EKU Panhellenic Recruitment Booklet 2023

Greek Alphabet

Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon

Zeta Eta Theta

Ioda Kappa

Lambda Mu Nu Xi

Omicron

Pi Rho Sigma

Tau Upsilon

Phi Chi Psi Omega

Potential New Member,

We are so excited that recruitment for Fall 2023 is approaching and that you are considering joining Greek Life.The Panhellenic community can provide you an opportunity to excel academically with chapter scholarship opportunities. Joinging a Panhellenic group provides a great system as well as lifelong friendships and an organizattion that can help you grow as an individual.

On behalf of the Panhellenic community, we would like to provide you with this booklet of materials to help you prepare for Fall 2023 recruitment. Formal Recruitmentt has been planned by the Panhellenic Association. We aim to assist students in getting settled into classes, as well as visit chapters and meet your amazing Gamma Chis. Gamma Chis are also known as recruitment counselors and they will be working with you on finding your home away from home. They are women who are members of the seven Panhellenic chapters, and have left their sisters from their affiliation for a short time to help you through this amazing experience.

EKU has seven Panhellenic chapters that you will visit on the first two days of recruitment. The chapters are: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Kappa Delta. The Panhellenic Council oversees recruitment to ensure each Potential New Member feels comfortable and that each chapter has a fair recruitment. The Panhellenic Council is a group of nine women from various chapters that were selected Fall 2022. The Panhellenic Council and Gamma Chis will be supporting you and will always be available to discuss your recruitment experience. Making decisions while in your first weeks of classes can be difficult, and we encourage you to open up to our Panhellenic Council and Gamma Chis to make the recruitment process easier. We are here for you! Recruitment is a great opportunity to meet new people and develop relationships within the first couple weeks of school. Please use all the resources we have provided for you to assist you in making the decision that best fits you and your needs.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you go through this fun and memorable process! We can't wait to show you what Greek life is all about!

With love,

Kylee Tyson and Kennedy Gilchrist President and VP of Recruitment

PNM Bill of Rights

The right to be treated as an individual

The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process

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

The right to be treated with respect

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

The right to ask how and why and recieve straight answers

The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors

The right to have inviolable confidentiallity when sharing information with recruitment counselors

The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others

The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing

The right to make ones own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision

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

What a PNM Needs to Know

Ask questions when you do not understand

Some events will have more PNMs in attendence than others, and this is not a reflection of a chapter

You must attend all events for which you receieve an invitation. Failure to attend an event may jeopardize your ability to receive invitations

Being a legacy of a group does not ensure membership in that group

Accurate financial information regarding membership is available for you

All NPC organizations have policies against hazing

No chapter member may promise or imply the promise of a bid

You are expected to act politely and respectfully when attending an event. In return, you should expect to be treated politely and with respect.

Every women attending a preference event must appear on that sorority's bid list, but this does not ensure an invitation to join that particular sorority because recruitment is a mutual selection prorocess

You must be certain that you understand the Membership Recruitment

Acceptance Binding Agreement (MARABA) that you will be expected to sign immediately after attending the last preference event

Men, romantic partners, and alcohol are not permitted during recruitment or bid day activities

The Panhellenic sororities at EKU invest many hours putting together recruitment. Be mindful of this when asking about other options during rounds

Mutual Selection

Recruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member (PNM) with those of the sorority chapters. The Panhellenic Council strives to allow every young women an opportunity to find a sorority that best suits her personality, interests, and future goals while providing an organized and unbiased membership selection process for the chapters.

Invitations are only guaranteed to PNMs for the first round (Thursday/Friday). There is no guarantee that a PNM will be invited to attend the second (Saturday) or final (Sunday) event rounds. Invitations to subsequent rounds are made based on the selections of the chapters and the preferences of the PNMs. PNM schedules will be maximized so they are able to meet with as many chapters as possible during the recruitment experience.

Therefore, there is no guarantee a women will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if a PNM progresses throughout the weekend, attends all the events she is invited to during the final event round, and lists each of those chapter(s) on her preference card that night, she will receive a bid to one of those chapters.

OpenMind

There is no specific formula that explains why a women is released from a particular chapter or why awomen prefers one chapter more than another. The Panhellenic Council makes every effort to allow each PNM the best opportunity to join the sorority of her choice, but there are no guarantees a young women will be places within that specific sorority. It is important to keep an open mind during the recruiment and to use the time to meet and make new friends!

Please understand the no chapter member can guarantee you a bid or an invitation to the next round, nor should they be pressuring you to rank a particular way. Although a paricular member may want you to be their sister, the mutual selection process is a lot more than that. Bid promising doesn't provide a fair, unbiased opportunity for out potential new members, therefore is not allowed. The Panhellenic Council strives to allow every young women an opportunity to find a sorority that bestt fits her values, interests, and personal goals. We do not want you to feel any pressure when ranking chapters, so it is important to keep an open mind Please contact your Gamma Chi or the Panhellenic Council if you feel you have been bid promised.

Greek Week '23

About Recruitment

Click here to sign up for recruitment! Signups close August 23rd. Be sure to pay online before the deadline ends too.

Formal recruitment involves the 7 National Panhellenic Conference chapters at Eastern Kentucky University. A women is eligible to participate in recruitment and join a sorority if she is enrolled at the University. She must not have been an initiated member of any National Panhellenic Conference sorority.

Throughout this process you will have a Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi)! 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 you daily, go over any questions you have about your schedule or concerns you may have about the process.

After you have attended all the events on your schedule, you will particiapate 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!

Open House at North*

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Attire: Whatever you feel comfortable in! You will be walking a little bit.

Orientation*

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 -

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Attire: PJ's!

(We will be going over what the weekend will look like and what to wear!)

Round 1: Sisterhood

Thursday, August 24, 2023 and Friday, August 25, 2023

Attire: Panhellenic Provided t-shirt, personality bottoms, and comfortable shoes (sandals, sneakers, etc.)

Round 2: Philanthropy

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Attire: We recommend a "dressy casual" outfit

Recruitment Week Schedule Bid Night

Round 3: Preference

Sunday, August 27, 2023 (AM)

Attire: This is the dressiest. Think semi-formal dress, pant suit, etc.

Sunday, August 27, 2023 (PM)

Attire: A tank top or t-shirt, neutral bottoms, and comfortable shoes. You will receive a t-shirt from the sorority you join to change into!

Leadership is defined as a process in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a shared goal. Holding a leadership position in a student organization is a great way to develop personal leadership skills, to network, and to build your resume. Many notable leadership positions on campus are held by members of fraternities and sororities including: Orientation leaders, GURUs, Student Government Association officers, and student athletes. Additionally, the sorority community gives members many leadership opportunities to lead within the chapters and in the community. Each chapter also has development programming including workshops on how to become an effective leader. The leadership skills you build at EKU can help you be a successful in the future.

During sorority recruitment, women want to learn all about your commitment to leadership!

Leadership Life

Sorority membership is a lifelong commitment. Sorority women value sisterhood and being together for support and fellowship. To join a sorority is to find your home away from home. If you are hoping to make new lifelong friends, membership in one of our value-based organizations can be the adventure of a lifetime. At EKU, sorority women engage in a variety of activities together. Women will attend regular chapter meetings, plan annual philanthropy events, and participate in sisterhood activities. Sisterhood activities might include movie nights, road trips, or social gatherings. Notable community traditions include Greek Week, Homecoming, and participation in various intramural sports. During sorority recruitment, we encourage you to connect with the women you meet!

Sororities are committed to scholastic excellence and lifelong learning. This is exemplified through academic performance. In addition to maintaining academic standards for members, chapters also provide support programs for members. Examples of support programs include study hours, mentors, incentive programs, and much more! During sorority recruitment, women want to learn all about your commitment to scholarship!

Scholarship Service

Sorority women reqularly dedicate their time and talent to bettering the world in which we live. This is accomplished through philanthropy and community service efforts. Each chapter holds a minimum of one signature philanthropy event each year to raise money for their selected cause.

Additionally, sorority women complete countless hours of community service both as a chapter and individually.

During sorority recruitment, women want to learn all about your commitment to service!

Meet the Panhellenic Exec and Gamma Chis

President

Name - Kylee Tyson

Hometown - Nicholasville, KY

Major - Business Finance & RMI

Fun Fact - I am a cancer survivor! Why I went Greek? - I went Greek to get the most out of college that I possibly could. I wanted to have leadership positions, stay involved, and make friends that would last a lifetime!

Executive VP

Name - Rylee Meachum

Hometown - Harlan, KY

Major - Risk Management & Insurance

Fun Fact - I worked in DC this summer. Why I went Greek? - I went Greek for the leadership & philanthropy opportunities. I also wanted to find a group of women who would always support me in both my chapter and my Greek community as a whole.

VP ofRecruitment

Hometown - Lawrenceburg, KY

Major - Elementary Education

Fun Fact - Seaside, FL is my favorite place to go! Why I went Greek? - When I transferred colleges, I knew I needed a way to make friends & be social on campus. I told myself that I would never join Greek Life but it has been the best decision I have ever made. I have met so many new friends that I never knew I needed in my life!

VP of Sisterhood Development

Hometown - Frankfort, KY

Major - Elementary Education

Fun Fact - I danced for 15 years and played piano for 4! Why I went Greek? - I spent my first year getting my bearings at EKU during covid. My sophomore year I decided I was ready to branch out and find forever friends!

Name - Kennedy Gilchrist

Name - Madison Flynn

VP of Community Engagement

Name - Randi Mills

Hometown - Jackson, KY

Major - Communication Sciences & Disorders

Fun Fact - I grow watermelons!

Why I went Greek? - I went Greek because my first semester of college was awful due to COVID restrictions. I had made very little friends. When I decided to go through spring recruitment I wanted to join people who were like-minded in their personalities, goals, and morals to my own! going greek is one of the best decisions I've made!

VP of Marketing and PR

Name - Mia Grubbs

Hometown - Danville, KY

Major - Psychology

Fun Fact - I spent a month in Europe this past summer! Why I went Greek? - Going Greek runs in my family! My mom was in a sorority at WKU when she was in school, so it was only right that I went through recruitment as well. Going Greek & joining a sorority has been one of the best decisions that I've ever made, and I don't say that lightly. Because of the Greek Life on campus, so many new opportunities and doors opened for me. I've truly met my lifelong friends & am adamant about helping others find their forever home just like I found mine!

Name - Sahara Little

Hometown - Hi Hat, KY

Major - Elementary Education

Fun Fact - My favorite TV shows are New Girl & One Tree Hill.

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I want to be a positive light for girls going through recruitment. I want to encourage these women to follow their hearts & choose a chapter that allows them to express their best self!

Group 1

Tyeler & Maggie

Name - Tyeler Pennington

Hometown - Corbin, KY

Major - Communication Disorders

Fun Fact - I work at Greek Threads!

Why Gamma Chi? - I wanted to be a gamma chi because when I met mine when I went through recruitment, thye made my process so easy and fun!

Group 2

Name - Katiebeth Kelly

Hometown - Williamsburg, KY

Major - Wildlife Management

Fun Fact - I shoot shotguns competitively.

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to become a Gamma Chi to educate curious women about Greek Life & to help eliminate the negative stigma around the community!

Name - Maggie Green

Hometown - Mount Washington, KY

Major - Education

Fun Fact - I've never been out of the country

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I love helping people in any way that I can. I want everyone to feel heard and included & know that someone is always there to help them every step of the way!

Name - Lauren Beauchamp

Hometown - Union County, KY

Major - Biomedical Sciences

Fun Fact - I can sing & play guitar!

Why Gamma Chi? - I love to help & guide others. I know how overwhelming recruitment can be, & I just want to help make the process a little less stressful!

Name - Hannah Terry

Hometown - Simpsonville, KY

Major - Nursing

Fun Fact - I have a twin brother!

Why Gamma Chi? - My Gamma Chi had such an impact on my life during & after recruitment. She has always been a great friend to me & someone I can always depend on outside of a girl in my chapter. Being a Gamma Chi helps build connections in the community which is what Greek Life is all about!

Group 3

Lauren & Rachel Hannah & Gabbie

Name - Rachel Mclntyre

Hometown - Louisville, KY

Major - Animal Studies

Fun Fact - I work at Starbucks!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi so I could help PNMs find the home that reflects that values & sisterhood they want to be apart of for the next couple of years in college.

Group 4

Name - Gabrielle Johnson

Hometown - Frankfort, KY

Major - Communications

Fun Fact - I can say the ABC's backwards.

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because its agreat way to make friends & meet new people. I didn't know many people when I first went to EKU, & recruitment was a great way to make friends!

Name - Grace Alleruzzo

Hometown - Richmond, KY

Major - Occupation Science

Fun Fact - I held water jellyfish this summer while at the beach!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I was luchy enough to have amazaing Gamma Chi's when I went through recruitment. I love recruitment & wanted to be able to appreciate the other side too My sorority has given me so much opportunity while I have been in it. I want to help young women find their place here at EKU!

Name - Janet Pacheco

Hometown - Murry, KY

Major - Child & Family Psychology

Fun Fact - Jack Harlow is my favorite singer

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi to publicize the idea that Greek Life is made for everyone. No one is an outsider here!

Grace & Macie Janet & Claire

Name - Macie McClure

Hometown - London, KY

Major - Exercise & Sports Science

Fun Fact - I already work in my field.

Why Gamma Chi? - I am so excited to give the PNMs a good memory of recruitment!

Group 5

Name - Claire Chambers

Hometown - Shelbyville, KY

Major - Nursing

Fun Fact - I have 12 chickens, Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I want to help the expansion of the Greek community at EKU. Going through recruitment Fall '21 was so much fun for me & I want to help other girls have as much fun as I did & find their forever home!

Group 6

Mason & Rachel

Name - Mason Outlaw

Hometown - Jenkins, KY

Major - Occupational Therapy

Fun Fact - My absolute favorite thing to do is read! Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I formed such a close relationship with my Gamma Chi during recruitment. They helped me so much throughout the whole process & I want to do the same for PNMs!

Group 7

Paxton & Emily

Name - Paxton Caldwell

Hometown - Fort Thomas, KY

Major - Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology

Fun Fact - I'm vegetarian

Why Gamma Chi? - I wanted to be able to see recruitment from a different lens meanwhile getting to help women through the process by genuinely encouraging them to follow their heart as I know this leads you to your sorority home.

Group 8

Name - Rachel Baird

Hometown - Louisville, KY

Major - Spanish

Fun Fact - I love to hammock in the Ravine!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I wanted to help girls find their home in Greek Life& have the best recruitment experience possible!

Name - Emily Clark

Hometown - Frankfort, KY

Major - Agricultural Business

Fun Fact - I grew up on a farm!

Why Gamma Chi? - Although being a Gamma Chi can be a big responsibility, it can also be rewarding, as Gamma Chi's are able to bond with PNMs & help them find a sorority that will become their home away from home.

Name - Abigail Kennedy

Hometown - Louisville, KY

Major - Public Relations

Fun Fact - I have a twin sister. Why Gamma Chi? - To show girls why Greek Life can be a beneficial & rewarding part of their college experience, & to help them fins the place where they can feel at home for the next few years!

Group 9

Madison & Abbie

Name - Madison Brown

Hometown - Owenton, KY

Major - Biomedical Science

Fun Fact - I was in a full body cast for 9 months as an infant. Why Gamma Chi? - I want to help break the stereotypes of what a sorority girl should be & aid girls in keeping an open mind to find their home. Also, I want to ease girls nerve & help them through what can be an overwhelming process.

Name - Allie Potts

Hometown - Madisonville, KY

Major - Occupational Therapy

Fun Fact - I have a golden retriever named Teddy!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I want to be able to help PNMs fall in love with Greek Life & their chapter. I also want to be a listening ear for all PNMs so that they feel comfortable throughout the recruitment process!

Name - Abbie Thomas

Hometown - Ewing, KY

Major - Marketing

Fun Fact - I have traveled to 42 of the 50 states!

Why Gamma Chi? - I wanted to be a Gamma Chi because I want to encourage PNM's to be their authentic selves College can be a difficult transition for some students, but I want to reassure each PNM that they can find a home here at EKU!

Name - Savannah Wilson

Hometown - Corbin, KY

Major - Finance & Insurance

Fun Fact - I can play multiple instruments!

Why Gamma Chi? - Being a Gamma Chi will let me give back to the community that has given me so much. Without my Gamma Chi's Guidance & reassurance, I wouldn't have found my life long friends.

Group11

Name - Alyssa Hysell

Hometown - Versailles, KY

Major - Criminal Justice & Philosophy

Fun Fact - I had a per skunk growing up!

Why Gamma Chi? - I want to help ease nerves throughout the recruitment process & help others find their forever home!

Kennedy & Kerrigan

Name - Kennedy Stone

Hometown - London, KY

Major - Elementary Education

Fun Fact - I used to dance competitively, now I travel to work with teams and judge competitions!

Why Gamma Chi? - I wanted to be a gamma chi because I wanted to give the PNMs going through recruitment a recruitment that they will never forget! I am still friends with my gamma chis to this day, I want to be one of their first college friends that last a lifetime!

Name - Kerrigan Creech

Hometown - Harlan, KY

Major - Occupational Therapy

Fun Fact - I played softball from the age of 4 until 19.

Why Gamma Chi? - I wanted to be a Gamma Chi because I have done recruitment with my sorority & wanted to experience it from the other side!

Name - Kyndal Price

Hometown - Danville, KY

Major - Sports & Exercise Science

Fun Fact - I have a puppy named Georgia!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi so I could step out of my comfort zone & have the opportunity to meet tons of new girls! Being involved in Panhellenic has always been so rewarding & I can't wait for recruitment!

Kyndal & Olivia

Name - Olivia Kovacs

Hometown - Camden, SC

Major - Apparel Design & Merchandising

Fun Fact - I danced for 10 years.

Why Gamma Chi? - To help young women find a home away from home & show them that Greek Life can give them multiple valuable opportunities!

Group 13

Emily & McKenna

Name - Emily Brettschneider

Hometown - Cincinnati, OH

Major - Forensic Biology

Fun Fact - I love old music!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I want to be able to help girls through the stress of recruitment!

Group 14

Name - McKenna Denney

Hometown - Paris, KY

Major - Healthcare Management

Fun Fact - My brother & I share the same birthday 10 years apart.

Why Gamma Chi? - I really enjoyed going through recruitment last year & wanted to help PNMs have a great one as well. My Gamma Chi's played a huge role for me & I plan to give my girls the same experience!

Kenzie & Libby

Name - Kenzie Johnson

Hometown - Richmond, KY

Major - Health Administration & Healthcare Management

Fun Fact - I work at Texas Roadhouse!

Why Gamma Chi? - Being a Gamma Chi will let me grow as a leader and branch out of just my sorority!

Group 15

Lizzy & Leah

Name - Lizzy Shryock

Hometown - Versailles, KY

Major - Occupational Sciences

Fun Fact - I was the youngest person in my class!

Why Gamma Chi? - I chose to be a Gamma Chi because I want to help other women find their home away from home here at EKU! My recruitment process was amazing, & I want to help make it the same for PNMs!

Group 16

Name - Libby Cima

Hometown - Corbin, KY

Major - Social Work, minor in Special Education

Fun Fact - Shopping is my favorite thing to do!

Why Gamma Chi? - I decided that I loved recruitment so much that I wanted to try it out from the other side and become a Gamma Chi. As a Gamma Chi, I look forward to helping others see how beneficial & rewarding a sorority can truly be!

Name - Leah Mierke

Hometown - Milford, OH

Major - Elementary Education

Fun Fact - I've never been out of the country, but would love to go to Greece!

Why Gamma Chi? - Ever since I went through recruitment myself, I always thought it would be so fulfilling to be a gamma chi & help PNMs find their home like my Gamma Chi's did for me!

ALPHA DELTA PI

Chapter Name: Epsilon Phi Chapter of Alpha Delta

Pi

Nickname: ADPi

Colors: Azure Blue and White

Symbol/Mascot: Alphie the Lion

Jewel(s): Diamond

Flowers: Woodland Violet

National Founding Date: May 15, 1851

Local Founding Date: March 8, 1969

Philanthropy(s): Ronald McDonald House

NewMemberDuesFall: $857.25

NewMemberDues Spring:$435.00

SemesterDuesFall: $558.50

SemesterDuesSpring: $435.00

Philanthropy Events: ADPI x Kappa Sigma Softball

Tournament, Pie an ADPI, pop-tab collections, raffle tickets for a basket

Housing Requirements: 2 Semesters

Ronald McDonald House

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite:alphadeltapi.org

Localwebsite: eku.alphadeltapi.org

Instagram:@eku adpi

Twitter:@EKU ADPI

Values

Sisterhood Leadership Scholarship Service

"Come home to Alpha Delta Pi and find women who are true and loyal. ADPi sisters are leaders and visionaries. We are committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards, and social responsibility. We committed to those when we established the first secret society for collegiate women in 1851 at the first university chartered to grant degrees to women. We are committed to hem still today. We are the First. Finest. Forever." - Vision Statement of Alpha Delta Pi

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

Chapter Name: Gamma Omicron Chapter of Alpha

Gamma Delta

Nickname: Alpha Gam, AGD

Colors: Red, Buff, and Green

Symbol/Mascot: Squirrel

Jewel(s): Pearl

Flowers: Red & Buff Rose w/ Green

Asparagus Plumosa Fern

National Founding Date: May 30, 1904

Local Founding Date: October 26, 1968

Philanthropy(s): Fighting Hunger through Meals on Wheels & Feeding America

Philanthropy Events: Alpha Gam Slam (Volleyball Tournament), Kickball Tournament, Weekly trips to backpacks for kids

Housing Requirements: 2 Semesters

SpirtWeek '22

Formal2023

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite: alphagammadelta.org

Localwebsite: eku.alphagammadelta.org

Instagram:@eku alphagam

Twitter:@eku alphagam

Values

Sisterhood Leadership Scholarship Service

“If you ’ re looking for a group of life long best friends who will welcome you with open arms, are loving, passionate, funny, loyal, and supportive look no further! My time in alpha gam helped transform me into the strong, independent, confident woman I am today through the endless leadership, service, scholastic, and sisterhood building programs that our sisterhood offers!”

-Lauren Meese, AGD Alum

Chapter Name: Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha

Omicron Pi

Nickname: Alpha O, AOII

Colors: Cardinal Red & Pink

Symbol/Mascot: Infinity Rose & Panda

Jewel(s): Ruby

Flowers: Jacqueminot Rose

National Founding Date: January 2, 1897

Local Founding Date: April 25, 1987

NewMemberDuesFall: $597.50

NewMemberDues Spring:$396.50

SemesterDuesFall: $459.00

SemesterDuesSpring: $459.00

Philanthropy(s): The Arthritis Foundation & Arthritis Research

Philanthropy Events: Lip-sync & Strikeout for Juvenile Arthritis

Housing Requirements: 2 Semesters

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite: alphaomicronpi.org

Localwebsite:aoiieku.com

Instagram:@aoii eku

Twitter:@AOII EKU

Values

AOII has my whole heart forever! I never knew I could love something so much. I’ve never been surrounded by such an unconditional, loving, incredible support system quite like all my beautiful sisters I’ve come to know. Every woman I met over my 4 years have made me who I am today and I owe it all to them. EO is a home where you can grow into a woman the old you wouldn’t recognize, a home to make the best, most fun memories of your life, laugh harder than you ever thought possible, and meet isters so similar it’s like looking in a mirror. Let this love n and I promise it’ll change your life! This chapter is my home and it always will be. ALAM, Hope Whit Fall ‘18

CHI OMEGA

Chapter Name: Gamma Theta Chapter of Chi

Omega

Nickname: Chi O

Colors: Cardinal Red & Straw Yellow

Symbol/Mascot: Owl

Jewel(s): Pearls & Diamonds

Flowers: White Carnations

National Founding Date: April 5, 1895

Local Founding Date: April 26, 1969

NewMemberDuesFall: $630.00

NewMemberDues

Spring:$430.00

SemesterDuesFall: $500.00

SemesterDuesSpring: $500.00

Philanthropy(s): Make-A-Wish Foundation & American Cancer Society

Philanthropy Events: Chi O County Fair, Chi O

Dodgeball

Housing Requirements: 2 Consecutive S t

Chi O Dodgeball

DELTA ZETA

Chapter Name: Xi Beta Chapter of Delta Zeta

Nickname: Dee Zee

Colors: Rose & Green

Symbol/Mascot: Roman Lamp & Turtle

Jewel(s): Diamond

Flowers: Pink Killarney Rose

National Founding Date: October 24, 1902

Local Founding Date: September 11, 1982

NewMemberDues

Fall:$592.00

NewMemberDues

Spring:$592.00

SemesterDuesFall: $85.00

SemesterDues

Spring:$85.00

Philanthropy(s): Speech & Hearing; partnered with Starkey Hearing Foundation

Philanthropy Events: Hotdogs for Hearing, Mr.

DeZirable Pageant, Nacho Night, Hoops for Hearing, Hotcakes for Hearing

Housing Requirements: 2 Semesters

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite: deltazeta.org

Localwebsite: ekudeltazeta.com

Instagram:@ekudeltazeta

Twitter:@EKUDeltaZeta

We live truly.

It's OUR PURPOSE

Each of us wants to make friends, learn new things and do something that matters. It's part of the human experience. You might say it's in our DNA, but that doesn't make it any easier to do. So in 1902, six young women formed an organization that would help them move these ideas forward.

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

Chapter Name: Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa

Alpha Theta

Nickname: Theta, KAT

Colors: Black & Gold

Symbol/Mascot: The Kite & Twin Stars

Flowers: Black & Gold Pansy

National Founding Date: January 27, 1870

Local Founding Date: March 4, 1972

NewMemberDues

Fall:$604.00

NewMemberDues

Spring:$419.00

SemesterDuesFall: $604.00

SemesterDuesSpring: $419.00

Philanthropy(s): CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) & The Friendship Fund

Philanthropy Events: Cornhole for CASA, Theta

Twist, Sink or Swim

Housing Requirements: 2 Consecutive Semesters

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite: kappaalphatheta.org

Localwebsite: easternkentucky.kappaalphatheta.org

Instagram:@theta eku

Twitter:@Theta EKU

“Theta is not like other organizations. We are different. Our members are different. We are not afraid to stand out; to be authentic; to make a difference together. Thetas are passionate, determined leaders and stand up for what they believe in. It may not always be easy, but it is unwavering and real. As Thetas, we spire one another to be our best selves.”

KAPPA DELTA

Chapter Name: Delta Omicron Chapter of Kappa

Delta

Nickname: KD, Kay Dee

Colors: Olive Green & Pearl White

Symbol/Mascot: Nautilus Shell, Dagger, Diamond Shape, & Teddy Bear

Jewel(s): Pearl, Emerald, & Diamond

Flowers: White Rose

National Founding Date: October 23, 1897

Local Founding Date: December 7, 1968

NewMemberDuesFall: $734.00

NewMemberDues

Spring:$734.00

SemesterDuesFall: $422.00

SemesterDuesSpring: $435.00

Philanthropy(s): Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent

Child Abuse America (PCAA)

Philanthropy Events: Shamrock Event for PCAA, Girl Scouts on campus

Housing Requirements: 2 Semesters

SocialMedia

NationalWebsite:kappadelta.org

Localwebsite: kddeltaomicron.wixsite.com/ekuk

u

Instagram:@kd.eku

Tiktok:@kd_eku

Values

Friendship

Loyalty

Personal Integrity

Lifelong learning

Selfless Service

Our Vision -

Kappa Delta provides experiences that build confidence in women and inspire them to take action through the power of lifelong friendships.

Our Open MottoLet us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.

"When I first joined Kappa Delta I was only thinking of the impact it would make on my college experience but it turns out the impact, opportunities, and relationships have extended far beyond those four years. I'm so thankful for Kappa Delta back then and even more so now!"Madison Pergrem - PC '15 & KD Advisor

Terms to Know

Active

A member of a Greek organization who has been initiated into their respective chapter.

Alumna (Plural: Alumnae)

An initiated sorority member who is no longer in college.

Badge

The pin of an initiated member

Bid

An invitation extended to a potential new member on "Bid Day," this is the formal invitation to become a new member of that chapter.

Big

An active member who serves as a mentor for newer members called Littles.

Brother/Sister

A fellow member of the same fraternal organization.

Call/Chant

A vocal sound specific to the chapter

Chapter

The women comprising each local collegiate group of an inter/national sorority. EKU has seven sorority chapters on campus that participate in Fall Recruitment.

Chapter Advisor

An alum or person selected by nationals that is the direct support to the specific chapter

Community Service

Giving a charity your time and talent

Continuous Open Bidding (COB)

he period other than fully-structured recruitment when Panhellenic sororities acquire new members.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor (FSL)

Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor is a full time professional staff that assists and helps Greek lettered chapters

Initiation

The formal ceremonies by which new members complete membership in a chapter and receive full membership privileges.

Terms to Know

Intake

Used for recruitment when it comes to MGC and NPHC for a discrete process

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The governing body for 14 fraternities on our campus

Legacy

A woman whose mother, sister or, in some cases, grandmother or half-sister is an alum or current undergraduate member of a sorority. A sorority is not obligated to offer a bid a legacy, and a potential new member is completely free to choose the sonority of her individual preference

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

The governing body for one fraternity and one sorority on our campus

MRABA

The binding agreement signed by a potential new member (PNM) followin preference event she attends during fully structured or partially structured PNM agrees to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on her MRABA. If s to a chapter she lists and declines it, she is ineligible to join another organ campus until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment p not receive a bid to membership, she is eligible for continuous open biddin also is used for continuous open bidding and new chapter establishment bids

North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)

The governing body for 66 inter/national fraternal organizations.

National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)

NPC provides support and guidance for its 26 member inter/national women's fraternities (sororities) and serves as the international voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. NPC exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups i collaboration with those members, campuses and communities.

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The governing body for the historically black fraternity and sororities often referred to as the "Divine 9."

New Member

A potential new member (PNM) who has accepted the bid of a sorority and has taken the first step toward full membership but has not yet been initiated

Terms to Know

Panhellenic Council

An organization composed of representatives of each sorority chapter who act as the central governing body of all NPC sororities on a campus.

Panhellenic Executive Council

This is the official name used to refer to the nine officers who lead the Panhellenic Council

Philanthropy

To promote a charity specifically through a generous donation of money

Potential New Member (PNM)

An unaffiliated woman who attends Fall Recruitment or participates in Continuous Open Bidding.

Quota

The number of new members that each Panhellenic sorority may select during Fall Recruitment

Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi)

A Panhellenic representative who assists PNMs during the recruitment. This woman provides objective advice and support to PNM's.

Ritual

The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority; these are almost always a private and known only to initiated members of a fraternal organization.

Sorority (Women's Fraternity)

A values-based, social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations

Total

The allowable chapter size as determined by the Panhellenic Council that includes both new members and members. Chapter total is the total number of members that a chapter may recruit to during Continuous Open Bidding. If a chapter has less than total, they may participate in COB The Panhellenic Council evaluates this number each year It usually reflects average chapter size

Values-Based Recruitment

Recruitment that focuses on conversations between chapter members and potential new members about organizational values and member organizations.

Terms to Know

Panhellenic Council

An organization composed of representatives of each sorority chapter who act as the central governing body of all NPC sororities on a campus

Panhellenic Executive Council

This is the official name used to refer to the nine officers who lead the Panhellenic Council.

Philanthropy

To promote a charity specifically through a generous donation of money

Potential New Member (PNM)

An unaffiliated woman who attends Fall Recruitment or participates in Continuous Open Bidding.

Quota

The number of new members that each Panhellenic sorority may select during Fall Recruitment.

Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi)

A Panhellenic representative who assists PNMs during the recruitment This woman provides objective advice and support to PNM's

Ritual

The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority; these are almost always a private and known only to initiated members of a fraternal organization.

Sorority (Women's Fraternity)

A values-based, social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations

Total

The allowable chapter size as determined by the Panhellenic Council that includes both new members and members Chapter total is the total number of members that a chapter may recruit to during Continuous Open Bidding. If a chapter has less than total, they may participate in COB. The Panhellenic Council evaluates this number each year. It usually reflects average chapter size

Values-Based Recruitment

Recruitment that focuses on conversations between chapter members and potential new members about organizational values and member organizations.