Greek Life Booklet

Greek Life

WELCOME Letter from the Dean of Students

Welcome to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith! We are glad to have you and appreciate your interest in Greek Life. If you are looking for the best college experience, Greek Life is the way to go. The four fraternities and three sororities on our campus provide a support system that creates a home away from home and the best place to meet friends that will last a lifetime.

Greek Life offers a unique balance of leadership, academic, philanthropy/community service, and siblinghood that will enhance your college experience Now, I know you’ve likely seen, heard, and maybe even read a lot of unflattering things about Greek Life. Many of the ways Greek Life is portrayed in the movies and on television today is just unrealistic. Our students are focused on academics and leadership development. Yes, these are social organizations, and there is certainly a social aspect to them, but these organizations were founded on a set of strong, positive values. The men and women who allow these values to guide and enrich their lives tend to grow and develop as young professionals and strong leaders.

That’s the true story of so many fraternity men and sorority women, and you rarely see those stories on television. Students in Greek Life organizations perform well academically, feel a greater sense of belonging and connection to other students and the campus, and can receive chapter scholarships to help fund their education.

I’m so very proud of our Greek community. Many of our chapters have won national awards and are well respected around the state and throughout the country.

If you long to be a part of an organization that will challenge you to strive for greatness and be a better person, Greek Life is for you.

I cannot wait to hear how Greek Life here at UAFS has impacted your educational journey.

Sincerely, Dr. Dave Stevens Dean of Students

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. - Dean of Students Letter 4. - Recruitment Contacts 5. - Benefits of Greek Life 6. - Expectations of Membership 8. - Sorority Recruitment 22. - Fraternity Recruitment 33. - It’s All “Greek” to Me (Terms)

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Kristin Williams – Panhellenic President kwilli06@g.uafs.edu (501) 279-5293 Rachel Covington - VP Panhellenic Recruitment rcovin00@g.uafs.edu (479) 597-8922 Chung Pham - IFC Chairman cpham01@g.uafs.edu (479) 650-5042 Dyllan Newell - IFC Recruitment Officer dnewel00@g.uafs.edu (479) 430-3548 Shannon Garcia – Greek Life Advisor shannon.garcia@uafs.edu (479) 788-7694

REGISTER FOR RECRUITMENT Sorority enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/uarkfs Fraternity enroll.icsrecruiter.com/ifc/uarkfs

BENEFITS OF GREEK LIFE Sisterhood and Brotherhood Greek Life offers a sense of belonging, friends who respect your individuality, and knowing you can count on your sorority sisters or fraternity brothers at all times. Members most often refer to their organizations as a “home away from home.” Greek Life presents students with opportunities to step outside of their comfort zone, socialize, and build a network of support with countless opportunities to make new friends.

Leadership Greek Life offers opportunities to cultivate strong leadership skills while a student at UAFS. Membership opens many doors for developing skills to become a successful leader on campus. You will find fraternity men and sorority women all across campus serving in leadership roles even outside of their organizations.

Overall, fraternities and sororities provide a solid foundation in leadership training that prepares members for the demands and responsibilities of the future.

Service An enriching benefit of joining a fraternity or sorority is the opportunity to work as a group to make the world a better place. Giving back to the community is extremely important to UAFS Greek Life.

Just last year the Greek Life members raised more than $30,000 for various

causes and dedicated more than 7,000 hours of service to the Fort Smith community. Each organization has a local and/or national philanthropy for which they raise funds and awareness.

Scholarship Fraternities and sororities place great emphasis on encouraging, developing, and maintaining academic progress. Chapters provide an array of academic support to their members, frequently providing tutors, study programs, and incentives to promote academic improvement. This supportive environment has paved the way for our fraternity and sorority organizations’ high retention and graduation rates.

Social Fraternities and sororities are often referred to as “social organizations.” This is because they offer many ways to socialize on and off campus. Chapters plan events throughout the academic year with other organizations to foster relationships and connectedness. You can also find our fraternities and sororities actively involved with many campus events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Haunted Union, and athletic events.

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EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS Academics Fraternities and sororities were founded on principles of successful scholarship.

Therefore each chapter requires a minimum grade point average from their members. Falling below the minimum grade point average could jeopardize your membership status. However, chapters provide resources and assistance to those members. Organizations may have scholarship programs that you will be required to participate in that are catered to your academic success.

Time Commitment As a member you will be expected to attend weekly meetings, community service projects, sisterhood/brotherhood events, and other chapter/campus events. As a new member you will also be required to attend new member education sessions leading up to initiation. Since fraternity and sorority membership is a lifelong commitment, your engagement with the organization may change over time. Essentially, you get out what you put into it. There is opportunity to take on more roles and become extremely involved as well as opportunity to scale back, manage your time, and focus on other aspects of life and college.

Finances Joining a fraternity or sorority comes with a financial commitment. This financial commitment covers the cost of participation in chapter activities as well as dues and fees to the international organization. Amounts vary by chapter, and each organization will have different options for payment, including payment plans and scholarships. Below are details provided by chapter leadership to serve as estimates of the overall expense of being a new member and active member of the organization. Speak with chapter leaders during recruitment for clarification on the financial obligations of joining.

Chapter Name

New Member Dues

Active Members Dues

Badge Cost

T-shirt Cost

Social Chapter Financial Events Assistance

Other Financial Assistance

Alpha Omicron Pi

$625

$513

In Dues

In Dues

In Dues

Yes, after initiation

N/A

Delta Gamma

$883

$587

$70 +

In Dues

In Dues

Payment Plans, Scholarships

Yes

Gamma Phi Beta

$777

$550

$100 +

In Dues

In Dues

Payment Plans, Scholarships

Yes

$15 per shirt

In Dues

Payment Plans, Scholarships

In Dues

In Dues

Case by Case

Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Phi

Sigma Nu

$465

$515

In Dues

$300

$350-$450

In Dues

Initiation

$500

In Dues

$350

$500-$550

In Dues

$500 + fee

Some covered (optional)

$15 per shirt (optional)

$15 per shirt (optional)

In Dues

In Dues

Payment Plans, Academic Scholarships

Payment Plans, Scholarships

Scholarships offered by national office Yes Yes Scholarships offered by headquarters

WELCOME

On behalf of the Panhellenic community here at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, I would like to be the first to say we are so ready and so excited to meet you!

Joining Greek Life is a great way to get the most out of your college experience, and Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Gamma, and Gamma Phi Beta each have so much to offer in the way of opportunity and friendship. Making the choice to join one of these amazing groups of women opens doors to develop your leadership and management skills, make lasting friendships and relationships, and contribute to the university and the Fort Smith community.

Since becoming a member myself, I have traveled to conferences, managed social media accounts, and organized and hosted philanthropic events, all while forming close bonds with like-minded and incredible women. I have grown more confident and into a better version of myself, and I hope you will too.

Leadership, scholarship, philanthropic service, and sisterhood are core values that sorority women are expected to share and uphold. So if these words speak to your heart, then you will find your home in our Panhellenic community.

Have an open mind and get ready for a week full of fun and making friendships that only recruitment could bring! Go Greek, Go Lions!

Kristin Williams Panhellenic President

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SORORITY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 28

Saturday, August 31

Thursday, August 29

Sunday, September 1

PNM Orientation – 7 p.m.

Latture Conference Center Learn about the ins and outs of Panhellenic Recruitment and meet your recruitement guides. This will be the last opportunity to register for recruitment if you have not done so already.

Open House Round – 5 p.m.

Latture Conference Center Potential new members will visit all three sorority chapters and meet with active members.

Friday, August 30

Philanthropy Round – 4 p.m.

Latture Conference Center Potential new members may visit up to three sorority chapters. You will receive a personal schedule for this round from your recruitment guide based on the chapter(s) you will be visiting.

Preference Round – 2 p.m.

Latture Conference Center Potential new members may visit up to two chapters. Once again you will receive a personal schedule for this round from your recruitment guide based on the chapter(s) you will be visiting.

Bid Day – 10 a.m.

Latture Conference Center Potential new members will receive invitations to membership.

EXPECTATIONS

Prospective members must be regularly matriculated students (at least 12 hours) at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to be eligible for recruitment.

To participate in recruitment, interested women must not be or have been an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Council (NPC) organization.

Prospective members must register with Panhellenic and pay the established fee to participate in recruitment.

All potential new members shall attend all formal recruitment parties shown on their schedules. Failure to do so will result in being withdrawn from the recruitment process. In case of specific circumstances, illness, or other emergencies, the potential new member shall notify Panhellenic.

In the event a potential new member feels she must withdraw from the process, she shall notify Panhellenic immediately.

Potential new members may not use alcohol or illegal substances during the recruitment period.

No sorority member may accept any gift from any potential new member.

No sorority member shall give a gift to any potential new member.

Strict silence is the period in which there will be no conversations between potential new members and sorority members. Strict silence is designated as the period of time from the end of the last party until bid acceptance. During this time sorority members may not have social contact with potential new members other than through courtesy greetings.

Prospective members are to be respectful to the recruitment guides, Panhellenic Recruitment Team, Greek community, university, and other potential new members.

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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL The Panhellenic Council is the governing body of the three National Panhellenic Conference sororities at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Members of the executive board are active members of a sorority and are elected to their position. Delegates attend council meetings from each respective chapter.

Panhellenic Council’s goal is to promote the values of the Greek community at UAFS and to maintain positive relations amongst the sorority community, Interfraternity Council, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, and the Fort Smith community.

The president, vice president of recruitment, and vice president of recruitment guides are disaffiliated from their respective chapters during recruitment in order to help you form an unbiased opinion and find your own chapter.

RECRUITMENT GUIDE Recruitment guides will be your go-to gals. They will be among the first people you meet at UAFS and during recruitment. Recruitment guides are chosen to help all potential new members through the recruitment process. These women are great leaders and very knowledgeable of not only the sorority community, but the campus as well. They disaffiliate from their chapter during recruitment in order to represent the Panhellenic community. Recruitment guides remain neutral for the entire process and will be a trustworthy source for all your questions and concerns. At the start of recruitment you will be assigned to a RG (Recruitment Guide) group to go over important recruitment related information and to have a chance to get to learn more about your group members. Remember, recruitment is not only a time to find a chapter to call home, but to make friends as well.

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WHAT TO WEAR OPEN HOUSE ROUND

A Panhellenic T-shirt is provided at check in, so match it with a skirt, shorts, or jeans. Make it your own and wear comfortable shoes!

PHILANTHROPY ROUND

The attire for this round is similar to open house or snappy casual.

PREFERENCE ROUND

This is the most formal day of recruitment.

A cocktail dress, nice sundress, nice skirt, or slacks are recommended. You’ll be visiting one or two chapters, so this is the night to break out those heels! Just keep it classy and simple.

Pro Tip: Your recruitment guides are here to help answer any attire questions your may have and to be your personal style guide!

FAQs I’m a legacy to a sorority. Is there anything I should know?

Each potential new member is evaluated on an individual basis. Each organization has its own policy regarding legacies and it is up to the discretion of each individual chapter as to whether they are interested in offering membership to a legacy. You are not obligated to join the chapter of which you are a legacy.

Do I have to join a chapter if I go through recruitment?

No. This is a time to decide whether sorority membership is right for you. You may withdraw from the process at any time; just make sure you speak with the vice president for recruitment or the Greek advisor before you do so.

Do the fraternities and sororities have their own housing?

Fraternities and sororities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith do not have chapter houses. Greek housing is provided in Buildings 7 and 8 at Sebastian Commons Apartments. UAFS Greek members receive priority sign-up for these buildings each year.

Do I have to live on campus to join a sorority?

No. Whether you live on or off campus, you are still eligible to join a chapter.

How does the selection process work during Panhellenic Formal Recruitment?

Sorority recruitment is a mutual selection process, which means that while you are

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deciding which chapter is right for you, the chapters are also deciding which PNMs are right for them. After each round you will make selections based on the chapters that you visited that day. After the last round you will preference the chapter(s) you visited. Meanwhile, chapters will be voting on which women they would like to invite back. Most chapters have specific criteria they follow in order to meet standards they have set. Panhellenic Council, recruitment guides, and the Greek advisor have no ability to affect the invitations offered by chapters.

What should I bring with me to recruitment events?

Since you will be moving around and visiting different chapters, only bring your major necessgties. You are not allowed to take anything with you into the event, so recruitment Guides will hold your belongings while you are visiting with chapters. recruitment guides have “lifesaver kits� with them that include items if needed for small emergency situations and to freshen up between events. Your Recruitment Guides have it handled!

If I withdraw from recruitment, can I join a chapter later?

Yes. You can participate in Continuous Open Bidding during the school year or wait until the next Formal Recruitment period. If you sign a MRABA after Preference, you must wait until the next primary recruitment period to join a chapter.

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Hello ladies! Alpha Omicron Pi is stoked to meet each and every one of you and cannot wait to create new friendships! We are all here from each sorority to help you find your “home” and to build new relationships.

Greek Life is one of the best ways to get involved on campus and make connections with others. The opportunities are endless from friendships, leadership positions, events, to networking with others outside of UAFS. Joining organizations on campus is a huge game changer for the best.

Take this time to decide what is best for yourself and have fun doing so. Being in a sorority is more than just the four years; it’s for life! This can also sound intimidating, but joining the lovely ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi has truly been life changing for the better, and I would never take it back. I have been a member for nearly three years, and as I get older and create new bonds with each class of our new members, my love for our chapter grows as we all grow together and individually. I hope finding your home away from home is as easy as it was for me. Enjoy this time and enjoy the bonds!

Alyssa Winters Vice President of Membership Recruitment

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ALPHA OMICRON PI

Greek Letters: AOÎ Nickname: Alpha O Motto: Inspire Ambition

Fraternity Mission Statement: Women Enriched Through Lifelong Friendship Founding Dates: International - January 2, 1897; UAFS - March 10, 2013 Philanthropy: Arthritis Foundation Color: Cardinal Red Flower: Jacqueminot Rose Symbols: Ruby Facebook: Alpha Omicron Pi at University of Arkansas Fort Smith or AOII@UAFS Instagram: @aoiiatuafs Twitter: @AOIIatUAFS Website: uafs.alphaomicronpi.org

Delta Gamma’s Eta Omicron chapter is a sisterhood full of encouraging and charismatic women who strive to fulfill the values of our fraternity that were set in place for us in 1873: to foster high ideals of friendship, to promote educational and cultural interest, to create a true sense of social responsibility, and to develop the best qualities of character. Our sisters uphold these values by maintaining the highest GPA in sorority life, being affiliated with a wide variety of other organizations on campus, and being active in serving not only our philanthropy, but also the community. Delta Gamma is dedicated to service. Whether that be serving sisters, peers, community, or the world, there is always more good to be done. Delta Gamma’s philanthropy is Service for Sight; protecting the precious gift of sight is our highest priority. The chapter contributes to this notable cause by hosting two big Anchor Game events each year where all of the proceeds are donated back to Service for Sight. Delta Gamma has a big heart for service, not only here in Fort Smith, but all over the world.

The bonds and support that I have found through Delta Gamma are astounding. This fraternity has given me so many opportunities that I would have never had the access to outside of these amazing letters. I have gained leadership skills that will better equip me for my life after college, such as my future career.

My sisters have become my biggest supporters. Delta Gamma is my home, and my sisters are my family.

Delta Gamma is truly not just for four years, but it is for life.

On behalf of my sisters, I would encourage you to keep an open mind and heart as you begin this journey to find your home within Greek Life. Be bold in who you are, and you will find your sisters with ease, just as we all did. The sisters of Delta Gamma are so excited to meet you, and we cannot wait to show you how much Delta Gamma has given back to us and why we love calling this our home.

Ona Clark Vice President of Membership

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DELTA GAMMA Greek Letters: ΔΓ Nickname:DG Motto: Do Good Mission Statement: The objects of this fraternity shall be to foster high ideals of

friendship among women, to promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility, and to develop in them the best qualities of character.

Founding Dates: National - December 1873; UAFS - April 14, 2007 Philanthropy: Service for Sight Color(s): Bronze, Pink, and Blue Flower: Cream Colored Rose Symbol: Anchor Facebook: Delta Gamma - Eta Omicron Instagram: @uafsdeltagamma Twitter: @DeeGeeUAFS Website: uafs.deltagamma.org

The Zeta Phi chapter of Gamma Phi Beta here at UAFS is so incredibly excited to meet you! We are a strong, unique, and genuine group of women who thrive on the successes of other women and strive to inspire the highest type of womanhood wherever we go!

Our mission during recruitment is to help young women find their home away from home by helping them feel relaxed as they start this new journey and spark the beginnings of great lifelong friendships.

Gamma Phi Beta has created some of the best friendships I have ever had, and we all wish to help the young women going through the recruitment process find that same thing. We understand that college is a scary time, and we want to be there to help you through it!

Some of the things you will gain from Gamma Phi are endless leadership opportunities, time to give back to our community, and many connections not only within our sisterhood, but with our other Panhellenic sisters and other organizations on campus as well.

Taylor Bayley Membership Vice President

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GAMMA PHI BETA Greek Letters: ΓΦΒ Nickname: Gamma Phi, Gphi Motto: Founded Upon a Rock Mission Statement: To inspire the highest type of womanhood Founding Dates: Nationally - November 11, 1874; UAFS - April 14, 2007 Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls Color(s): Brown and Mode (light brown) Flower: Pink Carnation Symbol: Crescent Moon

Facebook: Gamma Phi Beta - UAFS Instagram: @gphibuafs Twitter: @gphibuafs Website: gammaphibeta.org

WELCOME

On behalf of the Interfraternity Council at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, I would like to welcome you to fraternity recruitment!

As a developing Greek community, the Interfraternity Council governs over our four chapters on campus: Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Nu. Fraternities provide their members with a community fostered on support and lifelong brotherhood. Our Greek community empowers members to come together and form a bond regardless of the fraternity or sorority they join. Greek Life motivates individuals to become the best versions of themselves. My fraternity experience has played a defining role in shaping the man that I am today. The growth in leadership, confidence, integrity, and friendship is credited to my fraternity for allowing me to embody my values and having a great group of guys to learn and grow from.

As your recruitment experience begins, I wish you the best of luck and hope that you find your lifelong brothers. Myself, along with my four other members of the council, will guide you through this new experience and answer any questions you may have. Always go in with an open mind and the amount of effort you put in will be rewarding in the long run. Congratulations on making the best decision of your life!

Chung Pham Interfraternity Council Chairman

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FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 3

Friday, September 6

Learn the ins and outs of fraternity recruitment and meet all four of our fraternity chapters.

Each fraternity will have their own invitationonly event. You must be invited from the individual fraternity to attend this event.

Once invited you will receive specific location information.

Showcase Night - 6:30 p.m.

Latture Conference Center

Wednesday, September 4 Open Events I - 6–10 p.m.

Various Locations

Each fraternity will have an open event scheduled from 6-8 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. If you need locations and times of events, please contact the Greek Life office.

Thursday, September 5 Open Events II - 6–10 p.m.

Various Locations

Each fraternity will have an open event, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. If you need locations and times of events, please contact the Greek Life office. This is also the last day to register in order to receive a bid!

Closed Events - 7–10 p.m.

Invitation Only

Saturday, September 7

Bid Day - 10 a.m.

Arrive at Campus Center Fireplace

EXPECTATIONS

A potential new member shall have a minimum high school GPA for first semester freshman or college GPA of at least a 2.5 to receive a bid to join a fraternity.

Potential new members must be registered before a fraternity chapter’s closed event to be invited to that event and receive a bid.

A prospective member must be invited to a fraternity’s closed event held at the end of the week in order to attend.

All recruitment events and activities are free of alcohol and illegal substances.

All recruitment events and activities abide by University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and Interfraternity Council policies.

Prospective members are to be respectful to the Greek community, the Interfraternity Councilmen, university, and other potential new members.

FAQs I’m a legacy to a fraternity, is there anything I should know?

Each potential new member is evaluated on an individual basis. Each organization has its

own policy regarding legacies, and it is up to the discretion of each individual chapter as

to whether they are interested in offering membership to a legacy. You are not obligated to join the chapter of which you are a legacy.

Do I have to join a chapter if I go through recruitment?

No. This is a time to decide whether fraternity membership is right for you.

You may withdraw from the process at any time.

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Do the fraternities and sororities have their own housing?

Fraternities and sororities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith do not have

chapter houses. Greek housing is provided in Buildings 7 and 8 at Sebastian

Commons Apartments. UAFS Greek members receive priority sign-up for these buildings each year.

Do I have to live on campus to join a fraternity?

No. Whether you live on or off campus, you are still eligible to join a chapter.

Do I have to attend all of the fraternity recruitment events?

You are not required to attend all of the events offered through formal recruitment.

We encourage you to maximize your options by attending as many events as possible.

If you are not able to attend specific events at some point during the week, let the chapters know when they can expect you.

How does the fraternity recruitment selection process work?

Fraternity recruitment is a mutual selection process. While you are deciding which

chapter is right for you, the chapters are also deciding which PNMs are right for them.

Chapters vote on extending membership to men who fit specific organization criteria in order to meet the standards they have. At the end of recruitment, during Bid Day,

you can receive one to four bids. Bid Day is when you make the final decision of which organization to join from the bids that you receive.

If I withdraw from recruitment, can I join a chapter later?

Yes. You can accept a bid from a fraternity chapter after one week of the Formal Recruitment period and during Continuous Open Bidding, as well as Informal Recruitment in the spring semester.

What should I wear to the fraternity recruitment events?

Being comfortable and a reflection of yourself is important. Chapters will be in contact with you about what will be happening at their event each day to dress accordingly.

Closed events are typically formal. In the case of a formal closed event, khakis and a button down are appropriate.

Greetings from UAFS Greek Life and the brothers of the Zeta Rho Chapter! Kappa Alpha Order creates a brotherhood of fraternity men and a bond that will last a lifetime. We uphold our highest value as gentlemen of the fraternal world with our motto “For God and the Ladies.”

Kappa Alpha strives to maintain a high level of involvement on campus, social standards, and academic excellence. Our brothers are involved in many organizations such as Student Government Association, Interfraternity Council, Greek Board, Cub Camp, intramural games, and so much more. KA holds two annual events: our cook-out for the Fort Smith Children’s Shelter, which supports our local philanthropy, and our Dodging for Dystrophy tournament to support our national philanthropy, Muscular Dystrophy Association. Zeta Rho allows you to have the academic success we all came to college to receive while forming fun and memorable times with your brothers.

With that being said, Kappa Alpha Order wants to congratulate you on making the decision to go through recruitment and be a part of the growing Greek Life family here at UAFS. This decision is life changing and will open up many opportunities during your college career. We hope you get to see what KA is all about during recruitment week and hope you can be a part of something GREAT!

Spencer Simpson Recruitment Chair

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KAPPA ALPHA ORDER Greek Letters: ΚΑ Nickname: KA, The Order Motto: For God and the Ladies Mission Statement: The Moral Compass for the Modern Gentleman Founding Dates: National - December 21, 1865; UAFS - April 21, 2007 Philanthropy: Fort Smith Children’s Shelter / Muscular Dystrophy Association Color(s): Crimson Red and Old Gold Flower: Red Rose and White Magnolia Facebook: Zeta Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order Instagram: @uafsKA Twitter: @uafsKA Website: kappaalphaorder.org

On behalf of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, we congratulate you on your acceptance into the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Being in Greek Life is one of the best experiences you will have in your college career. We hope that you make a commitment to become a fraternity brother.

On a cold December morning in 1869, five friends assembled at the University of Virginia and founded the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Nearly 150 years later, what they created has grown into the largest social fraternity in the world with 320 chapters and counting. Since 2007 Kappa Sigma nationally has contributed well over $1 million towards our National Military Heroes’ Philanthropy, aiding veterans and their families. Along with monetary donations towards philanthropies, the chapters of the Kappa Sigma fraternity have donated time to bettering their communities and campuses with over 1.1 million community service hours.

Our chapter, Omicron-Tau, devotes countless hours and efforts to recruitment and the selection of our members. We recruit year round. Each recruitment event is created to provide an informal, laidback atmosphere in which brothers and potential new members can get to know one another on a personal level. Some of our exciting recruitment events in the past have included Poker Night, Meat and Greet, pool party, and float trips. For every event the chapter will provide transportation and anything else that you may need. We focus significantly on building a rapport with people during the summer. We also have a successful formal recruitment program. If you cannot make it to any summer events, we will still make the best effort to meet you at the beginning of the school year or during Formal Recruitment.

Omicron-Tau had an amazing philanthropic year, raising thousands of dollars for our local and national philanthropies and committing hundreds of community service hours. Other than helping the community, we also are one of the biggest and fastest growing organizations on campus.

We pride ourselves on being a diverse chapter, accepting anyone with a burning passion to become a Kappa Sigma gentleman.

Keep an open mind on your decision, and if you go Greek, you will NOT regret it. Go where you feel that you fit best.

Christopher Anderson Rush Chairman

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KAPPA SIGMA Greek Letters: ΚΣ Nickname: Kappa Sig Motto: The Star and Crescent Mission Statement: To exercise DILIGENCE and COMMITMENT which builds the

Fellowship of the Fraternity, demonstrates Leadership, enhances personal responsibility to Scholarship, and evidences a dedication to Service.

Founding Dates: National – December 10, 1869; UAFS – April 14, 2007 Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign Color(s): Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green Flower: The Lily of the Valley Symbol: The Pledge Pin, The Badge of Kappa Sigma, The Kappa Sigma Crest Facebook: UAFS_KappaSigma Instagram: UAFS_KappaSigma Twitter: UAFS_KappaSigma Website: kappasigma.org

Congratulations on your initial interest to join an exclusive community of people across the world.

Your decision to take the first step into joining a community of leaders, go-getters and more importantly, friends that will impact your life more than you know. Recruitment week is going to be fast, impactful, and exciting. Discovering fraternities and finding where you want to be in a single week is tough and will be difficult. To help your decision, we at Pi Kappa Phi pride ourselves in bringing in men of character and class. We will strive to develop lifelong connections and experiences that you will never forget.

The Iota Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi seeks out young leaders on campus and in the community while working to use the skills and attributes learned both through Pi Kapp and the classroom to positively impact you in the real world. Pi Kappa Phi is an amazing gateway to help young men get ready for the real world by providing connections, career opportunities, and other resources to help you in your future endeavors. We also provide our brothers within numerous travel opportunities all over the country through the various programs and conferences our national office provides.

Uncommon opportunities, friendship, and success through Pi Kapp is what you can expect to find.

College brings the promise of a degree and education, Pi Kapp brings you the community and extracurricular skills to take that education to the next level. After reading this I hope that your excitement for joining Greek Life has grown, and if you look forward to the challenges and fun that follow, then we look forward to seeing you during recruitment.

Drake Vineyard Vice Archon

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PI KAPPA PHI Greek Letters: ΠΚΦ Nickname: Pi Kapp Motto: Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder Mission Statement: To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities.

Founding Dates: National - December 10, 1904; UAFS - October 20, 2012 Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Color(s): Gold and White Flower: Rose Symbol: Star Shield Instagram: @UAFS_PiKapps Twitter: @UAFS_PiKapps Website: pikapp.org

The Men of Sigma Nu - Nu Alpha welcome you to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and are excited that you’ve expressed an interest in Greek Life! We wish you the best of luck as you explore all of your options and encourage you to keep an open mind as you find a new home away from home.

Sigma Nu Fraternity continues to excel into the future as we embody our core values: love, honor, and truth. We were publicly founded during the period after the Civil War in 1869 at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, as a non-hazing fraternity by three brave friends.

We as men understand the necessity to not only stay involved on our beautiful campus, but also to reach out to the community whenever we can. Last spring we hosted Sigma Cup, an indoor soccer tournament, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and each semester we host an event for our local philanthropy, the Crisis Intervention Center As a brother in Sigma Nu, I have gained an abundance of leadership opportunities and have grown much as a man. I have gained lifelong friends and created memories I will never forget. I am proud to be a man of love, honor, truth, and you can too. I wish you the best of luck as you go about your college career, and look forward to seeing you during recruitment week!

Nicholas Marrone Recruitment Chair

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SIGMA NU Greek Letter: ΣΝ Nickname: Sig Nu Motto: Love, Honor, Truth Mission Statement: To develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love,

Honor, and Truth. To foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart, and character.

To perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the fraternity.

Founding Dates: National - January 1, 1869; UAFS - December 6, 2008 Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Color(s): Gold, Black, White Flower: White Rose Symbol: The Coiled Serpent Instagram: @SigmaNuNA Twitter: @SigmaNuNA Website: sigmanu.org

IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME

TERMINOLOGY

ACTIVE MEMBER

A member of a sorority or fraternity who has been initiated and is currently an undergraduate

ALMUNA/ALUMNUS

An initiated member who is no longer an undergraduate member

BID

A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity

CHAPTER

A membership unit of a sorority or fraternity

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

The central governing body of fraternities at UAFS

INITIATION

Formal ritual process during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges

LEGACY

A prospective member whose relative is an initiated member of a sorority or fraternity (Different organizations vary in defining which relationships confer legacy status.)

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NEW MEMBER

A woman or man who has accepted a fraternity or sorority bid but has not yet been initiated

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

The central governing body of sororities at UAFS

PHILANTHROPY

A specific organization or cause to which members donate volunteer hours and money

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM)

Any woman or man interested in becoming a sorority/fraternity member who is matriculated and eligible according to governing council requirements

RECRUITMENT GUIDE

A sorority member who has disaffiliated from her sorority during Formal Recruitment to assist potential new members through the recruitment process.