Little Black Book Panhellenic Recruitment 2011
nu.pha.recruitment@gmail.com www.nupanhellenic.com
Name: _________________________________ Recruitment Counselor:______________________ RC Phone Number: ________________________
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Panhellenic Recruitment 2011 Welcome to Panhellenic Recruitment 2011! I am so excited that you have decided to pursue membership in a Panhellenic sorority. Here at Northwestern, approximately 35% of women join one of the 12 Panhellenic sororities. All of our chapters are unique, providing a diverse and vibrant community of women. During Panhellenic Recruitment you will have the opportunity to learn about each of these chapters. I encourage you to keep an open mind as you discover where you feel most comfortable and determine which chapter has the most to offer YOU. This is the beginning of an incredible college experience, so follow your instincts and always remember that above all, this is your personal decision. Please do not hesitate to use your Recruitment Counselor and the Panhellenic Recruitment Team as resources – they’re here to make this the best possible experience for you. Now, relax, be yourself, and most importantly, have fun! Amanda Chen Vice President Membership Panhellenic Association
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Ideals of Greek Life Scholarship - Greek organizations were founded on the principle of successful scholarship. The academic performance of the Northwestern Panhellenic women is consistantly higher than the all undergraduate women’s GPA. All chapters individually hold grade requirements for their members and help each other acheive academic distinction. There are also opportunities for membership in national Greek honor societies. The NU Panhellenic Association currently holds the highest GPA in the Big 10 Conference. Leadership - Greek women are leaders throughout the Northwestern campus, especially in their chapters. After joining a Panhellenic sorority, there are many leadership opportunities that will be offered to you, such as chairing an event or serving on a chapter’s executive board. There are also a number of leadership opportunities at the Council level ranging from New Member Panhellenic, a board of representatives from all 12 New Member classes, all the way up to serving on Panhellenic Executive Board. Panhellenic women also find themselves becoming involved in leadership positions in campus organizations through the recommendation of a sister. Service - The dedication to service and philanthropy for Panhellenic women goes beyond the limits of the NU campus. Sororities not only participate in events on campus, but also sponsor a variety of activities each year to impact the local community and raise funds for their national philanthropies. Each chapter has a unique cause that they continually support throughout the year. Sisterhood - Joining the Panhellenic community at NU can provide you with a home away from home. Whether at formals, philanthropies, or sisterhood activities, sisters are constantly strengthening their bonds of friendship. Sisterhood means so much more than events and wearing letters. It is a sense of belonging and understanding. It is being yourself and being respected for who you really are. It is sharing a bond with women who hold the same values as you do. It is knowing that no matter what, your sisters will always be there for you - not just for your 4 years at Northwestern, but for your lifetime!
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Potential New Member Bill of Rights As a PNM in Recruitment 2011 I have the right to… 1.
Be treated as an individual throughout the Recruitment process.
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Be fully informed about the recruitment process.
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Ask questions and receive true and objective answers from Recruitment Counselors and active chapter members.
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Express opinions and have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Counselors and members of the Panhellenic Recruitment Team.
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Make informed choices without undue pressure from active members or anyone else involved in the Recruitment process.
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Not be subjected to competitive Recruitment related conversations or situations (i.e. “dirty rushing”) with active chapter members at any time.
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Make my decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.
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Never be left alone in a one-on-one situation with an active chapter member throughout the Recruitment process.
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Never receive gifts, favors, or letters from active chapter members.
10. Have a positive, safe, and enriching Recruitment and New Member experience.
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2011 Panhellenic Recruitment Schedule TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th & 5th* PNM Forum, 7:00pm McCormick Auditorium THURSDAY, JANUARY 6th Recruitment Set I, 7:00 - 10:30pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 7th Recruitment Set I (cont.), 7:00 - 11:00pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th Recruitment Set II, 1:00 - 8:30pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 9th Recruitment Set III, 1:00 - 8:30pm MONDAY, JANUARY 10th Preference Night, 6:30 - 10:30pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 11th Bid Night, 6:00pm *Attendance at one of these forums is required. NOTE: Times listed are when events begin. During Formal Recruitment, you will be meeting with your Recruitment Counselor prior to this at an assigned location. You will go to Norris to make your selections at the end of each day.
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Event Descriptions Potential New Member (PNM) Forums: January 4 & 5 -- These are introductory events before the start of Recruitment. In January, you will learn more about the recruitment process and will meet with your recruitment counselor. Attendance at one of the January forums is required. Set I: January 6 & 7 -- Set I of Recruitment consists of 30-minute parties and lasts two days. You’ll visit each chapter during the structured parties. Set 2: January 8 -- During Set 2, you will visit up to 9 chapters; more than likely you will visit 6 to 8 chapters. You will see some familiar faces and probably meet a few new members during these 35-minute parties. You will also learn about chapters’ philanthropies during Set 2. Set 3: January 9 -- During Set 3, you will visit a maximum of 6 chapters; most likely you will visit 4 to 5 chapters. These 50-minute parties are less structured than the previous parties. You will meet more members and leave with a better understanding of each chapter. Chapters will perform skits to teach you about their values. Be prepared for a fun day! Preference Night: January 10 -- Preference Parties are the most formal and the final set of Recruitment. This set consists of 50-minute parties at up to three chapters. Chapters will show you their sisterhood through ceremonies and more serious conversation. Bid Night: January 11 -- You’ll receive your bid from your Recruitment Counselor, meet your new sorority sisters, and travel back to the sorority quad and your new chapter!
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What to Wear The Panhellenic Association will provide you with a t-shirt to be worn during Recruitment. We encourage you to dress comfortably and casually during Recruitment. There is no need to go out and buy a new wardrobe - just be yourself! Set I: Panhellenic Recruitment Shirt and jeans, leggings, or a casual skirt Set 2: Casual - i.e. jeans and a comfortable top Set 3: Casual - i.e. jeans and a comfortable top Preference Night: Dress on Preference Night is more formal than other sets, similar to that of a nice dinner or holiday party. A dress or nice skirt is appropriate. Most of the chapters will be wearing some variation of the “little black dress.� Bid Night: Casual attire. Please note that you will most likely be receiving a bid night shirt from your new sisters. When getting ready for each set of Recruitment, please factor in the weather, but also remember that the chapter houses get very warm, due to all of the people sitting and chatting. Layering, when possible, is the best way to stay warm outside without sweltering while meeting the active sisters inside. Please wear a coat as many of the chapter houses have a place to hold your coats during the Recruitment parties. Please make sure you are wearing appropriate footwear to all events.
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Recruitment Policies Attendance - Potential New Members should have submitted any academic, athletic, or work-related conflicts to their Recruitment Counselor by January 3rd at noon. Potential New Members should also call their Recruitment Counselor as soon as possible in case of illness or family emergency that would force them to miss some part of Recruitment. During all sets, Potential New Members will have to miss parties they cannot attend entirely. Panhellenic encourages chapters to invite back Potential New Members who must miss parties due to conflicts, but there is no guarantee that a chapter will invite you back if you have to miss its party. Contact with Actives - The Panhellenic Association imposes a silence period between the end of Preference Night and Bid distribution. Please respect the actives’ need to abide by this rule and know that it is no indication of whether a chapter extended you a bid or its personal feelings towards you. Grades - All PNMs must maintain 2.8 GPA to participate in Recruitment. If your GPA is below a 2.8, we encourage you to submit a written statement explaining your situation. Even though you will be given the chance to explain extenuating circumstances for your low GPA, not all chapters will take these into consideration. If your GPA falls below their requirement, they may not be able to consider you for membership regardless of the reason. Recommendations - Letters of recommendation are not required for Northwestern’s Panhellenic Formal Recruitment. If someone you know would like to submit a recommendation on your behalf, please send it directly to a chapter’s Membership Chair. All chapters’ addresses are available on the Panhellenic website at www.nupanhellenic.com.
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Financial Obligations Chapters may have different names for the same fees. Some chapters use a pay-as-you-go system, while others include all costs in their quarterly dues. Likewise, some chapters bill their dues directly through Northwestern, while others require payment to their chapter treasurer. Most chapters require that dues and New Member fees are paid in full before you can be initiated. Chapter finances are all managed differently, so if you have specific questions about the information below, please ask the chapters during Recruitment. Averages for chapter fees: Initiation fee $350 Quarterly fee $300 Live-in (room & board) $3,500 The financial matrix, outlining each chapter’s specific dues and what they include, is available on the Panhellenic website, www. nupanhellenic.com. Please note, many sororities have payment plans and scholarships.
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Scholarship Obligations Every chapter has a grade point average requirement when considering a person for membership. Each chapter sets its own standard. If your GPA falls below a chapter’s standard, the chapter may not be able to consider you for membership. Your Recruitment Counselor will consult with you if your GPA falls at or below a 2.8. If you have extenuating circumstances as to why your GPA is below a 2.8 (for example, you had an incomplete in a class) you will have the opportunity to share this information with the chapters. Every woman who participates in Formal Recruitment must sign a grade release form. Please talk to your Recruitment Counselor or PRT about any questions or concerns. GPA Requirements to join a chapter and remain an active member: Chapter Requirement: Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha
New Member 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.5
Active 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.5
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Chapter Information Alpha Chi Omega (Alpha Chi) Northwestern Founding: 1890, Gamma Chapter Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Symbol: The Lyre National Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness
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Delta Delta Delta (TriDelta) Northwestern Founding: 1895, Upsilon Chapter Colors: Silver, Gold, and Cerulean Blue Symbol:Trident and Dolphin National Philanthropy: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
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Gamma Phi Beta (Gamma Phi) Northwestern Founding: 1881, Epsilon Chapter Colors: Brown and Mode Symbol: Crescent Moon National Philanthropy: Campfire USA
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Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa) Northwestern Founding: 1882, Upsilon Chapter Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue Symbol: Key National Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental
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__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Zeta Tau Alpha (Zeta) Northwestern Founding: 1923, Alpha Phi Chapter Colors: Steel Gray and Turquoise Blue Symbol: Five-pointed Crown National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
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Useful Greek Terms Active: A woman who has been inititated into lifelong soroity membership. Bid: A formal invitation given to a PNM to join a sorority. Chapter: The local group of a national sorority. Disaffiliation: When a woman distances herself from her chapter in order to provide complete and unbiased advice and assistance to PNMs during Formal Recruitment. All members of PRT and all RCs are disaffiliated from their chapters. House: The physical structure that chapter women live in. This term is not interchangable with Chapter. Initiation: A formal ceremony through which new members become active members of a chapter. New Member: A woman who has accepted a bid for membership but has not yet been initiated. Panhellenic Association (PHA): The inter-sorority governing and programming body. Panhellenic Recruitment Team (PRT): The team of disaffiliated women responsible for planning and executing recruitment. Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is participating in Recruitment. Recruitment: The process by which PNMs join a Panhellenic sorority. This term is not interchangable with Rush, as Rush is no longer approved terminology. Recruitment Counselor (RC): An active sorortity member who leads a group of PNMs through the Recruitment process. She is unbiased and willing to honestly answer any questions about chapters and recruitment.
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Greek Alphabet
Letter
A B G Δ E Z H Θ I K Λ M N Ξ O Π R Σ T U Φ C Ψ Ω
Pronunciation
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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SORORITY QUAD MAP
Key: 1. Alpha Chi Omega 2. Alpha Phi 3. Chi Omega 4. Delta Delta Delta 5. Delta Gamma 6. Delta Zeta
7. Gamma Phi Beta 8. Kappa Alpha Theta 9. Kappa Delta 10. Kappa Kappa Gamma 11. Pi Beta Phi 12. Zeta Tau Alpha