GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
PNM RECRUITMENT GUIDE BE empowered, BE panhellenic recruitment 2020
Welcome to Georgia College !
What is Georgia College Panhellenic Council? The College Panhellenic Council is the governing council over the eight National Panhellenic Conference sororities at Georgia College. The council has six executive officers and eight delegates and associate delegates, representing each of the eight sororities. The purpose of the council is to foster collaboration among the sororities and enhance the undergraduate experience for the members.Â
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Meet the organizations within the Georgia College Panhellenic council:
ALPHA DELTA PI ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ALPHA OMICRON PI DELTA GAMMA DELTA ZETA KAPPA DELTA PHI MU ZETA TAU ALPHA
Welcome to Panhellenic Meet the Exec Board
Dear future sorority women, Welcome to Georgia College! I am so excited that you have decided to go through the formal sorority recruitment process. You will meet some of your best friends during this time and find out more about yourself than ever before. By being a sorority woman you will learn about leadership, encouragment, friendship, values, empowerment, and many more things. Each sorority has their own set of values, philanthropies, and sisterhoods that represent what they bring to their chapters and the community. My hope is for you to find your home and have the best experience possible. The best advice I can give to you is to be yourself. Each of you are special in your own way, each of you have different values and different characteristics. Whether you are interested in intramural sports, ministry, honor societies, service organizations or more each sorority offers something for YOU. Although each organization is different, we are all one big community. We support one another and always have each others backs. When I joined sorority life I had no idea how much Panhellenic would mean to me. I would not be the person I am today without the experiences and opportunities I have had through my sorority and Panhellenic. My motto for this recruitment process is to "BE empowered and BE panhellenic". Be a apart of something that is bigger than yourself. Go out of your comfort zone and meet new people, start new friendships. Take in every moment that you are given because before you know it you will be a senior like me and you will want to do it all over again. Finally, I want to wish you good luck during this recruitment process. I can't wait to see you this Fall! Best of luck, Morgan Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment
a letter from the Vice President of Recruitment
Welcome to Panhellenic Meet the Exec Board
Dear Future Panhellenic Woman, Congratulations on your recent graduation from high school and acceptance into Georgia College! You'll quickly realize that Milledgeville and Georgia College are some pretty special places that you'll come to love. I first want to say how sorry I am that your senior year was cut short. I can't imagine how that feels, but I'm proud (and very excited) that you've decided on take on the amazing journey that is sorority recruitment! My decision to go through sorority recruitment when I was a freshman was one of the best things I ever did and I didn't even know it then. My time as a sorority woman has given me more than I would have ever expected. It has not only brought me incredible friendships, and a space that I can be myself and serve others, but it has brought me the ability to become a leader and grow into myself. The Panhellenic community here at Georgia College is one that fosters empowerment and confidence, and I am more than proud to be apart of it. Each organization on this campus has so much to offer, with amazing philanthropies and close-knit sisterhoods. You'll be at a wonderful spot wherever you choose at the end of recruitment week. Some of my biggest advice as you're going through recruitment is to truly be yourself, and be aware of what feels right and what doesn't. Joining a sorority is more than a t-shirt or a formal, it's about where you feel at home. It's about where you feel you can be yourself with no judgement, it's about surrounding yourself with other women who want to see others succeed. This whole thing can be so scary, trust me I understand that, but growth really is on the other side of feeling uncomfortable. Be bold, say what's on your mind, speak about what you're passionate about, and don't be sorry about it!Finally, I want to wish you the best of luck during your recruitment journey. Enjoy every moment, and just have fun with it because it's meant to be a fun experience! Wishing you all the best, Madison Panhellenic President
a letter from the President
Hey y’all! My name is Meredith, and welcome to the best years of your life! When I was in your place three years ago, I remember feeling so overwhelmed by all the new faces and new experiences, but the thing that kept me sane was my sorority. You are entering into a new life, and the Panhellenic community is here to help you through it! Georgia College is one of a kind, and I can honestly say I have become a better woman because of this school. Don’t be afraid to meet new people and try new things because when you are a senior years from now, you will be wanting to relive all those memories again. I am so excited for you to meet our amazing little community and the amazing organizations we have here, and I promise you there is no place else you will rather be than at Georgia College. You are going to be amazing, and I can’t wait to meet all of you! Sincerely, Meredith Vice President of Recruitment Counselors
Hey y’all! I’m Isobel & I am the Vice President of Administration for Panhellenic! Panhellenic has been such an important part of my college experience and has made me super passionate about serving our Georgia College community. I am so excited to welcome you into our tight knit community that is full of strong, dedicated, and passionate women. Going through recruitment at Georgia College is such a unique and exciting experience unlike anything else. I hope that each and every one of you find your home here where you feel supported and appreciated. I cannot wait to meet you all and introduce you to what we have to offer on our campus. College is an exciting new chapter of your life and I challenge you to dive in headfirst and give it all you got. Be yourself and be confident in who you are. There is a home for you here and you will find it! I hope that you have the time of your life during recruitment and meet lifelong friends, know that each and every one of us are going to be cheering you on the entire time!
Hey y’all! My name is Emily and I am the Vice President of The Sorority Leadership Community! This past year I had the opportunity to serve as a Peer Mentor for the SLC. Not too long ago I was in your shoes and preparing for recruitment, hoping to find my place on campus. During recruitment I fell in love with my chapter and the idea of being a sorority woman. Through my chapter I was given the opportunity to hold leadership positions. This gave me the outlet to lead and grow more as an individual. These are the types of opportunities the SLC strives to give each of its members. A place to grow and learn to lead. The SLC provides the tools and environment to lift up and guide every Panhellenic woman on our campus. This is why I am so passionate about the SLC and why I can’t wait for y’all to learn more about the program!! I hope y’all have so much fun during recruitment and make the most of it! Make sure the savor every moment because college flys by! Can’t wait to meet each of y’all!
Hey y’all! My name is Lexi and I am the Vice President of Finance for Panhellenic. I am so excited to meet all of you during the best time of the year, recruitment! Joining a sorority has been the best decision I’ve made when coming to college because it has introduced me to so many amazing women. Our Panhellenic community is so caring and inspirational, and being a smaller school really helps with that. At Georgia College you aren’t just another Greek life women, you are an important piece of an amazing community. My advice for you going into recruitment is to keep an open mind, and just have fun! This week is stressful for every single one of you, but I promise if you just be yourself and follow your values you will find your home here. Y’all are going to do awesome!
Georgia College Panhellenic Council meet the delegates:
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Emory
Catherine
Jessie
Georgia College Panhellenic Council meet the delegates:
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Olivia
Lydia
Reagan
Fraternity and Sorority Life Welcome to Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia College. Our organizations have played an active role on our campus since 1974 and continue to provide unique engagement opportunities for our students. Welcome to Georgia College! We are so excited that you have decided to go through sorority recruitment. It is by far the best decision you could ever make. You will walk away from this recruitment week, having made life long friends and gaining an experience you will cherish for a lifetime. As a fellow sorority woman, I can tell you there is no greater joy than finding the sorority that lines up with your core values. What is phenomenal about finding the organization that fits you is that there is no wrong choice. Each College Panhellenic Chapter has a unique quality that makes them different and remarkable.So, as you go throughout the week, my advice is to keep an open mind, not everything you hear about sororities is accurate, get to know your Pi Chi, and ask questions. Know that we are here to make sure you have the best sorority experience possible. Again, welcome to the Bobcat family, we are so excited that you are about to become one of the newest members of our community. I look forward to meeting you during recruitment week!
Stacey H. Milner Fraternity & Sorority Life Director stacey.milner@gcsu.edu
Hello everyone, welcome to Georgia College and welcome to Panhellenic Recruitment. I am Liz Christopher, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. This is such an exciting time for you, and I am so glad I get to be here for you throughout the Recruitment process. You are going to meet so many amazing women throughout the process as well as grow as an individual. We are so excited for you as you begin your time at Georgia College and we can't wait to meet you in August! Liz Christopher Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life elizabeth.christopher@gcsu.edu
The fraternities and sororities at Georgia College provide an environment that enhance individual learning experiences. These experiences provide students with opportunities such as leadership development, community engagement and an academic support while building friendships. Being actively involved in a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most rewarding collegiate experiences. We invite you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. We invite you to become engaged. We invite you to explore Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia College.
Other Councils at Georgia College Interfraternity Council (IFC) The Interfraternity Council is the governing council over the eight North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities at Georgia College. The council has four executive offices and sixteen delegates, representing each of the eight fraternities. The purpose of the council is to coordinate joint activities, educational programming and provide support to its member chapters. The organizations within the Georgia College Interfraternity Councils are: ALPHA TAU OMEGA DELTA SIGMA PHI KAPPA ALPHA ORDER KAPPA SIGMA PI KAPPA PHI PI KAPPA ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON THETA CHI
Other Councils at Georgia College National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing council for the Divine Nine historical African American fraternities and sororities. Georgia College holds a charter for eight of these nine organizations. The council has six executive positions and one delegate per organization, representing each of the fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the council is to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic and cultural service activities through leadership developement and community outreach. The fraternities and sororities within the Georgia College National Pan-Hellenic Council are: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA ALPHA PHI ALPHA DELTA SIGMA THETA KAPPA ALPHA PSI OMEGA PSI PHI PHI BETA SIGMA SIGMA GAMMA RHO ZETA PHI BETA
Other Councils at Georgia College United Greek Council (UGC) The United Greek Council is the governing council for five associated fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the council is the coordinate and develop strategic action plans that will unify organizations, promote higher education, provide community service and enhance leadership. The fraternities and sororities within the Georgia College United Greek Council are: GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA LAMBDA SIGMA UPSILON MU SIGMA UPSILON OMEGA DELTA SIGMA SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA
The Panhellenic Creed We, as the 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 futhering 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 friendships of individual fraternity 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.
PNM Code of Conduct Panhellenic sorority recruitment at Georgia College is a fantastic process, and we are so glad you have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. Our chapters have been working for months preparing for your arrival. The Panhellenic Council seeks to make this experience positive for everyone involved in the process. As an honored guest, you are expected to adhere to the following expectations and requirements: I will attend all events to which I receive an invitation. I will remain respectful towards recruitment counselors, other potential new members, sorority members, council members and university staff at all times. I will refrain from negative discussion of any of the above individuals through the duration of the recruitment process (including social media and group messaging applications). I understand that the consumption of alcohol and illegal substances is prohibited during the recruitment process and bid day activities. I will refrain from communicating with sorority members outside formal recruitment events. I will attend selections only after I have visited with all parties that I received an invitation to. I will attend voting in the designated area each day of recruitment. I will arrive early to all meetings, events and activities. I agree to meet with the Panhellenic Association at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in the event that I choose to withdraw from the Recruitment process.
If these rules are not abided by, I am subject to a meeting with the Panhellenic Council Advisor, the Panhellenic President, and the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment. The first offense will result in a meeting with the stated persons above and any offense thereafter faces potential removal from the recruitment process.
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 RECEIVE STRAIGHT FORWARD ANSWERS THE RIGHT TO HAVE AND EXPRESS OPINIONS TO RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS THE RIGHT TO HAVE INVIOLABLE CONFIDENTIALITY 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 NPC UNANIMOUS AGREEMENTS IMPLICIT IN THE MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT ACCEPTANCE BINDING AGREEMENT (MRABA) SIGNING PROCESS THE RIGHT TO MAKE ONE'S 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
The Greek Alphabet
AΔΠ AΓΔ
AOΠ
ΔΓ
Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega
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KΔ ΦM ZTA
Vocabulary THESE ARE SOME TERMS OR PHRASES YOU MAY HEAR DURING THE RECRUITMENTPROCESS. ACTIVE:
a collegiate, initiated member of a sorority chapter
BADGE: an insignia of a fraternity or sorority membership worn by initiated members. Each sorority has a badge
BID: An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority
BID DAY: the last day of recruitment, when potential new members receive bids to join chapters and become new members. Each chapter will usually host a bidy day activity to help the new members get to know each other and the rest of the chapter, like bowling or roller skating. the unanimous agreements state that there is to be no alcohol use or men associated with recruitment or bid day.
BIG SISTER: an active member of a chapter who is paired with a new member as a mentor.
CHAPTER: an individual membership unit of an INTERNATIONAL sorority or fraternity represented on campus
CHAPTER ADVISOR: an alumna of a sorority who establishes and maintains a close advisory relationship with a chapter. she assistsmembers and officers in all areas of chapter operations
CHARTER: the document issued form a headquarters to a chapter that indicates the group is a full-fledged member of theinter/national organization.
COLLEGE PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION :the cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of NPC fraternities snd sororities
COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL a council for all the National Panhellenic Conference sorority chapters on a campus. The council serves as the governing body for all npc chapters on campus and organizes the recruitment process. Each chapter chooses a delegate to sit on its College Panhellenic Counil.
COLONY: .
until it is officially installed as a chapter, a colony is a nonvoting member of a College Panhellenic. Colony members are pledged during the colonization time frame, which is considered the new member period. After a colony has been installed by its inter/national organization, the new chapter becomes a voting member of the College Panhellenic.
CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING (COB) an opportunity for chapters that do not reach quotes during primary recruitment to bid to total and/or quota. The process of COB is less formal, and not all chapters will participate.
DUES: fees paid to the sorority organization. Dues must be paid to remain in "good standing" with the chapter.
FAMILIES: the extended family tree of big(s), little(s), grand-big(s), etc.
EXTENSION: the addition of new National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters to the Panhellenic system on a college oruniversity campus, or the establishment of a fraternity system on a campus where previously none had existed.
FRATERNITY/SORORITY ADVISOR: a campus professional that is dedicated to supporting the efforts of the fraternities and sororities.
FOUNDERS: the founding sisters of the inter/national sorority. FOUNDING SISTER: the founding sisters of a chapter is the group of women who were recruited and initiated during the colony process. These sisters have the opportunity to shape the culture of the chapter and propel the organization into the future. Many founding sisters will have experienced an intentional and in-depth leadership experience.
Vocabulary HOUSE:
the physical house dedicated to each sorority. this is where some of the sisters live and many activities take place.
INITIATION: a traditional ceremony that brings a new member into full membership of a sorority or a fraternity. Once you're initiated into a NPC sorority, you are ineligible for a membership in any other.
INTENTIONAL SINGLE PREFERENCE: when a woman lists only one chapter on her MRABA following a preference round.
LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS: leadership consultants are representatives of the sorority who work with collegiate chapters throughout the academic yearin areas such as officer training, recruitment, and leadership.
LEGACY: a daughter, sister, or granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority. typically, different groups have different definitions of legacies. being a legacy does not guarantee a bidt to a particular sorority. each inter/national organization has its own policy for invitations to legacies during recruitment.
MRABA (MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT ACCEPTANCE BINDING AGREEMENT: this is a one-year binding agreement signed by a potential new member when ranking chapters after preference round. A PNM agrees to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on her MRABA. If a PNM receives a bid to a chapter she lists and declines it, she is bound to it for one year or until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannot accept a bid to any other organization. If a PNM signs a MRABA and odes not receive a bid, she is eligible for COB.
NEW MEMBER: a person who has accepted a bid from a sorority but is not yet an active member of that chapter. Chapters will have somesort of new member process during which the new members learn more about the sorority and prepare them for initiation.
"NO FRILLS" RECRUITMENT: a recruitment style that focuses on quality communications with PNMs as opposed to fancy decorations and matching outfits.
NPC: the National Panhellenic Conference, or the umbrella body for 26 inter/national women's fraternities and sororities.
Philanthropy: a charitable cause supported by the sorority, nationally or locally.
PLEDGE PIN: the pin of a new member, which indicates her commitment to the organizations until her initiation.
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): a woman who is eligible to participate in recruitment.
PREFERENCE (PREF): the final round of events in the the recruitment process. PNMs visit at most two sorority houses and then make their finaldecisions about membership.
QUOTA: the number of PNMs to which each chapter can offer bids during formal recruitment. This is a determinant with a formulainvolving the number of chapters and the number of women participating in bid matching.
RECOMMENDATION: a form completed by an alumna member of a sorority recommending a PNM for membership. At Georgia College, weencourage recommendation letters, but do not require them.
RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR: a sorority member who is disassociated from her sorority to serve as a recruitment guide. Each PNM will be assigned arecruitment counselor during formal recruitment. At Georgia College, we call recruitment counselors "Pi Chis" (IIX).
SILENCE: a period of time after the close of membership recruitment events and prior to the distribution of bids when there is nocommunication between PNMs and sorority members.
TOTAL: the allowable chapter size on a campus, as determined by the College Panhellenic including new and active members. Chapters that fallunder total may be allowed to participate in COB until they reach total
UNANIMOUS AGREEMENTS: agreements between the 26 NPC member groups that provide for fairness and equality between the groups. Several of these agreements have to do with recruitment procedures.
VALUES BASED RECRUITMENT: an approach which attracts and selects members on the basis that their individual values aligns with the values of the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I register for Sorority Recruitment? You can register online at gcpanhellenic.mycampusdirector2.com. The rate for recruitment is $300 for students living in the residence halls (including the Village) and $200 for students living off campus. The registration fee includes earl move-in (for on campus students), meals throughout the week, two t-shirts, recruitment technology, and program supplies.
I'm signing up for Recruitment to meet new people, I don't have to accept a bid, do I?" Sorority Recruitment is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn your way around campus and get settled into the college scene. A PNM is never obligated to join a sorority. For various reasons, if you would not like to continue with formal recruitment, you may choose to withdraw. You should discuss these feelings with your Pi Chi who will help you through the process. If you withdraw prior to receiving a bid on Bid Day, you are eligible to participate in continuous open bidding (COB), better known as Informal Recruitment. If you receive a bid from a chapter on Bid Day, and decide not to accept it, you will not be able to participate in COB for one calendar year. You will however be eligible to participate in Formal Recruitment the following year.
"What are Recommendations, and do I need them?" Recommendations (recs) are letters or statements from a sorority alumna recommending a PNM for membership. 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 prior to the beginning of Recruitment. While they can be helpful, letters of recommendation are by no means required or necessary for you to be successful in your Recruitment experience. Please go to www.gcsu.edu/fsl/panhellenic for more information regarding letters of recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions "I am an upperclassman, do I even have a chance of getting a bid?" At Georgia College, all of our potential new members regardless of age or classification, that maximize their options are successful during the Recruitment process. There are several women in each of the sororities that joined during their sophomore, junior, or even senior year.
"I heard there are more sororities at Georgia College other than the eight Panhellenic organizations. Who are they and why aren't they in Recruitment?" Georgia College Panhellenic Council is one of the four Fraternity and Sorority Life councils on campus. Panhellenic Recruitment only involves sororities because those are the member sororities of that council. There are also sororities within the National PanHellenic Council and United Greek Council. Our community strives to offer a place to any student that is interesting in joining a fraternity or sorority. If you would like to learn more information about the other organizations, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at http://www.gcsu.edu/fsl or (478) 445-2960.
"What is expected of me as a "New Member" of a sorority?"
As a new member, you can expect weekly meetings, study hours, community service projects, sisterhood events, and social events. These activities will continue after initiation to whatever extent you choose. Your experience is what you make of it - the more you put in, the more you will get out!
Explanation of the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Bidding Agreement (MRABA) The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement is effective for one calendar year. By signing this document, you as a Potential New Member agree that you are willing to accept a bid for membership from any sorority that you visit on Preference. Please note that if you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any sorority that you ranked during voting, then you are bound to that group for one calendar year (August 2020-August 2021). Most importantly, if you receive a bid from any sorority that you have listed on your voting and you choose not to accept it, you are not eligible to participate in Continuous Open Bidding(COB) in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. If you receive invitations to Preference, at the conclusion of your last Preference party, you will make your final selection in a computer lab, ranking the chapters you visited during preference round in a preferential order. Once you complete your rankings, you will sign a copy of the MRABA. Please note that once the MRABA has been turned in to a representative of the Georgia College Panhellenic Association, it cannot be altered or changed. Prior to signing the MRABA, you have several options to consider and we suggest that you thoroughly reflect on these before signing your MRABA. First and foremost, you may choose not to complete the MRABA, thereby withdrawing from recruitment. If you choose this optio, you are ELIGIBLE to accept a bid for membership from any sororities participating in Continuous Open Bidding. A small number of sororities may be able to recruit a limited number of women through the COB process after primary formal recruitment if their chapteris below Panhellenic total; however, this is not guarenteed. Secondly, you may choose to list any sorority whose preference event you attended and from whom you are willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid). Please not that you should NOT rank any sorority on your MRABA that you are absolutley not willing to accept a bid for membership. If you match with a sorority that you listed on your MRABA, it is important to note that you are bound to that sorority for one calendar year (August 2019-August 2020), regardless ofwhether you officially accept the invitation for membership or not. Lastly, you may choose to limit your choices to just one sorority whose preference round event you attended and are willing to accept an invitation to membership, but you must understand that if you choose single intentional preference then ou are not guaranteed to receive a bid for membership. Only Potential New Members who maximize thier options and list ALL of the chapters that they attended during the Preference round are guarantee to receive a bid for membership during primary formal recruitment.If you do not recieve an invitation to membership(a bid) from any of the sororities that you have listed, you are ELIGIBLE for Continuous Open Bidding.
Financial Information Financial requirements are an important consideration for women participating in sorority recruitment, so it is important to be as informed as possible with the costs associated with the sorority experience. If you accept an invitation to join a chapter, you will enter into a financial agreement and contract for dues during your collegiate years. Dues and fees vary from chapter to chapter and year to year. It is important to note that sorority costs may be more expensive the first year due to one-time new member fees and expenses. All sororities on campus are willing to work with each member individual through payment plans to meet the financialobligations of membership.
It is also important to note that there are also many “extras” thatare in no way mandatory. Such “extras” include social events, pictures, and Tshirts. Additionally, there will be a designated day during recruitment where each chapter will give a brief presentation to break down their own membership dues. If you have any further questions regarding the cost of belonging to a sorority, please ask your Pi Chi or sorority members!
First-Year Member Dues Average: $1,463.44 Range: $1,338.50 - $1,500.00 includes: Inter/National Fees Sisterhood Events Date/Social Events Philanthropy Events Initiation Fee* Badge Fee* Parlor/House Corporation Fee Technology Fee *denotes one time fees
Sorority Leadership Community AT GEORGIA COLLEGE, PANHELLENIC WOMEN PARTICIPATE IN A UNIQUE LIVING EXPERIENCE IN THE VILLAGE APARTMENTS ON WEST CAMPUS DURING THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR. THEY ENJOY THE COMMUNITY OF LIVING ON HALLS WITH THEIR PLEDGE CLASSES AS WELL AS THE FUN EVENTS, LIKE TACO NIGHTS AND DECORATING COMPETITIONS, THAT HAPPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE WOMEN ALSO GAIN INVALUABLE SKILLS THROUGH SPEAKERS AND OTHER EXPERIENCES THAT FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT. A COUPLE EXPERIENCES FROM THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDED VISITING THE CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, A TRIP TO THE CAPITOL, AND HEARING FROM AUTHOR KATIE BULMER.
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Recruitment Counselors Welcome to Georgia College! We know how stressful this time is for you, but as Pi Chis, we are here to help you through it all. During recruitment week, you will be put into a group where a Pi Chi will be available to answer all your questions and address your concerns. These ladies are your ultimate resource throughout this week and even past Bid Day, and everyone is so excited to meet you! Be yourself and we cannot wait to help you start this chapter in your life!
What I wish someone had told me before recruitment... "Recruitment is all about finding the people that will be by your side for these next four years and beyond. Focus on finding those people. This week won’t be easy, but learn from this experience. It also may not work out how you expect it to, but everything that happens during this process happens for a reason. Trust the process and be grateful for all the great experiences to follow this week."
"Stop loving what they have and start loving what you have. Don’t let other people decide who you are! Be truly yourself. You want to find a sorority that reflects yourself and your values. The sorority members are just as nervous as you are when you walk through the doors on that first day so just remember to keep an open mind and you will end up where you are meant to be. Recruitment can be stressful, but it is also an incredible opportunity to meet amazing people and find where you belong!"
Circle of Sisterhood Circle of Sisterhood was founded on the idea that sorority women from all over the world and from every affiliation could come together and make a difference by working together to support women all over the world in getting an education. For example, $13 pays for a girl’s tuition for a whole year, and $4 can provide her with lunch for a whole year. At Georgia College, we have partnered with Circle of Sisterhood as our Panhellenic philanthropy because women and girl empowerment is something we are extremely passionate about, and being able to partner with an organization created specifically for Greek women is empowering to us. Sorority women all over the country fundraise and donate millions of dollars every year, but imagine when every organization comes together to change the world through global fundraising? One of our favorite authors, Katie Bulmer, says that “Sorority girls can change the world” and Panhellenic’s partnership with Circle of Sisterhood proves that theory. Many of our organization’s founders founded our sororities in an attempt to break the education gap between men and women, and Circle of Sisterhood has decided its time for us to continue that cause and spread the good aroundthe world. We are so proud to be partners of Circle of Sisterhood and hold many events throughout the year to raise awareness and money for this cause. We cannot wait for you to get involved and change the world with us!
We encourage all to begin supporting Circle of Sisterhood and learn how you can make a difference in our Milledegville community and communities beyond. Circle of Sisterhood embodies women coming together to make a difference. Please consider donating to Circle of Sisterhood via Venmo @GC-Panhellenic. For more information on Circle of Sisterhood, please visit circleofsisterhood.org
Recruitment Schedule *this schedule is subject to change
Sunday, August 2nd
PNM move in with two hour time slots for each pnm please bring the minimum as you will have only two hours to move in your things Parent orientation - in person with social distancing
Monday, August 3rd PNM orientation & Sorority 101 virtually Meet your Pi Chis Pi Chi/PNM outside dinner
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th OPEN HOUSE ROUND PNMs will virtually visit all 8 Chapters via Zoom After open house round, PNM’s will make their selections as well as Chapters
Thursday and Friday, August 6th and 7th PHILANTHROPY/SISTERHOOD DAY PNM’s will virtually visit up to 5 chapters via Zoom
Recruitment Schedule *this schedule is subject to change
Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and 9th PREFERENCE ROUND PNM’s will visit up to 2 chapters Preference round will take place over two days to adhere to CDC guidelines, as well as being able to use our larger spaces on campus. Sanitization will occur regularly throughout the day Masks are REQUIRED for this round
Monday, August 10th BID DAY Bid Distributions // given when the PNM arrives to Magnolia building Meet your Chapter // 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM depending on your designated time Any bid day activities must adhere to CDC guidelines.
Sorority 101 Sorority 101 is a Georgia College Panhellenic program that all potential new members participate in during the formal recruitment process. The purpose of Sorority 101 is to help students prepare for college life and to understand the role sorority life plays in that experience. Sorority 101 embodies the values of sisterhood, as this is an opportunity for our campus' most respected sorority women to empower you with the lessons they have learned along the way. Sorority 101 will be held in different sessions throughout the week, where PNMs will break into groups and explore each of the following topics: Brave Training
Wellness & Self-Care
Campus resources
MRABA
What We Wish We Would Have Known
Move-In As you prepare to arrive on campus, we would like to share a few details with you regarding sorority recruitment move-in with University Housing. For students planning to live in University Housing for the fall 2020 semester, you will move into your regularly assigned room on August 2, 2020.
INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO ARRIVE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR BOBCATS EMAIL SO PLEASE BE PAYING ATTENTION TO YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
iValU Georgia College Panhellenic looks forward to incorporating YOUR values into this year's recruitment process. Values-based recruitment focuses on the importance of conversations between chapter members and potential new members about organizational values and member organizations. The purpose of values-based recruitment is to ensure that potential new members and chapter women are discovering shared values and building a relationship from them. This year PNMs will take part in a program called iValU. The Pi Chis will lead you through the program as the week progresses, along with a booklet which you will receive electronically. Prior to this orientation, you are asked to take a values quiz to assess your top values. To access the quiz please go to your Campus Director account to complete. Please make sure you take this quiz by Friday, July 31st. Make sure to click the "take values bracket" option on your Campus Director account to get to this page. At the end of the quiz, make sure you put "Potential New Member" as your affiliation. After the quiz, you will receive an email in the email address you provided with your top 4 values. You do not need to worry about printing your results. Panhellenic believes that each PNM should feel free to be herself and choose her "forever home" based on such values that mean the most to her.
What to Expect
Round 1: Open House *these events are subject to change
8 VIRTUAL PARTIES ATTENDED AUGUST 4TH AND 5TH PNM'S WILL SEE 4 SORORITY VIDEOS EACH DAY |5-7 MINUTE VIDEOS | , AND PARTICIPATE IN 4 ZOOM BREAKOUTS | 15 MINUTES EACH | WITH CHAPTER WOMEN AFTER THEIR SPECIFIC VIDEO PI CHI'S WILL BE IN THE BUILDING OF PNM'S TO ENSURE START/STOP TIME IS CONSISTENT ACROSS THE BOARD AND ASSIST PNM'S WITH AN ISSUES During the first round of virtual events you will visit all 8 sororities at Georgia College with your recruitment group. This round is intended to introduce you to all the chaters on campus before you begin to make any decisions. During these events you will be introduced to different sisters and talking to members of the sorority about yourself. This day of events may seem to feel repetitive, but remember each chapter is a new group that wants a chance to meet you, and for you to meet them! Don't be afraid to be your true self, chapters want to get to know who you are and what you value.
What to wear: Potential New Members (PNMs) typically wear sundresses and nice rompers for Meet and Greet events. Since this round is virtual, you can wear whatever shoes you prefer!
Examples of Outfits:
Round 2: Philanthropy/sisterhood 5 PARTIES MAXIMUM AUGUST 6TH AND 7TH These rounds will take place virtually. Round two events are focused on Philanthropy, Sisterhood and Leadership. During each event, the chapter members will discuss their specific philanthropy they work to raise money for throughout the year.You will learn about the women's involvement both on campus and within the community. Be sure to ask about other activities the sorority is involved in such as service projects and campus organizations. During this round you will also learn about the values our organizations were founded on, and values of the individual women who make up our amazing chapters. The events on this day are informative and allow you more time for conversation with sorority women. You will be able to see firsthand the individuality and spirit of each sorority sisterhood. The chapters will also be presenting financial presentations during these parties where you will find out detials of their financial dues. Try to hold your specific questions about dues until this day, because they will be addressed in detail.
What to wear: During this round of recruitment, you will be provided with a Circle of Sisterhood t-shirt. Tip: This is the day when you learn what each chapter is involved in on campus and what their founding values are. Think about what you would like to be involved with at Georgia College and what kind of sisterhood you want. Use this day to see what chapters can help you reach your goals.
Circle of Sisterhood T-shirt:
Round 3: preference
2 PARTIES MAXIMUM AUGUST 8TH AND 9TH
Round 3 will be face-to-face. Chapters will use larger spaces around campus to allow social distancing. Masks are REQUIRED for this round and sanitization will take place regularly throughout the day to ensure your safety. Preference round is intended to help you make your final decision as to where to call home. The events focus on the core aspects of sorority life, inclduding sisterhood, friendship, and ritual. Each sorority will present a ceremony, which usually consists of singers and speakers, and the memebrs will tell you what it measn to be a sister and what their soririty has to offer. This is your last chance to interact with chapter members before making your selection. When making your decision, remember that there is not necessarily a "right" choice, and a group that you may not have strongly considered earlier may be the perfect place for you. This is the day you wear your favorite dress or skirt that best represents your personailty. Chapter women typically dress in "pin attire", which refers to attire that would be worn to an interview or a nice dinner.You want to look and feel YOUR best because this is a special day during recruitment
Tip: At each event, think carefully about how comfortable you feel at each house and take time to look around you, as the women at this event could become your sisters. Enjoy yourself, be yourself, and have fun.
Examples of Preference Outfits:
Bid day
AUGUST 10TH KEEP IN MIND THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The final day of Recruitment is BID DAY! You may receive an invitation to join or may be notified by Panhellenic that your bid has not been matched. If your bid has not been matched, you will be eligible for continuous open bidding (COB). If you recieve an invitation to join, your bid card will list the sorority that has selected you. All those receiving bids will line up outside of Magnolia at their designated time. Bid Day will take place from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This will be done in shifts to adhere to CDC guidelines. On this day you will be given a bid day t-shirt. Please pair this t-shirt with shorts of your choice, but keep in mind that it will be hot. We also advice PNMs to wear sports bras or camisoles because you will be changing into your new shirt given to you by your sorority.
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