FURMAN UNIVERSITY Panhellenic Recruitment Guide 2015-2016
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Furman University Panhellenic Recruitment Guide 2015-2016
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WELCOME TO FURMAN
FURMAN PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Dear Potential New Members,
Welcome! My name is Erin Bailey. I’m a senior Political Science and Philosophy major from Charlotte, North Carolina who loves dancing, napping, and baking. I am so glad that you’re interested in Greek Life here at Furman, and I am excited to serve as your Panhellenic Council President! The Panhellenic Council is a group of dedicated Greek women from all seven sororities who are committed to making the overall sorority experience the best it can possibly be. We strive to promote friendship, leadership, sisterhood and philanthropic outreach through the greater Panhellenic community. Once you become a member of a sorority, you are also a member of the Panhellenic community. These women will be your support system and your friends, helping to shape your experience for the next four years. As president I am more than excited about being a part of the 2015-2016 Panhellenic Executive Council. If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me! Erin Bailey FURMAN’S PANHELELNIC CREED Panhellenic President
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Panhellenic Council E-‐Mail: furmanpanhelleniccouncil@gmail.com
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FURMAN’S PANHELELNIC CREED Furman Panhellenic Council shall: Find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, To live constantly above snobbery of word or deed; to place scholarship before social obligations and character before appearances, Develop qualities of unselfish leadership among our members, and to encourage them to assume, with integrity and devotion to moral and democratic principles, the highest responsibilities of college women. Our members will strive to form life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for selfgrowth, and respect for intellectual development. We believe in holding ourselves to the responsibility of doing our best in whatever we undertake, always remembering that leadership requires confidence tempered with humility and courage blended with tolerance. May we each day through love of those within our circle, learn to know and understand better those outside our circle. We as a Panhellenic community strive to promote these ideals to all women on campus both collectively and individually.
Chapter Presidents, From Left to Right: Alex Sappington (ΖΤΑ), Abbie Arvanites (ΧΩ), Ashley McCollum (ΔΔΔ), Colby Johansen (ΑΔΠ), Paige Bartholomew (ΚΚΓ), Dainee Gibson (ΔΓ) , Caroline Clarke (ΚΔ) FURMAN PANHELLENIC -‐ 4
ACADEMICS
Academic achievement is of the highest importance for all sororities. All of our chapters emphasize the importance of high academic achievement and challenges each of their members to live up to her highest academic potential. While the implementation of this academic importance varies by chapter, all choose to recognize academic achievement of their members and provide aide to those who may need assistance. In addition to chapter recognition, the Panhellenic Council rewards all of these outstanding women! Whether it is cookies or banners hung up in the Dining Hall, Panhellenic makes sure their hard work is noticed.
PHILANTHROPY
Every Panhellenic organization at Furman supports its own national philanthropy through fundraising and service projects. Through their time and financial contribution, sorority members are dedicated to helping those in need. The sororities host a variety of fundraisers, such as competitions between all Greek organizations, charitable dinners, and various sports tournaments, in order to raise money for their organizations. All of the money raised goes directly to the philanthropy effort. Chapters also donate their time to local philanthropies to help with the betterment of the greater Greenville community. Members serve in a variety of positions and spend countless hours providing aid to those organizations.
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ACTIVITIES
Most, if not all, Panhellenic organizations encourage their members to become involved with at least one other on campus organization. In doing so, the Panhellenic community is encouraging each member to continue developing her individual talents and interests outside of the sorority. Individually, Panhellenic women are actively involved in clubs and organizations such as Student Government, FUSAB, International Justice Mission, the Shucker Leadership Institute, sports at the Division I, club, and intramural levels, a variety of political organization and campus ministries, and a number of service opportunities
LEADERSHIP
The Furman University Panhellenic community is incredibly passionate about fostering future leaders and providing its members with a wealth of leadership opportunities. Whether it is within a scholastic honors society, sports team, or one of Furman’s other student organizations, Panhellenic women serve in a variety of leadership roles on campus. Aside from leading within the community, Greek life provides college women with the opportunity to discover and define one’s leadership potential. Each organization provides its members with a variety of leadership opportunities within the sorority. From President to Social Chair to Philanthropy committee member, each woman has the opportunity to positively impact her Greek community through her leadership skills.
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SISTERHOOD
Each sorority provides its members with a unique experience, but the common thread among all organizations, regardless of letters, is sisterhood. This special bond between sorority members, and Panhellenic women at large, helps to create a distinctive and welcoming community. Sisterhood demands respect for each other and under no circumstances will individual chapters, the Panhellenic Council, or Furman University tolerate any form of hazing. Hazing can be defined as any situation, activity, or action that intentionally causes pain, embarrassment, or harassment to another woman, regardless of willingness to participate. As a sisterhood, we look to build each other up, not tear each other down, and help each individual become the most successful and confident woman that she can be. Sororities were founded by like-minded women who wanted to create a support system and build life-long friendships in addition to pursing intellectual, social and moral development. Furman’s Panhellenic community expects its members to strive for academic achievement, demonstrate responsible citizenship, show concern for the rights and needs of others and provide leadership by promoting self-respect.
SOCIAL
In addition to leadership and philanthropic service, sororities provide a fun, social atmosphere for their members. The goal of every chapter is to bring groups of like-minded women together while instilling values, traditions, and lasting friendship within their members. Social events of all kinds allow for women to develop meaningful relationships within their chapter, the Panhellenic community, and the Furman campus as a whole. At Furman, each chapter has a social policy in place in order to promote enjoyable social activities in a safe environment. The university has policies in place that oppose the misuse of alcohol and maintains that all chapters, individual members and guests must abide by state and local laws as well as university regulations. The Panhellenic Council is committed to helping its organizations maintain balanced social programs that ultimately contribute to the personal development of its members while not detracting from the university’s education mission. The overarching purpose of social opportunities is to create an environment that stimulates personal growth and a positive experience. The social opportunities are varied and endless – there’s always something to do!
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GREEK DICTIONARY
Active: A sorority woman who has been formally initiated by her chapter.
Alumna: An initiated sorority member who is no longer in college but can provide recommendations for her sorority. Bid: A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity issued by the Panhellenic Council or by an individual sorority or fraternity. Chapter: A local group of a national organization, designated by its own Greek letter name. Continuous Open Bidding: An opportunity for chapters who are not at quota or total to extend bids to women who did not join a sorority during formal recruitment. Fraternity: The name that applies to all Greek letter organizations and is characterized by ritual, pin and strong bond of sisterhood.
GREEK ALPHABET Α – Alpha (al-fah) Β – Beta (bay-tah) Γ – Gamma (gam-ah) Δ – Delta (del-tah) Ε – Epsilon (ep-si-lon) Ζ – Zeta (zay-tah) Η – Eta (ay-tah) Θ – Theta (thay-tah) Ι – Iota (eye-o-tah)
Greek: A member of a sorority or fraternity.
Κ – Kappa (kap-pah)
Interfraternity Council (IFC): An umbrella organization that presides over men’s fraternities, each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek letter society of college men, undergraduate and alumnae.
Λ – Lamda (lamb-da)
Initiation: The formal ceremony that brings new members into full membership of a sorority of fraternity.
Ν – Nu (new)
Intentional Single Preference: When a Potential New Member attends more than one Preference Round event but only lists one choice on her Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. This is strongly discouraged as it limits the chances of receiving a bid.
Μ – Mu (mew)
Ξ – Xi (zie) Ο – Omicron (omi-cron) Π – Pi (pie)
Legacy: A Potential New Member whose grandmother, mother, or sister is an alumna or active of a particular sorority. A sorority is not obligated to pledge a legacy, and as a legacy a Potential New Member is not required to pledge a specific sorority. Each organization has different requirements when it comes to legacies.
Ρ – Rho (roe)
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA): Also known as a Pref Card, each Potential New Member completes an MRABA after Preference Round to state her membership preferences. The Potential New Member ranks the sororities she would accept a bid from and signs it to state she will accept a bid from any sorority she lists.
Υ – Upsilon (oop-si-lon)
Σ – Sigma (sig-mah) Τ – Tau (taw)
Φ – Phi (fie) Χ – Chi (kie) Ψ – Psi (sie) Ω – Omega (o-may-gah)
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GREEK DICTIONARY
New Member: One who has been accepted as a member of a sorority or fraternity. After a period of education about the sorority, she may be initiated.
New Member Educator: The individual who is the liaison between new members and the chapter. This individual is responsible for implementing and monitoring the new member program and preparing the new members for initiation. National Panhellenic Council (NPC): A conference body composed of all 26 members of women’s fraternities, each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek letter society of college women, undergraduate and alumnae. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): A conference body composed of the nine historically, predominantly African American Greek letter organizations at both the college and alumni level. Panhellenic Council: The governing body of the woman’s fraternities on Furman’s Campus. This includes the executive board and chapter representatives. Panhellenic Exec: The eleven members of Panhellenic Exec lead the Furman Panhellenic Council. The President, Vice President of Membership and the Vice President of Recruitment Counselors have disassociated from their chapters during both formal and informal Recruitment to oversee the process. Pi Chi: The name given to a sorority member who assists and guides Potential New Members through the Recruitment process. Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is participating in the Recruitment process and wishes to explore the possibilities of sorority membership. Every freshman woman, whether she intends to go through Recruitment or not, is considered a PNM until the closure of the Recruitment registration period. Quota: The number of women that a sorority may pledge during recruitment. Recommendation: A letter written on behalf of a PNM by a sorority alumna introducing and recommending a PNM for membership within her sorority. Recruitment: A function whereby undergraduates interested in a sorority meet with the members, learn more about the organizations, and ultimately join an organization. FURMAN PANHELLENIC -‐ 9
PANHELLENIC EXEC President Erin Bailey VP Membership Bridget Lorenz VP Recruitment Counselors Kayla Schauss VP Finance Natasha Lushina VP Social Standards Erin Andersen VP Communications Jessie Barnett VP Service Brooks Dame VP Scholarship Megan Walker VP Public Relations Kate Mancosh VP Community Relations Kimbell Dobbins VP Women’s Advocacy Samin Mossavi
PI CHIS
Hello Potential New Members and welcome to Furman! My name is Kayla Schauss and I am a senior elementary education major from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I am so excited to be serving as Panhellenic’s Head Pi Chi, also known as VP of Recruitment Counselors, for the 2015-2016 school year! A Pi Chi, or Recruitment Counselor, is a Greek woman who has disassociated from her organization in order to help Potential New Members throughout the recruitment process. Each Potential New Member will be assigned to a group led by a pair of Pi Chis. They will serve as unbiased guides, mentors, and friends as Potential New Members go through the process of joining one of Furman’s 7 outstanding sororities. Our Pi Chis were selected because they are some of the best representatives of our Greek community, and I know they will be an excellent resource for you as you go through recruitment! If you have any questions about recruitment or Greek life in general, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Kayla Schauss Head Pi Chi
2015-2016 Pi Chis Katherine Allenbach London Anderson Haley Appleby Oryza Astari Erin Bailey Caroline Blake Frances Bramlett Hannah Browne Boykin Carter Sarah Clark Abigail Dahlman Sophia Denaro Kimbell Dobbins Page Empson Bianca Forte Sarah King Tori Levine Bridget Lorenz Hannah Pate Candler Reynolds Kayla Schauss Krissy Stafford Taylor Tapp Gabrielle Woodruff
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Melanie Young
INFORMAL RECRUITMENT
PANHELLENIC NIGHTS During the fall semester, the Panhellenic Council hosts “Panhellenic Nights” to give PNMs the opportunity to get to know upperclassman Greek women. Held on Wednesday Nights during the fall, each Panhellenic night will be co-hosted by 2 or more sororities and be a relaxed, fun, evening! These events are by no means mandatory, but PNMS are strongly encouraged to attend in order to have a better understanding of the different sororities and the wonderful women that belong to each one!
Panhellenic Nights Fall 2015 All Panhellenic Nights are scheduling for 6:30 PM in the Watkins room unless otherwise noted
SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 7 NOVEMBER 11
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FORMAL RECRUITMENT
ROUND ONE: OPEN HOUSE
During open house, you will visit all seven sororities for 25 minutes each. These parties are intended to introduce you to each chapter. They will begin with the chapters clapping and cheering. Don’t be nervous – the women are just excited to meet you! You will then be introduced to a number of sorority members. Conversations will be light and most likely the women will ask you questions about yourself. While this may seem a little awkward, the woman just wants to get to know you. Don’t be afraid to ask question! These events are short, so just relax and enjoy meeting everyone.
ROUND TWO: PHILANTHROPY
During Philanthropy round, you will visit up to 6 sororities for 30 minutes each. These parties are intended to give a PNM better insight into each chapter’s philanthropic involvement. At each party the chapter will show a multimedia presentation to introduce their national and local philanthropies to the PNMs. These presentations, in addition to showcasing the philanthropy, should capture the spirit values, and personality of the sorority. This is a great round to ask about other activities the sorority is involved in such as service projects and campus organizations.
ROUND THREE: SISTERHOOD During Sisterhood round, you will visit up to 4 sororities for 40 minutes each. These parties are intended to give you a better understanding of the chapter personality. At each party the chapter will perform a skit as well as songs and dances that showcase the qualities of the sorority and the unique sisterhood developed within each group. This round is meant to be slightly more serious in terms of conversation. The idea is to help you really figure out where you feel most comfortable and what sorority has values and a personality that align most with your personal belief system.
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FORMAL RECRUITMENT PREFERENCE TEA During the final round of Recruitment, you will attend a maximum of 2 parties, which are an hour each. These rounds are much more serious than the other three and are intended to help you make your final decision. At each of these parties, carefully consider how comfortable you feel with each group of women, for they could be your sisters. Consider what qualities you have in common with these women, and if you feel that they truly bring out your best “you.” Each sorority will present a ceremony, usually consisting of speakers and singers. The sisters will tell you what it means to be a sister of their organization as well as what makes the organization truly unique. When making your decision, recall previous Recruitment rounds and think about what you liked best about each group. Consider why you would like to be a member of each organization and how comfortable you felt at each party. While the ultimate decision can be a difficult one, remember that there is not necessarily a “right” choice, and that a group you may not have strongly considered earlier in Recruitment may be the perfect place for you!
WHAT TO WEAR Round 1: You will be given a recruitment shirt that you will wear for this round. Jeans, cords, khaki pants, are all appropriate. Flats and boots are appropriate footwear. Round 2: This is another casual round where nice jeans, a cardigan, a cute shirt or blouse and comfortable shoes are appropriate. Round 3: This round is a little more formal, so a casual dress, skirt and top, or nice pants and a top are appropriate. Heels can be worn but are not required. Pref Tea: This is the most formal round. Appropriate outfit choices include a cocktail dress and dress shoes. Bid Day: On Bid Day, you will be given a T-shirt. Appropriate outfits include pants/skirt and a top that is easy to change out of.
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Signing the Membership Binding Acceptance Agreement
The preferential bidding system is a method in which PNMs preferences are matched to sororities’ preference lists. Following your last Preferential Round event, you will meet your Pi Chis to sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). You must maintain complete silence between each Preferential Round event from the time you leave your last event until you sign you MRABA. You may ask your Pi Chi or any Panhellenic Executive Council Member for assistance. However, remember the silence period is important to ensure that your decision is yours and yours alone. On your MRABA, you will be asked to list, in order of preference, the sorority (ies) you wish to join and you will sign your MRABA with the understanding that you are willing to accept a bid from the group(s) listed. If a bid is extended to you from one of you choices, and you decide not to accept it, you will not be eligible to participate in Continuous Open Bidding or Recruitment for one year. Remember that the decision you indicate on your MRABA is binding for one year. If you attend more than one Pref Tea, your Pi Chi will encourage you to list more than one sorority on your MRABA to maximize your opportunity to receive a bid. Once you have signed and turned in your MRABA, it cannot change. IF there is any problem with your MRABA only a Panhellenic Executive Member of your Pi Chi will contact you about it.
PNM CODE OF ETHICS Choosing to go through recruitment is a great opportunity to develop friendships and create life-longs bonds. However, as a PNM there are certain rules you are expected to follow. These rules are in place to give you the best possible recruitment experience possible. Failure to abide by these rules may result in your removal from the recruitment process. Potential New Member Code of Ethics: 1. I will attend all events to which I receive an initiation 2. I will behave respectfully towards myself, other potential members, chapter members, recruitment counselors, and university staff at all times. 3. I will act respectfully and politely while attending all events. 4. I will not discuss my opinion of any sorority participating in Recruitment with other potential new members. 5. I will not discuss or reveal any known affiliation of recruitment counselor or Panhellenic Exec member with other potential new members. 6. I understand that if I am matched with a sorority and receive a bid, I am bound to that group and am therefore ineligible for an invitation fro membership from any other sorority for a year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If I choose to go through recruitment, am I obligated to join a sorority? No. If you choose to go through recruitment you are not obligated to join a sorority. It is Panhellenic’s sincerest wish that you find a sorority to call home, but we also realize that the Greek community is not for everyone. What are the financial requirements for joining a sorority? The financial requirements vary by chapter. Please see pages 17-23 for more information. If you have more questions, feel free to contact the sororities individually. I’ve heard sororities have various reputations. How do I handle this information? And what if I only want to be in a specific sorority? Try to go through recruitment, both formal and informal, with an open mind. While the opinions of others can be helpful when trying to make such an important decision, ultimately the only person that can make it is you! By keeping an open mind, you have the opportunity to make the best choice for you.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact: Bridget Lorenz, VP Membership bridget.lorenz@furman.edu Cameron Smith, Greek Life Advisor cameron.smith2@furman.edu
What do sororities look for in potential new members? Each sorority looks for potential new members whose values align with those of their specific organizations. As you go through rounds you will be able to tell which sorority’s you feel most comfortable with and it will seem more like a natural fit. What do I do if I am a legacy for a particular sorority? Simply indicate your legacy affiliation when you register for recruitment! What are letters of recommendation and do I need them? Letters of recommendation are letters written on you behalf by an alumnus for a specific chapter. The purpose of these letters is to help the sororities get to know you a little bit better! It gives the perspective of someone who knows you on a more personal level. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the individual chapters prior to the start of recruitment. While they can be helpful, letters of recommendation are by no means necessary! What if I have a hard time making a decision about joining a sorority? Your Pi Chi will be there for you at all times! Remember these Panhellenic women are there to provide unbiased guidance for you through the entire recruitment process.
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HELPFUL TIPS 1. Go into the process with a good attitude 2. Discuss your feelings about a certain sorority privately with one of your Pi Chis. 3. The Rules of Respect are in place to protect your rights and opinions. Chapter members are expected not to violate them and thus PNMs are asked to hold themselves to the same standard. 4. Be realistic about what sorority members you are most comfortable with. Be mature in you decision making and try not to let others opinions and past experiences influence you. 5. Academics are very important to all chapters. The average GPA for sorority women is a 3.34. Make sure to ask about study halls and tutoring within the chapter. 6. Many sororities have payment plans and are willing to work in order to find a way to make the financial aspect work. 7. Take notes after each party so that you can go back and look at them later. Include the names of the girls you spoke with, details about the conversation, and any memorable details. These notes will be helpful when making decision later. 8. Ask questions! Not only does it show interest, but it also might help you learn more than you though you would. 9. Look at each sorority as a whole. Do not judge a group based on one member. Likewise, do not judge one woman based on a rumored reputation of her affiliation. 10. If you go to the wrong event by mistake or any conflicts occur, find a Pi Chi. They know how to fix the situation! 11. Sorority women are just as nervous as you are! 12. Recruitment is a mutual selection process – you are selecting a sorority and they as a group are selecting you. 13. Do not interpret any remark made at an event/recruitment party as assurance of an invitation to another event or a bid. An individual member has no way of truly knowing these things. 14. Do not discuss boys, alcohol, religion, money, politics, or chapter bids. These are sensitive topics that have the potential to make people uncomfortable so they should not be discussed during recruitment. 15. Be polite, regardless of whether you like the chapter or not. You may be surprised and end up really liking the conversation you had down the road! 16. Smile and be yourself! Do not feel like you have to pretend to be someone you’re not. 17. Double check your schedule and be sure you know where you’re going each day! 18. Do not assume legacies always join that specific chapter. Regardless of what you may have heard, chapters are not required to offer bids to legacies.
ALPHA DELTA PI
Hey everyone! Welcome to Furman! We are excited that you are interested in joining the Greek community and learning more about our organizations! Alpha Delta Pi was founded on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. We hold the distinction of being the first secret society in the world for college women. The Furman chapter of Alpha Delta Pi prizes a well-balanced life. While together we strive for similar values such as faith and loyalty, we are truly a diverse group of women. We represent almost all majors and many athletic teams, and we hold numerous leadership positions in organizations across campus. We are devoted to many philanthropic causes such as The Ronald McDonald House, Relay for Life, and two other organizations founded by women in our chapter. Last year we raised over $30,000 for Relay for Life! We are extremely proud to call each of our members a sister and we are excited to welcome a new class to our sisterhood! We hope that you have a wonderful semester at Furman, and we cannot wait to get to know you! Pi Love, Colby Johansen President
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Chapter Name: Eta Phi Nickname: ADPi Colors: Azure Blue and White Symbols: The diamond and our mascot, Alphie the Lion Public Motto: “We Live for Each Other.” Philanthropy: The Ronald McDonald House Charities Yearly Dues: $860 per year
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CHI OMEGA
Hi friends! Welcome to Furman! We are so excited to have you here and even more thrilled that you are interested in joining our Greek community! Greek Life at Furman is a unique and fulfilling experience that will truly enrich your undergraduate experience. Being a member of Chi Omega has been one of the most valuable experiences of my college career, and I hope you can learn more about who we are and what we stand for over the next few months. Founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas, Chi Omega is the largest women's fraternal organization in the world. It is a sisterhood built on the core purposes of friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development. Our national philanthropy is Make-AWish, and our chapter is lucky enough to grant one child's wish each year! Locally, we also work with an after school program that serves underprivileged children in elementary and middle school. We can't wait to get to know you this semester, and we hope we'll be able to show you how much Chi Omega can mean to you! Abbie Arvanites Chi Omega President
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Chapter Name: Epsilon Lambda Nickname: Chi O Colors: Cardinal and Straw Symbols: Owl, Skull and Cross-‐Bones Public Motto: “Sisters inspired by our values who serve the world while keeping Chi Omega ever at heart.” Philanthropy: Make-‐A-‐Wish Foundation Yearly Dues: $800 per year
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DELTA DELTA DELTA Class of 2019! Delta Delta Delta at Furman is so excited that you are interested in Greek Life! Greek Life at Furman provides countless opportunities to serve the community, build life-long friendships, grow as a collegiate, and so much more. Our national organization was founded in 1888, and our Gamma Xi chapter started in 1994. Our members are so proud to wear their Tri Delta letters. We love spending time at our local Philanthropy, Frazee Dream Center, where we can support underprivileged children. We also love supporting our national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and love how no sick child is ever turned away. You can see our members all over campus: in other organizations, clubs, honor societies, and holding leadership positions in so many different areas. Our sisterhood is one that cannot be shaken, and we promise to steadfastly love one another. Our bond is evident and we can’t wait to show you this coming year!
Chapter Name: Gamma Xi Nickname: Tri Delt Colors: Silver, Gold, Cerulean Blue Symbols: Pansy, Pine, Dolphin, Pearl Public Motto: “Let us Steadfastly Love One Another.” Philanthropy: St. Jude Yearly Dues: $880 per year
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Delta Love, Ashley McCollum Chapter President, Delta Delta Delta
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DELTA GAMMA
Hello Class of 2019! I'm thrilled that you have started your journey at Furman and that you're interested in joining the Greek community! On a cold night in December of 1873, three young women who were looking for greater meaning in their educational careers founded Delta Gamma in Oxford, Mississippi. Delta Gamma's letters stand for a desire to Do Good, and our badge, the Golden Anchor, symbolizes our hope to instill that desire in those around us. We were the first Greek organization to create our own philanthropic foundation, Service for Sight, as a part of our national organization. Delta Gamma serves our community to benefit individuals who suffer from visual impairments. Delta Gamma has a strong sisterhood, full of women with diverse interests and backgrounds. We enjoy our sisterhood because of the loyalty and strength we receive from each other. I hope that you find the personal growth and support I have gotten from my organization through your own experience with Furman Greek Life. We cannot wait to get to know you this year!
LITB, Dainee Gibson Chapter President, Delta Gamma
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Chapter Name: Zeta Upsilon Nickname: DG Colors: Pink, Blue, And Bronze Symbols: Anchor Public Motto: “Do Good.” Philanthropy: Service for Sight Yearly Dues: $900 per year
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KAPPA DELTA Hello PNMs! We are so excited to welcome you to Furman! We also hope to welcome you into the Panhellenic community. Within he Greek community you will find some of the most driven, genuine, and beautiful women both inside and out. I am so proud to have found a home away from home among my best friends. Not only does going Greek encourage friendship, sisterhood, and community, but it has also given me the opportunity to meet more women than I normally would not have been able to do otherwise. In Kappa Delta, our women are involved in over 60 organizations throughout campus. I have grown to appreciate and support each member’s passions, and I have received the same support from my KD family. Through the Greek community, and specifically Kappa Delta, I have been helped make a positive impact in the Greenville community through our philanthropy affiliation with Julie Valentine Center and Greeks for Greenville. Since joining Kappa Delta I have developed a network that makes my road-trips home to Texas more enjoyable with all the stops along the way, created more memories over late night snacks, and enjoyed my time at Furman even more than I could imagine.
Best, Caroline Clarke President
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Chapter Name: Zeta Pi Nickname: KD Colors: Olive Green, Pearl White Symbols: Nautilus Shell, Dagger, Teddy Bear, Katydid Public Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.” Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America, Prevent Child Abuse America Yearly Dues: $800 per year
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KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA Welcome to Furman! We are so excited to have you here and even more excited that you are interested in joining and learning more about Greek Life. Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded as a women’s fraternity in 1870 at Monmouth College in Illinois. Six exceptional women decided to express their belief in women’s potential to impact the world. Our founders chose to make academics and leadership central elements of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s values. Kappa Kappa Gamma is now 140 chapters strong and now can be considered an international sorority – we have sisters in Canada! Here at Furman Eta Alpha chapter is 120 members strong. We are a diverse group of women involved all across campus; varsity cheerleading, FUETs, O-Staff, Admissions, just to name a few. Outside of Furman, we help tutor the children at Duncan Chapel Elementary School, our local philanthropy, every week. Our sisterhood is genuine and unique and we hope we’ll be able to show you how great Kappa and Greek life can be. We wish you the best of luck with your semester and can’t wait to get to know you better this year! Best, Paige Bartholomew President
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Chapter Name: Eta Alpha Nickname: KKG, Kappa Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue Symbols: Key, Owl, Fleur-‐ de-‐lis Public Motto: “Aspire to Be.” Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Yearly Dues: $900 per year
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ZETA TAU ALPHA
Hello Class of 2019! I am so excited that you have chosen Furman University and are interested in Greek Life on campus. Zeta Tau Alpha was founded on October 15, 1898 at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), in Farmville, Virginia. We were installed at Furman University on April 11, 2015 making us the newest Fraternity on campus and we are so thrilled to be here. Our founding chapter has 91 members, with girls of all majors and extra-curricular activities. Our national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness and we have the honor of being partnered with the American Cancer Society, the National Football League, Bright Pink, and Self Magazine. The purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha shall be the intensifying of friendship, the fostering a spirit of love, the creating of such sentiments, the performing of such deeds and the molding of such opinions as will be conducive to the building of a purer and nobler womanhood. Best of luck this semester, and we look forward to meeting you in the Spring! ZLAM (Zeta’s Love and Mine) Alexandra Sappington President of Zeta Tau Alpha
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Chapter Name: Lamda Nu Nickname: ZTA/Zeta Colors: Turquoise Blue, Steel Grey Symbols: Crown, Flower (White Violet), Strawberry Public Motto: “Seek the Noblest.” Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Yearly Dues: $689 for New Members (first semester), $413 per semester
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2015-‐2016 Recruitment Team Kayla Schauss Bridget Lorenz Erin Bailey VP Recruitment Counselor VP Membership President Welcome! My name is Bridget Lorenz and I am a senior biology major from Columbus, Ohio. I love to bake (traditional chocolate chip cookies are my specialty!), iced vanilla lattes are my favorite, and I’m always up for a good day of shopping! I am so excited to get to know you during the fall semester and during formal recruitment. All seven of our Panhellenic sororities are unique, and they each have something special to offer you. On behalf of the entire Panhellenic Council, we sincerely hope that you enjoy learning more about our Greek community by going through the recruitment process. My time in Greek life has provided me with a support system of women who will be friends for a lifetime. If you have any questions, or if you want to talk about the recruitment or Greek life experience, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am your resource for all things recruitment, so please feel free to e-mail, call, or stop me on campus to chat! I hope you will come and talk with me about how your experience is going – I love to listen and I hope I can share some of my experiences and memories with you! Recruitment is an exciting time, and I hope that you are able to make lasting connections with women in your Pi Chi group and in many different sororities, regardless of which chapter you may join. As a Panhellenic Council, we are excited to welcome you, the class of 2019, to the Furman community. Wishing you all the best for a great fall semester! Bridget Lorenz VP Membership
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Furman University Panhellenic Council 2015-2016 Recruitment Guide
Cover picture is an original graphic design by Furman Panhellenic Alumna Grace Anne Foca
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