FIND YOUR PLACE TO University of Texas at San Antonio
Primary Recruitment 2020 | University Panhellenic Council
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WELCOME/ BIENVENIDOS!
UTSA FSLIFE
WHAT IS NPC?
MEET YOUR UTSA PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
LEADERSHIP/ SISTERHOOD
PROGRAMMING/ SCHOLARSHIP
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STATEMENT ABOUT HAZING
ABOUT RECRUITMENT
RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS
VALUES QUIZ
RECRUITMENT WEEK TIPS
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
MEETÂ THE CHAPTERS
Welcome Congratulations on becoming a Roadrunner, we are so excited to welcome you to the Panhellenic (PHC) community at The University of Texas at San Antonio! We hope that formal recruitment is one of the most special and rewarding experiences of your college career. By joining one of the 6 chapters found at UTSA, you can expect a lifetime of sisterhood, leadership opportunities, service to the community, scholarship excellence, and shared experiences with wonderful individuals. Going through recruitment does not obligate you in any way to join a chapter, but is a unique opportunity for you to get to know each sorority and its members. We encourage you to be your truest self and keep an open mind when interacting with the organizations!
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Bienvenidos ¡Felicidades por ser Roadrunner, estamos muy contentos de darte la bienvenida a la comunidad Panhellenica (PHC) de la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio! Esperamos que el reclutamiento formal sea una de las experiencias más especiales y gratificantes de tu carrera universitaria. Al unirte a una de las 6 organizaciones encontradas en UTSA, puedes esperar una vida de hermandad, oportunidades de liderazgo, servicio a la comunidad, excelencia en becas y experiencias compartidas con personas maravillosas. Pasar por el reclutamiento no te obliga de ninguna manera a unirte a una hermandad de mujeres, pero es una
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oportunidad única para que conozcas a cada hermandad y sus miembros. Te alentamos a ser tu verdadero yo y mantener una mente abierta al interactuar con nuestras organizaciones!
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FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE AT UTSA The Fraternity and Sorority Community at the University is made up of 35 organizations and over 1,100 students. These organizations belong to one of four governing councils:
The Greek community at the University of Texas at San Antonio was first established in 1977. Since that time it has been a tremendous asset to the University and the students. The University of Texas at San Antonio's Greek community offers fellowship, scholarship, participation in campus activities, leadership training, service to the community and to the University, social outlets and preparation for future careers. Greek Life also provides an excellent opportunity to foster bonds of friendship that will last for a lifetime. Joining a Panhellenic Sorority will allow you to be a part of a larger community connected to UTSA as well as San Antonio.
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WHAT IS THE NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC)? The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) was created in 1902 to promote
Chapters at UTSA Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi
sorority unity. Today, there are 26 fraternal organizations affiliated with NPC which are represented on over 620 college campuses in the United States and Canada.
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When you join one of the six NPC sororities at UTSA, you also become a member of the Panhellenic Council which has over 500 members making us the largest women’s organization on campus! The Panhellenic Council (PHC) promotes equality and establishes guidelines that govern membership recruitment, social activities, and member responsibilities. We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for
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furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.
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WHAT DOES YOUR UTSA PANHELLENIC DO? The Panhellenic Council is led by a team of executive board officers elected by their peers. The Panhellenic Council consists of delegates from the 6 chapters. The council acts as a central governing body of the sorority community. The Panhellenic Executive Board is actively involved with chapter development, including coordinating
President Bobbie Faith Garcia Alpha Sigma Alpha
programs and leadership opportunities for chapters and their members, compiling grade statistics for individual chapters and the VP of Recruitment Counselors
Panhellenic Association, coordinating campus
VP of Judicial Affairs
and community service projects, and providing
Marissa Blair
resources for combating chapter issues. The
Zeta Tau Alpha
council is also in charge of organizing recruitment. Finally, the Panhellenic Executive Board represents all sororities at regional and national meetings as well as represents sorority women by serving on University committees.
VP of Membership Logistics Emma Schoenemann Alpha Delta Pi
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VP of Public Relations
VP of Programming
PHC Treasurer
Alejandra Ramos
Sarah Michels
Brianna Guerin
Gamma Phi Beta
Zeta Tau Alpha
Alpha Omicron Pi
PHC Secretary
VP Philanthropy and Scholarship
Shelby Cornel
Christina Duan
Alpha Omicron Pi
Zeta Tau Alpha
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LEADERSHIP
SISTERHOOD
One of the top priorities of our sorority community is giving
Sisterhood: The spirit of our sorority community makes
members a number of positions to sharpen their leadership
our large campus seem smaller and more like home.
skills. Sororities provide a solid foundation in leadership
Sorority chapters at UTSA provide a diverse selection of
training and networking to prepare members for the demands
events that will enrich your social life and take you
and responsibilities needed in their future careers. Leadership opportunities include:
beyond the daily routine of class, working, and studying. Formals, casuals, date events, and chapter retreats support the goal of bringing members together to
Chapter Executive Board and chairs
develop life long bonds of friendship. Regardless of the
Panhellenic Council Executive Board Commities for both Chapters and PHC
chapter you join, the friendships that are formed within your sorority and the Panhellenic Community are lifelong.
Panhellenic Women are involved in recognized and respected groups on campus such as:
Student Government Spirit Organizations UTSA Athletics Professional and Academic Organizations
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Scholarship Studies have shown that students who are members of sororities and fraternities are more likely to graduate compared to nonaffiliated students. All sororities encourage, develop, and maintain the
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academic success of their members.
Programing Panhellenic hosts events for the Panhellenic Community to educate our members on topics such as leadership, wellness, and social responsibility. PHC hosts educational speakers to cover various topics relevant to college students each semester. Events have included Family Feud, Zumba, Painting With a Twist, and more. These events are referred to as Trilogies.
Night One
Night Two
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Statement about Hazing The Panhellenic Council does not tolerate the use of illegal substances and expects all associated to abide by city, state, and federal laws.Â
Hazing is defined in the Texas Penal Code as, "any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of the educational institution, be one person alone, or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in an organization.
All of the inter/national fraternities and sororities on this campus recognize and adhere to the Anti-Hazing legislation and policies set forth by the State of Texas, UTSA and the individual inter/national fraternities and sororities. We support a zero tolerance for hazing. Under state law individuals or organizations engaging in hazing could be subject to fines and charged with a criminal offense.
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About Recruitment HOW TO REGISTER Visit https://utsa.mycampusdirector2.com/landing/ to register online and make sure to upload a photo so that we can put a face to your name on the first day of recruitment! Be sure to pay online before the deadline.
MEETING WITH RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS Throughout this process you will have a Recruitment Counselor! She is there to guide you before recruitment starts with any questions or concerns you may have! She will also be there throughout recruitment to meet with
REGISTRATION TIMELINE Registration will conclude on September 8, 2020 at 11:59pm.Â
you daily, go over any questions you have about your schedule or concerns you may have about the process
Cost is $30 if paid online by September 8, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
CHAPTER SELECTION ABOUT RECRUITMENT Formal recruitment involves the 6 National Panhellenic Conference chapters at the University of Texas at San Antonio. A woman is eligible to participate in recruitment and join a sorority if she enrolled at the university. She must not have been an initiated
After you have attended all the events on your schedule, you will participate in Chapter Selection. This process should be completed immediately after your last event. You will use this time to select the chapter(s) you would like to visit the next day.
member of any National Panhellenic Conference sorority.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Letters of recommendation are optional, for this year all letters must be sent to
SILENCE PHC has strict policies against contacting and being contacted by women currently in sororities at UTSA. The following rules apply to anyone interested in joining a
phc@utsa.edu
Panhellenic sorority:
Potential new members may not attend any organized sorority function outside of formal recruitment events. No oral or written invitations can be made to a potential new member by a sorority member (alumna or collegian) to attend any activity or function. PNMs are strongly discouraged from attending any fraternity activities. Attendance at fraternity parties is not allowed during recruitment in September. Strict Silence is enforced between the time of the last preference event on Sunday September 13th until the end of Bid Day on Monday, September 14th. Any contact made between a sorority member is strictly forbidden and will lead to dismissal from the recruitment process.
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Recruitment Counselors Women participating in formal recruitment will be assigned to a recruitment group, which will be led by a recruitment counselor. A recruitment counselor is an undergraduate woman and active member of one of the Panhellenic chapters at UTSA. Although they will remain affiliated, these women have gone through training to effectively and unbiasedly help new potential members choose what chapter is the best fit for them. These women were hand selected to welcome you to our greek community and help you throughout the week. This being said, we highly encourage you to ask them many questions and use them as a resource. Remember, they were in your shoes not too long ago!
Darbey Greenan Alpha Delta Pi
Lizeth Lopez
Isabella Dickey
Madison Fay
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Sigma Alpha
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Marisa Pina ~
Natalie Vo
Juliana Talley
Kyara Webb
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Phi Mu
Phi Mu
Troy Hernandez
Elizabeth Davies
Phi Mu
Zeta Tau Alpha
Jaclyn Nguyen Zeta Tau Alpha
Olivia Gonzales Zeta Tau Alpha
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Values Quiz Take this quick quiz to identify what matters most to you when making your decision at the end of the day
It worries you most knowing.....
The person in history you would most like to meet is...
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You missed a question on an exam
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Marie Curie
B.
You forgot a friend's birthday
B.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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You're not doing enough to change the world
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Mother Teresa
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People aren't understanding your instructions
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
You win the lottery. You donate a portion of the money to..
You prefer friends who...
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A scholarship fund
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You can talk to about the book you're currently reading
B.
A friend in need
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You can talk to when you're having a problem
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A local charity
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You can do a service project with
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A campaign
D.
You can talk to about current events and getting involved in the community
You're going to the movies. You'd prefer to see... A.
A mystery - something that makes you think
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A movie about good girl friends
C.
A movie about someone overcoming an obstacle
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A strong female role
Consider the results of this values quiz, as well as your iValues quiz, when learning about the values of each sorority at UTSA. How do your values align to theirs? What questions could you ask to learn more about how your values relate?
Mostly A's - Scholarship Mostly B's - Social Connection Mostly C's - Philanthropy and Service Mostly D's - Leadership
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Recruitment Week Tips Attendance
Make the choice that's right for you
Formal recruitment, much like sorority membership, is a
Through this process you will narrow down your choices
process that requires a reasonable amount of time and
and eventually choose the sorority you'd like to join. The
effort. Be prepared to attend ALL recruitment events
sorority that is best for your friends or family might not
and log into zoom 10 minutes early to call times. If you
be the one that's best for you. Go into each day with
have to leave early, arrive late, or miss a round, please
an opened mind and get to know each of the 6
notify your recruitment counselor immediately.
sororities before you make a decision.
Dress Appropriately Remember that even though we are virtual, this is still formal recruitment. Wear a cute outfit that expresses who you are!
Relax and Have Fun BREATHE, and be yourself! Meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly enjoy every second of it! Remember, the sorority members are just as nervous as you are.
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Check List Test your audio
Make sure your display name is your preferred
Test your video
name and PNM ID, remember this is our first time meeting you! Is your WiFi connection reliable?
Do you have the Zoom ID?
Do you have a nice quiet spot?
Choose a background that doesn't distract from the conversation Find a good lighting source. The person on camera should always face the light source. Avoid windows or any light sources behind the person on-camera.
Do you know how to mute/ unmute your audio?
Do you know how to turn on your video?
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Financial Responsibility Each chapter will be presenting their dues in their orientation sisterhood videos Additionally, you can find each chapter's financial transparency forms in the brochure
Keep in mind, this year's dues may be different due to the pandemic
Historical ranges: New member ($685-$866) Active member ($385-$717) Updated Financial Responsibility Form: Use your phone camera to scan QR code
TIP: as you consider finances, make sure to ask chapters about payment plans, deadlines, and what is optional vs required, etc.
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Orientation
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Pre-recorded orientation videos will be posted September 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Individual Recruitment Counselor orientations will be September 4th and 7th, hosted via Zoom
☆ If you can't attend RC orientation please contact her asap to reschedule
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Open House
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This year for open houses chapters have pre recorded sisterhood videos for you
you are required to watch all of them
to get a glimpse into the organization,
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in order to make a selection Recruitment Counselors will be hosting watch parties for their Potential New Member (PNM) groups.
Please make sure you attend the watch parties so you are able to make your
selections.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled PNM Group Watch Party - please inform your Recruitment Counselor so we can make adjustments.
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Philanthropy
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please make sure to check Campus Director for
Philanthropy will happen virtually via Zoom,
all chapter Zoom IDs Holding rooms will open at 9 a.m. for check-in Your individual schedule can be found on Campus Director Rounds begin at 10 a.m.
you must be in your scheduled chapter's zoom room 10 minutes
before each round Beginning at 11:30 a.m. you may begin to put in your chapter selections using the scheduled Zoom ID You
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MAY NOT complete chapter selections until your schedule is
completed If you are not scheduled for an event, the PHC Zoom room will be hosting various activities
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Preference Day
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please make sure to check Campus Director for
Philanthropy will happen virtually via Zoom,
all chapter Zoom IDs Holding rooms will open at 9 a.m. and Zoom IDs will be sent out Your individual schedule can be found on Campus Director Rounds begin at 10 a.m.
you must be in your scheduled chapter's zoom room 10 minutes
before each round Beginning at 11:00 a.m. you may begin to put in your chapter selections using the scheduled Zoom ID You
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MAY NOT complete selections until your schedule is completed
If you are not scheduled for an event, the PHC Zoom room will be hosting various activities
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Bid Day
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Panhellenic Bid Day will be hosted virtually through a live video showcasing you and your future chapter beginning at 3 p.m.
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will host their OWN bid day celebration, make sure to watch the full video to see
Chapters
what your next steps should be!
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Alpha Delta Pi Dear Potential New Member,
I’m Ashley Rodriguez, President of the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. This weekend will change your life in the best way possible! Soon you will find your home away from home, future bridesmaids and lifelong friendships.
Alpha Delta Pi’s core values are scholarship, service, leadership and sisterhood, but what makes our chapter so special is the women in it. Each of my sisters bring something very unique to our chapter. They constantly amaze me. They are all kind, talented, genuine and an incredibly empowering group of women. I can’t wait for you to get to know them this weekend!
Just know that Alpha Delta Pi is rooting for you, cheering you on and so beyond excited to see what this upcoming weekend has in store for you!
Loyally, Ashley Rodriguez Chapter President
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National Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Mascot: Alphie The Lion
Jewel: Diamond
Required GPA: 2.75
Dues:
New Member: $638.75 Active Member:Â $475
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Alpha Omicron Pi Hello Ladies,
The Women of the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi are so excited to welcome you this Fall during Panhellenic Recruitment. As you embark on a journey of a lifetime, we hope you carry your values close to your heart and that you go into recruitment with an open mind. Despite uncertain times, AOII understands that Sisterhood is Now and that sisterhood is forever. Recruitment will give you the opportunity to make lifelong friends, grow as leader, network, and find the right support system for you.
As members of AOII, we take pride in our diversity and love for each other. We seek to Inspire Ambition to our sisters, our campus and community. We can’t wait to share our values and what sisterhood means to us this Fall.
Enjoy the process, be yourself, and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Alpha Love and Mine, Karen Jimenez Upsilon Lambda Chapter President
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National Philanthropy: Arthritis and The Arthritis Foundation
Colors: Cardinal, Pink, and Coral
Mascot: Panda
Jewel: Ruby
Required GPA: 2.7
Dues:
New Member: $662.48 Active Member: $404.58
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Alpha Sigma Alpha On behalf of the women of the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, we are delighted that you have chosen to embark on this journey with us!
We understand that this will not be a typical Greek recruitment. However, this goes to show the values you posses. Persistence, hope, and the value of worthwhile pursuits. Through this process you will gain lifelong friends and find a home that will help shape you into the woman you are meant to be.
Alpha Sigma Alpha is known for our diverse chapter of educated and inclusive women. Just as our sorority purpose states, we strive to foster close friendships between members and develop women of poise and purpose. Our members graduate college with the foundation for leadership and life long friendships.
Enjoy the process! The Greek community as a whole is so excited to meet you!
Best wishes, Lauren Taylor Bass Vice President of PR and Recruitment
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National Philanthropy: Special Olympics
Colors: Crimson and Pear White
Mascot: Aster and Narcissus
Jewel: Pearl and Ruby
Required GPA: 2.7
Dues:
New Member: $520 Active Member: $224
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Gamma Phi Beta Hi ladies!
Welcome to formal recruitment and get ready for one of the best experiences of college! Gamma Phi Beta welcomes all of you with open arms and we’re so excited you’ve decided to go through this amazing journey. By joining the Panhellenic council you’ll gain amazing experiences, best friends, future roommates and even future bridesmaids!
Going Greek is something special and will always hold a place in our hearts. By going Greek you’ll be able to become a strong leader, a confident woman of character, and to join a sisterhood like no other. Gamma Phi Beta has been such an amazing experience for us and we’re so excited to share the experience with you all. Greek life at UTSA is such a unique experience and we hope you will value the time you have with us. Remember to always trust the process and enjoy your time during recruitment! We’re so excited to meet all of you!
Best wishes, Gabby Prets (President) & Sydney Saenz (Membership VP)
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National Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls- Girls on the Run
Colors: Brown, Pink, and Mode
Mascot: Crescent Moon
Jewel: Pearl
Required GPA: 2.75
Dues:
New Member:Â $542.75 Active Member: $489.75
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Phi Mu Hello ladies!
The members of Phi Mu Epsilon Sigma chapter are thrilled to welcome you to UTSA in our Panhellenic community. Within our sisterhood, we celebrate diversity and embrace one another’s individuality. Although each member within our sisterhood is unique, we all share common goals, values and everlasting memories which makes our bond so strong and true.
Over the course of this weekend we hope to show you what makes Phi Mu so wonderfully extraordinary. We have been anticipating your arrival all summer and cannot wait to meet each and everyone of you!
Best wishes, Mollie Boyd: Chapter President Emily Miranda: Membership Director
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National Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Colors: Rose and white
Mascot: Lion
Jewel: N/A
Required GPA: 2.75
Dues:
New Member: $777Â Active Member:Â $517.69
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Zeta Tau Alpha Dear Potential New Member,
The women of the Lambda Gamma Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha are so excited that you have decided to embark on this journey to find your forever home! Here in Zeta Tau Alpha, we strive to create a loving organization on the foundation of belonging. ZTA has the goal of not only inspiring our women to succeed but to excel. Through our leadership, service, sisterhood and philanthropy we strive to intensify friendship, foster a spirit of love, and build a purer and nobler womanhood in the world.
During this process, we encourage you to stay true to your values, keep an open mind, and realize that you will end up where you are supposed to be. We look forward to meeting you during recruitment weekend and hope that you have lots of fun finding your people!
Zeta Love, Tanaz Zahedi- President Maria Diez- Vice President of Membership
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National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Colors: Steel Grey and Turquoise Blue
Mascot: Five Point Crown
Jewel: N/A
Required GPA: 2.75
Dues:
New Member: $644.50 Active Member: $597.50
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