Georgia College Panhellenic PNM Guide 2023

GEORGIA COLLEGE PANHELLENIC 2023

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT GUIDE

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 10th

Potential New Member Move In

Potential New Member and Parent Orientation

Friday, August 11th

Meet and Greet Recruitment Round Day 1

Saturday, August 12th

Meet and Greet Recruitment Round Day 2

Sunday, August 13th

Philanthropy Recruitment Round

Monday, August 14th

Sisterhood Recruitment Round

Tuesday, August 15th

Preference Recruitment Round

Wednesday, August 16th Bid Day

A LETTER FROM THE

PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

Dear Potential New Member,

Welcome to Panhellenic sorority life at Georgia College and State University! We extend a warm welcome to you as you begin this week long journey of finding your home. The years you spend at Georgia College will be exceptional but perhaps none will be as transformative or remarkable as being a member of a Greek organization. The Panhellenic community at Georgia College is excited to have you!

Recruitment allows PNMs the opportunity to meet sorority women and learn about each chapter, Panhellenic, and the Greek community at Georgia College.

We encourage you to join Recruitment with an open mind and take this opportunity to learn what it means to be a well-rounded Panhellenic woman. We hope that throughout this week you can envision yourself as a part of our close-knit Panhellenic community.

No matter which sorority you choose to join, the Panhellenic friendships you will form will be lifelong. We believe that your presence and contributions have the ability to enhance the spirit of sisterhood and unity that we hold dear

We eagerly await the chance to welcome you into fall Recruitment! Remember to be yourself, keep an open mind, and enjoy the eternity of the week! Go Greek!

With love, Panhellenic Executive Board

MEET THE

PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

Marta President

Kate Vice President of Recruitment

Hallie Vice President of Recruitment Counselors

Courtney Vice President of Administration

Bella Vice President of Finance

Shannon Vice President of Programming

MEET THE CHAPTERS

Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta

Founded: Wesleyan College, Macon, GA, 1851

Colors: Azure Blue and White

Flower: Woodland Violet

Mascot: Lion

Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House

Instagram: @adpi gcsu

AΔΠ AΓΔ AOΠ ΔΓ

Founded: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1904

Colors: Red, Buff, and Green

Flower: Red and Buff Rose

Mascot: Squirrel

Philanthropy: Fighting World Hunger

Instagram: @alphagamgcsu

Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Gamma

Founded: Barnard College, New York, NY, 1897

Color: Cardinal

Flower: Jacqueminot Rose

Mascot: Panda

Philanthropy: Arthritis Foundation

Instagram @aoiigcsu

Founded: Lewis School for Girls, Oxford, MS, 1873

Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue

Flower: Cream Rose

Symbol: Anchor

Philanthropy: Service for Sight

Instagram: @dg gcsu

MEET THE CHAPTERS

KΔ

Delta Zeta

Founded: Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1902

Colors: Old Rose and Nile Green

Flower: Killarney Rose

Mascot: Turtle

Philanthropy: Starkey Hearing Foundation, American Society for Deaf Children, Serious Fun Children's Network

Instagram: @deltazetagcsu

Kappa Delta

Founded: State Female Normal School, Richmond, VA, 1897

Colors: Green and White

Flower: White Rose

Symbol: Nautilus Shell

Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America

Instagram: @kappadelta gc

ΦM ZTA

Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha

Founded: Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga, 1852

Color: Rose and White

Flower: Pink Carnation

Mascot: Lion

Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Instagram: @phimugcsu

Founded: Longwood College, Farmville, Va, 1898

Color: Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey

Flower: White Violet

Symbol: Five Point Crown

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

Instagram: @ztagcsu

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT

MEET THE SORORITY DELEGATES

The Panhellenic Council is the governing body for all eight of the NPC sororities on the Georgia College campus. The delegates represent each sorority and serve as a liaison between her chapter, other chapters and the larger sorority and fraternity community.

Finley

Bella Breeze

Emily Abbee

SaraJewel

Peyton

Ellie

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

MEET OUR DIRECTOR

Dear Potential New Member,

Welcome to Georgia College and State University and thank you for your interest in joining our Fraternity and Sorority Life Community! Throughout the Recruitment process, you will meet so many people during your first week on campus, and create memories that you will forever cherish.

Our FSL Community is truly something special, and all of our Sororities have something unique to offer I encourage you to think about what it is you are hoping to gain from joining an organization, as well as what you can bring to it. Our sorority women cannot wait to meet you!

The FSL Staff, Panhellenic Executive Board, and Pi Chis are here to support you, whether you decide to join a Panhellenic organization or not We can't wait to welcome you to campus in August and we are so excited for this next chapter for you!

Sincerely,

Liz Keith Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Office Email: ofsl@gcsu.edu

Office Number: 478-445-2960

gcsu.edu/fsl

OTHER COUNCILS AT GC: INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing council over the eight North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities at Georgia College The council has nine executive positions and accompanying delegates representing each of the seven fraternities The purpose of the council is to coordinate activities, provide educational programs, and support the fraternal community.

Georgia College IFC Organizations:

Alpha Tau Omega

Delta Sigma Phi

Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Sigma

Pi Kappa Phi

Pi Kappa Alpha

Theta Chi

2023 IFC Executive Officers

Back row left to right: VP of New Member Education: Joel Withee, VP of Wellness and Safety: Bryan Teffeteller, VP of Diversity and Inclusion: Kris Chemwor, VP of Finance: Danny Raymon, VP of Recruitment: Barrett Hagler

Front row left to right: VP of Administration: Thomas King, VP of Philanthropy: Brooks Whitley, President: Patrick Morris, VP of Public Relations: Connor Braun

OTHER COUNCILS AT GC:

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the governing council for the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities Georgia College holds a charter for eight of these nine organizations. Within the eight charted chapters, Georgia College currently has four active chapters. Divine Nine organizations emphasize uplifting people of color The purpose of the council is to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities through leadership development and community outreach. Fall 2023 NPHC Events begin on August 25th with "Meet the Greeks" and continue on August 26th with a Back to School Party.

Georgia College's Charted NPHC Councils:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Phi Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

Omega Psi Psi

Phi Beta Sigma

Sigma Gamma Rho

Sigma Gamma Rho

Zeta Phi Beta

Four Active NPHC Councils:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta

Zeta Phi Beta

OTHER COUNCILS AT GC: UNITED GREEK COUNCIL

The United Greek Council (UGC) is the governing council for five associated fraternities and sororities at Georgia College These five sororities and fraternities are multicultural and special interest-based The purpose of the council is to coordinate and develop strategic action plans that will unite organizations, promote higher education, and enhance leadership on campus

The United Greek Council is comprised of Sigma Alpha Omega, a Christian social sorority; Gamma Sigma Sigma, a service sorority; Omega Delta Sigma, a National Veterans Fraternity; Mu Sigma Upsilon, a multicultural sorority; and Lambda Sigma Upsilon, a Latino fraternity.

Formal Recruitment dates are to be announced, however, each fraternity and sorority manages their own processes at different times of the academic year. Any interested students can email the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life: ofsl@gcsuedu

GREEK DICTIONARY

Active: A sorority woman who has been formally initiated by her chapter.

Bid: A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity issued by the Panhellenic Council or by the individual organization.

Continuous Open Bidding (COB): An opportunity for chapters who have not met total to extend bids to women who did not join a sorority during Fall Recruitment

Initiation: The formal ceremony which brings new members into full membership of a sorority or fraternity

Intentional Single Preference: When a PNM attends more than one preference round event but only lists one choice on her MRABA. This choice will limit a PNMs chances of joining a sorority

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA): Each PNM completes an MRABA after preference round to state her membership preferences

The PNM ranks the sororities she visited during preference round and signs it to state she will accept a bid from any sorority she lists This is a binding agreement

New Member: One who is accepted as a member of a sorority or fraternity. After a period of education, the new member may be initiated

New Member Educator: The individual chapter member who is the liaison between the new members and the chapter This individual is responsible for implementing and motoring the educational new member program and preparing the new members for initiation

Pi Chi: A sorority member who has disaffiliated during Recruitment to assist PNMs. All recruitment groups will be assigned Pi Chis before Fall Recruitment begins Also known as a recruitment counselor.

Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is participating in the Recruitment process and wishes to potentially become a sorority member.

Quota: The number of women that a sorority may extend a bid to during Recruitment

Recommendation: A letter written by a sorority alumna introducing and recommending a PNM for membership into her sorority This is not required for participation in Recruitment.

PNM BILL OF RIGHTS

I. The right to be fully informed about the Recruitment process

II. The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others

III. The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members

IV. The right to ask how and why and receive straight forward answers

V. The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized

VI. The right to be treated as an individual

VII. The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors

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

IX. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors

X. The right to be treated with respect

XI. The right to be fully informed about the NPC unanimous agreements implicit in the MRABA signing process

XII. The right to make one's choice and decision to accept full responsibility for the results of that decision

PNM CODE OF CONDUCT

Georgia College Panhellenic Recruitment is an amazing process and we are so glad you have taken advantage of this opportunity! Our eight chapters are eager to meet you and are preparing diligently for your arrival. The Panhellenic Council aims to make this a positive experience for everyone As a potential new member, you are expected to adhere to the following expectations and requirements.

I will attend all events to which I receive an invitation. I will remain respectful towards recruitment counselors, other potential new members, sorority members, council members, and university staff at all times.

I will refrain from negative discussion of any of the above individuals at all times (including social media and group communication applications)

I understand that the consumption of alcohol and illegal substances is prohibited during the recruitment process and bid day activities.

I will refrain from communicating with sorority members outside formal recruitment events.

I will attend selections only after I have visited with all parties to which I received an invitation.

I will attend voting in the designated area each day of Recruitment I will arrive early to all meetings, events, and activities.

I agree to meet with the Panhellenic Association at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in the event that I choose to withdraw from the Recruitment process.

If these rules are not abided by, I am subject to a meeting with the Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life, the Panhellenic President, and the Vice President of Recruitment. The first offense will result in a meeting with the stated persons above and any offense thereafter faces potential removal from the Recruitment process.

WHAT TO EXPECT

ROUND ONE

MEET AND GREET AUGUST 11-12

During the first round of events, PNMs will visit all eight sorority houses at Georgia College accompanied by your recruitment group. Meet and Greet parties take place over two days, August 11th and 12th and PNMs will attend four houses each day. This round will introduce you to all the chapters on campus and their amazing chapter women. Each event will begin with the chapter members performing loud, enthusiastic chants and cheers. Don't be intimidated by the noise, the chapter members are only excited to meet you! After getting settled in the house, you will spend the remainder of the party meeting different sisters and talking to members about yourself. Don't hesitate to ask sorority women questions about themselves or the chapter because this round will go quickly! During this round, chapter members want to get to know you, who you are, and what you value.

In terms of what to wear, PNMs typically wear sundresses, skirts, or rompers for Round One. Lightweight materials are encouraged because this will be one of the longer days in the heat. You will be walking the majority of the day; therefore, choose sandals or flats over heels. Throughout the week we encourage PNMs to wear what you are comfortable in, and do not feel pressu drobe!!

WHAT TO EXPECT

ROUND TWO

PHILANTHROPY AUGUST 13

Round Two is focused on each sorority's philanthropy. Each PNM has the chance to visit up to six parties maximum on this day. During this event, chapter members will discuss the ways that they are involved with their specific philanthropies. You will learn about women's involvement both on campus and within the surrounding Milledgeville community. Some chapters may choose to show a video showcasing their philanthropy or some others may introduce you to their Philanthropy Chair. Each chapter may showcase its philanthropy differently, but be sure to ask about its philanthropy activities, how chapters are involved with the Georgia College campus and their many service projects. You will learn more about each sorority's values on this day and we encourage you to think about what you would like to be involved in and how your personal values align with each chapter.

During this round

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WHAT TO EXPECT

ROUND THREE

SISTERHOOD AUGUST 14

During Round Three, PNMs will get a glimpse into each sorority's sisterhood. On this day each PNM will attend four parties maximum. Chapter women on this day want to know how you would fit into their sisterhood, so they may ask questions related to your values, goals, and what you value in your friendships. You will watch a video from each chapter that reflects sisterhood, friendship, and fun! This round focuses on building meaningful connections and fostering relationships between you and active members. The hope of this round is that you be able to determine if there is a mutual fit between you and the sorority. You will see the supportive and empowering environments that each sorority offers through sisterhood! The chapters will also present financial presentations during the round where you will learn details about their financial dues and scholarship opportunities.

This day will have the same attire as Philanthropy Round, but you will be provided with another t-shirt!

WHAT TO EXPECT

ROUND

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PREFERENCE AUGUST 15

The last day of Recruitment is Preferential Round (Pref). The events are longer than the previous rounds and if invited, you may attend up to two parties. The goal of this round is to help you make your final decision at selections. If you get invited back that means the sorority truly enjoys your company and wants to continue to get to know you. During each ceremony, think carefully about how you feel at each house and take time to picture yourself as a member, as the women could become your sisters! The sororities will present the Preference Ceremony which typically contains songs and speeches from sisters. The speeches may reflect on what it means to be a sister and all the sorority has to offer. When making your final decision after Pref, reflect on the previous rounds of Recruitment and remember that there is not one "right" choice! Listen to yourself and how you have felt in each house throughout the week.

In terms of what to wear, Preferential Round is dressier than the previous rounds. Chapter women will be dressed in "pin attire", which is comparable to wedding attire or interview attire. You want to look and feel your best!

WHAT TO EXPECT

BID DAY AUGUST 16

The week comes to an end on Bid Day! On this day you may receive an invitation to join or you may be notified by you Pi Chi that your bid selections have not been matched. If your bid was not matched you will be eligible for continuous open bidding (COB). More information will be provided by your Pi Chis and can be found on GC Panhellenic's Instagram if you chose to COB. If you receive an invitation to join your bid card, given to you by your Pi Chi, which will list the sorority that has selected you. Your Pi Chi will give you details on when and where to meet up with your group on this day. If you receive a bid, you will be greeted at Centennial by your new sisters. You may then continue to meet sisters and celebrate at your new sorority house. Bid Day is for fun, new friendships, and lifelong memories!

On this day you will be given a Bid Day t-shirt from Panhellenic. Pair this t-shirt with any comfortable athleisure wear of your choice! It is advised that you wear a sports bra or camisols under the t-shirt because if given a bid you will change into a new top given to you by your sorority. Wear comfortable sneakers or shoes on Bid Day!