Illinois State University Primary Recruitment Lookbook 2021 by VP of PR Panhellenic

Illinois Illinois State State University University Primary Primary Recruitment Recruitment 2021 2021

Welcome!

A Letter from the College Panhellenic Council President

On behalf of the Illinois State University College Panhellenic Council, I welcome each one of you to Illinois State University! We are thrilled that you chose to join our community which consists of 13 organizations and over a thousand women. We as a community are connected through our shared vision, mission, and values: friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity, and community. While our women represent all majors and backgrounds, they are heavily involved within the Greek community, Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal, and beyond. Our women excel academically and obtain higher grade point averages than the university average, which is just one way that Panhellenic enhances the undergraduate experiences for our women. While I reflect on my time at Illinois State University, I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities that my chapter and the Panhellenic community provided me. Not only did I network with professors, faculty, and alumni, I created lasting friendships with women across the chapters and councils. I developed myself as a global citizen and grew in my understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through my connections and the educational opportunities provided to me. The community also provided necessary connections that became more important during the current pandemic. However, this process is not about my experience; it is about yours to come. As I prepare to close this specific chapter of a lifelong commitment, you begin to open the book. My only hope is for you to find the home and love that will fill you up. Yours truly,

Lexi Showalter

Lexi Showalter College Panhellenic Council President

Dear Potential New Members A Letter from the Vice President of Recruitment

Dear Potential New Members, I am so excited that you have chosen to participate in Primary Recruitment! This experience provides lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, endless connections, opportunities to give back and so much more! As we dive deeper into the recruitment process, I want to remind you of a few things. While you go through these next two weekends remember to stay true to yourself. Each of you are amazing in your own different and unique ways. Our chapters are going to recognize that and will be thrilled to get to know you more. Also, remind yourself that everything happens for a reason. It’s important to keep an open mind and show respect to all of the chapters you talk to throughout the process. Finally, soak up every moment. You are going to be surrounded by strong, confident, and hard-working women who want to help you in finding your home away from home. I am so honored and excited to be in a position that will see you through to the start of your Panhellenic experience. I would not be the woman I am today without the Panhellenic community and I am so thrilled to show you the joy that comes with being a sorority woman. I look forward to seeing you all! Yours truly,

Cassidy Baran Cassidy Baran Vice President of Recruitment

Panhellenic Creed

"We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities." "We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live."

Panhellenic Values "We are committed to relationships built on trust through transparency, accountability and mutual respect. Innovation and our core values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity and community guide us in fulfilling our mission." Want to learn more about the National Panhellenic Conference? Head to https://www.npcwomen.org/about/

Potential New Member Bill of Rights Potential New Member’s Bill of Rights - Found on Page 57 of the NPC Manual of Information 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 and objective answers from recruitment counselors and 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 receive straight answers 7. The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors 8. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors 9. The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others 10. The right to be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement (MRABA) signing process 11. The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision 12. The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

It's All Greek to Me! Terms and Definitions

Active: A fully initiated, dues-paying, undergraduate member of a sorority Badge: Also known as a pin, it is an item of jewelry given to members upon initiation Bid: A formal invitation to join a Panhellenic organization CPC: The College Panhellenic Council is the governing body for the 11 NPC sororities and 2 associate chapters on campus Initiation: A ceremony where a new member becomes a full member of the organization MRABA: Membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement: PNMs will sign this at the end of preference round, stating that they will accept a bid from the chapters they put on their form New Member: Term for a person who recently accepted a bid for membership PNM: Potential New Member; a person who is interested in joining an organization Philanthropy: A charity or fundraiser that the sorority supports. Chapters host events to raise money for these causes

Finance Terms Explained

***all financial information provided is given on a semester basis

New Member Cost: You will pay this amount during your first semester in the chapter before you are initiated Active Member Cost: You will pay this amount every semester after you are initiated (unless you live In the chapter house) Live-In Cost: You will pay this amount every semester that you live In the chapter house Pin/Badge Fee: You will pay this one time only to get your badge/pin for your chapter

Sorority and Fraternity Life at Illinois State Meet the Councils

NPHC

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a council of 7 Black Greek Lettered Organizations at Illinois State University. NPHC's goal is to enhance the quality of Greek Life at ISU as well as present opportunities for people in the community to grow, learn, and forge bonds with one another.

UGC

The United Greek Council (UGC) at Illinois State University serves as a governing body that seeks to maintain high standards in the life of culturally-based fraternities and sororities by addressing, coordinating, and developing strategic programming. We also seek to unify organizations within UGC by promoting higher education, providing community service opportunities, and enhancing leadership abilities. Furthermore, the UGC would serve as a liaison between other Greek councils, the University student body, and the administration and the surrounding community, thus meeting our individual and collective needs, voicing our concerns, and improving campus life.

IFC

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the local organization of the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC), serving as the umbrella group for all member fraternities. IFC guides supports and develops the fraternity system through coordination of recruitment; maintenance of high social and moral standards; promotion of scholarship, philanthropy, and community engagement; and to serve as a forum for discussing questions of mutual interest and concern.

Sorority and Fraternity Life at Illinois State Meet the Staff

Dr. Shawn Dowiak

Alyssa Mohr

Assistant Dean of Students, Sorority and Fraternity Life

SFL Program Coordinator Advises CPC & NPHC

Xavier Isaias

Derek Webber

SFL Graduate Assistant Advises CPC & NPHC

SFL Graduate Assistant Advises IFC & UGC

Arianna Nutile

SFL Program Coordinator Advises IFC & UGC

Keiara VenableFrankli

SFL Graduate Assistant Programming

College Panhellenic Council Executive Board

President - Lexi Showalter Executive Vice President - Nikki De Castris VP of Recruitment - Cassidy Baran VP of Rho Gammas - Jessica Martinez VP of Public Relations - Dani McCleish VP of Administration - Gabi Gonzales VP of Community Development - Livi Frullani VP of Scholarship - Holly Schwartz

College Panhellenic Council Executive Board Lexi Showalter President

Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Hometown: Normal, IL

Nikki De Castris Executive Vice President Major: Special Education Hometown: Naperville, IL

Cassidy Baran VP of Recruitment

Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Downers Grove, IL

Jessica Martinez VP of Rho Gammas Major: Special Education Hometown: Bartlett, IL

College Panhellenic Council Executive Board Dani McCleish VP of Public Relations

Major: Marketing & Fashion Merchandising Hometown: Wood River, IL

Gabi Gonzales VP of Administration

Major: Political Science & Economics Hometown: Des Plaines, IL

Livi Frullani

VP of Community Development Major: Special Education Hometown: Schaumburg, IL

Holly Schwartz VP of Scholarship

Major: Medical Laboratory Science Hometown: Addison, IL

Primary Recruitment Schedule Weekend 1 - September 9th-12th

***PNMs report to the Bone Student Center at the start of each day Thursday, September 9, 2021 - Meet Your Rho Gamma Brown Ballroom 7:00PM: Arrive 7:30PM: Recruitment Overview 8:30 PM: Meet your Rho Gamma Event Starts Friday, September 10, 2021 - Welcome Round (Virtual) 5:00PM - 8:00PM: Voting with Rho Gammas (Brown Ballroom) Saturday, September 11 - Philanthropy Bone Student Center and the Marriott Holding Space in the Bone: Braden Auditorium 8:30 AM: Breakfast Begins 9:00AM: Arrive 9:30AM - 10:00AM: Event 1 TRAVEL TIME - 10:00-10:20 10:20AM - 10:50AM: Event 2 TRAVEL TIME - 10:50-11:10 11:10AM - 11:40AM: Event 3 TRAVEL TIME - 11:40-12:00 12:00PM - 12:30PM: Event 4 12:45PM - 1:45PM LUNCH BREAK (Lunch) TRAVEL TIME - 1:45-2:05PM 2:05PM - 2:35PM: Event 5 TRAVEL TIME - 2:35-2:55 2:55PM - 3:25PM: Event TRAVEL TIME- 3:25- 3:45 3:45PM - 4:15PM: Event 7 TRAVEL TIME - 4:15-4:35 4:35PM - 5:05PM: Event 8 TRAVEL TIME - 5:05-5:25 5:25PM - 5:55PM: Event 9 TRAVEL TIME - 5:55 - 6:15 6:15PM - 6:45PM: Event 10 TRAVEL TIME - 6:45 - 7:05 7:05PM - 7:35PM: Event 11* TRAVEL TIME -7:35-7:55 7:55PM - 8:25PM: Event 12*

*events as needed to maintain proper social distancing

Primary Recruitment Schedule

Weekend 1 - September 9th-12th cont.

Sunday, September 12 - Sisterhood Chapter Facilities 8:30AM: Breakfast Begins 9:30AM: Arrive TRAVEL TIME: 9:30 AM-10AM 10AM - 11AM: Event 1 TRAVEL TIME- 11AM-11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:30PM: Event 2 TRAVEL TIME- 12:30PM-12:45PM 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM: LUNCH TRAVEL TIME- 2:00PM- 2:30PM 2:30PM - 3:30PM: Event 3 TRAVEL TIME- 3:30PM- 4:00PM 4PM - 5:00PM: Event 4 TRAVEL TIME- 5:00PM- 5:30PM 5:30PM - 6:30PM Event 5 TRAVEL TIME- 6:30PM- 6:45PM 6:45PM - 8PM: DINNER BREAK TRAVEL TIME: 8:00PM- 8:30PM 8:30PM - 9:30PM: Event 6 OPTIONAL Movie Night Event - Hancock Stadium Tuesday, September 14th, 7:00 pm Admission is $5, event benefits Circle of Sisterhood

Primary Recruitment Schedule Weekend 2 - September 18th & 19th

Saturday, September 18 - Preference Chapter Facilities 8:30AM: Breakfast Begins 9:30AM: Arrive TRAVEL TIME: 9:30AM-10AM 10AM - 11AM: Event 1 TRAVEL TIME: 11:00AM- 11:30 AM 11:30AM - 12:30PM: Event 2 TRAVEL TIME: 12:30 PM- 12:45 PM 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM: LUNCH TRAVEL TIME: 2:00PM-2:30PM 2:30PM - 3:30PM: Event 3 TRAVEL TIME: 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM 4PM - 5:00PM: Event 4 TRAVEL TIME: 5:00 PM-5:30 PM 5:30PM - 6:30PM Event 5 TRAVEL TIME- 6:30PM- 6:45 PM 6:45PM - 8PM: DINNER TRAVEL TIME- 8:00PM- 8:30 PM 8:30PM - 9:30PM: Event 6 Sunday, September 19 - BID DAY Redbird Arena Bid Day activities begin at 1:00 PM PNMs report to Schroeder 130

COVID-19 Policy and Procedures College Panhellenic Council will be following all Covid-19 guidelines as they come available by the CDC in accordance with the policies of the university and the state. If a PNM or active member is required to selfisolate by a healthcare official during recruitment, it is advised for that person to notify the Dean on Duty by calling (309) 438-2008 to receive additional support from the university and follow all university instructions. If she lives in university housing, she should contact University Housing at (309) 438-5967. If a PNM is required to self-isolate by a healthcare official during recruitment, her recruitment rounds will continue as virtual. If an active member is required to self-isolate by a healthcare official, she will not continue the in person recruitment process. She may recruit virtually if there are women to recruit in such a manner. Anyone who she was regularly around should be tested as well.

If you are required to self isolate, please email vpofrecruitmentisucpc@gmail.com, so we can make accommodations. Please visit https://coronavirus.illinoisstate.edu/ for more information and COVID-19 resources. On-Campus Vaccine Resources: All Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. https://coronavirus.illinoisstate.edu/vaccine-testing/vaccination/ On-Campus Testing Resources: Visit https://coronavirus.illinoisstate.edu/vaccine-testing/shield-testing/ to learn more about testing site information and how to make an appointment. Testing is by appointment only.

Chapters at Illinois State

Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Omicron Pi

Chi Omega

Delta Delta Delta

Delta Zeta

Gamma Phi Beta

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Phi Sigma Sigma

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Zeta Tau Alpha

Associate Chapters

*these chapters do not participate in Primary Recruitment

Sigma Alpha*

Zeta Theta Pi*

Alpha Delta Pi

ΑΔΠ Nickname: ADPi

Values: Scholarship, Leadership, Sisterhood & Service Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities Founding Date: May 15th, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College Motto: "We Live for Each Other" Colors: Azure Blue & White Flower: Woodland Violet Symbol: Diamond & Lion Suggested GPA: 2.5 New Member Cost: $675 Active Member Cost: $771 Live In Cost: $5,031.20 Badge Fee: $166 Instagram: @adpi_isu

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Alpha Gamma Delta

ΑΓΔ Nickname: Alpha Gam

Values: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, & Sisterhood Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger, Meals on Wheels, Feeding America Founding Date: May 30th, 1904 at Syracuse University Motto: "Loving, Leading, Lasting" Colors: Red, Buff & Green Flower: Rose Symbol: Squirrel & Pearl Suggested GPA: 3.0 New Member Cost: $1,375 Active Member Cost: $832 Live In Cost: $4,131 Badge Fee: $58 Instagram: @alphagam_isu

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Alpha Omicron Pi

ΑΟΠ

Nickname: AOII Values: Friendship, Leadership, Service, Character, Dignity, Scholarship, and College Loyalty Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation/Juvenile Arthritis Founding Date: January 2nd, 1897 at Barnard College Motto: "Inspire Ambition" Colors: Cardinal Red, Pink, and White Flower: Jacqueminot Rose Symbol: Panda & Infinity Rose Suggested GPA: 2.5 New Member Cost: $928 Active Member Cost: $1,036 Live In Cost: $5,461.50 Badge Fee: $99 Instagram: @aoiibetanu

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Chi Omega

ΧΩ

Nickname: Chi O Values: Friendship, High Standards of Personnel, Scholarship, Participation in Campus Activities, Career Development, and Community Service. Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Founding Date: April 5th, 1895 at the University of Arkansas Motto: "Sisters on Purpose" Colors: Cardinal and Straw Flower: White Carnation Symbol: Owl, Skull & Crossbones Suggested GPA: 2.7 New Member Cost: $675 Active Member Cost: $460 Live In Cost: $4,700 Badge Fee: $150 Instagram: @chiomega_isu

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Delta Delta Delta

ΔΔΔ

Nickname: Tri Delta Values: Truth, Self -Sacrifice and Friendship Philanthropy: St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital Founding Date: November 27th, 1888 at Boston University Motto: “Let us steadfastly love one another.” Colors: Silver, Gold & Blue Flower: Pansy Symbol: Dolphin Suggested GPA: 3.5 New Member Cost: $1,376 Active Member Cost: $883 Live In Cost: $4,943 Badge Fee: $178 Instagram: @isu_tridelta

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Delta Zeta

ΔΖ

Nickname: DZ & Dee Zee Values: Friendship, Curiosity, Generosity, Empowerment, Citizenship, and Belonging Philanthropy: Starkey Hearing Foundation and American Society for Deaf Children Founding Date: October 24, 1902 at Miami University Motto: “Delta Zeta Truly” Colors: Rose and Green Flower: Killarney Rose Symbol: Turtle & Roman Lamp Suggested GPA: 2.7 New Member Cost: $825 Active Member Cost: $695 Live In Cost: $5,075 Badge Fee: $138 Instagram: @isudeltazeta

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Gamma Phi Beta

ΓΦΒ

Nickname: G Phi Values: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls & Girls on the Run Founding Date: November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University Motto: Founded on a Rock Colors: Blush and A-La-Mode Flower: Pink Carnation Symbol: Crescent Moon Suggested GPA: 2.75 New Member Cost: $939 Active Member Cost: $460 Live In Cost: $5,492 Badge Fee: $100 Instagram: @gammaphibeta_isu

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Kappa Kappa Gamma

ΚΚΓ

Nickname: Kappa Values: Friendship, Leadership and Scholarship Philanthropy: The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation/Mental Health Awareness Founding Date: October 3, 1870 at Monmouth College Motto: "Dream Boldly, Live Fully" Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Flower: Fleur de Lis Symbol: Key & Owl Suggested GPA: 3.0 New Member Cost: $1,607 Active Member Cost: $1,282 Live In Cost: $5,032 Badge Fee: $50 Instagram:

@isukappa

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Phi Sigma Sigma

ΦΣΣ

Nickname: Phi Sig Values: Friendship, Faith, Love, Sincerity, Integrity, and Strength. Philanthropy: Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation for School and College Readiness Founding Date: November 26, 1913 at Hunter College Motto: "Aim High" Colors: King Blue & Gold Flower: Rosa American Beauty Symbol: Sphinx & Pyramid Suggested GPA: 2.5 New Member Cost: $630 Active Member Cost: $680 Live In Cost: $4,135 Badge Fee: $250 Instagram:

@phisigisu

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Sigma Sigma Sigma

ΣΣΣ

Nickname: Tri Sigma Values: Wisdom, Power, Faith, Hope, & Love Philanthropy: Tri Sigma Foundation - Partners with the March of Dimes Founding Date: April 20th, 1898 at Longwood College Motto: Faithful Unto Death Colors: Royal Purple & White Flower: Purple Violet Symbol: Sailboat, Skull & Crossbones Suggested GPA: 2.5 New Member Cost: $290 Active Member Cost: $600 Live In Cost: $5,262.50 Badge Fee: $145 Instagram:

@trisigmaeo

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Zeta Tau Alpha

ΖΤΑ

Nickname: Zeta Values: Being rather than seeming, Humility, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Love, Loyalty and Commitment, Responsibility & Seeking the understanding that we might gain true wisdom Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Founding Date: October 15, 1898 at Longwood University Motto: "Seek the Noblest" Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray Flower: White Violet Symbol: 5 point crown, Strawberry & Bunny Suggested GPA: 3.5 New Member Cost: $1,033 Active Member Cost: $795 Live In Cost: $5,048 Badge Fee: $68 Instagram:

@zta_ilstu

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Associate Chapters

*the following chapters do not participate in the Primary Recruitment Process.

Sigma Alpha

ΣΑ

Values: Scholarship, Leadership, Service & Fellowship Philanthropy: Agriculture in the Classroom Founding Date: January 26th, 1978 at The Ohio State University Motto: "Cultivating Professional Women in Agriculture" Colors: Emerald Green & Maze Yellow Flower: Yellow Chrysanthemum Symbol: Baby Bull Instagram: @sigmaalpha_isu

Zeta Theta Pi

ΖΘΠ

Values: Service & Sisterhood Philanthropy: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Founding Date: February 18, 2007 at Central Michigan University Motto: "Character, Compassion, & Commitment" Colors: Pink & Yellow Flower: Gladiolus Symbol: Otter & Key Instagram: @zetathetapiilstu

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