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Welcome to Penn State! We are so excited that you are interested in Panhellenic Recruitment. On behalf of our Panhellenic Association Executive Board and our Panhellenic chapters here at Penn State, I am thrilled to welcome you to one of the largest and strongest fraternity and sorority communities in the country! We are so proud to serve as the home for 18 Panhellenic sororities, 3 Associate Panhellenic chapters, and 68 other fraternity and sorority organizations, all of which have played a crucial role in students’ experiences at Penn State since the 1870s. Being a part of our fraternity and sorority community at Penn State means so much more than membership and involvement within one organization. Our 3,400 members strive to use their Panhellenic experience to enrich their undergraduate experience, excelling in scholarship, leadership, philanthropy, and community service while building lifelong friendships and ties of sisterhood. Joining a sorority is different from joining any other student organization because by accepting a bid, you are making a lifelong commitment to the values of your organization and will likely develop relationships that will continue to flourish years after graduation. In this booklet, you will find information detailing all sorority chapters at Penn State. Please review this information about the individual chapters, as well as other helpful sections including those that contain frequently used terms and attire for the different rounds of Recruitment. As you visit the different sororities, be sure to ask questions to learn about each one and what makes them unique. Also consider your own values and interests when you narrow down your choices! Just as each sorority hopes to welcome girls who share their values and interests, we want you to find a chapter that can support and encourage your own personal values. Finally, make sure to explore all of your options, as each sorority has so much to offer. Again, I am so excited for you to begin this process, and look forward to seeing you at Orientation! For the Glory. We are! Abby Renko President, 2015 Panhellenic Association president@pennstatephc.org
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Table of Contents Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Letter from the VP for Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sorority Lingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Why Join a Sorority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Traditional Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sorority Recruitment Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Panhellenic Sorority Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Associate Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Panhellenic Executive Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
To Sign Up for Panhellenic Recruitment, go to WWW.PENNSTATEPHC.ORG Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 25th at 5 p.m.
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Letter from the VP for Membership Dear Future Panhellenic Women, Quite often, it is difficult to recognize pivotal moments in life that profoundly change who we are. I can say, whole-heartedly, that one of my moments was when I received my bid. I joined a sorority to make friends, as is often the case. I was afraid of getting lost in the shuffle of this huge school and never quite finding my niche. I could not imagine how joining a sorority would not only help me to find the best friends a girl could ask for, but so much more. On my bid day, I remember looking around the sorority suite and clearly picturing myself laughing, crying and spending nearly every waking moment with for the next four years. Soon enough, that image became a reality. The women I was surrounded with that very first day are still those that I can always count on to make me laugh so hard that I cry, turn to when I have a problem, and who hold me up during the emotional journey that is THON weekend every year. Before joining a sorority, I never imagined how deep the lifelong friendships that accompany joining a sorority could be. Not only has accepting my bid allowed me to connect with those in my own sorority, but I have formed friendships with other Panhellenic women that I will cherish long after graduation. It is these relationships that I will reflect upon after graduation and be able to say, with ease, that made these the best four years of my life; and I have Greek Life to thank for that. Besides the amazing friendships that come with sorority-life, the opportunities for involvement with both leadership and philanthropy are endless. Both of these aspects of sorority life have shaped me into the woman that I am today. They have empowered me and helped me to realize my potential as a woman and a member the Penn State community. Without these opportunities to lead and help others, I am certain, that my story at Penn State would not have been nearly as impactful on my life. Sorority life has brought so many incredible individuals and opportunities into my life and I am so thankful that I made the decision to “Go Greek.� My advice to you is to go experience all of these amazing things for yourself. As you make your way through the recruitment process remember to keep an open-mind, be yourself, and make friends with people different from yourself! Being a Panhellenic woman is about forming relationships with others to be a part of something greater than yourself. I cannot wait to introduce you to the amazing opportunities that being a Panhellenic woman has to offer! Happy Recruitment! Sincerely, Marisa Howley Vice President for Membership, 2015 Panhellenic Association membership@pennstatephc.org
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Sorority Lingo Active Member A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority. BID An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. You will receive your bid card on Bid Day, September 8, upon completion of all rounds of recruitment. CHAPTER The local organization of undergraduate students on a campus recognized by the University and the National or International Organization. FORMAL RECRUITMENT Designated period in the fall when Potential New Members and Panhellenic sororities get to know each other through parties. Formal Recruitment is a mutual selection process, which means that both the potential members and the individual sororities are making choices. Potential members will make decisions regarding parties they want to attend and the sororities will make decisions regarding the women they want to invite to their parties. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) The governing body of the 47 fraternities at Penn State. INITIATION A formal ceremony during which new members become active members of their chapter. LEGACY An immediate family member of an initiated member, generally sister or daughter. Some sororities also recognize grandchildren, stepsisters, and stepdaughters. Multicultural Greek-Letter Council (MGC) The governing body of the 11 culturally-based social fraternities and sororities at Penn State. NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) The governing body of the 4 historically Black fraternities and sororities at Penn State. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) The umbrella organization for 26 national and international social sororities. NEW MEMBER A person who accepts a bid from a fraternity or sorority chapter. NEW MEMBER PERIOD A period of six to ten weeks prior to initiation when a new member learns about her sorority’s values and expectations, and develops relationships within that organization. PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION The governing body of the 18 NPC sororities and 3 associate chapters at Penn State. PI CHI An active sorority woman who has chosen to serve as recruitment counselor to assist and counsel Potential New Members during the formal recruitment process. POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) A prospective new member of a sorority.
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Penn State Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life:
We Are Here for You!
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports the active and alumni members of the Penn State fraternity and sorority community and provides staff, events, and resources to achieve this purpose and help the leadership fulfill their mission. Facebook: Fraternity & Sorority Life - Penn State Office Phone: 814-863-8065 Dr. Roy W. Baker, Director and Advisor to the Interfraternity Council Dina Liberatore, Assistant Director and Advisor to the Panhellenic Association
Elizabeth Esterline, Staff Assistant Dena Linn, Staff Assistant Tim Donovan, Graduate Assistant
Jazmyn Pulley, Assistant Director and Advisor to the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek-Letter Council
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Why Join a Sorority Penn State has one of the largest Panhellenic communities in the country with 21 sororities. Every sorority offers lifetime friendships, countless opportunities for leadership, community service and philanthropy — including IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) involvement, fun and so much more! Sorority life is like a springboard into making your Penn State experience everything you want it to be. No matter what sorority you join, you are guaranteed to make lifelong friendships, have the opportunity to participate in everything Penn State offers and create memories that last forever. Read from current Panhellenic women and alumnae about their Penn State Sorority experience!
Networking - Being a member of a sorority not only connects you to the sisters of your chapter and thousands of other sorority and fraternity members at Penn State, it connects you to the hundreds of thousands of women affiliated with your sorority’s national organization. With that many connections, joining a sorority can bring many unexpected opportunities to your door. “While it’s expected that joining a sorority allows you to connect with women in your own chapter, being a Panhellenic woman allowed me to do so much more than that. Being a Penn State sorority woman means having access to the entire Penn State sorority community, both current students and alumnae. This can be crucial when job or internship hunting. But more than that, being a sorority woman enabled me to have direct contact with leaders within the National Panhellenic Conference, such as the Grand President of my sorority or other highly ranked National Panhellenic women. Being able to email them for advice or list them as a reference is huge!” – Meaghan Demallie, 2015 Alumna, Marketing
Service and Philanthropy - Penn State’s most notable philanthropy, the Penn State IFC/ Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON), was started by fraternity and sorority members and continues to be supported by the fundraising and philanthropic efforts of the fraternity and sorority community. In addition to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, each sorority has its own unique philanthropy for which it holds events and fundraisers. Service is an important aspect of sorority life. Each sorority has service-hour goals that members are expected to reach. Sororities can be seen helping first-years move in, working blood drives, hosting events for the community and other service projects around campus. “When I joined a sorority, I had no idea that I could get involved with THON through my chapter. When I found out, I was so excited. The fact that I can be active for a cause I really care about with all of my best friends is the best of both worlds for me. Standing at the last four hours of THON, I have never been more proud to be a member of Penn State Greek life, and a sister of my sorority.” – Tory Nymick, Junior, Marketing
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Scholarship - All chapters have a scholarship program that encourages academic development among its members. In fact, members often say that being in a sorority substantially enhances their ability to organize time and meet responsibilities. Sister-to-sister tutoring, required study hours, incentives and minimum GPA Spring 2015 GPA requirements are all ways that chapters help their members succeed academically. The Panhellenic Wom GPA for all sororities is consistently higher than en: 3.34 the average for all women at Penn State!
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pendent Women: “Not only are we encouraged to work 3.30 hard in school and get excellent grades, but we are also given the tools and opportunities to do so! So many sisters are willing to help in every way they can, and you’d be surprised at how many of your sisters will have similar classes and majors as you!” – Jennifer Hunter, Sophomore, Forensic Science
Leadership - Sorority membership offers more opportunities for leadership than many other organizations. More than 90 percent of fraternity men and sorority women said that they felt that their organization helped them enhance their leadership skills as they assumed positions of responsibility. These positions can be within an individual chapter or through Panhellenic as a whole, such as positions on the Greek Week Overall Committee or Greek Sing committee positions. Additionally, Panhellenic women participate in sports, honor societies and student government. Moreover, they hold employment positions and assist with research. “I knew from the start that I wanted to get more involved in my chapter. I started off holding various chair positions which I found exciting, fun and rewarding! I am proud to say that now I serve as my sorority’s Executive Vice President and could not be more honored! I love being able to help my sorority accomplish incredible things and I am so grateful to be able to serve in this position. It has given me strength, and confidence, and I could not have done it without the astounding support from all my sisters!” – Rebecca Warnock, Senior, Science
Social - The best part about being in a sorority is the wide variety of friendships you can make. When you look back on your college experience, your most cherished moments are not a reflection of what you did, but of the incredible women with whom you shared those moments. “Joining a sorority was something I will never regret. I ended up with a group of girls that I am so proud to call my sisters. I have made so many unbelievable friendships with people who I know will be in my life for a long, long time. These girls are my family. They are my home away from home. We’ve shared so many unforgettable memories that I couldn’t thank them enough for. My sorority has showed me what sisterhood really means. I am so blessed and privileged to be a part of something so good.” – Remy Ward, Sophomore, Labor and Employment Relations
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Homecoming Penn State Homecoming is one of the traditional events that all sororities and fraternities participate in each year. Homecoming is a week of fun, football, alumni, performances, and parades. Sororities team up with fraternities to participate in a number of activities during the week, including a talent show and a parade to unite Penn State. For the parade, each sorority/ fraternity pair makes a float based on a theme that they choose. The floats are designed and built by the fraternity and sorority teams, and they take great pride in making them! The week culminates with a football game on Saturday. Homecoming is a celebration of Penn State tradition that Penn State sororities participate in to the fullest!
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Greek Sing Greek Sing is another traditional event where sororities and fraternities showcase their talents and compete by performing Broadway musicals. This showcase builds community among all fraternities and sororities and is an excellent way for students to volunteer to represent their organizations. The primary purpose of Greek Sing is to raise money for the Gayle Beyer’s Scholarship Fund, named after a woman who demonstrated great dedication and true allegiance to the sorority community as a collegian and Panhellenic advisor. Each year, the Gayle Beyer’s scholarship is given to Panhellenic women who demonstrates commitment and excellence to the Penn State Panhellenic Association.
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T hon The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world! Money is raised in a yearlong effort supporting The Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center to conquer pediatric cancer. In February, the fundraising culminates in a 46-hour, no-sitting, nosleeping dance marathon. The dancers are selected to participate from their individual organizations. IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon weekend is a fun-filled two days with events for kids, dancers, families, supporters, and Penn State students. The 2015 IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon raised over $13 million! The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon started in 1973 as a philanthropy initiated by Penn State’s fraternities and sororities. It was first held in the HUB and raised about $2,000. Today, it is held in the Bryce Jordan Center and has grown to incorporate all student organizations. However, fraternities and sororities are proud that we continue to appear among the top fundraisers of any of the hundreds of IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon organizations. We are proud of our service to the IFC/ Panhellenic Dance Marathon and continue to fight to find a cure. FTK! (For The Kids) For more information on IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, visit www.thon.org.
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Joining a Sorority and T hon
Each sorority is paired with a fraternity to raise the funds for IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. Fundraising efforts include letter-writing campaigns to friends and family, canning weekends, developing relationships with corporate sponsors, downtown fundraisers and canvassing. There are three weekends designated for “canning.� Students travel to the hometowns of selected brothers and sisters to stand with big cans and signs outside, asking for donations for the IFC/ Panhellenic Dance Marathon. Most of the sorority/fraternity pairs also sponsor a Four Diamonds child who is being, or was, treated at the Hershey Medical Center. Sororities build relationships with the child and family to provide moral support throughout the year. While individual participation of sorority members in IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon isn’t mandatory, it is strongly encouraged as a wonderful way to bond with sisters, develop leadership and fundraising skills, and give to the larger Penn State community.
THON Calendar Canning Weekend #1: September 25-27 Canning Weekend #2: October 23-25 THON 5k: November 7 Canning Weekend #3: November 13-15 THON Weekend: February 19-21
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Greek Week Greek Week takes place in April and consists of various activities that promote unity across all Penn State sororities and fraternities. These activities and events emphasize the positive facets of the fraternity and sorority community, while building meaningful relationships between participants and with the greater Penn State and State College communities. Some of the most popular Greek Week traditions include the Spring Carnival, Greek Pageant, athletic events, and socials.
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Sorority Recruitment Schedule To register for formal recruitment, go to WWW.PENNSTATEPHC.ORG. The last day to register is Tuesday, August 25th at 5:00 p.m.! The registration fee is $40.
Fraternity And Sorority Involvement Fair (August 24, 11a.m.-4p.m., Alumni Hall, HUB) At the Fraternity & Sorority Involvement Fair, you will have the chance to meet each sorority informally and learn about their chapter and sisterhood. This will give you firsthand insight into the Panhellenic community at Penn State. The Panhellenic Association will also have a table to answer any questions you might have about sorority recruitment or registration.
ORIENTATION (August 29)
At orientation, you will learn more about the recruitment process and gain all the information you need to know to have the best experience possible! Potential New Members will break into Panhellenic counselor, “Pi Chi”, groups. These are the groups of approximately 50 Potential New Members who will go through the recruitment process together. This orientation is mandatory. You will receive an email confirming your exact date, time, and location of your orientation session upon registration.
OPEN HOUSES (August 29-30)
During these two days, you will visit all 18 Panhellenic sororities at Penn State for 15 minutes each with your Pi Chi group.
FIRST ROUNDS (September 1-4)
During first rounds, you will visit a maximum of 13 chapters for 30 minutes each. The chapters will focus on highlighting their international philanthropy. At the end of first rounds, you will select a maximum of 8 chapters to visit during second rounds.
SECOND ROUNDS (September 12-13)
During second rounds, you will visit a maximum of eight chapters for 40 minutes. You will attend these chapters and see a documentary about each chapter’s sisterhood. That night, you will select a maximum of 3 chapters to visit on preference day.
PREFERENCE Day (September 7)
On preference day, you will visit a maximum of three chapters, spend 50 minutes with each sorority and participate in their preference ceremonies. These ceremonies present the values and ideals held by the chapter. You will get to tour the sorority floor, and there will be food and beverages provided. At the end of the night, you will submit your final ranking of the sororities you attend.
BID DAY (Tuesday, September 8, Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson-Center)
Potential New Members will meet in Alumni Hall with their Pi Chi group. You will be given your invitation, or bid, to join a sorority. Once everyone receives their bids, New Members will meet their New Member Classes and be welcomed by their chapters. Then, you will go back to the sorority suite to meet everyone and participate in fun bid day activities!
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What to Wear ORIENTATION (August 29) The dress attire for recruitment orientation is very casual and comfortable, such as jeans, shorts and t-shirts. OPEN HOUSES (August 29-31) For the first two days of recruitment, Potential New Members will be REQUIRED to wear the t-shirt provided to them at Orientation. This t-shirt may not be altered. You can wear jeans or shorts on the bottom and any kind of shoes. Remember to keep it appropriate and comfortable because you will be walking to all the sorority suites. FIRST ROUNDS (September 1-4)
Potential New Members should dress casually, but neatly. Try to wear nice sandals (not flip flops) and a cute top and bottom. Try to stay away from low cut tops and really short shorts. Look nice, but also remember to be comfortable.
SECOND ROUNDS (September 5-6)
For second rounds, attire is dressier with skirts, sundresses or nice dress pants. Sandals or dress shoes are recommended.
PREFERENCE Day (September 7)
Potential New Members should wear cocktail-type dresses. Heels and nice jewelry are recommended. Dress as you would for a semi-formal event.
BID DAY 2014 (September 8)
The dress attire for bid day is casual. You can wear jeans or shorts and a t-shirt.
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Policies & Rights Mandatory Attendance Policy The Panhellenic Association has a mandatory attendance policy during recruitment. This means that a Potential New Member is required to attend all chapter events to which she is invited. Potential New Members may NOT “pick and choose” the chapters they wish to attend on their schedule. If a Potential New Member chooses not to attend a chapter on her event schedule and does not have an excused absence, she will be removed from the recruitment process immediately. Potential New Members must submit any academic or athletic conflicts to their recruitment counselor no later than August 29th at 12:30 p.m. Panhellenic encourages chapters to invite back Potential New Members who must miss parties due to conflicts, but there is no guarantee that a chapter will invite you back if you have to miss their party. If a Potential New Member would like to withdraw from the recruitment process, she will need to go to the Panhellenic Office in 218 HUB to fill out an official withdrawal form.
Signing and Accepting a Bid In signing a preference card, a Potential New Member is making a binding agreement that she will accept a bid from any of those sororities she lists in order of preference on her card. Furthermore, should a woman receive a bid from a sorority and she decides not to join the sorority, she will not be able to join another NPC sorority until the next formal recruitment.
Potential New Members Have the Right to... • Be treated as individuals. • Be fully informed about the recruitment process. • Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members. • Be treated with respect. • Be treated as capable and mature women without being patronized. • Ask how and why, and receive straight answers. • Have and express opinions to recruitment counselors. • Confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors. • Make informed choices without undue pressure from others. • Be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in preference card signing. • Make their own choices and decisions, and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision. • Have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.
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Recruitment Behavior Rules Regarding the relationship of Potential New Members and sisters
A. Potential New Members must attend all scheduled recruitment parties. Without a validated excuse for every absence, you will be removed from the recruitment process.
B. You must treat each sorority with equal respect. The sorority members must also respect
you by not answering phone calls during the recruitment events, talking down about other sororities, etc. If you feel a sister has disrespected you, tell your Pi Chi. Your name will be confidential at all times, but the issue will be addressed.
C. You MAY NOT “bad mouth” or slander any sorority to any sorority member or other
Potential New Members. All opinions should be kept between you and your Pi Chis. It is important for you to make the decision for yourself and keep an open and unbiased mind throughout the entire recruitment process.
D. Sorority members MAY NOT ask you about other sororities you have visited, whether you
are a legacy, or about your friends in recruitment. If they do these things, you do not have to answer the questions. Tell your Pi Chi immediately or fill out the Anonymous Reporting Form on www.pennstatephc.org.
E. You may not discuss rumors, social functions, hazing, fraternities, stereotypes, etc. with
any other Potential New Members or sorority members. The sorority sisters also cannot talk to you about these things. If they do, report it immediately . If you have any questions pertaining to any of these topics, please go to your Pi Chi for the answers.
F. You many not accept ANY type of gift (meals, cards, letters, sorority paraphernalia, etc.) before or during the recruitment process.
G. You may not try to contact sorority members for information about recruitment in ANY
way, including, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you have any questions about sorority recruitment, please contact your Pi Chi.
H. When leaving a recruitment event, you will not be allowed to discuss opinions with other Potential New Members. You may use your “recruitment diary” to write down notes.
I. YOU MAY NOT ATTEND SOCIAL EVENTS WITH SORORITY MEMBERS. This includes football games, off-campus events, parties, etc. You are not allowed in the fraternity houses between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and midnight before or during the recruitment process.
J. You may not ask or research the affiliations of the Panhellenic Association Executive Board, Pi Chis, or Overall Recruitment Team.
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Helpful Hints for Sorority Recruitment Recruitment is a very formal, complicated, and time-consuming process. Be sure to budget your time wisely prior to and during sorority recruitment. Make sure that you get plenty of rest and stay focused on your academics. You will make friends during the recruitment process that you will have for the rest of your time at Penn State, and you will meet your future sisters. You have the power to have a great experience. If you keep an open mind, make your own decisions, form your own opinions and follow the rules, you will end up in a sorority that best fits you.
Pi Chis are active sorority women who have chosen to serve as recruitment counselors to assist and counsel Potential New Members through the recruitment process. There will
be three or four trained Pi Chis in each group who are there to assist you day or night
with unbiased advice and information. The Pi Chis are not allowed to associate with their sororities before and during recruitment, and their chapters are secret to make sure you get the best, unbiased advice and information during your recruitment journey.
Penalties For Violating The Potential New Member Code Of Conduct All violations of the Potential New Member Code of Conduct will be addressed by the Panhellenic President and Vice President for Membership. Violations may result in a range of sanctions ranging from a warning to removal from the recruitment process.
Hazing Policy If a member feels that she is being hazed or knows of a hazing incident, she should report it immediately to the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Any Panhellenic chapter found in violation of the Panhellenic Association hazing policy will be subject to investigation and discipline by the Panhellenic Association and will have their Inter/National Headquarters contacted.
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8 Formal Recruitment Tips for Success Be yourself. Do not adopt a new personality just because of recruitment! Each chapter has its own personality and women that could be the perfect fit for you. Sororities are interested in the real you, not a fake front you put on for two weeks! Be yourself! Keep an open mind. When you receive your schedule from your Pi Chis at the
beginning of each round, you may not receive your top choices back. Don’t get discouraged. If you ask many women currently in sororities, they’ll say that their opinions of each chapter changed drastically during the course of recruitment. Though you may not have “clicked” with a sorority on a particular day, it might have just been one particular person that you talked to and didn’t have much in common with. Each sorority may have up to 180 members, so don’t base your opinion on just one conversation! Similarly, you may not be asked back to as many sororities as some other women in your group. Remember that it only takes one bid on Bid Day to join, so keep an open mind and get excited about the chapters that did invite you back!
Manage your time wisely. While the week of formal recruitment can be an exciting
and intense time, women who manage their time will find the week much easier than those who do not! Remember to allow enough time for your meals, homework, and sleep during recruitment.
Ask about finances. Do not be afraid to question the financial obligation of joining a sorority. Feel free to ask your Pi Chi, as well as sisters in each chapter. Ask about values. When you join a sorority you are becoming a member of a lifetime sisterhood. Don’t be afraid to ask about the morals and ideals of the chapter to see if they resonate with what you find important. Get to know other women in your Pi Chi group. During formal recruitment, you will have the opportunity to meet many wonderful sorority women, as well as the other women going through recruitment with you. These other Potential New Members might turn out to be your new sisters, or they might join a different chapter and you’ll see them at many sorority community events over the next few years. Having friends in other chapters is a huge part of being in a sorority. Stick with it. At times recruitment may seem stressful, but have fun with it! This is an opportunity to meet hundreds of great women. 23
F.A.Q. Do I have to register for sorority recruitment?
Yes, you must register for sorority recruitment on the website at www.pennstatephc.org so information can be collected, you can be assigned to a group and scheduled for recruitment. Remember, the last day to register is Tuesday, August 25th at 5:00 p.m. The registration fee is $40.
Do sorority women have friends in other sororities and outside of sorority life?
Yes. Many members of sorority life are actively involved on campus in almost any activity you can think of. Joining a sorority does not mean losing friends or changing the group of friends you hang out with. It means finding more friends and carving a niche in this huge school!
What if I have class and have to miss a sorority recruitment event?
You will have to fill out the excused absence sheet and submit it online or to your Pi Chi by August 29th at 12:30 p.m.. If you miss a party without an excuse, you will be removed from recruitment. You cannot enter a party late, so make sure you are on time! If there is ever a personal problem, please confide in your Pi Chi or one of the Panhellenic Executive Board members and a solution will be reached to help with the situation.
How do I know who my Pi Chi is and where do I meet her?
Registered Potential New Members will meet their assigned Pi Chis at Orientation. You will learn how to get in contact with her and where your group will meet every day before recruitment rounds begin. Your Pi Chi will always let you know where and when you need to meet before each round of recruitment.
Outside of recruitment parties, can I talk to sorority women?
To ensure a fair and pressure-free process, there is a period of limited contact between sorority women and Potential New Members when not at recruitment events. From the day Potential New Members arrive on campus until the end of recruitment, preplanned contact is prohibited between you and sorority women. This includes calls, e-mails, texts, letters, face-to-face communication, Facebook, Twitter, etc. This is an extremely important rule. If a sorority member contacts you, she is putting her entire chapter at risk for judicial sanctions and is undermining the spirit of our Panhellenic community. You have the right to a confidential and fair recruitment process.
When do I get to live on the sorority floor?
Living on the sorority floor is a privilege and is not guaranteed. The opportunity to live on the floor will depend on how much space is available, which will vary from sorority to sorority. Many sororities have an application process for people interested in living on the floor, so consult your chapter Housing Chair early if this is something that you are interested in.
How much time is needed to be involved in a sorority?
As a new member, you can expect weekly meetings, community service projects, sisterhood events, and social functions. These activities will continue after initiation to whatever extent you choose. Your experience will be what you make of it — the more you put in, the more you will get out!
I’m not sure I have enough money to pay for sorority membership. Should I still go through recruitment?
Sororities do cost money, with first-semester dues averaging $650. Most sororities offer payment plans, allowing you to spread your payments throughout the semester. Additional expenses may arise from purchasing t-shirts and apparel and attending social events such as formals and hayrides. Costs are different for each chapter, so ask about the financial commitment when you meet with them.
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“Together Let Us Seek The Heights” About Alpha Chi Omega Colors: Scarlet and Olive Green Founded: October 15, 1885; DePauw University Founded at Penn State: 1958 Flower: Scarlet Carnation Symbol: Golden Lyre Philanthropy: Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Nickname: A Chi O, Alpha Chi National Website: www.alphachiomega.org 26
“We Live For Each Other” About Alpha Delta Pi Colors: Colors: Azure Blue and White Founded: May 15, 1851; Wesleyan College Founded at Penn State: 1958 Flower: Woodland Violet Symbol: Lion and the Diamond Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities Nickname: ADPi National Website: www.alphadeltapi.org 27
“One Motto, One Badge, One Bond, Singleness of Heart” About Alpha Omicron Pi Colors: Cardinal Red Founded: January 2, 1897; Barnard College, Columbia University Founded at Penn State: 1929 Flower: Rose Symbol: Rose Philanthropy: Arthritis Research Foundation Nickname: AOPi National Website: www.alphaomicronpi.org 28
“Union Hand in Hand” About Alpha Phi Colors: Silver and Bordeaux Founded: October 10, 1872; Syracuse University Founded at Penn State: 1958 Flower: Lily of the Valley and Forget Me Not Symbol: Ivy Leaf Philanthropy: Cardiac Care Nickname: A Phi National Website: www.alphaphi.org 29
“Aspire, Seek, Attain” About Alpha Sigma Alpha Colors: Pearl White and Crimson Founded: November 15, 1901; Longwood University Founded at Penn State: 1962 Flower: Aster and Narcissus Symbol: Phoenix, Crown, Palm Tree and Star Philanthropy: Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center Nickname: ASA National Website: www.alphasigmaalpha.org 30
“The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword” About Alpha Xi Delta Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Gold Founded: April 17, 1893; Lombard College Founded at Penn State: 1942 Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Symbol: Quill Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Nickname: AZD National Website: www.alphaxidelta.org
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“Do Good” About Delta Gamma Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue Founded: December 25, 1873; The Lewis School for Girls Founded at Penn State: 1930 Flower: Cream-Colored Rose Symbol: Anchor Philanthropy: Service for Sight Nickname: DG National Website: www.deltagamma.org
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“Enriching� About Delta Zeta Colors: Rose and Green Founded: October 24, 1902; Miami University Founded at Penn State: 1946 Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Symbol: Roman Lamp Philanthropy: The Painted Turtle Camp Nickname: DZ National Website: www.deltazeta.org 33
“Founded Upon a Rock” About Gamma Phi Beta Colors: Brown and Mode Founded: November 11, 1874; Syracuse University Founded at Penn State: 1932 Flower: Pink Carnation Symbol: Crescent Moon Philanthropy: Girls on the Run Nickname: Gamma Phi National Website: www.gammaphibeta.org 34
“Leading Women” About Kappa Alpha Theta Colors: Colors: Black and Gold Founded: January 27, 1870; DePauw University Founded at Penn State: 1931 Flower: Black and Gold Pansy Symbol: Kite Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates Nickname: Theta National Website: www.kappaalphatheta.org 35
“Let Us Strive for That Which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest� About Kappa Delta Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White Founded: October 23, 1897; Longwood University Founded at Penn State: 1939 Flower: White Rose Symbol: Dagger and Katydid Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America Nickname: KD National Website: www.kappadelta.org
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“aspire to be” About Kappa Kappa Gamma Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue Founded: October 13, 1870; Monmouth College Founded at Penn State: 1930 Flower: Fleur-de-Lis Symbol: Key Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Nickname: Kappa National Website: www.kappakappagamma.org
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“The Faithful Sisters” About Phi Mu Colors: Rose and White Founded: January 4, 1852; Wesleyan College Founded at Penn State: 1929 Flower: Rose-colored Carnation Symbol: The Quatrefoil Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Nickname: Phi Mu National Website: www.phimu.org 38
“Once, Always.” About Phi Sigma Sigma Colors: King Blue and Gold Founded: November 26, 1913; Hunter College in New York City Founded at Penn State: 1946 Flower: The American Beauty Rose Symbol: Sphinx Philanthropy: School and College Readiness Nickname: Phi Sig National Website: www.phisigmasigma.org 39
“Cultivating Sincere Friendship” About Pi Beta Phi Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Founded: April 28, 1867; Monmouth College Founded at Penn State: 1953 Flower: Wine Carnation Symbol: Arrow Philanthropy: First Book and the Pi Phi Foundation Nickname: Pi Phi National Website: www.pibetaphi.org 40
“One Hope of Many People” About Sigma Delta Tau Colors: Café au lait and Old Blue Founded: March 25, 1917; Cornell University Founded at Penn State: 1943 Flower: Golden Tea Rose Symbol: Torch Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America Nickname: SDT National Website: www.sigmadeltatau.com 41
“One Heart, One Way” About Sigma Kappa Colors: Maroon and Lavender Founded: November 9, 1874; Colby College Founded at Penn State: 1992 Flower: Wild Purple Violet Symbol: Dove and Heart Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Association Nickname: Sig Kap National Website: www.sigmakappa.org
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“Seek the Noblest” About Zeta Tau Alpha Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Founded: October 15, 1898; Longwood University Founded at Penn State: 1939 Flower: White Violet Symbol: Five-pointed Crown Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Nickname: Zeta National Website: www.zetataualpha.org
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“Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Leaders, Forever in Service” About Omega Phi Alpha Colors: Dark Blue, Baby Blue, Gold Focus: Service Sorority Founded: June 15, 1967; Bowling Green State University Founded at Penn State: 2006 Chapter President: Erika Hill (elh5249@gmail.com) National Website: www.omegaphialpha.org
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“Together We Build the Future� About Phi Sigma Rho Colors: Wine Red and Silver Focus: Sorority for Women in Engineering, Engineering Technologies and the Sciences Founded: September 24, 1984; Purdue University Founded at Penn State: 2002 Chapter President: Katelyn Zambito (kbzambito@gmail.com) National Website: www.phisigmarho.org 45
“Sisters in Agriculture” About Sigma Alpha Colors: Emerald and Maize Focus: Agricultural Sorority Founded: January 26, 1978; Ohio State University Founded at Penn State: 1989 Chapter President: Shannon Ruane (sruane2915@gmail.com) National Website: www.sigmaalpha.org 46
Panhellenic Association Executive Board President: Abby Renko
Abby is a senior from Ellicott City, MD studying Psychology (Neuroscience) as a Schreyer Honors Scholar with minors in Kinesiology and HDFS. She served on the Executive Board of her sorority for two years before being elected to the Panhellenic Council, as well as on the Junior Panhellenic Council and Panhellenic Judicial Board. She is also an active member of the fraternity and sorority honor society Order of Omega. Outside of her contributions to Panhellenic, she works as an Emergency Medical Technician on campus and teaches students each week as the Head TA for Kinesiology 403. She is currently working on her senior thesis on Traumatic Brain Injury research, and hopes to continue to medical school in the Fall of 2016. In her free time, she enjoys working out and watching Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. As President, Abby serves as the voice of the 18 NPC and 3 associate chapters at Penn State, she mediates and addresses any concerns chapters may have and she represents the Panhellenic Association to the University community.
Executive Vice President: Nicole Rocchio
Nicole is a senior from Collegeville, PA studying Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. Her involvement within her chapter started with becoming Greek Sing Chair, and then worked her way up to become the the Greek Sing Executive Director for all fraternities and sororities. She also took part in being the Student Relations Overall for Greek Week, having the chance to work closely with chapters of the other 3 councils (MGC, NPHC, IFC). Aside from her involvement within Panhellenic she is an active member in the Health & Human Development Honors Society and the Human Development and Family Studies Undergraduate Student Organization. In her free time she enjoys eating ridiculous amounts of candy and trying to work out. As EVP, Nicole coordinates the Panhellenic Delegate Retreat and selects and leads the Junior Panhellenic Council. She plans Panhellenic Pride Week, the Senior Recognition Ceremony and the Chapter Adviser Appreciation Event in the Spring. She also oversees all Pan Pal events and coordinates meet & greets with each Panhellenic chapter.
Vice President for Membership: Marisa Howley
Marisa is a senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania majoring in Finance. Her involvement in her chapter began as an assistant to the Recruitment Chair in the Fall of 2013. She then became a member of her chapter’s Executive Board the following year as the Vice President of Membership. When she’s not planning recruitment related material, she is involved in the Penn State Finance Society and is a teacher’s assistant for Management 301. This past summer she was a Risk Assurance intern for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Pittsburgh and hopes to continue working there after graduation in the spring. In her free time, she enjoys to hanging out with her friends and family and watching Game of Thrones, The Blacklist or basically any crime show out there. As VP for Membership, Marisa H. plans and executes the Recruitment efforts of all 18 Panhellenic sororities at Penn State, through both Formal Recruitment in the fall or Informal Recruitment in the spring. She also assists with Recruitment for the three associate chapters and coordinates the Overall Recruitment Team. Contact Marisa with any questions you may have about Recruitment.
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Vice President for Member Development: Emily Onorato
Emily is a senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Special Education. Prior to being elected to the Panhellenic Association, Emily served as the primary THON Chair for her chapter during the 2014-2015 fundraising season. Her involvement with THON extends beyond her position in her chapter. Emily has been a THON Dancer Relations Committee Member for the past two years. Additionally, she is an active member of the Penn State chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. Emily was previously a Pi Chi (recruitment counselor) for Fall 2014 Formal Recruitment as well as the Photography Chair for the 2014 Panhellenic Association Communications Team. In her downtime, Emily enjoys doing heated vinyasa yoga, watching Netflix, and taking photographs. If you ever have any questions about recruitment counselors or new member education, please do not hesitate to contact Emily. As VP for Member Development, Emily is responsible for selecting, training and overseeing the Recruitment Counselors (Pi Chis) for Formal Recruitment. She is also the Panhellenic New Member Educator. As the New Member Educator, she plans and implements New Member Orientations, coordinates round tables for New Member Educators and organizes any additional programming initiatives for new members in the Panhellenic community.
Vice President for Standards: Marisa Cutillo
Marisa Cutillo is a senior from Sparta, New Jersey studying Supply Chain Management with a minor in Management Information Systems. Her involvement in her chapter began with taking on the role of Director of WatchCare. She later became further involved with the Recruitment Team and was responsible for the planning and presentation of Preference Night. Marisa’s accomplishments in her previous positions led her to become a member of her chapter’s Executive Board as Vice President for Risk Management. Her experience as Vice President helped prepare her for her position on the Panhellenic Council. While being involved in Greek life is important, Marisa has also spent the past summer interning at L’Oreal in their Supply Chain department. As VP for Standards, Marisa C. ensures that everyone in the Panhellenic community is acting safely and responsibly, and that all Panhellenic documents including our Bylaws, Standing Rules and Code of Ethics remain updated and in coherence with NPC policy. She also oversees the judicial process for the Panhellenic Association.
Vice President for Finance: Carly Franceschino
Carly Franceschino is a senior from Yardley, Pennsylvania studying Marketing with a minor in Labor and Employment Relations. Carly’s first role in her chapter was being the Finance Assistant, and she worked her way up to serve on her sorority’s Executive Board as Finance Vice President. Apart from her involvement in her own chapter, Carly served as the Community Development Chairwoman for the 2014 Panhellenic Council. Carly has also worked at Verizon Communications as a Business Strategy and Analytics Intern for the past two summers. She was a campus ambassador for Verizon, as well. In her free time, you will either find Carly online shopping or binge watching Gossip Girl, How I Met Your Mother, and Friends. To say she has a Netflix problem, would be an understatement. As VP for Finance, Carly makes and maintains the Panhellenic Association budget and helps officers attain their goals and objectives financially. She invoices chapters for dues, fines, and other expenses, and sits on the Board of Directors for Nittany Co-Op (a purchasing co-operative in State College).
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Panhellenic Executive Board Vice President for Programming: Maddy Gist
Maddy Gist is a junior studying Kinesiology. She served on Junior Panhellenic last year and is the current scholarship chair for her sorority and also serves as the SHRA Panhellenic representative. Maddy is very involved with THON and is now in her second year on a Dancer Relations committee. Other clubs she is involved on in campus includes Best Buddies and the Kinesiology club. She enjoys running, baking, Pinterest and eating pizza. As VP for Programming, Maddy G. organizes Panhellenic programming, community service, and philanthropy events. She also plans activities for National Hazing Prevention Week, Panhellenic International Badge Day, and Panhellenic Month of the Scholar. In addition, she oversees and communicates with Greek Sing, Greek Week, and University Park Undergraduate Association representatives.
Vice President for Communications: Maddy Marold
Maddy Marold is a senior from Nashville, Tennessee pursuing a double major in Spanish and Public Relations. She served on her chapter’s Executive Board as the Panhellenic Delegate, which made her decide to run for Panhellenic after her delegate term was up. Maddy also spends her time as a member of the Strategic Planning Student Advisory Council and volunteering at Centre County PAWS. She enjoys rock climbing and being outdoors, along with country music. After graduation, Maddy hopes to work for a public relations firm. As VP for Communications, Maddy M. manages the social media accounts, works closely with the local media outlets, oversees the Panhellenic Communications Team and maintains the Panhellenic website. She also writes press releases for Panhellenic events and helps with branding to maintain a positive image for the Panhellenic community.
Vice President for Community Development: Kat Rowan
Kat Rowan is a senior from Reading, Pennsylvania studying Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. She served as Recruitment Chair and Panhellenic Delegate for her sorority before being elected to the Panhellenic Executive Board. Outside of Panhellenic, Kat volunteers at Centre County PAWS and assists the Dairy Reproduction Research team in various parts of their study. She enjoys running and watching The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. After graduation she hopes to go on to veterinary school and become a small animal practitioner. As VP for Community Development, Kat organizes, coordinates and executes sorority community outreach programs such as Spring Carnival and Greek-or-Treat. She also works to improve relations with the State College Borough communities and collaborates with her IFC counterpart to ensure both PHC and IFC community outreach initiatives are aligned.
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Check out our Facebook page at “Penn State Panhellenic Council” and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @pennstatePHC. You are one step closer to joining an organization that will change your life for the better. Sorority life is one of the best choices you can make at Penn State! If you still have questions about sorority life, or want to talk to someone about joining a sorority, e-mail membership@pennstatephc.org or stop by 218 HUB and talk to one of the Panhellenic Association Executive Board members. Good luck in your college career and we hope to see you at orientation! Fraternally, The Panhellenic Association Executive Board 2015
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Learn More About Sorority Recruitment: ★ Fraternity & Sorority Involvement Fair: August 24, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., HUB Alumni Hall ★ Register for Panhellenic Recruitment at www.pennstatephc.org.
Last day to register for recruitment August 25th at 5:00 p.m.
Recruitment O rien August 29 tation You will receive an email confirming your exact date, time, a nd location upon registr ation