What Not to Wear: Recruitment Fashion Advice from the Experts SORORITY SPOTLIGHT
An Inside Look:
Letters of Recommendation, Financial Obligations and What to Expect from Sorority Life
A you nlel to know ed Recruit about 2010ment
It’s Finally Here! Week at a Glance
10 TIPS
we wish we’d known
Sorority Recruitment at the University of Alabama... a sweet, soft southern thrill
Day 1 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Fall Recruitment Schedule
August 8 (Sunday) Convocation/Move-In Day Board Crimson Ride Buses to Coleman Coliseum Opening Convocation-Coleman Coliseum Mandatory Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Day 2 August 9 (Monday) Open Houses 8:30 a.m. PNM/Sigma Rho Chi Group Meeting 8:45 a.m. Potential New Members be at first house 9:00 a.m. – 6:20 p.m. Open House Parties (Duration: 20 minutes) (1) 9:00 – 9:20 (2) 9:30-9:50 (3) 10:00-10:20 (4) 10:30 – 10:50 (5) 11:00-11:20 (6) 11:30 – 11:50 11:50 am. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break with Recruitment Groups 2:00 p.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 7th House (7) 2:10 -2:30 (8) 2:40 – 3:00 (9) 3:10 -3:30 (10) 3:40 –4:00 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Break (11) 4:30 -4:50 (12) 5:00 – 5:20 (13) 5:30-5:50 (14) 6:00 – 6:20 6:20 p.m. Dinner on your own 7:20 p.m. Sorority Members may leave houses 7:30 p.m. PNM Social – Heritage Room Day 3 August 10 (Tuesday) Open Houses (Continued) 8:30 a.m. PNM/Sigma Rho Chi Group Meeting 8:45 a.m. Potential New Members be at first house 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open House Parties (Duration: 20 minutes) (15) 9:00 – 9:20 (16) 9:30-9:50 (17) 10:00-10:20 (18) 10:30 – 10:50 (19) 11:00-11:20 11:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. Lunch Break with Recruitment Groups 1:30 p.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 20th house (20) 1:40 – 2:00 (21) 2:10 - 2:30 (22) 2:40 – 3:00 (23) 3:10 - 3:30 4:00 p.m. PNM Selections at the Ferguson Center/Morgan Auditorium Day 4 August 11 (Wednesday) Philanthropy Day 10:00-10:45 a.m. PNM/Sigma Rho Chi Group Meetings 10:45 a.m. Potential New Members be at first house 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Philanthropy Day Parties (Duration: 30 min) (1) 11:00 - 11:30 (2) 11:40 - 12:10 (3) 12:20 - 12:50 (4) 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Lunch break with Recruitment Groups 3:00 p.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 5th house (5) 3:20 – 3:50 (6) 4:00 - 4:30 (7) 4:40 – 5:10
6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
(8) 5:20 – 5:50 (9) 6:00 – 6:30 PNM’s Dinner with Sigma Rho Chi Group Sorority Members may leave houses
Day 5 August 12 (Thursday) Philanthropy Day (Continued) 10:30-10:45 a.m. PNM/Sigma Rho Chi Group Meetings 10:45 a.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 10th house 11:00 a.m.- 5:10 p.m. Philanthropy Day Parties (Duration: 30 min) (10) 11:00 - 11:30 (11) 11:40 - 12:10 (12) 12:20 - 12:50 12:50 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Lunch Break with recruitment groups 2:20 p.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 13th house (13) 2:40 - 3:10 (14) 3:20 -3:50 (15) 4:00-4:30 (16) 4:40 – 5:10 5:30 p.m. PNM Selections at the Ferguson Center/Morgan Auditorium 6:10 p.m. Sorority Members may leave houses Day 6 August 13 (Friday) Skit Day 9:00 a.m. Potential New Members Group Meeting 9:55 a.m. Potential New Members meet at first house 10:05 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Skit Day Parties (Duration: 45 min) (1) 10:05 – 10:50 (2) 11:00 – 11:45 (3) 11:55 – 12:40 (4) 12:50 - 1:35 1:35 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch break with recruitment groups 3:00 p.m. Potential New Members meet in front of 6th house (5) 3:05 – 3:50 (6) 4:00 – 4:45 (7) 4:55 – 5:40 (8) 5:50 – 6:35 (9) 6:45 – 7:30 7:50 p.m. PNM Selections at the Ferguson Center/Morgan Auditorium Day 6 August 14 (Saturday) Preference Parties 11:30 a.m. Lunch on your Own –Ferguson Center and Lakeside Dining Available 1:00 p.m. PNM/Sigma Rho Chi Group Meeting 1:50 p.m. Potential New Members be at first house 2:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Preference Parties (Duration: 50 min) (1) 2:00-2:50 (2) 3:05-3:55 (3) 4:10-5:00 (4) 5:15-6:05 Hold for Optional 5th Preference Party – 6:20 –7:10 6:05 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Potential New Members walk in silence to the Ferguson Center/Morgan Auditorium to make selections. 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Potential New Member Preference Selections Day 7 August 15 (Sunday) Bid Day 7:00 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. Potential New Members must be in Residence Hall 9:45 a.m. Potential New Members report to Bryant Denny Stadium Two members from each house report to stadium tunnel with signs/letterboards 10:00 a.m. Bids Distributed 10:15 a.m. Brunch at Sorority Houses
nourishing yourself during recruitment Tips from Sheena C. Quizon MS,RD,LD Assistant Director, Health Education and Prevention SHC/UMC Dietitian, Health Promotion and Wellness, The University of Alabama Student Health Center Don’t skimp on taking care of yourself and nourishing yourself properly during times of stress and excitement. When we don’t eat enough food, or don’t eat enough healthy food (not enough protein or carbohydrates) we can experience headaches, weakness, or fatigue. Being dehydrated can cause you to experience nausea, dizziness, emotional instability, and even cause you to pass out, especially during hot and humid days. Recruitment is a time to be and feel your best self, and this can be very difficult when you are not properly nourished and hydrated. So be safe and healthy: eat regularly and drink water often. Quick Tips: Keep hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. Avoid consuming large amounts of carbonated or caffeinated beverages as these can increase your fluid loss because of their diuretic effect. If you wait until you are thirsty, you have waited too long. Have meals and snacks that contain a combination of carbohydrates and protein to keep you feeling well and comfortable (ex: peanut butter crackers, fruit with string cheese, trail mix, or lean meat sandwich, etc.)
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Welcome to the University of Alabama!
Cover Stories 10 tips we wish we’d known pg. 28 An Inside Look: Letters of Recommendation pgs. 40-41 Financial Obligations pg. 42 Sorority Life pgs. 10-11 What not to Wear: Recruitment Fashion Advice pgs. 32-33 It’s Finally Here! Recruitment Week at a Glance pgs. 34-35 Sorority Spotlight pgs. 44-77
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welcome letters
6 Panhellenic President 7 Director of Recruitment 18-19 Panhellenic Executive Council 8 Greek Affairs Staff 20 Panhellenic Delegates 9 UA President Dr. Robert Witt 21 Sigma Rho Chi’s (Recruitment
sorority life at UA
all about the panhellenic association
10 What to Expect as
a Sorority Member 11 Sorority Life 12 Leadership 13 Scholarship 14 Philanthropy 15 Social/Sisterhood 16 Homecoming 17 Greek Week
Counselors) 22 Judicial Board 23 Sorority Presidents 24 Sorority Recruitment Chairs
Each year the Panhellenic Association hosts an Easter Egg hunt on the lawn of the President’s Mansion for community children. To find out more about greek philanthropic events, check out page 14.
recruitment week
25 Recruitment Overview 26-27 Recruitment Q & A 28 What We Wish We’d Known 29 Where to Eat 30-31 Recruitment Rules 32-33 What to Wear 34-35 Week at a Glance 36 Potential New Member Bill of Rights 37 Panhellenic Code of Ethics
if it’s all greek to you...
38-39 Greek Vocab 40 Letters of Recommendation 41 Recommendation Addresses 42 Financial Obligations 43 Bid Day Retreats
Personal fans, flip flops and bottled water are great ideas for recruitment week. For a complete list of what to bring, check out page 28.
sorority spotlight
Many sororities leave for a new member retreat on Bid Day. Learn more on page 43 .
44-45 Alpha Chi Omega 46-47 Alpha Delta Pi 48-49 Alpha Gamma Delta 50-51 Alpha Omicron Pi 52-53 Alpha Phi 54-55 Chi Omega 56-57 Delta Delta Delta 58-59 Delta Zeta 60-61 Gamma Phi Beta 62-63 Kappa Alpha Theta 64-65 Kappa Delta 66-67 Kappa Kappa Gamma 68-69 Phi Mu 70-71 Pi Beta Phi 72-73 Zeta Tau Alpha 74-75 Alpha Delta Chi 76-77 Sigma Delta Tau
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78-79 Notes 80-83 Advertisements 84 Sorority Row Map
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letter from the Panhellenic President Welcome to the University of Alabama! We are thrilled that you are about to experience four fantastic years here with us at the University of Alabama. We would like to be the very first to welcome you to the Capstone and to our exceptional Greek community! Sorority women at UA pride themselves on their ability to balance all aspects of collegiate life including academics, campus involvement, social life and community service. The capacity to maintain this balance is vital to all Greek students at the university. Our Greek community has an excellent reputation at UA, and we hope that you will become a part of our longstanding tradition. We, the Alabama Panhellenic Association, are the coordinating and governing body of the 16 National Panhellenic Council (NPC) sorority chapters and 1 associate member sorority. These chapters along with the United Greek Council (UGC) sororities and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sororites represent over 3,500 women on campus. We also encourage you to consider all of the different ways that a student can get involved on campus. Sorority recruitment will be your first step to getting involved on campus, but don’t let it be your last! During recruitment remember to keep and open mind and enjoy all that the week has to offer: meeting new people and finding your new home. If you have any questions about sorority life or fall recruitment, please call us at 205/348-9886 or email us at alabamapanhellenic@gmail.com. A member of the Panhellenic Executive Board would love to speak with you about any questions or concerns you may have about soroity life at UA. See you in August! Roll Tide and Go Greek, Sarah Suggs
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letter from the Director of Recruitment On behalf of The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association, I would like to welcome you to the Capstone. We are thrilled that you have chosen to become a part of the Crimson Tradition and participate in one of the largest sorority recruitments in the nation! We are sure you will find your time here at Alabama fulfilling and enjoyable. I would like to encourage you to make the most of your recruitment experience. By having an open mind and a positive attitude, you will be able to truly enjoy the recruitment process. I would also like to challenge you to truly understand the commitment of sorority membership and identify what it is that you are looking to gain from going Greek. You prepared for the decision of what university you would be attending, so it’s just as important to understand that participation in sorority recruitment will also affect the next four years of your life. Keep in mind that the more time and commitment you put into sorority life, the more benefits you will gain from it. Here at the University of Alabama, we are committed to the positive development of each member of the Greek community through the planning of and participation in enriching programs. We strive to make sure that the Greek community maintains its tradition of excellence every day. We put academics first and constantly give back to our community. We respect the University and take pride in its rich traditions, which help us make the most of our college experience. Even though sorority recruitment may be the first thing you participate in at the Capstone, it certainly will not be your last. Greek life is merely a stepping stone to getting plugged into campus involvement. UA offers more than 300 student organizations, ranging from honor societies to philanthropic groups, and students in the Greek community play a large part in the leadership of many of these organizations. The University of Alabama is home to one of the finest Greek systems in the country. We have 17 strong sorority chapters (16 NPC and 1 associate member sorority) and it is a privilege to be a member of any of our organizations. The leadership and legacy that comes with pledging a sorority is the catalyst that develops individual growth, scholarship, service, character refinement, and long-lasting friendships. I am so happy that you have decided to take your first step into college life by experiencing everything our Greek system has to offer. Once again, remember to have an open mind and make the most of every opportunity presented to you through sorority recruitment. Have fun. Stay relaxed. And most importantly, be yourself. If I can offer one piece of advice for this process, it is to meet and befriend the women around you throughout the recruitment process. After all, they could be your future sisters! Best of Luck and Roll Tide!! Sincerely, Candice Rosenkranz Director of Recruitment
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letter from the Office of Greek Affairs Dear Potential Members: On behalf of the Office of Greek Affairs, we want to welcome you to the Capstone and wish you the very best with Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2010! The Greek community at Alabama is one of the largest, most vibrant Greek communities in the United States, and your decision to become part of that community is one you’ll be thankful you made for many years to come. The Office of Greek Affairs provides guidance and support for the 53 Greek organizations represented at the University of Alabama. In addition to advising our four governing councils, we work closely with chapter leaders, alumni, faculty and other administrators to ensure that the Greek experience at Alabama is one that will lead to the personal growth, development and social responsibility of all members. The Office of Greek Affairs also sponsors a number of educational and leadership develoment programs for Greek organizations, including the New Member Institute, Greek Leadership Summit, Chapter Officer Leadership Academy, and the Greek Emerging Leader Seminar. These programs are designed to create values-driven leaders within all levels of the Greek community. We are here to serve and assist you in any way that we can. If you or your parents have any questions leading up to recruitment or once your Greek experience begins, feel free to contact our office at 205/348-2693. Also, feel free to swing by our office when you’re in the Ferguson Center. We’re located in the Dean of Students Office in Room 230. Finally, feel free to visit our website at www.greeklife.ua.edu. Good luck with recruitment and Roll Tide!
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Gentry McCreary Kathleen Gillan Director of Greek Affairs Assistant Director of Greek Affairs
Rosalind Moore Greek Affairs Advisor
letter from President Witt You have enrolled at one of the best universities in the country. During the next four years, you will receive an excellent education, make new friends, participate in campus life, and earn a highly respected academic degree. Equally important, you will become part of the University of Alabama family. One of the strengths of our university is its outstanding community of Greek organizations. Joining a sorority and participating in Greek life will enhance the quality of your time at the Capstone. Sorority membership offers enduring friendships, personal development, social events, academic support, and service opportunities. I am very proud of the university’s sororities, and I am confident that you will find sorority membership to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of your years at the Capstone. Sincerely, Robert E. Witt President
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at UA is an experience unlike any other. It is an opportunity for campus sorority life involvement and personal growth. It is the chance to be intimately connected to a national organization. It is the opportunity to create friendships that will continue beyond your college years.
When you join one of the 16 NPC or 1 associate member sorories at UA, you also become a member of the Panhellenic Association. The National Panhellenic Conference was founded in 1902 and is the governing organization for 26 inter/national women’s fraternities and sororities. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. Members are represented on more than 600 college and university campuses in the United States and Canada and in more than 5,300 S T alumnae associations, making up more than 3 million TEX sorority women in the world.
FROM LAST RECRUITMENT (334) I can’t WAIT for this week!!!
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(256) let the countdown to bid day begin...
Sororities have enjoyed a rich history at UA since 1904. The university’s commitment to the Greek community is equal to the Panhellenic Association’s commitment to the university.
what to expect as a sorority member Study Hall Hours:
Each sorority chapter requires a certain amount of study hall hours per week during your first semester at UA. After your Fall semester, study hall hours are determined by your GPA. Sororities have the authority to terminate sorority membership if a member’s GPA does not meet the chapter’s national standards.
Panhellenic Events:
Pahellenic requires new membes to attend various educational events that will help with the transition into college and address relevant issues facing college students today. (E.g. Tuesday’s @ 6)
Philanthropy Events:
Each chapter has its own national philanthropy and sorority members enjoy participating and giving back to the community.
Recruitment Events:
You will attend recruitment workshops in the Spring. These will help you prepare for next year’s Fall recruitment. You will also attend teas hosted by your own sorority and any other events your recruitment chair plans.
Active Participation:
You are given an avenue to get involved in other University organizations and programs. As a new member, you will be required to attend new member as well as chapter meetings. You will also be encouraged to participate in Greek-wide events such as Greek Week, Greek Fest and Homecoming activities. These events are not only fun, but will strengthen the bonds between you and your new sorority sisters.
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leadership opportunities are numerous within the sorority community. Each chapter has
committee structures that allow you to be involved in all operational aspects of the sorority. As a chapter officer or coordinator of a chapter event, you can develop management and communication skills. You will have the chance to experience different roles in the chapter whether that’s handling finances during a philanthropy fundraiser or greeting guests during an alumnae dinner. Each sorority chapter also provides educational programming that will help you refine your time management, leadership, and communication skills. You will be encouraged by your chapter to become involved in campus-wide activities. Greek life is a
direct springboard into campus involvement including student governement, special interest organizations, honor societies, Capstone Men and Women, homecoming, Bama Bound, intramural sports and more than 300 other campus organizations. Striking a balance between academics and exracurricular activities is an important part of college life. Here at the Capstone, we believe campus involvement provides that well-rounded college experience.
Being Greek also provides a good resource network when seeking employment. Greek alumni understand the Greek experience of being both a team player and an individual, the desire to excel both in and out of the classroom and the commitment to give something back to the community. Through interaction with Greek alumni, you can begin building relationships that will help you in the future.
panhellenic women on campus
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Kelly Corr Student Government Association Executive Secretary
Sarah Coggins Alabama Cheerleader
Anna Foley Capstone Men and Women, Blackburn
scholarship , academics and grades are the pillars of college life and each
sorority at UA recognizes the importance of scholastic success. Although Panhellenic does not
require a specific grade point average to participate in recruitment, each sorority chapter has a minimum grade requirement for pledging and initiation, which is specified on their respective informational page later in this manual.
UA Greek women want you to do well in school and will provide informational programs to help you achieve your academic goals. Chapters have study hall hours to assist you in time management and tutoring programs to create an environment in which you can excel. Scholarships are offered through NPC as well as through local Alumnae Panhellenic Associations and individual chapters. Greek-letter organizations were founded on the principle of exceptional scholarship. The academic performance of each chapter is tabulated every semester to determine an all-sorority grade point average. The all-sorority average has been higher than the undergraduate
all-women’s average since 1926.
Greek Women GPA: 3.21 All Independent Women GPA: 3.08
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philanthropy
events at UA prove that Greek women’s interests and concerns extend beyond social activities. Sororities sponsor a multitude of activities each year, donating time and money to their specific philanthropies or identified causes. Sorority members actively participate in their own chapter’s philanthropy events as well as support other chapter’s service efforts. Every year there are cookouts, pancake breakfasts, basketball tournaments, kickball games, runs, mentoring programs and other events that Greeks plan and support. The Panhellenic Association looks to fill campus and community needs through events such as Greek Week, Trick-or-Treat on Sorority Row, and an Easter Egg Hunt on the President’s lawn, Take Back the Night, Gamma Peer Educators, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger (a food drive near Thanksgiving benefitting needy Alabama families), clothing drives and many other sponsorships to help others on campus, in the community and throughout the state. The opportunities you will encounter to help benefit philanthropies and the community are endless. The ability to give of yourself is one of the most important qualities you will cultivate while being part of a sorority.
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social events help you get to know your own sorority as well as members of other Greek houses. Sororities participate in formals, swaps, and sisterhood events to help build the relationships that will last a lifetime. Swaps are informal parties held with a fraternity and usually have a theme such as 80’s, toga, camouflage, disco, or famous couples. Sisterhood events are fun activities like movie nights, bowling, skating, etc. that are held for the members of one sorority.
Game weekends are also a large part of Greek social life here at the Capstone. The sorority houses have meals before the games and the sorority woman’s family and friends are invited to partake in the festivities of UA game day with the Greek community. Many women choose to dress up and attend games with a date, staying true to deep rooted Southern tradition. 15
Pomp·ing [pomm-ping]: verb. the act of precisely folding and securing tissue square ‘pomps’ to a free standing structure made of chicken wire, wood beams and hours of hard work and memories.
homecoming is a very exciting time of year at the University. Each sorority is paired
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with an IFC fraternity, as well as a UGC and NPHC organization for a week full of competitions in hopes to win the Homecoming Spirit Cup. The competitions include “Paint the Town Red,” where windows of local businesses are painted in honor of the big Homecoming game. There is also a basketball tournament, bowling tournament, dance competition, parade with float competition and a series of games on the quad. The most exciting part of Homecoming by far, is the traditional pomping of each of the sorority houses to form lawn decorations. These lawn decorations go along with the theme of Homecoming and typically cover the front of each sorority house. The designs are pomped by each member of the house. Homecoming is a great time to really get to know people in your sorority because you are all working together to win the Spirit Cup. And of course, there is the excitement of the Homecoming game and crowning of the Queen.
greek week at the University of Alabama is a week set aside in the spring to promote
a sense of camaraderie within the Greek community, but most of all, Greek Week is one of the largest annual philanthropic events at the University of Alabama. Greek Week includes both social and charity events. This year, the main focus of Greek Week was giving back to the community through service and celebrating academic scholarship, since these are the common threads between all chapters. Ashley Getwan, Vice President of Administration of the Alabama Panhellenic Association, planned the week and commented on the results: “Greek Week 2010 was a huge success-- not only because of the money raised and the hours of community service donated, but also because the Greek community at the University of Alabama united under the common goal of making the city of Tuscaloosa a better place. Greek students from every chapter on campus came together during this week and made lasting friendships as they served their univeristy and their community, as well as participated in the fun activities held throughout the week.”
Community Service Statistics: -More than 600 volunteer hours -24 Greek members received CPR certification -More than $1500 was raised for the American Red Cross -More than $50,000 was donated to Tuscaloosa non-profits, including the following:
Caring Hands Hospice PASS/Center for Ethics Brewer-Porch Children’s Center Crossing Points Hospice of West Alabama Caring Days Adult Care Brewer-Porce Autism Center Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Services PLUS Tuscaloosa RISE Center Autism Pre-School Laps for CF Black Warrior Riverkeeper Tuscaloosa Children’s Center IMPACT Alabama
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panhellenic executive council The Panhellenic Council at the University of Alabama is the coordinating body of the 16 NPC sororities and 1 associate member sorority on campus. The council is composed of 11 executive board members, a delegate from each sorority, and a junior delegate from each sorority. Panhellenic executive board members are current sorority members who have disaffiliated for recruitment to provide unbiased planning and support for everyone involved in the process. Panhellenic strengthens the Greek community and is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy, and safety for each sorority and the Greek community as a whole. Panhellenic provides activities and programs throughout the year to address current issues affecting college women.
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Sarah Suggs President
Ashley Getwan Vice President of Administration
Shellie Street
Director of Sigma Rho Chi’s
Kate Kermicle
Director of Education
Candice Rosenkranz Director of Recruitment
Christina Southerland Assistant Director of Recruitment
Megan Hayes
Director of Programming
Lauren Vardaman
Director of Judicial Affairs
Erin O’Connor Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs
Megan Brantley
Director of Public Relations
Ann-Brooks Hodgson Secretary/Treasurer
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panhellenic delegates
top left: Elizabeth Stokes, Kristina Kamburis, Olivia Simoneaux, Alex Duffley, Lindsay Leon, Emily McLaughlin, Walton Newman, Maegan Taylor, Olivia Hunnicutt bottom left: Caroline Doris, Tyler Manning, Kaitlin Orr, Katie Henson, Reed Ellis, Clara Gregory, Christy Dawson, Alyssa Bloomston
The Panhellenic delegates act as a liason between their individual sororities and the Panhellenic Executive Council. By attending biweekly meetings, serving on committees and volunteering to step in where needed, these women help direct their sororities toward working together as a Panhellenic community.
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sigma rho chi’s
Head Sigma Rho Chi’s
Isabelle, Emily, Elizabeth Abbie, Adaire, Alee, Alicia, Alli, Allyson, Mia,Ann Marie, Anne, Annie, Ansley, Ashley, Ashley Shea, Bailey, Breanna, Brittany, Brittany, Brooke, Cameron, Caroline, Caroline, Casey, Cate, Chelsea, Claire, Liz, Liz, Elizabeth, Emily, Emily, Emily, Haley, Hallie, Heather, Holly, Jenna, Jessica, Joy, Julie, Katie, Katie, Katie, Kristin, Kristin, Kristina, Lane, Laura, Laurel, Lauren, Lauren, Lauren, Lauren, Lauren, Lindsey, Lindsey, Maggie, Margaret, Marissa, Marla, Mary Ellen, Mary Katherine, McKenzie, Melissa, Melissa Melissa, Meredith, Morgan, Pryce, Rachel, Rachel, Sara, Sarah, Savannah, Shannon, Taylor, Tyler, Whitley
Recruitment is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can be a hectic and emotional time as well. Recruitment counselors, referred to as Sigma Rho Chi’s, are undergraduate women representing the varioius sororities at UA who have disaffiliated from their chapters for the week of recruitment to help you through the process. These women have been through extensive training in preparation for this week, as well as having gone through recruitment themselves.
They are available for you 24 hours a day as an impartial listener, a guide, and a friend. Please do not ask your Sigma Rho Chi what sorority she is in, or go through extreme measures to find out, as it will only complicate the process. Get to know these women, they want to know you on a personal level and help you make the best decision based on your personality and interests.
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judicial board Head Judicial Board
Maegan, Natalie, Jessica
The Judicial Board is responsible for upholding the constitution, by-laws, and recruitment rules of the Panhellenic Association during recruitment. Judicial Board handles any infractions associated with recruitment during the week and they are available to help the Sigma Rho Chi’s if needed. Members of the J-Board will keep track of timing during the recruitment parties and will be able to assist you with any problems you may encounter during the recruitment process.
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Megan, Amanda, Jordan, Alexandra, Lacy, Hunter, Katy, Kelly, Kelsey, Leslie, Molly, Brittney, Lauren, Mary Caroline, Abbey, Kaylan, Natalie, Laura, Hope, Jessica, Morgan, Molly, Elizabeth, Cara, Caroline, Anna, Sara, Keely, Marilyn, Reynolds, Holly, Kristen, Stephanie, Kelly, Katie, Cameron, Kellie, Mary Ellen, Lauren, Paige, Lauren
TEXTS FROM LAST RECRUITMENT (770) dude, these girls in my group keep talking bad about my favorite house :( (817) tell your j-board or sigma rho chi, that’s what they’re there for
sorority presidents
top left: Ellen Dendy, Abby Johnson, Abbay King, Katie Callahan, Jamie Burke, Erin Brasch, Laura Jones, Chelsea Cernosek, Brittney McAdams bottom left: Stacey Stewart, Morgan Henry, Catherine Taylor, Miriam Fry, Shannon Lindamood, Chelsea Levi, Diana Beckner, Jennifer Neill
The sorority chapter presidents are integral to the success of Greek life at Alabama. Working with members of their chapters, members of other Greek organizations on campus, and alumnae, these women strive to make the Greek community even stronger here at the University of Alabama. A sorority president must be a strong leader and have very high standards. Each of the women
serving the Panhellenic community this year reflect excellent character and class. We hope the legacy being set by the 2010 chapter presidents will continue with your incoming class of potential new members.
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recruitment chairs
top left: Brooke Fleming, Audrey Akin, Mary Margaret McCord, Mary Herndon Nordmann, Alisa Reynolds, Demi Lamb, Meredith Gray, Catherine Carter Sims, Kylie Lewis, Stephie Robinson
bottom left: Lindsey Drexler, Kaitlin Orr, Keeley Burris, Lucy Upchurch, Julia Andrews, Leslie Trammell, Alyssa Bloomston, Lindsey Rosen, Hannah Huddleston, Caroline Campbell not pictured: Crystal Deuel
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Each sorority has a Recruitment Chair that coordinates recruitment events throughout the year as well as the week of recruitment for her chapter. These are the women who have worked very hard all year long to prepare their chapter for your arrival. Panhellenic is especially grateful for all of the hard work and dedication these women have put into recruitment to ensure this week run smoothly.
recruitment week
Recruitment Week begins Sunday, August 8, and concludes with Bid Day on Sunday, August 15. For many of you, this will be your first impression of Tuscaloosa and Greek life at the University of Alabama. We hope that you enjoy all that we have planned for you. • The week consists of four rounds of events that will allow you to learn more about each sorority. The events will show you what life in a sorority is like and will give you the chance to meet sorority women in each house and ask any questions that you might have about activities, financial obligations, scholarship, new member programs, and campus life in general. It is so important to keep an open mind during this process and carefully decide where YOU feel YOU fit in to the Greek community at UA. • Please recognize that Formal Recruitment is a mutual selection process. All potential new members will visit every sorority during the first round (Open Houses), but the remaining rounds are by invitation only. As the sororities are narrowing down the number of women attending each round of events, potential new members may only accept a certain number of invitations to each round. The Panhellenic Executive Council and Recruitment Counselors will explain this process in detail to you throughout the week. Each potential new member will be assigned recruitment counselors (Sigma Rho Chi’s) who will be available during the entire process to answer questions. These women are available to help you in any way you may need them. • Participation in Formal Recruitment does NOT guarantee you an invitation to join a sorority, nor does it obligate a woman to join. However, more than 80 percent of the women participating in Formal Recruitment at UA each year join a sorority at the end of recruitment week.
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recruitment Q&A What should I expect from recruitment week? Recruitment week is fun and upbeat. The first night you will be assigned a group number and a recruitment counselor (Sigma Rho Chi) that will help guide you through the recruitment process. We encourage you to get to know the other women in your group participating in recruitment - they are your future Greek sisters! After four rounds of recruitment events you will have the option of filling out a membership recuitment acceptance binding agreement. Bids will be distributed the next day in the stadium. Check out the schedule on the inside front cover for more details. Do I need to go to all of the events listed in the recruitment schedule? YES! The object of recruitment is for you to take in as much information as possible about the UA Greek community so that you can make the best decision possible. If you intentionally miss events you could be released from recruitment. What do sororities look for in new members? The membership selection process varies for each sorority. A sorority is not only choosing individual members, but an entire new member class! Each sorority is looking to gain a well-rounded new member class that includes leaders, scholars, athletes, artists, and more. The criteria sororities use for new member selection may include previous academic performance, activities and interests, and interaction with sorority members during recruitment events. Differences in sororities are based on national policies and chapter bylaws. Panhellenic has no input in the member selection process or the qualifications that each sorority considers for its members. Will all potential new members pledge at the end of recruitment? Recruitment is a process of mutual selection by the potential new member and the sorority. There are many different outcomes to this process. Participating in recruitment does not guarantee that you will be asked to join a sorority and it does not obligate you to join one. It is possible for you to go through recruitment and not sign a preference card.
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If I go through recruitment, am I obligated to join? No. This is a time to assess whether you wish to join a sorority. Many women wish to make friends, meet new people, and see what Greek life is about before joining a sorority. This is your opportunity to see if sorority life is right for you. If you do not wish to join, you are not obligated.
TEXTS FROM LAST RECRUITMENT (615) I’m scared my mom’s gonna be mad if I don’t go her sorority... (678) girl, this is your four years of school, where do YOU wanna be?
Are the rumors/stereotypes of each house true? Sorority chapters are composed of many individuals, each with their own special qualities and talents, which contribute to the entire group. The only opinion of a chapter that matters is your own. If you allow someone else’s perception to influence you, you will not be satisfied with your choices in recruitment. Sorority chapters vary from campus to campus and from year to year. Remember that you are choosing a sisterhood, not letters or a label. I am a legacy to a sorority. Is there anything I should know? Each potential new member is considered on an individual basis. Legacies are not obligated to join the house their mother, sister, or grandmother joined any more than that sorority is required to pledge her. Both the potential new member and the chapters are looking for mutual compatibility, not a family connection to the group. UA tends to be a legacy heavy campus, and some sororities will have more than 200 legacies - that is more than twice the average new member class. What if I am an upperclassman? An upperclassman is any woman who graduated high school prior to Spring 2010. There is an upperclassman quota that sororities can choose to use. Taking upperclassmen does not interfere with the freshman quota. This system gives all women participating in recruitment an equal opportunity at pledging. What if I only want to be in a certain sorority? Potential new members often experience the greatest disappointment by beginning the recruitment process only wanting to be in one or a few specific sororities. Don’t make a decision based on stereotypes and others’ opinions. Keep an open mind and make a decision that based on what is right for you.
What if I am shy? It is most important to be yourself. Each sorority is looking for a variety of members with different personalities. Just keep in mind that it is up to you to present yourself to each sorority. Smile and feel free to ask questions. This is your time to relax and enjoy meeting new friends!
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what we wish we’d known... 1. There is a fine line between looking your best and going to prom. You want to look nice, but sequins, beads and long formal dresses are a little over the top. 2. Be aware of the temperature and HUMIDITY. It is August in Alabama, so look for temperatures to be in the hundreds and for very high humidity. Light-weight dresses are strongly suggested, as are colors that may not show sweat. 3. Don’t believe all the rumors you hear about sororities at UA. If it sounds crazy, it probably is. Also, be careful what you say about sororities to those around you. You never know what sorority someone’s sister or best friend could be in and you want to be respectful to everyone’s opinions. 4. That the sorority members in the house are just as nervous as you are. 5. Don’t bring a super nice purse or bag. You will NOT be able to bring ANYTHING into the houses, so no one in the sorority will see what you are carrying. This means you will have to leave your purse on the grass outside while you attend your parties, and there could be damage from the elements or it could get dirty or be stepped on. Plus, you don’t want to tempt any passerby with sticky fingers. 6. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of H2O! 7. USE YOUR SIGMA RHO CHI. They really are there just for you to answer any questions, however silly you may think they are. 8. Look natural. Sororities want to see the real you. Wear makeup, but recruitment is not a glamour shot. This being said, waterproof mascara is a great investment. 9. Don’t be discouraged if the house you always wanted doesn’t turn out to be a good fit. Really do keep an open mind and trust the process. You will be surprised how things work out! 10. What we wish we had brought: • • • • • •
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Extra pony-tail holder Bobby-pins Hair brush Personal fan Band-aids Umbrella
• • • • • •
Oil blotting sheets Freshen wipes Powder Snack, mint Water Deodorant
• Pen for notes • Flip flops (for walking between houses skit and preference day) • Camera • Puzzle book, Sudoku, etc.
places to eat during recruitment Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Meal Plans 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burke Lakeside Fresh Food Co.
Meal Plans 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burke Lakeside Fresh Food Co.
Meal Plans 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burke Lakeside Fresh Food Co.
Meal Plans 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burke Lakeside Fresh Food Co.
Meal Plans 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burke Lakeside Fresh Food Co.
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lakeside
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lakeside
Off Campus Dinner
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lakeside
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lakeside
Julia’s Market 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Starbucks 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ferguson Food Court 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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recruitment rules Basic Recruitment Definitions: • A potential new member is a woman who is formally registered to participate in Fall Formal Recruitment with the Alabama Panhellenic Association. • A potential new member is also any high school student (grades 9-12) who is considering coming to the University of Alabama or anyone with the intent to go through Fall Formal Recruitment in the coming year. • A sorority member is any active member in the chapter, alumnae member of the sorority, and non-active member of the sorority. Alumni will retain alumni status during recruitment. Summer Do’s and Dont’s: • No Contact between Sorority Members and Potential New Members after May 1st. Example: Letters, Emails, Facebook & MySpace Messages, Phone Calls, etc. • Normal contact (work, hometown,etc.) can occur, but conversations should be limited to benefits of participating in recruitment, not specific to any one organization. • Sororities CANNOT have gatherings which include Potential New Member’s after May 1st. Example: Teas, Parties, Trips, etc. • Potential New Members CANNOT stay with sorority members or have any contact with sorority members during summer orientation sessions. Example: Spending the night at a member’s house, eating dinner or attending social activities. For a complete list of rules and regulations please refer to our website 30 at www.uapanhellenic.com.
Guidelines to follow: • A potential member cannot be, or ever have been, an initiated member of an NPC group. A woman is ineligible for recruitment if she has been a new member of an NPC fraternity on this campus within a calendar year. • A potential new member shall attend Convocation and all parties to which she has accepted invitations. In the event of illness or other emergency, she shall notify Panhellenic Exec or her recruitment counselor. If a potential new member has a known conflict during the week of recruitment, she should notice her sigma rho chi at convocation. • A potential new member shall consult with her recruitment counselor before withdrawing from recruitment. Upon withdrawal, a potential new member should sign an official withdrawal form. • During Fall Formal Recruitment, no potential new member may visit any sorority chapter except to attend invitational events. • A potential new member will fill out the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) immediately after the last event she attends. Once an agreement has been signed, no change can be made. • Any potential new member signing a MRABA and receiving a bid at the end of recruitment shall be bound by the agreement for one calendar year. • No electronic communication devices (cell phones, PDAs, etc.) are allowed during any recruitment activities.
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2010 panhellenic Be comfortable! Now is not the time to break-in those shoes you’ve never worn before or an outfit you are not comfortable wearing. Remember, the days are long and it will be hot!
Open Houses:
Philanthropy Days:
Do Wear:
Do Wear:
Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday
Be confident! It’s about who you are, not what you are wearing, so make sure your personality shines through. Have fun and relax! Recruitment week is a fun way to make new friends and new memories. ENJOY IT!! Don’t forget that Convocation is Sunday at 7 p.m. at Coleman Colesium. Please come as you are; everyone will have been moving in all day so there is no need to dress up. Attire is casual and shorts and t-shirts are appropriate.
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sandals, flats, sundress
Don’t Wear:
high heels, anything revealing or formal
flip flops, tennis shoes, shorts, recruitment t-shirt
Don’t Wear:
skirts, too short shorts
recruitment attire Skit Day:
Preference Party:
Bid Day:
Do Wear:
Do Wear:
Do Wear:
Friday
dress, comfortable heels
Don’t Wear:
anything revealing or formal
Saturday
Sunday
nicer dress than previous days, comfortable heels
flip flops, tennis shoes, shorts, tank top
Don’t Wear:
Don’t Wear:
anything revealing, BEADED or LONG dresses (this is not prom)
anything heavy (it’s hot), skirt, t-shirt
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Open House
During the first two days, you will get to visit all 15 sororities with your recruitment group. Each party is only 20 minutes long so the sororities will present themselves as simply as possible and serve ice water for you to drink. You will be greeted at each house by energetic songs and clapping. Some houses may choose to introduce you to many members, while in others you may meet just a few. Feel free to ask questions and tell them a little bit about yourself as well. Often times it is very hard to judge a sorority in only 20 minutes. Don’t worry; you have a whole week ahead of you. Tip: Drink the water, because it is VERY hot in Alabama in August.
all the days Philanthropy Day
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Day three and four will consist of hands-on creative projects that you and the sorority women will make for donation to various charities. This is a glimpse of the importance of community service in Greek life. On these two days, you will have 30 minutes in each house. Philanthropy Day is very laid back and lots of fun. Tip: Wear shorts that you will be comfortable sitting in because in some houses you may be sitting on the floor.
In true entertainment style, you will receive a complimentary treat while you enjoy the skit.
Skit Day
On Skit day, you get to see the true personality of each sorority. You will attend up to seven 45 minute parties. The parties this day are informative and allow you more time for conversations with the sorority women. You will be able to recognize the individuality and spirit of each sorority, as well as experience the special bond of sisterhood among the members. Tip: This is the day when you learn what each chapter is involved in on campus - think hard about what you would like to be involved in and whether this chapter could help you reach your goals.
of the week Preference Parties
On this day you will attend up to three 50 minute parties. This is the night to really focus on what you want to gain out of joining a sorority as well as the connections you have made this far. An invitation to a preference party means the sorority is very interested in you becoming a member. After a ceremony, you will have the chance to talk privately with a member. During this time, they may share with you how they made their decision, what their sorority means to them, and what sisterhood means to them. After the last party, you will walk silently to fill out your MRABA. Tip: Look around the room at your parties; many of these girls could be your pledge sisters, so make sure you feel comfortable.
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potential new member bill of rights • The right to be treated as an individual.
• The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process. • The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members. • The right to be treated with respect. • The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized. • The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers. • The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors. • The right to expect confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors. • The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others. • The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the preference card signing. • The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision. • The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and pledging experience.
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Recruitment counselors have disaffiliated from their sorority, so they really can offer an unbiased shoulder to lean on. They are not in contact with their own chapter so anything you tell them is confidential. From what shoes to wear to silly rumors, take advantage of your Sigma Rho Chi’s.
alabama panhellenic association code of ethics
As members of The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association, we the undersigned agree that our vision is a safe, positive, enriching recruitment experience with the goal for providing opportunities for the greatest possible number of women to obtain membership in a women’s fraternity. In order to reach our common goal, we will strive to create a Panhellenic environment of trust, honesty, unity, and cooperation among all chapters. Therefore, we solemnly promise to: • Respect ourselves, our sisters, and the Greek community as a whole. We will work with other sororities to improve the Greek community and reverse the current stereotypes. • Enable every potential new member an equal opportunity and act accordingly with true Panhellenic spirit as well as our own chapter values and moral judgments. • Confront the concerns about alcohol and other illegal substances and promote the safety and protection of current and prospective members. • Treat potential new members with the same respect before, during, and after recruitment. • Abide by all official Panhellenic codes, including but not limited to:
The Panhellenic Creed, The Potential New Member Bill of Rights, The Panhellenic Recruitment Rules, The National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements
• Leave the potential new member with a positive idea of the what sisterhood could be. • Encourage the potential new member to explore the freedom of thought in her decisions. • Assure the potential new member about the recruitment process, membership • requirements, and external and internal responsibilities. • Enable every potential new member an equal opportunity to a level playing field. • Strive to maintain a campus scholastic average which is above the all-women’s average.
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greek vocab
Active: A sorority member who has been formally initiated by her chapter. Alabama Panhellenic Association: The governing body of the NPC sorority chapters at UA run by an executive board of nine college women from different sororities and a delegate from each chapter. Alumna: An initiated member who is no longer an active member of a collegiate chapter. Badge: Sorority pin worn by an initiated member. Bid: A formal invitation to pledge a sorority or fraternity. Chapter: The local group of a larger national organization that is designated by a special Greek letter name. Continuous Open Bidding: The period in which any group not meeting quota or being at total may offer a bid. This is held after formal recruitment. Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA): A document each potential new member completes immediately following the Preference Round of parties stating her membership preferences. The potential new member ranks the sororities she would accept a bid from, listing the one which she mosts wants to join first and the other(s) in preferential order. This is a binding agreement, stating that the potential new member is willing to accept a bid from any sorority she lists. Formal Recruitment: A designated membership recruitment period during which a series of organized events are held by each NPC sorority; membership recruitment is organized and implemented by the Panhellenic Association. Fraternity: Greek-letter sisterhood or brotherhood. House Director: Also known as the housemother; a woman who lives in the sorority house, cares for the women living there, plans meals, and manages the house. Intake: The process through which NPHC sororities and fraternities select new members. Intentional Single Preference: When a potential new member attends more than one preferential event but only lists one choice on her MRABA.
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Legacy: A potential new member whose mother or sister (sometimes grandmother) is an alumna of, or active in, a particular sorority. A sorority is not obligated to pledge its legacies.
New Member: A woman who has been accepted as a probationary member of a sorority or fraternity. After a period of education and training about the sorority/ fraternity, she/he may be initiated. NPC: National Panhellenic Conference: A conference composed of 26 women’s fraternities, each of which is autonomous as a social Greek-letter society of college and alumnae members. NPHC: National Pan-Hellenic Council: A conference composed of the nine historically black Greek-letter organizations – four sororities and five fraternities – with both college and alumni members. Panhellenic Exec: The group of 11 college women who oversee the Alabama Panhellenic Association and who give up their sorority association during the recruitment process to organize and assist the potential new members. Philanthropy: A national and/or local charity that a sorority sponsors, donating time and money through service in order to promote human welfare. Potential New Member: Any woman who is eligible to participate in formal or informal recruitment. Quota: The number of women a sorority may pledge during formal or informal recruitment. Recommendation/Reference: A written letter or statement from an alumna introducing and recommending a potential new member for pledging. Also called a “rec”. Sorority: A Greek-letter sisterhood; also known as a women’s fraternity. Upperclassman: Any woman who has graduated prior to Spring 2010.
Greek Alphabet Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega
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recommendations
A potential new member recommendation form, or “rec”, is a letter or written statement introducing you to a sorority. Recs are sent by an alumna to her sorority’s chapter. Recs do not guarantee that you will receive a bid from that chapter. Panhellenic does not have rec forms available and cannot obtain them for potential new members. An alumnae may find a rec form in her respective sorority magazines, sorority website or from the headquarters of her sorority. Recs are not mandatory for every sorority, however, it is strongly suggested that you secure a rec for each of the chapters participating in recruitment. Recs for each sorority should be sent directly to chapter and the addresses can be found on the next page. You can contact an Alumnae Panhellenic Chapter in your area if you do not know an alumna personally. A list of alumna panhellenic chapters can be found on the National Panhellenic Web site at www.npcwomen. org/alumnae-panhellenics/directory.aspx. To increase the chance of receiving a bid, copies of your high school or college transcript for verification of your grade point average may also be mailed to the individual sororities by sending them directly to the chapter’s P.O. Boxes listed on the next page.
Helpful Hints: When asking Alumnae for recommendations, supply them with a stamped and addressed envelope and copy of your resume. This is not only polite but will help ensure your rec is sent to the right address and in a timely fashion. It is also a good idea for you to include a picture of yourself to help sororities recognize you the week of recruitment. Senior portraits work great, however, try to avoid pictures with heavy makeup and hair. It is YOUR responsiblity to make sure the University has an official copy of your final transcript, as this will be the GPA reference for each sorority. Please make sure a final copy of your highschool and/or college transcript is sent to the UA Registrar’s Office by Aug. 1.
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recommendation addresses Alpha Chi Omega Demi Lamb P.O. Box 861921 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Alpha Phi Audrey Akin P.O. Box 11045 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Gamma Phi Beta Alisa Reynolds P.O. Box 866269 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Phi Mu Catherine Carter Sims P.O. Box 866509 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Alpha Delta Pi Keeley Burris P.O. Box 11090 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Chi Omega Meredith Gray P.O. Box 866479 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Kappa Alpha Theta Whitney Harris P.O. Box 866629 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Pi Beta Phi Mary Herndon Nordmann P.O. Box 11067 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Alpha Gamma Delta Jessi Middlebrooks P.O. Box 866389 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Delta Delta Delta Caroline Campbell P.O. Box 862938 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Kappa Delta Blair Parks P.O. Box 11040 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Sigma Delta Tau Bekah Adams P.O. Box 866659 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Alpha Omicron Pi Mary Margaret McCord P.O. Box 861948 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Delta Zeta Kayla Cress P.O. Box 866209 Tuscaloosa, AL, 35486
Kappa Kappa Gamma Mary Shannon Lewis P.O. Box 866569 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
Zeta Tau Alpha Lindsay Tillison P.O. Box 862848 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486
TEXTS FROM LAST RECRUITMENT (251) I am for sure getting in! I got 10 recs for each house :) (205) I mean, as long as you have at least one rec for each house, you’re good.... overacheiver lol
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financial obligations
Each chapter has a financial requirement, which should be taken into consideration before pledging. Financial requirements may include membership dues (which support the local chapter and the national or international organization, facility fees, room and board if living in the facility). Although these will vary slightly from chapter to chapter, the averages for the women’s groups are listed below. It is important to note that each organization’s fees vary and not every fee is listed. Also, not every organization requires every fee listed below, but all organizations cover each expense through one of the fees listed. The following is an average fee per semester:
Cost Breakdown
All Member Fees Average: $1,464.81 Living In-House Fees $1,753.95 Living Out-of-House Fees $430.00 One time New Member Fee $396.83
Grand Total
Living In-House (per-semester) $3,430.00 Living Out-of-House (per-semester) $2,086.00
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what to expect on bid day New Member Retreats
All sororities will have a new member retreat where the new member plege class gets the chance to bond and learn the basics of what it means to be in a sorority. Below is a breakdown of which sororities plan to host their new member retreat on Bid Day and which plan to have their retreat at a later date. 1. Alpha Chi Omega - Delayed 2. Alpha Delta Pi - Delayed 3. Alpha Gamma Delta - Bid Day 4. Alpha Omicron Pi - Delayed 5. Alpha Phi - Delayed 6. Chi Omega - Bid Day 7. Delta Delta Delta - Bid Day 8. Delta Zeta - Bid Day
9. Gamma Phi Beta - Bid Day 10. Kappa Alpha Theta - Bid Day 11. Kappa Delta - Delayed 12. Kappa Kappa Gamma - Delayed 13. Phi Mu - Bid Day 14. Pi Beta Phi - Bid Day 15. Zeta Tau Alpha - Bid Day 16. Sigma Delta Tau - Delayed
Why is this important?
Many parents choose to travel to campus on Bid Day to share the experience with their daughter, meet other parents, learn about individual sorority financial obligations and eat lunch with their daughter at her sorority house. Due to Bid Day retreats, some visits have the possibility of being cut short. Therefore, we encourage all potential new members to discuss this possibility with their parents so appropriate plans can be made.
Jerseys: upon receiving your bid, you will receive a new member bag, jersey and other sorority items. Keep your jersey, you will wear it for many events throughout the year.
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Nickname: Alpha Chi Founded: October 15, 1885, DePauw University
Alpha Chi Omega
Founded at UA: Septermber 9, 1924 Chapter Name: Alpha Upsilon Symbol: Greek Lyre Flower: Red Carnation Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Mascot: Strawberry Philanthropy: Opening Our Hearts to Domestic Violence Famous Sorority Members: Trista Rehn; Condoleezza Rice; Dawn Wells; Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island; Ruth Whitney, editor-in-chief of Glamour Website: www.alphachiua.com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Ellen Dendy, Recruitment Chair Demi Lamb
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: A-D-Pi Founded: May 15, 1851 Wesleyan College
Alpha Delta Pi
Founded at UA: March 21, 1907 Chapter Name: Eta Symbol: Diamond Flower: Woodland Violet Colors: Azure Blue and White Mascot: Lion Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Famous Sorority Members: Kate Capshaw, Michelle Pfeiffer, Deanna Carter, Anne Klein, Danica McKellar, Cathy Deupree (daughter of Hank Williams, Snr.), Olivia Namath (daughter of Joe Namath), Annie Potts Website: www.uaadpi.org
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Stacey Stewart, Recruitment Chair Keeley Burris and Cori Powell
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.2 Upperclassmen - 3.24 (panhellenic average)
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Nickname: Alpha Gam Founded: May 30, 1904 Syracuse University
Alpha Gamma Delta
Founded at UA: November 18,1921 Chapter Name: Psi Flower: Red and Buff Roses Colors: Red, Buff and Green Mascot: Squirrel Philanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Famous Sorority Members: Coach “Bear” Bryant’s wife, daughterin-law, grand-daughters and great grand-daughter were Alpha Gams at UA Website: http://uaalphagam.com
Open House
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Philanthropy Day
President Chelsea Levi, Recruitment Chairs Jessi Middlebrooks and Hannah Huddleston
Skit Day
Preference Night
GPA suggestions:
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: A-O-Pi Founded: January 2, 1897 Barnard College at Columbia University
Alpha Omicron Pi
Founded at UA: February 25, 1967 Chapter Name: Alpha Delta Jewel: Ruby Flower: Jacqueminot Rose Colors: Cardinal Mascot: Panda Bear Philanthropy: Athritis Research Motto: “One motto, one badge, one bond, and singleness of heart!” Famous Sorority Members: Heather Whitestone Website: www.uaaopi.com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Laura Jones, Recruitment Chair Mary Margaret McCord
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 2.75
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Nickname: Alpha Phi (Pronounced Fee) Founded: October 10, 1872, Syracuse University
Alpha Phi
Founded at UA: 1932 Chapter Name: Beta Mu Flowers: Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-nots Colors: Bordeaux and Silver Mascot: Bear Symbol: Ivy Leaf Philanthropy: Women’s Cardiac Health and Research Motto: “Union Hand in Hand.” Famous Sorority Members: Kimberly Williams Paisley, Deborah Lippman, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, self publisher Kimberly Kelleher Website: www.alphaphialabama. com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Erin Brasch, Recruitment Chair Audrey Akin
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Chi O Founded: April 5, 1895 University of Arkansas
Chi Omega
Founded at UA: February 24, 1922 Chapter Name: Nu Beta Flowers: White Carnation Colors: Cardinal and Straw Mascot: Owl Philanthropy: Local – Children’s Hospital, RISE,The Boys and Girls Club Famous Sorority Members: Sela Ward, Harper Lee, Sylvia Hitchcock (Miss Universe 1967) : all Nu Betas. Susan Helms (NASA astronaut), Lucy Liu, Heather Locklear Website: www.chiomeganubeta. com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Jennifer Neill, Recruitment Chairs Meredith Gray and Brooke Fleming
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Tri-Delt Founded: Thanksgiving Eve, 1888 Boston University
Delta Delta Delta
Founded at UA: November 3, 1914 Chapter Name: Delta Mu Symbol: Pearl, Trident and Pine Flower: Pansy Colors: Silver, Gold and Blue Mascot: Dolphin Philanthropy: Children’s Cancer, St. Jude Children’s Hospital Motto: “Let us steadfastly love on another.” Famous Sorority Members: Katie Couric, Molly Sims, Elizabeth Dole, Kellie Coffey, Leeza Gibbons, Dixie Carter, Cynthia Geary Website: www.alabamaDDD.com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Abbay King, Recruitment Chair Caroline Campbell, Madeline Hargrove, Eliza Caldwell
Skit Day
Preference Night
GPA suggestions:
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: D-Z Founded: October 22, 1902, Miami University
Delta Zeta
Founded at UA: September 9, 1922 Chapter Name: Alpha Gamma Symbol: Lamp Flowers: Diamond Colors: Rose and Green Mascot: Turtle Motto: “The object of this Sorority: Shall be to unite its members in sincere and lasting friendships.� Famous Sorority Members: Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone, Florence Henderson and model Kathy Ireland Website: www.deltazetabama.com
Open House
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Philanthropy Day
President Abby Johnson, Recruitment Chair Kylie Lewis
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Gamma Phi Founded: November 11, 1874, Syracuse University
Gamma Phi Beta
Founded at UA: February 4, 1989 Chapter Name: Epsilon Lambda Symbol: Crescent Moon Flowers: Pink Carnation Colors: Formal - brown and mode, Informal pink and white Mascot: Penguin Philanthropy: Camp Fire USA Famous Sorority Members: The
Original Doublemint Twins, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Lynn Stewart and Krista Ritacco White House speech writer, Mindy Weiss, Celebrity party planner, Kristin Chenoweth the original Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked, Christine Reidy Corcoran- Asst. Beauty Editor for Glamour Magazine
Website: www.uagammaphibeta. com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Katie Callahan, Recruitment Chair Alisa Reynolds
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 2.5 Upperclassmen - 2.7
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Nickname: Theta Founded: January 27, 1870, DePauw University
Kappa Alpha Theta
Founded at UA: March 4,1967 Chapter Name: Delta Omicron Symbol: Kite Flower: Pansy Colors: Black and Gold Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Famous Sorority Members: Laura Bush, Jenna and Barbara Bush, Lynne Cheney, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Rue Mclanahan (“Blanche” from Golden Girls), Walt Disney’s daughters, Kerri Strug, Tory Burch Website: http://thetabama.com
Open House
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Philanthropy Day
President Shannon Lindamood, Recruitment Chair Leslie Trammell
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 2.6
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Nickname: K - D Founded: October 23, 1897, Longwood College
Kappa Delta
Founded at UA: March 12, 1904 Chapter Name: Zeta Flowers White Rose Colors: Pearl White and Olive Green Philanthropy: Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia; Shamrock Motto: “Ta Kala DioKomen” Famous Sorority Members: Georgia O’Keeffe, astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, Pulitzer Prize winner Pearl Buck Website: new site coming soon, check panhellenic website for updates
Open House
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Philanthropy Day
President Morgan Henry, Recruitment Chair Lucy Upchurch and Julia Andrews
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Kappa Founded: October 13, 1870, Monmouth College
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Founded at UA: April 15, 1927 Chapter Name: Gamma Pi Symbol: Key Flowers: Fleur-de-lis Colors: Light and Dark Blue Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Motto: “To seek the good and the beautiful” Famous Sorority Members: Jane Pauley, Candice Bergen and Helen Walton, Kate Spade, Lo Bosworth, Sophia Bush, Ashley Judd Website: kkgalabama.com
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Diana Beckner, Recruitment Chair Stephie Robinson
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Phi Mu Founded: January 2, 1852, Weslyan College
Phi Mu
Chapter Name: Alpha Zeta Flower: Pink Carnation Colors: Rose and White Mascot: Lion Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Motto: “Les Soeurs Fidelis” Famous Sorority Members: Allison
Kellogg, Miss Mississippi 2003 Susan Harling, Inspiration for Steel Magnolias, astronaut Mary Ellen Weber, President of the National Bar Association, Evett Simmons, Katherine Stockett, author of ‘The Help’, Alexa Stabler, Sigma Chi’s International Sweetheart, Dana Ivey, character actress, Jamie Tisch, famous entrepreneur
Website: www://web.mac.com/ phimu
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Chelsea Cernocek, Recruitment Chair Catherine Carter Sims, not pictured: Crystal Deuel
Skit Day
Preference Night
GPA suggestions:
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 2.5
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Nickname: Pi Phi Founded: April 28, 1867, Monmouth College
Pi Beta Phi
Founded at UA: September 19, 1949 Chapter Name: Alabama Beta Flower: Wine Carnation Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Mascot: Angel Philanthropy: Literacy Famous Sorority Members: Jennifer Garner, Faye Dunaway, Susan Akin, Margaret Truman, Cindy Crawford Website: www.pibetaphi.org/ua
Open House
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Philanthropy Day
President Jamie Burke, Recruitment Chair Mary Herndon Nordmann
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: Zeta Founded: October 15, 1898, Longwood College
Zeta Tau Alpha
Founded at UA: April 11, 1910 Chapter Name: Nu Symbols: Crown and Strawberry, White Violet Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Mascot: Bunny Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Motto: “Seek the Noblest” Famous Sorority Members: ESPN Sportscaster Erin Andrews, Actress Nicole Paggi, Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald Ford, Lynda Johnson Robb, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, News Anchor Faith Daniel, Actress Betty Buckley, Network TV’s first female sportscaster and Miss America 1971 Phyllis George Brown.
Website: bamazeta.net
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Open House
Philanthropy Day
President Catherine Taylor, Recruitment Chair Lindsey Drexler
GPA suggestions:
Skit Day
Preference Night
Underclassmen - 3.0 Upperclassmen - 3.0
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Nickname: A-D-Chi Founded: UCLA 1925
Alpha Delta Chi
Founded at UA: January 17, 2004 Chapter Name:Tau Flowers: Gladiolous and Delphiniums Colors: Flame and Blue Mascot: Lamb Philanthropy: Hannah Home Motto: “As in a Mirror” Website: www.adxbama.com
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Alpha Delta Chi is not participating in Formal Recruitment. Check out www.adxbama.com for more information.
ADX is an inter-demonitational Christian sorority that was started on the University of Alabama campus in 2004. Our goals are to provide spriritual, social and scholastic support to the women on our campus. We hope to provide a place where Christian women can participate in Greek life without compromising their beliefs, build strong friendships, and most of all, mirror in Christ’s love to their community. For more information please contact Kaitlin Orr at kmorr@crimson. ua.edu.
President Kristin Gibbs, Recruitment Chair Kaitlin Orr
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Nickname: Sigma Delta Tau Founded: March 25, 1917, Cornell University Founded at UA: May 10, 1935 Chapter Name: Rho Symbol: Torch Flower: Yellow Tea Rose Colors: Cafe au Lait and Old Blue Mascot: Teddy Bear Philanthropy: Local: Tuscaloosa’s One Place National: Prevent Child Abuse America Famous Sorority Members: Christy Carlson Romano, Joan Rivers, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Suzie Katz, Miss America Website: www.bama. ua.edu/~sigdelts/
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Sigma Delta Tau
President Miriam Fry, Recruitment Chair Alyssa Bloomston, Lindsey Rosen, not pictured: Bekah Adams
Rho Chapter of SDT was founded on May 10, 1935 on the basis of Jewish Values and heritage. While SDT is not participating in formal recruitment, informal recruitment events will be held later this fall. We hope you will join us! For more information, including a schedule of events, please contact Recruitment Chair Bekah Adams at bamasigdelts@gmail.com.
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