOUT PANHELLENIC Auburn University Panhellenic Recruitment is open to all enrolled Auburn University women regardless of race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Auburn University Panhellenic is proud of our accomplishments as a community. Although we have had sororities here since 1923, we did not have an official Panhellenic Association until September of 1929. We have received many National Panhellenic Conference awards over the years, including excellence in academics, leadership, publications, community service, and recruitment. We are happy that you are interested in joining us as we celebrate our 86th year on Auburn’s campus.
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WHY SHOULD I JOIN A SORORITY?
We’re Smart!
We realize you are at Auburn to learn, which is why all our Panhellenic sororities place a high emphasis on academics. Our GPA is consistently higher than the all-women’s GPA and a recent study showed that we are more likely to graduate on time than those who aren’t Greek.
We are Involved!
All of our sororities encourage their members to get involved in things they are passionate about, which is why you will see many of our Panhellenic members as leaders in other organizations.
We Help Others!
We dedicate over 60,000 hours to community service projects annually and donate over $400,000 to a variety of philanthropies each year.
We Network!
Joining a sorority means getting the opportunity to network with fellow sorority members and be given opportunities for jobs beyond your college career.
We do NOT Haze!
Hazing is prohibited. It is against the policies of each of the Panhellenic sororities, as well as Auburn Panhellenic and Auburn University. It is also against the law. We work together to see that this rule is strictly enforced.
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A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GREEK LIFE Potential Members, Congratulations on your admission to Auburn University and thanks for your interest in our community! The seventeen Panhellenic sororities offer so much to their members by way of fun, friendship, and memories. The activities our sororities participate in help their members develop skills and abilities that will last a lifetime while contributing to our campus and community. Sorority members at Auburn who truly become involved with their chapters and on campus are taught valuable leadership skills that can benefit them throughout life. We are also proud of what our members achieve academically. The Panhellenic GPA is consistently above the undergraduate women’s GPA and, in the spring of 2014, the average Panhellenic sorority member had a cumulative GPA of 3.26 or better. A study of our students shows that, if you join a sorority this fall, you will be more likely to graduate on time as well. Each of our sororities is special and equally wonderful. The best advice I can give you is to use this time to investigate all of the unique aspects of each group. If you truly want to be a sorority member, you can find something excellent about each group at Auburn. This week, you should carefully think about each sorority and what it can offer you, as well as what you can bring to it. Hopefully, this week you will find your new home away from home. However, one thing that makes Auburn so great is that being a sorority member is not a prerequisite for involvement. So, if you decide that sorority membership is not for you, there are still many ways to get involved and make friends on campus. Remember that whether you join or not, you’re in for a great time here on the Plains. During and after recruitment, the Greek Life Staff, Panhellenic Officers, and your Pi Chi are here to help you, whether you join or not. Look for us in our recruitment shirts and name tags this week, and please let us know if we can assist you in any way. I wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey into sorority life.
WAR EAGLE!
Jill Moore Director of Greek Life
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RECRUITMENT RULES For the fairness of everyone involved, these rules will be strictly enforced. Intentional violations of these rules can result in the violator’s release from recruitment. If you are not clear about what you are allowed to do, please do not hesitate to call and ask us. If you think someone may have contacted you inappropriately, please call us at the Greek Life Office 334-844-4600.
FORMAL RECRUITMENT: 1. Silence rules will begin with the start of Fall sorority recruitment workshops on August 3, and continue except for scheduled parties, until the potential members receive bids (silence rules prohibit any oral or written communication). Potential members may not contact or be contacted by sorority members, new members, alumnae or members’ mothers in any manner. Potential members may be contacted by Pi Chis and other potential members. 2. Potential members not living in residence halls must abide by the same rules and regulations as those living on campus. 3. All potential members, whether on or off campus, must remain in their place of residence following invitation and preference ranking for two hours. 4. Potential members MUST attend all meetings with their Pi Chis. 5. Potential members must attend the maximum number of parties assigned for each day. If any conflicts arise, notify a Pi Chi immediately. 6. To withdraw from recruitment, a potential member must complete a formal withdrawal form within one hour of receiving her party invitations or within one hour after the last scheduled party of the day. THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES A POTENTIAL MEMBER MAY WITHDRAW FROM RECRUITMENT. 7. Each potential member must, without talking to ANYONE, proceed to place where she will be making her preferences immediately after the last preferential party. From the moment each potential member leaves her last party until she makes her preferences, she may not talk to ANYONE, including her Pi Chi (except for staff members, present when she is making her preferences). RECOMMEDATION: Though it is not a rule, it is strongly recommended that potential members refrain from talking to or going on dates with men during the recruitment week.
CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING: Continuous Open Bidding is commonly referred to as C.O.B. It is a period of informal recruitment that is held throughout Fall and Spring semesters. C.O.B. is a great opportunity to pledge a sorority if you do not pledge during Formal Fall Recruitment. However, not all seventeen sororities C.O.B. GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING: 1. C.O.B. will begin on Bid Day, immediately following bid distribution. 2. Women interested may sign up for C.O.B. in the Greek Life Office beginning Monday, August 19. 3. During C.O.B., any sorority which has not filled its quota or chapter total may extend bids to eligible women. 4. When C.O.B. begins, sororities not filling their quota may have as many informal parties as desired at any time during Fall or Spring semester. 5. During C.O.B., potential members may not attend any type of sorority socials, including formals. The potential member may attend fellowships, dinners, etc. with the sorority.
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LIFE AS A FIRST YEAR MEMBER Once a woman has accepted a bid from a sorority, she is thrust into the whirlwind of Greek life. Once a woman has formally pledged, she will not be allowed to join another Panhellenic sorority on campus for one full calendar year.
During the semester, she may receive a “big sister” to help with anything she may need. She will be expected to attend weekly new member meetings. Other fun events such as socials, pep rallies, and formals will become a part of her life. In addition, the new member period will be an orientation into sorority life.
Before a new member can be initiated, she must fulfill the sorority’s new member requirements, such as learning the sorority’s history, purposes, and goals, and in some cases, obtaining a specific GPA. A new member is expected to contribute her time and talents to making her chapter a success. She will represent her sorority to other people and is expected to maintain their high standards.
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BILL OF RIGHTS 1. The right to be treated as an individual. 2. The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process. 3. The right to ask questions and receive true, objective answers from Pi Chis and sorority members. 4. The right to be treated with respect. 5. The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized. 6. The right to ask how and why, and to receive straightforward answers. 7. The right to have and express opinions to Pi Chis. 8. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Pi Chis. 9. The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.
FINANCES AN ESTIMATED AVERAGE OF SORORITY COSTS Pledge Fee (once): Initiation Fee (once): National Dues (semester): Semester Dues (semester) Chapter Room Fee (semester) Possible Additional Costs (semester) Total Cost of First Year Total Cost of Other Years
$75.00 $135.00 $135.00 $500.00 $150.00 $50.00 $1,900.00 $1,700.00
An important consideration in deciding to join a sorority should be whether or not you are able to fulfill the financial responsibilities. Both you and your parents should be aware of the fees, dues, and other expenses. Each sorority charges a new member fee when you first join. After initiation, you will be charged an initiation fee. As your membership continues, you will pay monthly or semester dues throughout your college career. The cost of “extras”, such as t-shirts, pictures, jewelry, and, other items will vary. Although you are not required to purchase any of these things, most women choose to do so. A photographer will be present at most sorority events, and t-shirts and other items will be available for purchase.
10. The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in preference card signing. 11. The right to make one’s own decisions, and to accept full responsibility for the results of those decisions. 12. The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and pledging experience.
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2014 PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Alexis Barranca Panhellenic President
Lizzy Nicholson Administrative Vice President
Sande Rae Kirkland Vice President for Recruitment
Catherine Pelto Executive Vice President
Lauren Cleveland Vice President for Finance
Anne Strickland Graduate Advisor
War Eagle! I am so excited that you are all here for Auburn University Panhellenic Recruitment 2014! The Recruitment Executive Board and I have been working hard and anxiously awaiting your arrival since November. We cannot believe that the time for Recruitment is finally here! We are excited to show you the 17 amazing sororities on Auburn’s campus and all the many great qualities they all have to offer. We want to thank you for your interest in becoming a Panhellenic woman. Being a part of Panhellenic is something that will not only shape your future at Auburn, but also your life. The opportunity for service and sisterhood through Panhellenic is something that I will cherish forever and consider an honor to be a part of. I want to encourage each of you to fully embrace everything that this week has to offer. It will be tiring at times, but know that you always have your Pi Chi to lean on. She has been training since February to make this a fun and positive week for you! You have been given an excellent opportunity at Auburn to begin a new chapter in your life and make the best of memories. I hope that each of you has an amazing week and comes to love Auburn’s Panhellenic community as much as I have! Love,
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Sande Rae
RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE BOARD
Along with the Panhellenic Executive Officers, the Recruitment Executive Board has been working hard to prepare for this year’s Recruitment. Like the Pi Chis, they have disaffiliated from their sororities until bids are distributed. Throughout the week, they will be working hard to make things run smoothly, and will be available to answer your questions if you are unable to find your Pi Chi. There are seven women on Panhellenic Cabinet who, along with the five members of the Panhellenic Executive Board, serve on the Recruitment Executive Board. The cabinet members of the Recruitment Executive Board include: Niki Jones
Assistant Director of Recruitment
Shannon Bliss
Head Pi Chi
Ginny Nicholson
Assistant Head Pi Chi
Paige Mecca
Recruitment Handbook Editor
Jillian Lieber
Head Computer Analyst
Kat Hong
Assistant Computer Analyst
Mary Kate Hoehl Director of Continuous Open Bidding
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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
The Panhellenic Council at Auburn University is the unifying, coordinating, and overseeing body of the seventeen national sororities associated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) on campus. Although all sorority members are automatically a part of the Panhellenic Association, the Panhellenic Council is composed of women from each sorority, who successfully run the Panhellenic community. Five elected executive officers, each sorority’s president, a delegate from each sorority, a new member from each sorority (known as the Junior Panhellenic Delegate), as well as appointed cabinet members, committees, and advisors all serve together on the council. Panhellenic is an integral part of Auburn’s Greek community, and provides an outlet for numerous involvement opportunities. The Panhellenic Association’s main objective is to enhance the college experience of its members through fostering friendships, leadership opportunities, and personal growth. It is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy, and the safety and well-being of each sorority, as well as the Greek community as a whole. Panhellenic also provides activities and programs on important issues affecting college students today, such as self-defense, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and date rape. In addition, the Panhellenic Council works along with the Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council to sponsor service activities like Greek Week and Greek Sing, which respectively raise money for the Sydney Gran Foundation and the Lee County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Finally, the Panhellenic Council oversees recruitment in order to make it a fun, memorable, and fair experience for you.
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2014 PI CHIS
Recruitment can be an exciting, hectic, and often emotional time. You will have a Pi Chi assigned to you and ten to fifteen other potential members to help you through the entire process. The term Pi Chi stands for Panhellenic Counselor. She is prepared to help you and can answer any questions you may have about recruitment. Your Pi Chi participated in recruitment as a potential member and as a sorority member, so she is familiar with both sides of the recruitment process. The Pi Chis are working for the Panhellenic Council, and each has promised not to reveal her sorority affiliation. Therefore, she can give you unbiased advise and reduce any pressure you may feel. Although it is sometimes temping to know what sorority she belongs to, please do not ask her to tell you or make any efforts to find out. She will reveal her sorority to you before bids are distributed. Your Pi Chi is a resource for you, but more importantly, she is an impartial listener. She will be your friend, who will share in your joys as well as your anxieties. While you will have a special relationship with your own Pi Chi, all Pi Chis are there to help all potential members, so you should feel comfortable approaching any Pi Chi for anything you might need. They will be prepared to help you with anything! Your Pi Chi and your recruitment group will help make your recruitment experience even more exciting and enjoyable.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR RECRUITMENT General Tips: 1. Be yourself and have fun! 2. Be happy and smile! Even smile and look enthusiastic as you wait to enter. 3. Be interested, regardless of whether you like the sorority or not. You will be remembered and you may decide you really like that sorority if and when you go to another party there. 4. Talk to your Pi Chi! She is there to help you make the right decision for you. If you need to talk about which sororities you like/dislike, that is your Pi Chi’s job! 5. Be mature in your decision-making. Be What you may want to bring: -A bag or tote to carry all your things! And not to worry, the Pi Chis will watch your belongings while you are at parties. -Pens/pencils, bandages for blisters, mints, extra lip balm, powder, and anything you would need to freshen up between parties. -Snacks such as trail mix, fruit, or crackers and water. Panhellenic will have water coolers available to refill water bottles. -A small amount of cash or your Tigercard on hand for each day.
There will be food available at on-
campus eateries during your breaks or you may choose to grab something off campus. -An umbrella/rain jacket (it’s August in Alabama, rainstorms are inevitable!) and comfortable shoes to change into if you decide to wear heels at the parties.
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realistic about which members you feel most comfortable with. Do NOT be influenced by others’ opinions.
ICE WATER TEAS AUGUST 10-11 WHAT TO EXPECT: There are seventeen sororities participating in Ice Water Teas. They are spread over two days. The purpose of this round of parties is to introduce you to our Greek community. You will visit each sorority and be served iced water. One woman will meet you at the door, and act as your hostess while you are visiting her chapter. During this phase, you will visit each sorority for twenty-five minutes. You may feel a little overwhelmed because the pace of these two days is so fast, but don’t be intimidated. These two days are meant to be high energy and may include music, singing and clapping, and cheering.
WHAT TO WEAR: You should dress casually and comfortably. Wear clothing that is suitable for hot weather, such as a sundress, skirt, or capri pants. While it is comfortable, it is also important for you to look your best, so please do not wear shorts or t-shirts. If you prefer to wear
high-heeled
shoes,
you
may want to bring more comfortable ones to wear in between parties.
For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board
Www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/ice-water-tea-day WHAT TO TALK ABOUT: Don’t worry if you don’t have time for in-depth conversations. Don’t be afraid to ask your hostess questions about her sorority or Greek life in general. Be sure to tell her about yourself as well. Each sorority wants to get to know as much about you as possible. Most importantly, have fun and be yourself! Remember, the sororities want you to like them as much as you want them to like you!
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PHILANTHROPY AUGUST 12-13 WHAT TO EXPECT: Panhellenic is proud to have philanthropy round as an Auburn tradition. Community service is an important aspect of each sorority and Panhellenic as a whole. Therefore, this round, which is spread over two days, is an important part of recruitment. On these days, you may visit up to twelve sororities for thirty-five minutes each. You will learn more about the sorority and the philanthropy they are passionate about. WHAT TO WEAR: To add to the fun of these days, you will be casual and comfortable. that
are
Shorts
or
skirts
appropriate,
but
make sure you can comfortably sit on the floor. Panhellenic will provide you with a t-shirt to wear for this round. Your Pi Chi will give you your t-shirt at your first meeting. This is a great opportunity to wear your comfy tennis shoes or casual sandals.
For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board
Www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/philanthropy-day WHAT TO TALK ABOUT: Service and giving to others is the theme of philanthropy round. Ask your hostess about other projects that the sorority participates in throughout the year. This is also a good time to ask about anything that you did not get a chance to learn about during Ice Water Teas. These days are a fun chance to talk more in-depth with the sorority women while you work to help others.
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SKIT DAY AUGUST 14 WHAT TO EXPECT: The entertainment atmosphere during this round of parties makes it a favorite part of recruitment. You may visit as many as seven sororities on this day for fifty minutes each. You will again have a hostess who will introduce you to other members. The sororities will continue to reveal their individual personalities with skits and presentations. WHAT TO WEAR: A dress suitable for church or a nice dinner is recommended. Most women dress up their look a little more in this round.
You will sit on the floor for
part of this round, so wear something you can move comfortably in. Since you’ll be sitting, though, you can be a little bolder with your shoes if you want.
For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board
Www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/skit-day WHAT TO TALK ABOUT: This round is a special time to communicate. Conversation is longer, more meaningful, and more indepth. You should be looking for certain attributes you want in your sorority and your sorority sisters. Scholarship, sincerity, friendliness, and adaptability are all strong attributes that are emphasized in this round. Since this day is a chance for the sororities to boast about themselves and their accomplishments, listen carefully to decide if the achievements and activities they speak of are also important aspects of your college goals.
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PREFERENCE DAY AUGUST 15 WHAT TO EXPECT: Preference Day is the most serious day of recruitment. You may visit three sororities for forty-five minutes each. At each sorority, you may be greeted by one member who has been a special friend to you during the week. This round can be the most emotional step of the sorority recruitment process, because it is during preference round that you must decide which sorority you would like to join. The parties are usually serious and subdued. The most important thing to do is to be sure you base your decision on YOUR OWN feelings.
WHAT TO WEAR: This is the dressiest round of all. A dress you might wear to formal church or a wedding reception will be appropriate. If you are comfortable in heels, this is a good day to wear them. Black is a common color
to
wear during this
round, but a study we did in 2012 showed that women who chose to wear other colors were more likely to get their first choice.
For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board
Www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/preference-day WHAT TO TALK ABOUT: Your hostess may talk privately with you about your feelings for her sorority and answer any final questions you have. During this time, you should listen carefully to what the women tell you about their sisterhood. Listen to what they say. These women are revealing to you the character of their sorority. These women want you to know what their sorority means to them and what it could mean to you.
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BID DAY AUGUST 18 WHAT TO WEAR: Your new sorority will give you a shirt right away, so wear a thin shirt or tank top you can layer under a t-shirt. Any shorts/skirts are fine with whatever shoes you want. You will take lots of photos, so remember that as you get ready.
WHO ATTENDS: If your immediate family wishes to attend the reception at your new sorority, they are welcome.
However, the actual
bid distribution is private and only the women receiving bids attend.
The End of Recruitment Week is Bid Day! This is the day that invitations to join a sorority are distributed. Those who receive an invitation to join a sorority and accept it will be welcomed with open arms by their new sisters. Bid Day is a time for fun, entertainment, pictures, and seeing friends you made during recruitment. Once bids are distributed, each sorority’s new members will go to their sorority’s chapter room for a reception and other activities planned by your sorority. You will be expected to stay or return to the chapter room that night in order to spend time with your new sisters and become better acquainted with your new member class. Once bids are distributed, continuous open bidding begins.
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DECISION MAKING Having trouble deciding which chapters you would most like to join? Trying to decide whether or not you want to remain in recruitment? Use some of the following exercises to help you with your decisions.. After Ice Water Teas End... 1. At which sorority or sororities did you feel the most comfortable? Why? 2. At which sororities did you get to discuss things that are most important to you? 3. List some qualities about yourself that would be an asset to a sorority. 4. For a minute, let’s assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters. We’d like you to focus on the three sororities that currently give you the least positive feelings. List those on a separate sheet of paper. Next to each one, write down the people there who you liked, the attitudes they had, and the ways the chapter was able to make a positive impression on you. 5. It is possible that you will not receive every invitation you desire. What will you do if this happens? You might want to discuss this possibility with your Pi Chi. 6. Make a list of questions that you still have related to sorority membership. Plan to ask those at your parties tomorrow. After Philanthropy Round Ends.. Make a list of the qualities you admire in your closest friends. Now, make a list of the sororities you visited today. Decide whether you feel most of those qualities are exhibited by each chapter you attended. Which ones stand out to you? 1. For a minute, let’s assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters. We’d like you to focus on the three sororities that currently give you the least positive feelings. List those on a separate piece of paper. Also, make a list of the good things you were able to notice about the sorority as well as the people you liked there. After Skit Day Ends.. 1. List the skills and abilities you have that you would like to share with a sorority. In which chapters do you think these could be utilized? 2. For a minute, let’s assume that you don’t receive an invitation from your favorite chapters. We’d like you to focus on the three sororities that currently give you the most positive feelings. List those on a separate piece of paper. Also, make a list of the ways that these sororities could contribute to your college experience. Make another list of the talents you have that you could use to contribute to the sorority and how you could use them.
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PREPARATION FOR PREFERENCE ROUND PREPARING FOR PREFERENCE ROUND: List each of the chapters you will visit for preference. Read each statement below as it relates to each sorority, and decide whether your response to that statement would be “yes”, “no”, or “not sure”. 1. I would be happy to participate in this chapter’s philanthropy because it is interesting to me. 2. I would be happy to participate in this chapter’s activities on campus. 3. This sorority seems genuinely interested in having me as a member. 4. This sorority seems open to listening to the ideas of its members and willing to discuss important issues. 5. This sorority has members that share my recreational and leisure activities. 6. This sorority has members with the same academic interests as me and would help me keep up with my studies. 7. The amount of time that I would be required to spend participating in chapter activities is reasonable. 8. This sorority has an environment that I believe will encourage me to develop my talents as well as my new skills. 9. I feel comfortable talking with the members of this sorority about things that are important to me. 10. This sorority seems like a group that would support me as I progress all the way through college. 11. I can be myself when I am with the members of this sorority. 12. The members of this sorority seem to like one another, and I think I would fit in well there. 13. Being a member of this sorority can positively contribute to my college experience. 14. I have qualities that would make me an asset to this sorority. 15. At this point, I think I would like to be a member of this sorority. If almost all your answers about a particular sorority are “yes”, it is likely that you are thinking seriously about the sorority. Obviously, your feelings about that sorority are positive, and it’s likely that you would thoroughly enjoy being a lifetime member of that sorority. If you answered “no” to several of the statements about a particular sorority, you might want to give some thought as to whether or not long-term membership with that chapter (or any chapter) would be satisfying to you. In general, if your feelings about at least some aspects of the chapter are somewhat negative, this may cause you not to be truly happy as a member there. If you think you want to talk about this with someone, please grab your Pi Chi (or any Pi Chi), or a Recruitment Executive Board member, to discuss your concerns. If you chose “not sure” as an answer for any sorority, these are things you still need more information on. Use these questions as a guide for some questions to ask as you attend the preference party of that sorority.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IF I WANT TO TURN DOWN A BID I RECEIVE? If you receive a bid and decide not to accept it, you may not participate in recruitment for one calendar year, and you may not participate in Continuous Open Bidding. We urge you to think very carefully before turning down a bid. Emotions have a tendency to cloud thinking and judgment. Turning in a bid one week after Bid Day puts you in the same position as if you turn it down immediately, so it’s worth at least attending the chapter’s Bid Day festivities before deciding not to join. Please give yourself and the sorority a chance to prove you made the right choice.
HOW DO SORORITIES DECIDE WHO TO INVITE BACK? As your schedule of parties shrinks each round, so does the number of girls each chapter is allowed to invite back. Every potential member has something to offer a group, but each group must release potential members, just as you may need to regret some chapter invitations. Each chapter uses a democratic process, considering the thoughts of each undergraduate member of the chapter. Every sorority has a different way of choosing who to invite, but they all have alumnae advisors present at all meetings to ensure that the policies are correctly followed and fair consideration is given to all potential members.
IF I WITHDRAW FROM RECRUITMENT, CAN I DECIDE TO JOIN LATER? Yes. You can wait until the next year for formal recruitment, or you can try to join through Continuous Open Bidding during the school year. You can express interest by completing the form in AU Involve.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DO I HAVE TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE AND ATTEND ALL OF THE PARTIES? Yes! The object of recruitment is to give yourself the information you need about the chapters in order for you to make the best decision; therefore, you must accept the maximum number of invitations your schedule can accommodate. If you choose to miss parties or to accept fewer invitations than you could attend, you can be released from recruitment.
ARE THERE GRADE REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECRUITMENT? There is no grade requirement to go through recruitment, but many individual sororities have a minimum GPA requirement. Grade point averages vary from sorority to sorority, but begin at about 3.0. Each year, women who have GPAs lower than 3.0 do participate and many receive bids, but it is important to know that your chances of receiving a bid are significantly lessened if your grades are low.
IF I GO THROUGH RECRUITMENT, AM I OBLIGATED TO JOIN? No. This is a time to assess whether you wish to pledge a sorority. Many women participate in recruitment to make friends, to see why over 1/3 of the undergraduate women at Auburn have chosen to be involved in the Greek community, and what has kept sorority alumnae involved for years after graduation.
I’M A LEGACY TO A SORORITY, IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD KNOW? Each potential member is considered on an individual basis. Legacies are not obligated to join their mother’s, sister’s, or grandmother’s sorority. On the other hand, sororities are not obligated to pledge a woman simply because she is a legacy. Both the potential member and the chapters are looking for mutual compatibility, not a family connection to the group.
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A HEALTHY RECRUITMENT Don’t miss any meals!
Skipping meals affects your blood sugar and energy levels, making it difficult to focus. Missing meals can cause mood swings, fatigue, headaches, and shaking. This isn’t the time for any of those things! Eat three full meals and two snacks. Bring snacks with you to eat between parties. Healthy snacks (carrot sticks, string cheese, apples…) will give you the most energy without crashing later. Drink wisely! As a beverage choice, ask for water, unsweetened tea, and drinks without added sugars or order fat-free or low-fat milk. Opt for whole wheat bread for sandwiches. Start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner. Choose fish for a healthy dose of good protein and fat that makes your hair, skin, and nails pretty!
STAY HYDRATED AND HAPPY!
Our bodies consist of up to 75% water, or about 10 to 12 gallons, so replenishing your body’s water supply is crucial for its proper function. During this hot summer, remember to consume at least nine 8-ounce glasses of water each day (HINT: about 4 bottled waters). Carry your own refillable water bottle with a spout or straw function to increase fluid intake. Use fruits to flavor water (citrus slices, berries, cucumbers); try club soda for a fun fizz!
EXERCISE IS A PRIORITY
DON’T FORGET TO BALANCE YOUR PLATE
Confused about what to put on your plate? Try to make half of your plate consist of fruits or vegetables. The other half should include protein and whole grains. Aim for a minimum of three food groups at meals and two snacks to achieve balance and variety throughout the day. Remember, the more color on your plate, the better!
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During recruitment, you are not as active as you feel like you are. Be sure to get 20 to 30 minutes of actual exercise each day. Even a short walk around campus can improve your mood and confidence. Exercise boosts your energy levels by improving your cardiovascular health. If you exercise during the day, you will have an easier time falling asleep at night. Exercising with someone else is a great way to spend time together and build a friendship.
GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Lack of sleep has been linked to these things: irritability, reduced immunity, distractedness, gastrointestinal problems, sloppiness, and memory problems. Yuck. The start times for the morning won’t change, but you choose when you go to bed. Stay on top of your game by setting a firm bed time and sticking to it. You have all year to get acquainted with your roommate. If you can’t fall asleep at bed time, sit quietly and read a paper book, setting the mood for sleep. Do not play on your phone or computer. Avoid caffeine, especially in the evening.
ALPHA CHI OMEGA
Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Mascot: Lyre
ALPHA DELTA PI
Colors: Azure Blue & White Mascot: Alphie the Lion 24
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
Colors: Red, Buff, & Green Mascot: Squirrel
ALPHA OMICRON PI
Colors: Cardinal Red Mascot: Panda 25
ALPHA XI DELTA
Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, & Gold Mascot: Teddy Bear
CHI OMEGA
Colors: Cardinal & Straw Mascot: Owl 26
DELTA DELTA DELTA
Colors: Silver, Gold, & Blue Mascot: Dolphin
DELTA GAMMA
Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Mascot: Anchor 27
DELTA ZETA
Colors: Rose & Green Mascot: Turtle
GAMMA PHI BETA
Colors: Pink & Brown Mascot: Crescent Moon
KAPPA ALPHA THETA
Colors: Black & Gold Mascot: Kite
KAPPA DELTA
Colors: Olive Green & Pearl White Mascot: Teddy Bear 29
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Mascot: Owl
PHI MU
Colors: Rose & White Mascot: Lion
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PI BETA PHI
Colors: Wine, Silver, & Blue Mascot: Angel
SIGMA KAPPA Colors: Lavender & Maroon Mascot: Dove
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ZETA TAU ALPHA
Colors: Steel Grey & Turquoise Blue Mascot: Five Pointed Crown
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WHERE TO PARK
CAMPUS RESIDENTS: If you are living on campus, please follow the parking instructions that were provided to you with your Move-in Mania information. If you are in the Village, recruitment events are just a short walk away. Hill and Quad residents are close enough to walk, but can ride the shuttles that we provide. If you are on the Hill and need to use a shuttle, wait at the bus shelter in front of Terrell Hall near Boyd Hall and Sasnett Hall. Quad residents who want to ride the shuttle to the Hill should wait to be picked up at the bus stop located behind Glenn Hall in the Lower Quad. This stop is on the corner of Mell and Roosevelt and is near the Science Center. OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENTS: Off-campus residents should park in the RO-zone lot at the end of West Thach. This is near the rugby field and the only parking lot that will be serviced by our shuttles, so don’t park in the C-zone lots nearer to the Coliseum or the Arena. Those lots will be used by the sorority members, who all arrive hours before you do. BID DAY PARKING: On Bid Day, all sorority members and new members will spend a lot of time in the Village. The families and friends of many sorority members and new members will visit for the celebration. There will be many other activities on this day as well, including Welcome Week. It is a weekend day, meaning that zone parking for A, B, and C lots will not be monitored. This is the only day you may park in A, B, or C spaces. But, people should still not park in handicapped spots or anywhere that is not an actual spot. Again, since many other non-Greek activities will be going on, the best place to park on this day will still be the RO lots at the end of West Thach.
DO NOT PARK IN A OR B ZONE SPACES: The parking monitors will be checking. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed or towed. ALONG ANY STREETS: Unless it is a clearly marked C-zone spot (there are very few), don’t park on the street. AT THE MEDICAL CLINIC: Those spaces are for people sick enough to need a doctor’s visit. Please don’t inconvenience them. That lot will be monitored and anyone parking there for any reason other than a doctor’s visit will be towed. AT FRATERNITY HOUSES: There are a few fraternity houses near the Village, but they are not for public parking. IN THE LOTS ADJACENT TO THE VILLAGE: Unless you have a pass to park there, those lots are off limits to you. ON THE GRASS: If you are running late, you might be tempted to leave your car on a curb or on a grassy area. If you leave your car somewhere that is not a clearly marked space, do not expect it to be there when you come back. AT THE VILLAGE RESIDENCE HALLS: There are about 30 spaces that are next to the Village residence halls. Those are used as 15 minute parking by sorority officers and not for potential members. ANY PLACE YOU AREN’T POSITIVE ABOUT: If a parking space seems too good to be true, it probably is. Rather than trolling for the absolute closest place, be early and park in the places described in the top box of this page.
SHUTTLE SERVICE To help alleviate some of the parking congestion, as well as add convenience to your recruitment experience, we will have shuttle buses available at key times during the recruitment week. If you plan to ride the shuttle, you should be at your stop at least 30 minutes before you need to be somewhere. The buses will only drop off and pick up at their designated stops, so if you want to ride a bus from a certain location, you need to go to that location’s designated stop. Please remember that our Panhellenic shuttles only run at designated times and only to designated stops. Those stops are (1) Hill residence halls (2) Quad residence halls (3) the C-zone lot where off-campus residents will meet (4) the Village. The schedule is on the back cover of the handbook. **IF IT IS DARK AND YOU NEED A RIDE TO OR FROM YOUR CAR, CALL THE SECURITY SHUTTLE AT (334) 844-4700**
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GREEK GLOSSARY Active: A sorority woman who has been formally initiated by her chapter into a lifelong membership Alumna:
Sorority Letters and Names: Alpha Chi Omega:
AXO
Alpha Delta Pi:
AAN
A sorority woman who completed her undergraduate sorority membership. Usually, it is someone who has graduat-
Alpha Gamma Delta: AFA
ed. Bid
Alpha Omicron Pi:
AON
Alpha Xi Delta:
AEA
Chi Omega:
XO
Delta Delta Delta:
AAA
Delta Gamma:
AF
Delta Zeta:
Az
Gamma Phi Beta:
FIB
A formal invitation to pledge a sorority Continuous Open Bidding: The period in which any group with invitations to extend may pledge a woman without scheduled parties or bidding Initiation: The formal ceremony which brings the new members into full membership of the sorority Intentional Single Preference: When a potential member attends the preference parties of more sororities than she lists on her preference card Legacy: A woman whose mother, sister, or grandmother is an
Kappa Alpha Theta: kAo
alumna or collegiate member of a national sorority. Potential New Member A collage woman who is participating in formal or infor-
Kappa Delta:
kA
mal recruitment
Kappa Kappa Gamma: kkF
Quota:
Phi Mu:
IM
Pi Beta Phi:
NBI
Sigma Kappa:
ek
Zeta Tau Alpha:
ZTA
The number of new members a sorority may acquire during recruitment Letter of Recommendation A letter or statement recommending a woman for membership. It can be sent by a sorority alumna of any chapter and is sent to the AU undergraduate chapter she is affiliated with. It is the sorority’s responsibility to obtain recommendations.
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ALSO BEGINNING THIS WEEK...
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As Philanthropy Round comes to a close, Welcome Week is just beginning and will continue through the first week of classes. Be sure to download the schedule and take advantage of the opportunities to meet new people and learn other ways to become involved at Auburn!
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Shuttle Schedule Because the regular Tiger Transit routes will not be running, Panhellenic will provide shuttles at key times during the week. The times are listed below. Each bus will stop at four places. The shuttle will stop on the Hill at the bus stop in front of Terrell Hall, between Sasnett and Boyd Halls. It will also stop in the lower Quad at the bus stop on Mell Street next to the Science Center. There is also a stop in the RO lots, which are at the end of West Thach near the band field. Women coming from off campus should park there and wait at the bus stop there. The shuttle also stops at the Village in the Arena parking lot, right next to the sorority halls. This is where you will be dropped off in the morning and wait to be picked up in the afternoon. Be sure to plan a lot of extra time to wait for the shuttle to pick you up. If you do not ride the shuttle, please plan time to walk from your place of residence or the RO lots. Even though school is not in session, parking regulations will be enforced. Cars parked in spaces they are not zoned for and cars parked on curbs or anywhere that is not a parking space will be ticketed and/or towed.
Sunday, 8/10 6:30 am to 8:30 am 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, 8/11 6:30 am to 8:30 am 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Tuesday 8/12 7:00 am to 10:00 am 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday, 8/14 7:00 am to 10:00 am 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, 8/13 7:00 am to 10:00 am 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Friday, 8/15 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm