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Recruitment 2022| UTSA Panhellenic Council
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WELCOME/ BIENVENIDOS!
UTSA FSLIFE
WHAT IS NPC?
MEET YOUR UTSA PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
LEADERSHIP/ SISTERHOOD
PROGRAMMING/ SCHOLARSHIP
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STATEMENT ABOUT HAZING
ABOUT RECRUITMENT
RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS
VALUES QUIZ
RECRUITMENT WEEK TIPS
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
MEET THE CHAPTERS
Congratulations on becoming a Roadrunner, we are so excited to welcome you to the Panhellenic (PHC) community at The University of Texas at San Antonio! We hope that formal recruitment is one of the most special and rewarding experiences of your college career. By joining one of the six chapters found at UTSA, you can expect a lifetime of sisterhood, leadership opportunities, service to the community, scholarship excellence, and shared experiences with wonderful individuals. Going through recruitment does not obligate you in any way to join a chapter, but is a unique opportunity for you to get to know each sorority and its members. We encourage you to be your truest self and keep an open mind when interacting with the organizations!
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¡Felicidades por ser Roadrunner, estamos muy contentos de darte la bienvenida a la comunidad Panhellenica (PHC) de la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio! Esperamos que el reclutamiento formal sea una de las experiencias más especiales y gratificantes de tu carrera universitaria. Al unirte a una de las 6 organizaciones encontradas en UTSA, puedes esperar una vida de hermandad, oportunidades de liderazgo, servicio a la comunidad, excelencia en becas y experiencias compartidas con personas maravillosas. Pasar por el reclutamiento no te obliga de ninguna manera a unirte a una hermandad de mujeres, pero es una
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oportunidad única para que conozcas a cada hermandad y sus miembros. Te alentamos a ser tu verdadero yo y mantener una mente abierta al interactuar con nuestras organizaciones!
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The Fraternity|Sorority community at the University of Texas at San Antonio was first established in 1977. The community offers fellowship, scholarship, participation in campus activities, leadership training, service to the community and to the University, social outlets and preparation for future careers. Fraternity|Sorority Life also provides an excellent opportunity to foster bonds of friendship that will last for a lifetime. Joining a Panhellenic Sorority will allow you to be a part of a larger community connected to UTSA as well as San Antonio.
The Fraternity and Sorority Community at the University is made up of 34 organizations and over 800 students. These organizations belong to one of four governing councils:
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Chapters at UTSA Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) was created in 1902 to promote sorority unity. Today, there are 26 fraternal organizations affiliated with NPC which are represented on over 620 college campuses in the United States and Canada. When you join one of the six NPC sororities at UTSA, you also become a member of the Panhellenic Council which has over 500 members making us the largest women’s organization on campus! The Panhellenic Council (PHC) promotes equality and establishes guidelines that govern membership recruitment, social activities, and member responsibilities.
Alpha Sigma Alpha Gamma Phi Beta Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha
We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.
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The Panhellenic Council is led by a team of executive board officers elected by their peers as well as delegates from the six chapters. The council acts as a central governing body of the Panhellenic community.
President Jasmine C. Rendon Gamma Phi Beta
The Panhellenic Executive Board is actively involved with chapter development, including: coordinating programs and leadership opportunities for chapters and their members, compiling grade statistics for individual chapters, coordinating campus and community
VP of Judicial
service projects, providing resources for combating chapter issues. Oversees formal recruitment recruitment. The Panhellenic Executive Board represents all sororities at regional and national meetings as well as represents sorority women by serving on University committees.
VP of Membership Logistics Jazmyn Garcia Zeta Tau Alpha
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VP of Public Relations Alexis Sanchez
VP of Programming McKenna Hill
Phi Mu
Alpha Delta Pi
PHC Treasurer Avery Garza Gamma Phi Beta
PHC Secretary Dylan Lacy
VP Scholarship and Philanthropy Shelby Leatherwood
Gamma Phi Beta
Alpha Delta Pi
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One of the top priorities of our sorority community is giving
Sisterhood: The spirit of our sorority community makes
members a number of positions to sharpen their leadership
our large campus seem smaller and more like home.
skills. Sororities provide a solid foundation in leadership
Sorority chapters at UTSA provide a diverse selection of
training and networking to prepare members for the demands
events that will enrich your social life and take you
and responsibilities needed in their future careers.
beyond the daily routine of class, working, and studying.
Leadership opportunities include:
Formals, casuals, date events, and chapter retreats support the goal of bringing members together to
Chapter Executive Board and chairs Panhellenic Council Executive Board Commities for both Chapters and PHC
develop life long bonds of friendship. Regardless of the chapter you join, the friendships that are formed within your sorority and the Panhellenic Community are lifelong.
Panhellenic Women are involved in recognized and respected groups on campus such as:
Student Government Association Spirit Organizations UTSA Athletics Professional and Academic Organizations
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Studies have shown that students who are members of sororities and fraternities are more likely to graduate compared to
The council hosts events for the Panhellenic
nonaffiliated students. All sororities
Community to educate our members on topics such
encourage, develop, and maintain the
as leadership, wellness, and social responsibility.
academic success of their members.
PHC hosts educational speakers to cover various topics relevant to college students each semester. Events have included Painting with a Twist, Identity Workshops, Leadership Development and Women's Empowerment through Journaling. These events are referred to as Trilogies.
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The Panhellenic Council does not tolerate the use of illegal substances and expects all associated to abide by city, state, and federal laws. Hazing is defined in the Texas Penal Code as, "any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of the educational institution, be one person alone, or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in an organization. All of the inter/national fraternities and sororities on this campus recognize and adhere to the Anti-Hazing legislation and policies set forth by the State of Texas, UTSA and the individual inter/national fraternities and sororities. We support a zero tolerance for hazing. Under state law individuals or organizations engaging in hazing could be subject to fines and charged with a criminal offense.
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About Recruitment HOW TO REGISTER Visit https://utsa.mycampusdirector2.com/ to register online and make sure to upload a photo so that we can put a face to your name on the first day of recruitment! Be sure to pay online before the deadline.
MEETING WITH RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS Throughout this process you will have a Recruitment Counselor! She is there to guide you before recruitment starts with any questions or concerns you may have! She will also be there throughout recruitment to meet with
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
you daily, go over any questions you have about your schedule or concerns you may have about the process
Registration will conclude on September 2, 2022 at 11:59pm.
Cost is $60 paid online by September 2, 2022 at 11:59pm.
CHAPTER SELECTION ABOUT RECRUITMENT Formal recruitment involves the 6 National Panhellenic Conference chapters at the University of Texas at San Antonio. A woman is eligible to participate in recruitment and join a sorority if she enrolled at the university. She must not have been an initiated
After you have attended all the events on your schedule, you will participate in Chapter Selection. This process should be completed immediately after your last event. You will use this time to select the chapter(s) you would like to visit the next day.
member of any National Panhellenic Conference sorority.
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☆ Bid:
mutual selection
A bid is an official invitation to join a specific sorority. A sorority will give this bid to a PNM, which is the offer of membership to the sorority. This will occur on Bid Day.
☆ Preference Night:
The process through with potential new members, PNMs, become new members of an organization during recruitment. Both the PNMs and the individual sororities are making choices. New members prioritize with
Also known as pref, this is the last event during the recruitment process. It's the final opportunity for PNMs and sisters to get to know each other. Most PNM will visit one or two sororities that night
☆ quota:
The quota is the amount of PNM's sororities are allowed to offer bids.
chapters they'd like to revisit, while chapters prioritize which PNMs they'd like to invite back. When a PNM and a chapter both prioritize one another, they might see each other again at the next round of recruitment.
This quota generally depends on how many sisters are already in the sorority.
☆ MRABA:
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. If a PNM would like to join a sorority, they sign a MRABA after the end of Pref night. The purpose of the MRABA is to ensure a PNM's awareness of the commitment they are making when they submit their final selections.
☆ Philanthropy:
A charitable cause sponsored by an organization. Most chapters have a local and national philanthropy.
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Letters of recommendation are optional. If you have one please submit letters to phc@utsa.edu
PHC has strict policies against contacting and being contacted by women currently in sororities at UTSA. Women going through the recruitment process are considered potential new members (PNMs). The following rules apply to anyone interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority: PNMs may not attend any organized sorority function outside of formal recruitment events. No oral or written invitations can be made to a potential new member by a sorority member (alumna or collegian) to attend any activity or function. PNMs are strongly discouraged from attending any fraternity activities. Attendance at fraternity parties is not allowed during recruitment in September.
Strict Silence is enforced between the time of the last preference event on Sunday, September 11 until the end of Bid Day on Monday, September 12. Any contact made between a sorority member is strictly forbidden and will lead to dismissal from the recruitment process.
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Women participating in formal recruitment will be assigned to a recruitment group, which will be led by a recruitment counselor. A recruitment counselor is an undergraduate woman and active member of one of the Panhellenic chapters at UTSA. Although they will remain affiliated, these women have gone through training to effectively and unbiasedly help new potential members choose what chapter is the best fit for them. These women were hand selected to welcome you to our Greek community and help you throughout the week. This being said, we highly encourage you to ask them many questions and use them as a resource. Remember, they were in your shoes not too long ago!
Annalysa alba Alpha Delta Pi
karis alvarez Phi Mu
Kyhlee Edwards Phi Mu
hannah anam Alpha Delta Pi
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Sarah dominguez Zeta Tau Alpha
Dylan LACY Gamma Phi Beta
LEXI SOWARD
Anjelina De Luna
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha
JASMINE RENDON Gamma Phi Beta
Kait Kelly Zeta Tau Alpha
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Take this quick quiz to identify what matters most to you when making your decision at the end of the day
It worries you most knowing.....
The person in history you would most like to meet is...
A.
You missed a question on an exam
A.
Marie Curie
B.
You forgot a friend's birthday
B.
Martin Luther King Jr.
C.
You're not doing enough to change the world
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Mother Teresa
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People aren't understanding your instructions
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
You win the lottery. You donate a portion of the money to..
You prefer friends who...
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A scholarship fund
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You can talk to about the book you're currently reading
B.
A friend in need
B.
You can talk to when you're having a problem
C.
A local charity
C.
You can do a service project with
D.
A campaign
D.
You can talk to about current events and getting involved in the community
You're going to the movies. You'd prefer to see... A.
A mystery - something that makes you think
B.
A movie about good girl friends
C.
A movie about someone overcoming an obstacle
D.
A strong female role
Consider the results of this values quiz, as well as your iValues quiz, when learning about the values of each sorority at UTSA. How do your values align to theirs? What questions could you ask to learn more about how your values relate?
Mostly A's - Scholarship Mostly B's - Social Connection Mostly C's - Philanthropy and Service Mostly D's - Leadership
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After you have registered for Recruitment via My Campus Director download the PNM Companion app on the Google Play or App Store In this app you will be able to:
save and submit chapters selections view your round schedule and break times
receive instant messages from council admins access recruitment guides and videos connect with your recruitment counselors with messaging. take notes on the chapters you visit
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Attendance
Make the choice that's right for you
Formal recruitment, much like sorority membership, is a
Through this process you will narrow down your choices
process that requires a reasonable amount of time and
and eventually choose the sorority you'd like to join
effort. In order to continue in the process you must
through a mutual selection process. The sorority that is
attend all events you were invited to. If you have to
best for your friends or family might not be the one
leave early, arrive late, or miss a round, please notify
that's best for you. Go into each day with an open
your recruitment counselor immediately.
mind and get to know each of the sororities before you
Dress Appropriately
make a decision.
Take the time to express to the chapters who you, even through your attire. Throughout the process the attire will elevate from casual to dressy.
Relax and Have Fun BREATHE and be yourself! Meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly enjoy every second of it! Remember, the sorority members are just as nervous as you are.
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Financial Responsibility Each chapter will be presenting their dues in their orientation sisterhood videos. Additionally, you can find each chapter's financial transparency forms in the brochure.
Historical ranges: New member ($473-$1,133) Active member ($498-$1,083) 2022 Financial Responsibility Form: TIP: As you consider finances, make sure to
Use your phone
ask chapters about payment plans, deadlines,
camera to scan QR code
and what is optional vs required, etc.
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Mandatory Orientation: Thursday, September 1 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the Student Union Retama Auditorium; check in at 6:00pm.
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If you are unable to make it to orientation please inform your recruitment counselor as soon as possible
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Open house will occur on Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9. You will need to arrive no later than 4:00pm in the Student Union Retama Auditorium. Events will begin at 5:30pm and last 20 minutes with a 20 minute break between each event.
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These events are short and fast as you will be able to meet each chapter. Ensure you are taking notes after each round in your PNM app and asking intentional questions to get to know the chapters better. Suggested Open House questions can be found on the following page.
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Chapters will be wearing sorority t-shirts and comfortable bottoms i.e. shorts, jeans, etc. This evening is very casual as you will be quickly traveling around each room within multiple buildings. We suggest wearing shoes that you can wear in for long periods of time and your favorite UTSA t-shirt.
You MAY NOT complete chapter selections until your schedule is completed
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What’s your favorite Sisterhood event your chapter has done or is planning on doing this semester? What are some ways your sorority interacts with the Greek community on campus
What kind of leadership opportunities does this chapter offer to new members?
How much are your chapter’s dues? And what’s included with the dues?
Are there any incentives for going to chapter meetings or getting good grades?
How do you personally get involved with your sorority chapter?
What are the academic requirements once you join this sorority?
What are chapter meetings like for your chapter?
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Philanthropy Day will occur on Saturday, September 10. You will need to arrive no later than 11:30am in the Student Union Retama Auditorium. Events will begin at 1:00pm and last 45 minutes with a 15 minute break between each event. Suggested Philanthropy day questions can be found on the following page.
Your individual schedule will be available at 11:45am, after check-in, on the PNM app
Panhellenic will offer a light lunch and snacks throughout the day. Please work with your Recruitment Counselor and your individual schedule to grab food.
If you are not scheduled for an event you will be in the SU Retama wear there will be activities or you can choose to do homework.
Chapters will be wearing either chapter t-shirts or smartcasual attire.
You MAY NOT complete chapter selections until your schedule is completed
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Are there any events that your chapter puts on to promote your philanthropic partner?
What is your favorite philanthropy event that your chapter puts on or has put on?
Does your chapter participate in other sorority chapters’ philanthropy events?
Are there ways to get involved with your sorority’s philanthropy after graduation?
What type of service opportunities are there in the chapter?
Are there minimum service hour requirements?
Are there philanthropy donation requirements from members?
What does your sorority’s philanthropy mean to you?
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Philanthropy Day will occur on Sunday, September 11th. You will need to arrive no later than 11:30am in the SU Retama Auditorium. Events will begin at 1:00pm and last 60 minutes with a 15 minute break between each event.
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Your individual schedule can be found on Campus Director.
Panhellenic will offer light snacks throughout the day. Please work with your Recruitment Counselor and your individual schedule to grab food.
If you are not scheduled for an event you will be in the SU Retama wear there will be activities or you can choose to do homework.
This day is the most formal, chapter members will be in dresses, skirts or pansuits.
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What keeps you committed to your sorority chapter?
How did you know this sorority was for you?
What is one piece of advice you would give a PNM who is looking to join your sorority?
How do you see your sisterhood influencing your life after college?
What does your sisterhood mean to you?
Who do you look up to in your sorority?
What’s your favorite memory from being in a sorority?
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Panhellenic Bid Day is hosted in the Student Union Lawn. Family and friends are welcome to join and should park in the Ximenes Parking Garage, if they do not have a parking pass.
Check in will begin at 4:00pm in the SU Retama Auditorium and reveal will being at 5:00pm. Bid Day is outside, therefore we recommend dressing weather appropriate and casual with your favorite UTSA shirt. After Panhellenic Bid Day chapters
will host their OWN bid day celebration.
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Alpha Delta Pi One of my many favorite ADPi memories so far has to be Fall 2021 bid day! I didn’t know what to expect after fall recruitment was over but immediately after I received a bid, we all went to celebrate! I felt really involved in the sisterhood and like I truly belonged in ADPi from the second I arrived. When I met all my new sisters, I could see how genuine and kind they were and knew I finally found my home! My bid day buddy, Addy, was the best!! She helped me connect with sisters and I felt like I knew them much longer than I actually did. Little did I know she would become my big! Bid day has been one of my favorite experiences in ADPi. It will always be a memory I cherish and will hold a special place in my heart.
-- Kalilah Cruce, Fall 2021
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National Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities Colors: Azure Blue and White Mascot: Alphie The Lion Jewel: Diamond Required GPA: 2.75 New Member / Active Dues $821 / $525
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“My favorite memory from this past year was being elected president of our chapter! It’s been so much fun getting to lead and serve such an amazing group of girls! Each day brings something new and different, and it’s given me a great opportunity to use new leadership skills! Leading this chapter is so rewarding because it allows me to see our chapter from different prospectives, which is so cool and I cannot wait to see what we do in the next year as a chapter!!”
-- Ashley Castro, Fall MC 2019
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National Philanthropy: Arthritis and The Arthritis Foundation Colors: Cardinal, Pink, and Coral Mascot: Panda Jewel: Ruby Required GPA: 2.7 New Member / Active Dues: $1,133 / $1,083
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After being in ASA for almost two full semesters now, I’ve made a lot of fun memories! My best one yet has to be our big and little reveal! It was one of the most special moments of my college experience so far. Everything leading up to it was so exciting and nerve wrecking, but the day of reveal everything was PERFECT! I I was so happy to see my big Ariana and my G big Hayley! My big has taught me so much and has shown me true friendship since day 1! I’ll always remember reveal day when my pearl class all got to join their families! Everyone felt so at home and it was so fun to see. I’ll never forget the feeling of running to my Cheetah Girl box in my pink track suit and seeing my big pop out! It’s something I’ll always cherish and be thankful for in my experience with ASA!
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National Philanthropy: Special Olympics Colors: Crimson and Pear White Mascot: Aster and Narcissus Jewel: Pearl and Ruby Required GPA: 2.7 New Member / Active Dues: $840 / $600
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Getting to volunteer at girls on the run with my chapter every semester and cheering on all the young girls while they ran their 5k. We got to help the girls do fun things to their hair as well as talk to them about how excited they were for the 5k. Having this amazing experience alongside my chapter made me so grateful to have found a group of girls who care and share the same interests as myself. And as someone who has struggled with their confidence ever since I was young this moment taught me that empowering young woman is the most amazing thing I have done and doing it alongside such amazing ladies just made it truly unforgettable.
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National Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls- Girls on the Run Colors: Mode and Blush Mascot: Crescent Moon Jewel: Pearl Required GPA: 2.75 New Member / Active Dues: $861.50 / $729.50
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I have made so many amazing memories since joining this sisterhood, but one of my favorites would have to be our spring philanthropy week. During the spring semester, we held our biggest philanthropy event, Miracle Man, in order to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital. This week I had the honor of coaching fraternities and sororities on campus through competitions to see who could raise the most money for our cause. From late night volleyball games, to our hot cookout, and miracle man talent show, I was blessed to work alongside so many amazing people. I loved getting to know the other organizations on campus and encouraging them alongside my best friends. At the end of the week, both the teams I had coached won our philanthropy week, by collectively raising the most money. This was an incredible victory and one I will forever cherish. For days like these and many more incredible moments, I am so grateful to be a Phi Mu and honored to build relationships with such talented women.
-- Kayah Secrest, Fall of 2021.
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National Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Colors: Rose and White Mascot: Lion Jewel: N/A Required GPA: 2.75 New Member / Active Dues $473 / $498
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My favorite memory since I’ve been in Zeta would hands down be bid day. Bid day was the most memorable, joyful, and unforgettable experience because that was the day I ran to the best home ever. I got to meet the most amazing girls that I can call my best friends for life. It was also the day I knew I was going to be apart of something even bigger than just a great group of girls, it was the day I joined a sorority that helps and supports women all around the world, and that’s something I will never forget!
- Kaylee Waters
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National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Colors: Steel Grey and Turquoise Blue Mascot: Five Point Crown Jewel: N/A Required GPA: 2.75 New Member / Active Dues:
$900 / $600
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