Franklin College
GREEK LIFE
Fall 2016
Greek Life Contacts Taylor Dwyer Coordinator for Greek Life and Activities tdwyer@franklincollege.edu 317.738.8091 Keri Ellington Assistant Dean of Students, Student Involvement kellington@franklincollege.edu 317.738.8086 Ellis Hall Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students ehall@franklincollege.edu 317.738.8080
Additional Resources http://www.npcwomen.org http://www.nicindy.org http://www.FranklinCollege.edu http://www.thesororitylife.com http://www.sororityparents.com http://www.fraternityinfo.com http://www.hazingprevention.org
Table of Contents Letters from the Presidents Greek Glossary Non-Hazing Statement Greek Alphabet
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Panhellenic Sororities
Recruitment Schedule Registration Information Recruitment Events Potential New Member Bill of Rights What to Wear Meet the Rho Gammas Panhellenic Association Information Chapter Profiles
Interfraternity Council Fraternities
Recruitment Schedule and Information Chapter Profiles Interfraternity Council Information
Order of Omega Information
Order of Omega
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My name is Jess Seabolt, I am the 2016 Panhellenic President, and on behalf of the executive board and the Panhellenic chapters, I would like to welcome you to Franklin College and to our Greek community! When I arrived at Franklin for my freshman year, I had no idea what fraternity and sorority life was. The decision to sign up for sorority recruitment ended up being the best decision I’ve made thus far because I truly have found my best friends, made incredible memories and I’ve even found my future career path. Our community of three sororities and four fraternities pride ourselves on excellent membership, philanthropic involvement, and academics. Over the years, I’ve watched our community become more supportive rather than competitive. Women in each sorority and men in each fraternity understand what it means to be members of a Greek community as a whole, and that is exemplified in close-knit groups of friends from different organizations building each other up rather than breaking each other down. Joining FC’s Greek community was something I hadn’t thought of doing, but looking back I’m very, very glad that I did. With that, I invite you to sign up for formal recruitment and see what all the glitter and fuss is about. I look forward to meeting you and helping you find your home at Franklin College. Go Griz, Go Greek! Jess Seabolt 2016 Panhellenic President
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On behalf of the Greek Community, I would like to welcome you to Franklin College. As president of the Interfraternity Council, I am honored to represent the incredible Greek Community that contains four fraternities and three sororities which all have the goal of instilling values and supporting the academic and future careers of their members. Greek Life is an extraordinary experience unlike any other offered. Every fraternity and sorority has values which its members strive to uphold on a daily basis. Through philanthropy and service, academic support, and a network of connections and friendships, Greek Life pushes members to be academically successful, active in their community, and promising leaders in their careers. Before coming to college, I had not intended on joining a fraternity, but I quickly learned that the Greek Community is filled with passionate people who are looking to make a difference on and off our campus. The decision to join a fraternity has positively changed my life and offered me life-long bonds with people like me, leadership opportunities, and a place to grow into the person that I want to be. It has helped me grow as a person, leader, and a scholar in a way unlike any other. Becoming Greek is a positive and life-altering decision which I ask that you look into. Greek Life has enhanced my college experience socially, academically, and has given me the ability to serve as a leader and serve my community. The Greek Community has a lot in store for anyone willing to join so I encourage you to continue looking joining Greek Life here at Franklin College. Patrick Flynn 2016 Interfraternity Council President
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Greek Glossary Active: an initiated member of a chapter who has not yet graduated Alumnus/Alumna: an initiated member who has graduated. In the plural, it would be Alumni for men and Alumnae for women Bid: a formal invitation of membership to a fraternity or sorority Big/Little: pairings of mentors (initiated members) with mentees (new members) in a fraternity or sorority Chapter: the local branch of a national organization. Each fraternity and sorority at Franklin are chapters of a larger national organization Chapter House: for the men, this is the house that some of the chapter members live in. Currently, only 2 fraternities at Franklin have chapter houses Greek Community: the collective of fraternities and sororities at Franklin. The Greek Community currently has 7 chapters Greek Week: a week in the spring dedicated to fraternal values and celebrating the accomplishments of the Greek Community IFC: Interfraternity Council, the governing body of the 4 men’s fraternities
Initiation: the formal process through which a new member becomes an active member of a chapter New Member: formerly referred to as a pledge, a new member is an uninitiated member of a fraternity or sorority NIC: North-American Interfraternity Conference, a national advocacy group for fraternity men NPC: National Panhellenic Conferenec, the governing body for 26 national sororities. All sororities at Franklin are part of NPC Panhellenic: the college Panhellenic Council, the governing body of the 3 women’s sororities
Philanthropy: a non-profit organization that a Greek chapter supports either on the local or national level Potential New Member (PNM): a student who has not joined a fraternity or sorority yet; alternatively, a student going through the recruitment process Recruitment: a period of time during which bids are extended to PNMs. This can occur in the fall or occasionally in the spring Rho Gamma: for women, a recruitment counselor who assists PNMs through the formal recruitment process
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Suite: the space designated for Franklin’s sorority chapters. This is not a living space, but a space for meeting and conducting chapter business
Non-Hazing Policy Franklin College takes all allegations of hazing as a serious matter. Hazing is defined as an act that, as an explicit or implicit condition for initiation to, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in a group or organization could be seen by a reasonable person as endangering the physical health of an individual or as causing mental distress to an individual through, for example, humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning treatment; destroys or removes public or private property; involves the consumption of alcohol, other drugs, or other substances; or violates any of the policies of Franklin College. Additionally, all national fraternities and sororities have similar non-hazing statements and treat these issues with the utmost level of seriousness. For more information on what colleges and fraternal organizations are doing to combat hazing, visit www.hazingprevention.org.
Greek Alphabet
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Panhellenic Council
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Fall 2016 Panhellenic Recruitment Schedule Monday, September 19th— PNM Informational Meeting 8pm, Branigin Room
A meeting for all women registered for formal recruitment to go over schedules and final information before rounds begin. Each chapter will also give a short presentation. Dress is casual.
Thursday, September 22nd— Sisterhood (Round 1) Check-in, 6:30pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room
Check in with your Rho Gamma group and get excited! The first night of rounds you will visit all 3 chapters for 40 minutes each.
Friday, September 23rd— Philanthropy (Round 2) Check-in, 6:30pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room
Check in with your Rho Gamma group for night 2! Tonight you will visit up to 3 chapters for a total of 45 minutes each.
Saturday, September 24th— Preference Round Check-in, 6:00pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room
Check in with your Rho Gamma group for the final night! Tonight you will visit up to 2 chapters for a total of 50 minutes each. After your last event, you will then rank your choice of sororities.
Sunday, September 25th— Bid Day! 10:00am, Bids Delivered by Rho Gammas! 10:45am, Check-in at Chapel
Today’s the day! Bids will be delivered by Rho Gammas starting at 10:00 am. After you receive your bid, make your way to the chapel to meet up with your new sisters and join your new chapter! Bid Day activities vary by chapter, but everyone has a fun day of getting to know each other and celebrating sisterhood!
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Registration is your first step on the road to recruitment! 2016 Recruitment Registration is open! Registration is simple and takes approximately 5-10 minutes. There is a $12 fee for registration (this can be paid online or in person in the SAC) which covers the cost of putting on recruitment for the Panhellenic Association. The deadline to register and pay is 4pm on Tuesday, September 20th. The link to register for recruitment is: https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/FRANKCO. Here are some quick tips for making registration as easy as possible:
Have your academic and involvement information ready, and be as thorough as possible with activities, volunteer works, and anything that will give a clear picture of who you are— we want to get to know you!
Be sure to have a headshot ready for upload— no worries, it just helps us put a face with a name. Make sure you are the only one in the picture and don’t stress: a Facebook profile style picture is exactly what we are looking for.
If you have any female relatives who are members of any of our national organizations, be sure to have their information, too.
After you register, you should get a confirmation email.
Recruitment Events To help you get the most out of the experience, the Panhellenic Association has planned a few events that we strongly encourage you to attend.
Meet the Greeks—August 30th, 8pm-9pm, Branigin West
We are offering this informational session for all students interested in Greek Life at FC! Come learn about our two councils, seven organizations, Greek organizations, and the recruitment process.
Activities Fair— September 1st, 7-9pm, Napolitan Student Center
Be sure to check out the Greek Life table at the Activities Fair! Stop by to meet sorority women, get more information about each chapter, and get some free Greek swag! Rho Gammas will be on hand to answer your questions and help you register for recruitment on-site.
Sorority 101— September 8th, 11th, and 14th
Facilitated by our Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, Rho Gammas, and Coordinator of Greek Life & Activities, by the end of this program you will know everything you need to rock a recruitment round! Learn about fit, questions to ask, and how to make sure the real you shines in every event. Locations and times: 9/8-SC 245 at 6pm, 9/11—4pm at Branigin East, 9/14—6pm at Branigin East.
Sorority Suite Tours— September 15th, 6-8 pm, Sorority Suites
You don’t want to miss this one! This is your chance to visit each sorority suite and get to know a little more about each chapter from the sorority women themselves. We’ll also have fun activities with the Rho Gammas and opportunities to ask questions and get more information. Stay as long you want or just stop by for a few minutes— we hope to see you there!
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National Panhellenic Conference Resolution on Potential New Member Bill of Rights WHEREAS, Sorority is a social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations, and WHEREAS, Sorority membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection, and WHEREAS, The mutual choice is only as effective as is factual information available, therefore, be it RESOLVED (1989), Tha t a ll colleg e Pa nhellenics be encou r a g ed to a dopt the Potential New Member’s Bill of Rights.
Potential New Member Bill of Rights
The right to be treated as an individual. The right to be filly informed about the recruitment process. The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and sorority 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 recruitment guides. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides
The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others. The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing. The right to make ones 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.
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What to Wear..
Worried about what to wear to recruitment? Don’t stress! Remember, formal recruitment is essentially a long mutual interview process. Your conversations during the rounds are the most important part of recruitment, but as with any interview process, the appropriate attire is important, too. If you are comfortable and feel good about how you look, you can spend your energy on making sure your awesome personality shines through and being the version of you!
Round 1 Round 1 is the most casual night. We recommend wearing snappy casual attire— basically something you would wear out to a nice dinner.
Round 2 Round 2 is a little more dressy than Round 1. We recommend business casual attire. A nice skirt and top, dress pants, or a sundress are appropriate.
Round 3 Round 3 is the most formal event of recruitment. A nice dress is appropriate. We recommend “Sunday’s Best”.
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. .And Not Wear. Worried about what to wear to recruitment? Don’t stress! Remember, formal recruitment is essentially a long mutual interview process. Your conversations during the rounds are the most important part of recruitment, but as with any interview process, the appropriate attire is important, too. If you are comfortable and feel good about how you look, you can spend your energy on making sure your awesome personality shines through and being the version of you!
Don’t Wear Things that look like you’re going to the gym: yoga pants, running shorts, tennis shoes, etc. Unless you are coming directly from athletic practice (the chapters will be informed ahead of time if that’s your case).
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Check the weather each day and plan accordingly. If it’s going to be humid, consider that when fixing your hair. Again, being comfortable helps you be yourself!
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Dresses or skits that are too short or too revealing on top. You’ll be moving around a lot and you don’t want to be pulling down your skirt or pulling up your top all night.
A pair of flats are your new best friends! Remember, you’re going to be doing a lot of walking, standing up, sitting down, and moving around. Heels may be stylish, but we promise your feet won’t feel stylish by the end of the night. Fact: a pair of shoes does not make or break your chances for a bid.
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Remember: Preference is not a formal affair. Stay away from dresses that are too formal (prom dresses, for example). And keep skirt length and neckline depth in mind again tonight, too.
Fight the urge to buy a new recruitment wardrobe— it’s expensive and unnecessary. Plan ahead and borrow clothes from friends at home to fill in your outfits or swap pieces with a roommate or hall mate.
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Meet the What is a Rho Gamma?
A Rho Gamma is a recruitment counselor. She is an upperclassman Greek woman who was selected to guide you through the recruitment process. There are 17 Rho Gammas and they are excited to meet you! Each new female student is assigned to a Rho Gamma over the summer. She is there to answer your questions, give you advice, and welcome you to Franklin! Be sure to check your email. She will be sure to keep you in the loop on recruitment information and opportunities to meet the sororities at the beginning of the year.
Sophia Abner
Brittny Balog
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our Rho Gammas with you questions, whether they are about sorority life or just what you should bring to school. She’s here to make this an easier process for you!
Shelby Collier
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Rho Gammas Caitlin Cook
Tiffany Crites
Claire Hirsch
Sarah Labra
Nikki Salwowski
Addy Hardman
Alaina May
Jess Seabolt Panhellenic President
Lauren Harmon
Kaelin Hentrup
Carrigan Peak
Bret Roberts
Shelby Springer
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2016 Panhellenic Association Officers
Top Row: Jess Seabolt, President; Caitlin Cook, Internal Vice President; Nikki Salwowski, Vice President of Administration; Brittny, Vice President of Recruitment & Member Development Bottom Row: Emily Leonard, Vice President of Social Affairs, Claire Hirsch, Vice President of Scholarship
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Delta Delta Delta “Let us steadfastly love one another.”
Values: Truth, Self-Sacrifice, Friendship Nickname: Tr i Delta Founding Date: Novem ber 27, 1888 Symbol: Pine Tr ee, Tr ident Mascot: Dolph in Jewel: Pear l Colors: Silver , Gold, Cer ulean B lue Flower: Pansy Philanthropy: St. Jude Ch ildr en ’s Hospital Philanthropy Event: Delta House of Pancakes Scholarship Requirement: 2.5 New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: $171 Initiation Fees: $155 New Member Fees: $45 Chapter Dues for first Semester: $245 Initiated Member Fees: $245
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Pi beta phi
"To promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service."
Nickname: Pi Phi Founding Date: Apr il 28, 1867 Symbol: Golden Ar r ow Mascot: Angel Colors: W ine and Silver B lue Flower: W ine Car nation Philanthropy: Liter acy Philanthropy Events: Lips for Liter acy Scholarship Requirement: 2.5 New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: In cluded in dues Initiation Fees: $160 New Member Fees: $55 Chapter Dues for First Semester: $243 Initiated Member Frees (to be paid the semester after initiation): $325
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Values: Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Philanthropic Service to Others, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Sincere Friendship
Zeta Tau Alpha “Seek the noblest.”
Values: Service, Scholarship, Leadership, Sisterhood Nickname: Zeta Founding Date: October 15, 1898 Symbol: 5 Point Cr ow n, Str aw ber r ies Colors: Tur quoise B lue and Steel Gr ay Philanthropy: B r east Cancer Aw ar eness and Education Philanthropy Events: B ig Man on Cam pus Scholarship Requirement: 3.0 High Sch ool; 2.8 College New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: Star ts at $65 Initiation Fees: $110 New Member Fees: $60 Chapter Dues for first Semester: Total of $470, not including badge Initiated Member Fees (to be paid the semester after initiation): $318
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Fall 2016 Fraternity Recruitment Schedule Fraternities at Franklin College practice an open recruitment structure. Men interested in joining a fraternity are encouraged to take the first few weeks of school to get to know members from each organization and get a feel for which chapter is the best fit. Here are some suggested events to get you started meeting fraternity men and thinking about affiliating with a fraternity:
Thursday, September 1st— Activities Fair
Be sure to stop by the Greek Life table at the Activities Fair to meet the IFC officers, get some free Greek gear, and get your name on the interest list. Being on the interest list is how our fraternity chapters know you are thinking about affiliating and will get you invited to chapter recruitment functions.
Wednesday, September 7th— Fraternity Tabling
Stop by the Napolitan Student Center Atrium during lunch to meet men from each fraternity and learn more about their chapter, philanthropy and service, and recruitment week activities.
Thursday, September 8th— IFC Dodgeball
Stop by the Fitness Center at 7:30pm to play dodgeball with members from each fraternity.
Monday, September 12th— Fraternity House Tours
Fraternities will be open during this time for interested men to stop by, tour the houses, meet brothers, and learn more. Be sure to check in at each chapter house with the IFC officer—getting your card signed by each officer will put you in the running for some prizes at the end of the night.
Fraternity Recruitment Week officially begins on September 19th. Each chapter will host events during
the week for interested men. Some are open, some are invitation only. Recruitment schedules will be made available the week of September 12th. Bids will begin being distributed on Monday, September 19th. On the 21st, IFC will sponsor a formal bid signing in the Chapel where men accepting bids will come and sign their official paperwork, meet their new brothers joining with them, and then head out to their new chapter houses for their first new member activities. Some chapters may choose to wait to extend bids until later in the fall semester.
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Nickname: K DR Founding Date: May 17, 1905 Colors: Middlebur y B lue and Pr inceton Or ange Symbol: Per egr ine Falcon Philanthropy: National– B+ Foundation Local— Boys and Girls Club of Franklin GPA Requirement: 2.7 New Member Fees: $390 Initiation Fees: included in new m em ber fees Membership Dues: $400 Scholarships Given Annually: $75,000 annually from national foundation
Recruitment Contact: Jake Smith (Jacob.Smith@franklincollege.edu)
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Nickname: Lam bda Ch i or Ch i Founding Date: Novem ber 2, 1909 Colors: Pur ple, Gold, and Gr een Symbol: Th e Cr oss and Cr escent Philanthropy: Feeding Am er ica GPA Requirement: 2.5 New Member Fees: $103 Initiation Fees: $215 Dues for the Academic Year: $900 Membership Dues: $1,100
Recruitment Contact: Tre’von Sevion (trevon.sevion@franklincollege.edu)
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Nickname: Sig or SAE Founding Date: Mar ch 9, 1856 Colors: Royal Pu r ple and Old Gold Symbol: Lion Philanthropy: National—Children’s Miracle Network Local—Wounded Warrior Project GPA Requirement: 2.5 New Member Fees: $225 Initiation Fees: $85 Commuter Dues: $650 In-House Dues: $2,300-3,000 Scholarships Given Annually: $6,000
Recruitment Chairs: Luke Oliver(luke.oliver@franklincollege.edu) Richard Hammack (Richard.hammack@franklincollege.edu)
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Nickname: Teke Founding Date: Januar y 10, 1899 Colors: Cr im son Lake Ch er r y and Pur e Silver Gr ay Symbol: Equilater al Tr iangle Philanthropy: National– St. Jude Children’s Hospital Local- Christmas Angels and Indiana Masonic Home GPA Requirement: 2.0 New Member Fee: $90 Initiation Fees: $110 Membership Dues: $378 Scholarships Given Annually: Multiple ar e aw ar ded nationally each year
Recruitment Chair: Mitchell Caster (Mitchell.Caster@franklincollege.edu)
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2016 Interfraternity Council Officers
Top Row: Patrick Flynn, President; Adam Shepherd, Internal Vice President; Vacant, Vice President of Administration Bottom Row: Mitchel Lewis, Vice President of Recruitment; Trey Floyd, Vice President of Social Relations and Philanthropy
The Order of Omega—Omicron Xi Chapter Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for junior and senior members of Fraternity & Sorority organizations. Order of Omega recognizes those who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their respective organization and within the Fraternity/ Sorority, campus, and local community. Members are selected from the top 3% of Greek students at Franklin College. Franklin College is home to the Omicron Xi chapter of the National Order of Omega. The Omicron Xi chapter started in 1995.
President: Robbie Prather
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