Marietta College Greek Life - In Our Own Words

MARIETTA COLLEGE GREEK LIFE

In Our Own Words

2019-2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome from President Ruud.................................................................................................3 Intent Card & Anti-Hazing Policy.............................................................................................4 Speaking Greek & Greek Alphabet...........................................................................................5 Greek Honors Societies................................................................................................................6 FAQ & 6 Things You Should Do During Recruitment.........................................................7 Top 10 Questions/Basic Expectations & IFC President....................................................8–9 IFC Information & IFC Recruitment Schedule......................................................................10–11 Alpha Sigma Phi............................................................................................................................12-13 Alpha Tau Omega..........................................................................................................................14–15 Delta Tau Delta...............................................................................................................................16–17 Lambda Chi Alpha........................................................................................................................18–19 Assist Director of Campus Involvement.................................................................................20 Culturally Based Greek Organizations....................................................................................21 Panhellenic President & Council Information.......................................................................22 - 23 Panhellenic Recruitment Director & Rho Gammas............................................................24–25 New Member Bill of Rights & Recruitment Schedule........................................................26–27 AlphaXi Delta..................................................................................................................................28–29 Chi Omega.......................................................................................................................................30–31 Sigma Kappa...................................................................................................................................32–33 Greek Housing Map.......................................................................................................................34 Notes.................................................................................................................................................35

Content Collected By: Victoria Hughes, Breck Baker, and Devin Webster

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2023 Dear Marietta Community: Fraternities and sororities have been a part of Marietta College since 1855 — 20 years after the College was chartered — and have played an important role in the lives of our students and alumni since then.

Marietta College’s administration strongly supports the activities of Greek Life on campus, because we believe it contributes much to the campus community through their involvement in other student organizations, educational programs, service and philanthropy projects, relationships, and social activities.

Being a member of a Greek organization provides students with opportunities to be active within the campus community, as well as the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is not uncommon for Greek members to participate in activities that include academic organizations, student government, clubs and organizations, athletics, social projects, and many others.

It is great to see how our Greek community provides a home away from home for students during their collegiate years and beyond. It’s also a great way to connect with alumni who can serve as mentors and provide information about internships and jobs.

I also have first-hand knowledge of the impact of Greek Life, as I am a member of Kappa Sigma from the University of North Dakota since the early 1970s. Those experiences and friendships are still some of the best in my life.

Best,

William N. Ruud, Ph.D. President and Professor of Management Member, Order of Omega

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Below is a copy of the Greek Life Intent Card. All students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Marietta College must read and complete an Intent Card before they will be deemed eligible to receive a bid of membership from any of our Greek Life organizations.

By signing this card, you are expressing interest in joining a fraternity or sorority on campus. This card does not commit or bind you to join any specific organization nor does it guarantee that you will receive a bid of membership from any particular fraternity or sorority on our campus.

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SPEAKING GREEK Active: A fully initiated, undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority Alumni: Sorority or fraternity members who ave graduated from college and are no longer in the collegiate chapter.

Bid: A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.

Big Brother/Big Sister: An active member assigned to be the personal mentor to a new member.

Chapter: A local unit of a national or international fraternity or sorority.

Charter: Documentation from a national organization that serves as a license to operate a chapter of their organization on a specific campus.

Interest Group: A group of students who have been recognized by the college and/or a national organization but who have not yet received a charter.

Interfraternity Council (IFC): The representative governing body of all the fraternities at Marietta College.

Initiation: A Ritual ceremony/tradition that welcomes the new member into full membership status of that fraternity/sorority.

Legacy: Someone who has an older family member that is a member of a particular Greek organization.

Panhellenic Council: The representative governing body of all the sororities at Marietta College.

Intent Card: A specific card that prospective members must fill out and turn into the Greek Life office before receiving a bid.

Recruitment: The designated period of time in which all sororities and fraternities hold events for new members to join the chapter.

PNM (Potential New Member): A student of Marietta College that has not yet pledged or accepted a bid to a sorority.

Prospective Member: A student of Marietta College that has not yet pledged or accepted a bid to a fraternity.

Pledge/New Member: An uninitiated member of a fraternity or sorority, who has received and accepted a bid, but has not gained full membership status yet.

Ritual: The traditions that tie together the alues and principles of a greek letter organization.

GREEK ALPHABET A B Γ Δ E Z

Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta

H Θ I K Λ M

Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu

N Ξ O Π P Σ

Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma

T Y Φ X Ψ Ω

Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega

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SCHOLARSHIP AND LEADERSHIP

GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA Chartered at Marietta College on May 2, 1994, the Beta Gamma chapter of Gamma Sigma Alpha is the National Greek Academic Honors Society on campus. The purpose is to recognize and advance academic excellence as a core value of fraternities and sororities and also, showcase the diverse academic and intellectual accomplishments of members of the Greek Community. Members must have a 3.5 GPA and be in the Junior or Senior class at the time of initiation.

ORDER OF OMEGA Chartered on October 7, 1991, the Mu Beta chapter of Order of Omega is the National Greek Leadership Honors Society at Marietta College.

Its purpose is to recognize fraternity men and sorority women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar achievements. Membership in this society is very selective. Members of the Greek community in the top 10% are eligible for membership each year, and only the top 3% are selected to become members of the Mu Beta Chapter of Order of Omega at Marietta College.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF JOINING A FRATERNITY/SORORITY? You will be amazed at what you will get from your Greek experience. Joining a fraternity/sorority rounds out the college experience. We often say that you get a complete education in a fraternity/sorority. Greek Life offers lifelong friends, leadership opportunities, academic support, social events, sporting activities, and networking opportunities when looking for a job or an internship.

WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO JOINING A GREEK ORGANIZATION? Each organization is different, and with that comes different costs for membership. Each chapters page includes approximate costs for members and new members per semester. Ask each chapter for a breakdown of expenses, so you can see how the dues are used for your benefit as a member/new member.

WILL JOINING AFFECT MY GRADES? Ideally, yes! Our Greek organizations hold the top GPAs of all organizations on campus semester after semester! The fraternities and sororities can offer support in time management, tutoring, scholarships, and class assistance. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to earn good grades, but our chapters can help quite a bit.

WILL I GET HAZED? Hazing has no place in our Greek community. You absolutely should not be hazed. You should never participate in any activity that makes you feel uncomfortable. If you are ever in doubt, contact Robert Marias in the Greek Life Office for more information or clarification. (The Anti-Hazing Policy is included in this guide for reference).

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SON/DAUGHTER IS BEING HAZED? Keep the lines of communication open with your son/daughter and make sure that you ask what activities they are participating in. If your child hesitates or says that they cannot tell you, probe a little further. Except for the ritual, your child should be able to describe everything. Some signs to look for: missing class, overly tired, and regular communication habits change significantly.

6 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO DURING RECRUITMENT 1. Attend as many of the scheduled recruitment events from as many different chapters as you can, so you can get a feel for which chapter you have common ground with.

2. Go on the National Websites to see what their National organization is all about.

3. Talk to other PNMs to get a sense of who may be interested in the same chapter you are interested in. These people could potentially be in your new chapter.

4. If you have questions, feel free to go to the Campus Involvement Office and ask Robert Marias.

Robert can be reached by e-mail at ram010@marietta.edu, or at 740-376-4483.

5. If you receive multiple bids, carefully consider each Chapter before deciding on which one seems to fit you best.

6. Make up your own mind. You need to make the decision that is right for YOU, regardless of what other people might say or feel, and regardless of who your friends decide to join. (You can still be friends, even if you’re in a different fraternity/sorority).

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TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE JOINING A FRATERNITY

1. What is the time commitment?

2. What does it cost? or How much are dues each semester?

3. Are there academic requirements for membership, beyond the Greek Life Office at Marietta College? What is the GPA requirement for initiation?

4. What is the chapter’s stance on Hazing? 1-800-NOT-HAZE is a national hotline to report acts of hazing if you see or experience any type of hazing.

5. How long is the new member education period? What is involved in the new member education process?

6. Besides chapter meetings and social events what else are members expected to participate in each semester?

7. How will the Fraternity help me both in school and once I graduate?

8. What scholarship opportunities exist in the chapter and through the (Inter)-National HQ, to help me pay for college/membership?

9. What makes the Fraternity special or unique on this campus?

What’s the history of this organization?

10. What do I have to offer a Fraternity, that will add value to the organization I join?

BASIC EXPECTATIONS OF GREEK MEMBERSHIP In an effort to lessen the disparity between fraternity ideals and individual behavior and to personalize these ideals in the daily undergraduate experience, the following Basic Expectations of fraternity membership have been established:

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1. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity ritual and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life.

2. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.

3. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or haze any human being.

4. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.

5. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.

6. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.

7. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither misuse nor support the misuse of alcohol.

8. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.

9. I will challenge my members to abide by these fraternal expectations and confront those who violate them.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT Greetings New Students, It is my pleasure to welcome you to Marietta College, and your home for the rest of your collegiate career. This College, your participation in Greek life, and the memories you make will mold you into people of which your parents would be proud. Over the next four years, you will enjoy the opportunities and experiences Marietta College offers while meeting people who will change your life.

Marietta College offers many student organizations that impact the community. On such a small campus, it is important to stay engaged in order to receive the full college experience. It’s hard to take the first step— to leave your room and meet new people—but these actions can lead to friendships that last a lifetime. Whether you become a part of the Pioneer Activities Council, serve as a Resident Assistant, or join Greek life, participation in on-campus activities will help you grow as a person. I encourage you to take the first step by looking into all of the on-campus opportunities Marietta College provides.

One way to get the full college experience is by partaking in Greek Life. Marietta College’s Greek life is arguably the most effective and involved college organization on this campus. Our well established Greek community boasts leaders all over campus.

Greek life is about learning, leading, and lending to the community. At the start of the semester, you will see Greek letters all over campus as we prepare for our various recruitment events. There are numerous opportunities for on-campus involvement, but Greek life leads the charge. When it comes to community service, charity, fun, and overall attendance, Greeks more than pull their weight. This guidebook will hopefully show you a little more of what I gladly call my home here at Marietta College—the Greek community. I look forward to seeing you on campus and wish you best this semester!

Fraternally, Lucas Danford Interfraternity Council President

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IFC stands for Interfraternity Council. It is the governing body of the four (4) fraternities at Marietta College. The role of the coucil is to provide opportunities for fraternity leaders to come together, set goals, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all activities adhere to the rules set forth by Marietta College, the North American Interfraternity Conference, the individual national fraternal organizations and the Office of Campus Involvement. This council exists to further the best interests of our member chapters. We are committed to bring about positive action through leadership, brotherhood, scholarship, service and unity.

For more information visit: http://www.nicindy.org

Alpha Sigma Phi

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Alpha Tau Omega

Delta Tau Delta

Lambda Chi Alpha

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ALPHA SIGMA PHI National Founding: December 6, 1845 Chapter Chartered: June 30, 1860

Ben Hayes - Senior - Chapter President Joining Alpha Sigma Phi has been such a positive impact on my life, that has lead to me being a much more outgoing and successful person. Before I joined I was not very involved on campus and my academics were struggling as well, but after joining I became much more involved, which helped me greatly both academically and on a personal level. I am very thankful for the leadership opportunities that Alpha Sigma Phi has given me, and I am forever grateful that I joined this Greek community.

Nick Grosklos - Sophomore During PioSoar I got to meet some of the people involved in Greek life and we shared similar interests which allowed me to see that I could be a good fit. Once my first semester started I decided to rush and upon getting to know all three of the fraternities I decided to become a member of Alpha Sigma Phi. Joining Greek life was one of the best choices I’ve made, if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have had the confidence to get help when I needed it in my studies and being in a fraternity you can often find someone that’s in the same major as you that can help you succeed.

Philanthropy:

Homes for our Troops

Colors:

Cardinal and Stone Grey

Core Values:

Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, & Patriotism

New Member Dues:

$450.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$300.00

Instagram:

AlphaSigs_Marietta

Twitter:

@AlphaSig_Delta

President:

Ben Hayes bbh002@marietta.edu

Vice President:

Harrison Trikones hjt002@marietta.edu

419-560-9723

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ALPHA TAU OMEGA National Founding: September 11, 1865 Chapter Chartered: June 24, 1890

Anthony DEgidio - Graduate 2019 Being a member of The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity has been such an honor. I have made lifelong friends with guys that I otherwise may never have met throughout my college career. Becoming a member, has allowed me to step outside my comfort zone and explore more aspects of life. It is truly a blessing. Every day, this amazing group of guys push me to be the best that I can be and challenge me in the best ways possible to help me be a better man. I could not imagine going through college and not joining The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

Tyler Walker - Sophomore Joining Alpha Tau Omega was one of the most important decisions I have made since coming to Marietta College. Besides making numerous friends, building relationships that will last a lifetime, and creating endless memories, being a member of Alpha Tau Omega has helped me develop personally and professionally. I have been able to take on the ideals of the fraternity and shape myself into a better man than I was when I came in.

Philanthropy:

National MS Society/Bike MS

Colors:

Azure Blue and Old Gold

Core Values:

Leadership, Brotherhood, Scholarship, Character

New Member Dues:

$495.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$437.00

Instagram:

ATOBetaRho

Twitter:

@ATOBetaRho

President:

Patrick Taylor

ptt001@marietta.edu 614-570-7078

Recruitment:

Devin Webster

dtw003@marietta.edu 15

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DELTA TAU DELTA National Founding: January 1, 1858 Chapter Chartered: November 23, 1968

Michael Doran - Senior - Chapter President Joining Greek life at Marietta has allowed me to grow as a leader and offer me a home away from home. Since joining Greek Life I have been fortunate enough to gain valuable leadership experience, meet new friends and further my professional career through our alumni network which I was able to use to secure an internship after my sophomore year.

David Erzen - Graduate 2019 My experience with Marietta College Greek Life has fully exceeded any expectation I could have had. Through opportunities on campus within my chapter and Interfraternity Council’s executive board, as well as national workshop and conferences, I was able to really cultivate my leadership skills in a short period of time. I can say with the utmost certainty that my college career would not be the same without Greek life and I would not change that for the world.

Philanthropy:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Colors:

Royal Purple, Gold, and White

Core Values:

Truth, Courage, Faith, and Power

New Member Dues:

$400.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$400.00

Instagram:

DTD_EY

Twitter:

@DTD_EY

President:

Michael Doran

mcd012@marietta.edu

Recruitment:

Patrick Elliott

pme001@marietta.edu

740-334-8039

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LAMBDA CHI ALPHA National Founding: November 15, 1911 Chapter Chartered: March 26, 1925

Kevin O’Neill - Trustee - Class of 1987 Our fraternity is dedicated to enhancing the collegiate experience by providing personal, professional, and leadership development through a fun brotherhood. Some of the biggest ways our organization is transforming men’s lives is through leadership development, networking opportunities, academic support, and creating opportunities to give back to those around us. Marietta College’s Kappa Alpha Zeta Chapter has a long and proud tradition of producing men of character who not only give back to their communities, but also to their Alma Mater.

We are looking to rebuild our chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Marietta College, with men of good character who are committed to academic excellence and engagement within the greater community.

This is an opportunity for you to build something new.

Philanthropy:

Feeding America

Colors:

Purple, Green, and Gold

Core Values:

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service & Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage

New Member Dues:

$400.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$400.00

Instagram:

lca.mc

Twitter:

@MCLambdaChi

Recruitment:

Patrick Watson

paw003@marietta.edu

Ben Heckathorn

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Your Story Begins Today!

We are very excited to welcome you to campus, and encourage you to check out all that the Greek Community at Marietta College has to offer as you begin your college experience. The Greek Community has been a large part of campus life throughout most of Marietta College’s history. The first fraternal organization started on campus in 1855, and since then the members of the Greek Community continue to take the lead in almost every aspect of campus life.

Almost 20% of the current student body are members of the four (4) Fraternities and three (3) Sororities represented on campus. These groups are self-governed by two democratic bodies: the IFC or Interfraternity Council governs all of our NIC (North American Interfraternity Conference) Organizations; the Panhellenic Council governs our NPC (National Panhellenic Conference) sororities. We are working to expand our community in the coming years to include NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council, historically African-American Greek Letter Organizations) and other culturally based fraternal organizations.

There are many opportunities available to the members of the Greek Community which help prepare them for success after college. By learning from the lessons of the past, our Greek Community is looking forward to a bright future, a future we hope you will choose to become a part of. Many of Marietta College’s prominent alumni are members of our Greek Community, and their successes can be traced back to the decision they made to join a fraternity or sorority. Leadership, Scholarship, Fellowship, and Service are the foundations of our Greek Community, and the values of each organization help to make us all better students, employees, servants of the community, and friends. While many things have changed since the first fraternities were founded in the mid 1800’s, the values of the Greek Community continue to be a leading force on this campus.

What will your story be when you graduate? What will be your legacy? Will you stand out and rise above the ordinary? Will you seek out opportunities to improve yourself and others? Will you give back to the community in which you live? And, are you looking to get the most out of you time at Marietta? I encourage you to ask questions, explore all your options, and follow your heart to find your place within our campus community. I wish you all the best in your time here, and I look forward to seeing you at our many events throughout the year ahead.

Fraternally Yours, Robert A. Marias Assistant Director of Campus Involvement 740-376-4483 / ram010@marietta.edu

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NPHC & MGC Are you still searching for the perfect fit in our Greek Community? Do you want to leave a lasting legacy on our campus? Are you and your friends looking to create a unique fraternal experience while at college?

A culturally based fraternity or sorority may be what you need. Contact Robert Marias, Assistant Director of Campus Involvement, to learn more about potential opportunities to bring something new to our historic Greek Community. ram010@marietta.edu or at 740-376-4483

COMING IN 2019-2020 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. We are forming an Interest Group of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. One of the historically African-American Greek Letter Organizations of the NPHC, this organization is supported by a network of engaged graduate brothers who will assist the undergraduate chapter to establish an opportunity for a culturally based fraternity experience at Marietta College. If interested in obtaining more information please contact Robert Marias in the Office of Campus Involvement: ram010@marietta.edu or 740376-4483.

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PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT Hello New Students, On behalf of the Panhellenic community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to an exciting new start at Marietta College! Throughout your time here you will have countless opportunities to get involved on campus and one of the most exiting ways in through Greek Life. Joining our community will not only give you the social experience, but also help you grow through service, strengthen your academics, and gain valuable leadership experience.

Joining a sorority here at Marietta was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I found my home away from home shortly after arriving on campus two years ago as a freshman.

Being a part of this community has given me lifelong friends, both in my own organization and in the other chapters on campus. Having a broad support system has had a tremendous impact on my college experience. Having people to celebrate my achievements with me, but to also pick me up when I fall has allowed me to push myself to do things I never thought possible.

I encourage you to have an open mind throughout Formal Recruitment and ask as many questions as you can. I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and give our community the chance to show you all the amazing things you are capable of in your time at Marietta. Myself, as well as the rest of the Recruitment Team, are here to help you in any way we can through this recruitment journey to find your home. We are so excited to have you here and can’t wait to see where this journey takes you!

Fraternally, Julia Losco Panhellenic President

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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.

The Panhellenic Council is the governing body of all of the NPC sororities on a college campus.

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. The Council itself is comprised of the members who serve on the executive council and one delegate from each Panhellenic Chapter.

To be considered a Panhellenic Chapter, you have to follow National Panhellenic Guidelines and values. This group is in charge of streamlining communications from each chapter to another, voting on bylaws and evaluating the health and morale of the community. The executive council sits in on this overarching group and has other duties as the executive council, independent of the delegates. At Marietta our Panhellenic council is made up of 5 executive Positions; President, Vice President, Recruitment Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Alpha Xi Delta

Chi Omega

Sigma Kappa

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PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR Hello Everyone!

My name is Audrey Albright and I am your director of recruitment for the fall! I am so excited to meet all of you and assist you while you’re going through primary recruitment. Going through recruitment is more that just picking a sorority, it is finding a new home! This will bring lifelong sisters who share a bond that goes far beyond your four years at Marietta College. Greek life is a wonderful way to get involved, make new connections, and gain leadership experiences. This will be an opportunity for you to find your place in Marietta! Our Greeks make up a community of sorority and fraternity women and men who cultivate a strong support system together on campus. We are so excited to meet you and help you find your home!

Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions!

Fraternally, Audrey Albright ala005@marietta.edu

Register for sorority recruitment today at: www.marietta.mycampusdirector2.com

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RECRUITMENT GUIDES - RHO GAMMAS

2019 Recruitment Team: Julia Losco, Audrey Albright, Maya BouSamra, and Robert Marias

In order to ensure an enjoyable formal recruitment experience for all, Rho Gammas are assigned to groups of potential new members. A Rho Gamma is a disaffiliated member chosen to represent all Panhellenic women. Rather than represent their own chapter during recruitment, these women represent the entire community and remain a neutral sources of information for potential new members. Our Rho Gammas represent the three Panhellenic chapters on campus and will act as your recruitment guides throughout the week. They have been trained to be unbiased guides for YOU and answer any questions you may have during the recruitment period. Your Rho Gamma will lead you to your parties, give you more information about each organization and be there if you need a listening ear as you make your choices throughout the week. Her goal is to make your recruitment process as fun and stress-free as possible. Get to know and become friends with the Rho Gammas. They are all very excited to meet you and help you find the chapter that is right for you!

2019 Rho Gammas:

Avery Price & Megan Gummere, Cady Lennington & Hanna Posson, Nichole Boone & Hannah Morris

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NEW MEMBER BILL OF RIGHTS 1. The right to be treated as an individual.

2. The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process.

3. The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from the Panhellenic Executive Board, Rho Gammas, the Greek Advisor and sorority women.

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 who and recieve straight answers.

7. The right to express opinions to Rho Gammas.

8. The right to have inviolabe confidentiality when sharing information with a Rho Gamma.

9. The right to make informed decisions without undo pressure from others.

10. The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the result of that desicion.

11. The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. A potential new member excused by the Panhellenic Recruitment Team or Panhellenic Council Advisor for illness or an emergency will be permitted to accept an invitation to the next round of events if she is able to attend.

2. A potential new member must attend all invitations to the maximum number of events scheduled.

3. A potential new member must notify the Recruitment Director and the Panhellenic President if she decides to withdraw from the Formal Recruitment Process.

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RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE & WHAT TO WEAR

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (ORIENTATION/INFORMATION SESSION) Jeans/shorts/skirt; a t-shirt/graphic tee/casual shirt; comfortable shoes (you’ll be walking from house to house)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (OPEN HOUSES DAY 1) Jeans/shorts/skirt; a t-shirt/graphic tee/casual shirt; comfortable shoes (you’ll be walking from house to house)

FRIDAY DAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (SISTERHOOD DAY 2) Jeans/shorts/skirts; nice tank tops/off the shoulder shirts/casual printed shirts; comfortable sandals/shoes

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 (PHILANTHROPY NIGHT DAY 3) Nice jeans/skirts/sundresses or casual dresses; nice tops; sandals

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (PREFERENCE NIGHT DAY 4) Dresses or business casual attire, refrain from excessive cleavage; nice sandals or heels (please make sure you are able to comfortably walk in the shoes that you choose to wear)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST (BID DAY) Wear your recuirtment shirts and shorts/jeans along with shoes you can run in to meet your new sisters!

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ALPHA XI DELTA National Founding: April 17, 1893 Chapter Chartered: May 26, 1945

Shelby Millheim - Sophomore - Chapter Events Director Greek Life at Marietta College immediately impacted my experience in such a positive way. The sisterhood feeling is incomparable to any other organization I am apart of. Going to school six hours from home has been the biggest challenge in my life knowing that I’m unable to share memories and experiences with my sister. However, Greek Life allowed me to find lifelong friends that I can honestly consider my family.

Avery Price - Sophomore - Recruitment Events Director Being a member of Alpha Xi Delta in Greek Life has changed me in ways I could never have imagined.

I’ve become more involved, accountable, and passionate since joining a sorority on campus. I have grown tremendously, learned so much about myself, and my sisters!

Philanthropy:

Autism Speaks

Colors:

Light Blue, Navy Blue, and Gold

Core Values:

Courage, Graciousness and Peace

New Member Dues:

$700.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$300.00

GPA Requirement:

2.5 College GPA

Instagram:

AXIDmarietta

Twitter:

@AXIDmarietta

President:

Loren Coontz

ljc001@marietta.edu 330-842-7528

Recruitment:

Rylie Malatak

rjm005@marietta.edu

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CHI OMEGA National Founding: April 5, 1895 Chapter Chartered: December 29. 1923

Jaclyn Mulvain - Junior - Recruitment Chair There’s something about Chi Omega that makes it so special. Your sisters become the best friends you could ever ask for and you know they will always have your back. Chi Omega has taught me patience and leadership through endless encouragement and love from my sisters. Chi Omega isn’t just for four years, it’s a bond you will share for a lifetime.

Jessica Hill - Junior - Treasurer Joining Chi Omega has been one of the best decisions I could of made at Marietta. I got some of my best friends in my sisters, friends that will last long after I graduate. As a very academic and career driven woman, Chi Omega has helped me reach my goals. The study groups with sisters and the scholarship for dues have pushed me to achieve academic success beyond what I ever thought possible my freshman year to where I have now been honored to recieve highest all sorority GPA for two years in a row! Additionally, the networking within the sorority is truly a blessing. I struggled to find an internship this summer and applied over 20 places. I finally was able to gain my internship thanks to reaching out to an Alumni during homecoming who set me up with the person that interviewed me, and hired me!

The sisters here are truly supportive and drive me to be the best I can be.

Philanthropy:

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Colors:

Cardinal and Straw

Core Values:

Scholarship, Service, Friendship, Campus Involvement, and Personal Development

New Member Dues:

$500.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$435.00

GPA Requirement:

2.67 College GPA

Instagram:

ChiOmegaMC

Twitter:

@ChiOmegaMC

President:

Alli Swisher abs005@marietta.edu

Recruitment:

Jaclyn Mulvain

330-861-3702

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SIGMA KAPPA National Founding: November 9, 1874 Chapter Chartered: December 2, 1944

Quinci Jones - Senior - Chapter President There is no way I could have imagined the impact that Sigma Kappa would have on my life. Not only have I learned so much about myself and my ability to lead others, but I have also created lifelong friendships with some of the most compassionate, intelligent, determined and strong women that I have ever met. Sigma Kappa is more than just a club to me, it is a getaway, a support system, but most importantly a second family that I never knew I needed. I will forever be grateful for the impact that Greek Life has had, and will continue to have, on my personal and professional life.

Brooke Hirsch - Senior Being abroad you’re never prepared for how much you’ll miss the people you love the most and let me tell ya, Marietta and Sigma Kappa make it so hard!! With an alumni sister I’ve NEVER met reaching out and letting me know she wants to meet and that she lives in Ireland game me such a homey feeling this past week! Without Marietta and Sigma Kappa in my life I’m not sure where I would be, blessed for everyone whose come into my life & who I’ve become because of the two (Sigma Kappa and Marietta College) #semesterabroad

Philanthropy:

Alzheimer’s Association, SK Foundation, three others

Colors:

Maroon and Lavender

Core Values:

Personal Growth, Friendship, Service, and Loyalty

New Member Dues:

$415.00

Initiated Member Dues:

$330.00

GPA Requirement:

2.5 College GPA

Instagram:

SigmaKappa_MC

Twitter:

@SigmaKappa_MC

President:

Quinci Jones

Recruitment:

Kelsey Hall kh007@marietta.edu

qlj001@marietta.edu 740-624-3027

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Fraternity & Sorority Houses

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority (ΑΞΔ)

Marietta College Putnam Street Sigma Kappa Sorority (ΣΚ) Chi Omega Sorority (ΧΩ)

4th Street Field

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (ΑΤΩ) Christy Mall (on campus)

4 th Street Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (ΔΤΔ)

Andrews Hall Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity (ΑΣΦ)

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (ΛΧΑ) Butler Street

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