University of Vermont SORORITY RECRUITMENT September 7th 11th
During formal recruitment, you will be introduced to each of our six chapters, where you will learn a little bit more about their values and you’ll get to establish connections with members in each of these chapters! These individuals are leaders in our smaller FSL community, and in the greater UVM and Burlington Community. They put their academics first and strive together and individually at UVM. All members of our community are passionate about their chapters, philanthropy, and supporting other philanthropies as well. Each of our six chapters have a different philanthropic mission that they focus on, while also helping to support the entire FSL community as well through community service and attending other chapters' philanthropy events
Dear PNMS
In each round, you will get the opportunity to learn about each of the chapter's values, member experience, and how individual members in that chapter have grown through their chapter. During these rounds, it is important to be yourself and show these chapters your values and how you can grow through joining their organization. The formal recruitment process can be overwhelming at times, but our recruitment advisors will be here to support you through it all! The Rho Gammas will be there throughout all of recruitment to answer any questions you have, and to provide support throughout your formal recruitment process. And at the end of recruitment on bid night, they will be running home at the same time as you to join in the celebration! In joining a sorority, you can find your second family like myself and many other members have! I encourage you to begin this process with an open mind and continue to keep your mind open as new possibilities open up to you! E er one on the recruitment team and every member in each chapter are so excite and join you in your recruitment journey! Best, Avery Alexy VP Membership & Recruitment
It brings me so much happiness to welcome you all to Formal Recruitment 2022!
Cassandra Uy VP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
With recruitment at the start of our academic year, it is important that we use this time as a time to reconnect and strengthen our bonds as we welcome new members. Going into recruitment I ask that we recongnize all current and future memebrs of our community. This includes not making assumptions about one's identities or experiences based on their appearance. I want to emphasize the use of inclusive language. Many of our chapters include memebers who do not identify as women. As a non women identifying Rho Gamma, I want tomake sure all PNMs and current members feel comfortable in our spaces. Remember to acknowledge and use individuals' proper pronouns, share yours. Lastly, I want to thank all chapters, especially the recruitment chairs for their effort in making this week one of the most exciting and impactful experiences one can have on this campus. With Panhel love, Recruitment
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Each day, we ask that you honor the culture of UVM and dress casually and comfortably. The sorority women and recruitment counselors will also be dressed casually. What to wear
First and foremost, please be on time!
Sorority Recruitment
For the first half of recruitment and Bid Night, all participants will receive the same schedule. On days four and five, you will be provided a personalized schedule, which may not require you to be there for the entirety of that round. You must make sure to be with your Catamount Groups 10 minutes before each round begins. Try to minimize bathroom breaks and ALWAYS let your Rho Gammas know where you will be going if leaving the group. If you are having any difficulties, reach out to your Rho Gammas as soon as you encounter an issue so they can troubleshoot with you.
Prospective New Members are encouraged to eat before attending Primary Recruitment. During any breaks, you may step away and eat snacks, but make sure you are back in time with your Catamount Groups in time for your next event. Pizza will also be provided Thursday through Saturday. Make sure you are taking care of your bodies, eating, resting, and getting enough sleep!
As a prospective new member, you have the right to... Enjoy a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience! your rights in sorority Recruitment
Be treated as an individual. Be fully informed about the recruitment process. As questions and receive truthful and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members. Be treated with respect. Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized. Have and express honest, confidential opinions to recruitment counselors. 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. Make one's own choices and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of one's own decisions.
"HowWillYouGrow?"
At this meeting, you will meet your Catamount Group and Recruitment Counselors (Rho Gammas)! They will get to know you better, and answer any questions you may have prior to start of recruitment. You will also get to know the members of your Catamount group, who you will be with for the first several rounds of recruitment.
PNMOrientation
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
September8th,5:4511:10pm
September7th,68pm
At PNM Orientation, you will get an overview of the Panhellenic community at UVM and what to expect during the recruitment process!
"HowWillYouGrow?"
September9th,5:4511:30pm
On Friday, you will visit the remaining three chapters with your Catamount group. For these rounds, you will also see each chapterfor 30 minutes each, with a ten minute break in between. After this day, you will preference your chapters on your PNM companion app.
On Thursday, you will visit three out of the six chapters for 30 minutes each, with a ten minute break in between. For these rounds, you will be with your Catamount groups the entire time. In each chapter room, you will learn what makes each chapter unique and what distinguishes each chapter from another.
PreferenceMorning September11th,8am 1:30pm
September10th,11am4:30pm
BidNight
On Sunday evening, you will meet at the Davis Center to receive your bid from your new chapter! You will run outside to meet with your new chapter, and Rho Gammas will reveal their affiliations and run home to their chapter!
On Saturday, you will receive a personalized schedule based on your preferences as well as the chapters'. You will visit up to four chapters, and each will share with you their philanthropy efforts and what types of events they hold to raise awareness on important issues to our community. You will also watch a presentation that will educate you on the financial information on each chapter. The rounds for this day are 40 minutes each with a ten minute breaks in between.
Sorority Recruitment Schedule
September11th,6:30pm
Philanthropy&Service
On Sunday morning, you will receive another personalized schedule, once again based on you and each chapter's preferences. You will meet up to two chapters, either at their chapter facility or designated room on campus. When you meet with the chapter(s), you will learn what it is like to be a part of each specific chapter, as well as understand ritual and how it is important to a values based organization.
Initiation & Badge Fee $107.25 Alpha Member Fee $315 National Initiation Fee $310 Building Fund Fee $65 Fall Semester Dues $495 Total $1,072 Alpha Delta PI Founded Nationally on 1851 Founded at UVM on 1951 Colors Azure Blue & White Symbols Lion & Diamond Flower Woodland Violet National Philanthropy Ronald McDonald House Average GPA 3.47 Average Service Hours per member* 35.07 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $123.60 *As of 2021
Kappa Delta ADPi is a glorious chapter filled with friendly and kind people! They are heavily involved in the Panhel community and spread so much love and joy!
Kappa Alpha Theta
ADPi members are constantly lifting each other up and showing love in the community. We adore seeing their WLFEO Wednesdays and commitment to DEI. Keep spreading the love, we admire you so much!
What do other chapters love about Alpha Delta Pi?
The members of ADPi are such amazing assets to UVM. We wholeheartedly applaud and appreciate your commitment to the Ronald McDonald House! Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi does an amazing job of spreading awareness not only as a chapter but individually as well. They have such a positive attitude and drive towards sisterhood! Delta Delta Delta We love seeing all of your work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the unbelievable bond of your sisterhood! Pi Beta Phi
Local New Member Fee $140 Badge Fee $90 National New Member Dues $199 National Initiation Fee $110 Panhellenic Dues $28.55 Dues to Support Facility Operations $325 National Sisterhood Packet $23 National Certificate Fee and Bond Card $8 Total $861 Founded Nationally in 1885 Founded at UVM in 1921 Colors Red & Olive Green Symbols The Lyre Flower Red Carnation National Philanthropy The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation & Domestic Violence Awareness Average GPA 3.40 Average Service Hours per member* 7.71 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $87.49 Alpha chi omega *As of 2021
AXO is full of strong, confident women who are always proving how much they care for one another! Your philanthropy work is so important, keep shining!❤ Kappa Delta AXO has a very strong sisterhood and is continuously supportive of the Panhel community! Kappa Alpha Theta We admire how dedicated you are to each other as a sisterhood and to STEPS VT, such a great organization to support thank you for spreading awareness to the UVM and Burlington Community! <3
Alpha Delta Pi Talk about a group of strong women who stand up for what’s right. Your chapter is such an inspiration and we admire all of the work that you do to support STEPS VT. Pi Beta Phi
What do other chapters love about Alpha chi Omega?
Alpha Chi Omega has a philanthropy in which we feel we can all connect to. It is amazing to show ongoing support and education towards empowering women, ending domestic violence, and overall women helping women! We love to support their chapter and hope to continue to for years on! Delta Delta Delta
Chapter and Fraternity Dues $560 Non resident (Parlor) Fee $140 Capital Improvement Fee $53 Initiation Fee $157 Badge Fee $185 New Member Fee to Fraternity $48 Total $1,143 Founded Nationally in 1888 Founded at UVM in 1939 Colors Silver, Cerulean Blue, & Gold Symbols Dolphin and Pine Tree Flower Pansy National Philanthropy St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Average GPA 3.42 Average Service Hours per member* 12.09 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $260.76 DelTA Delta DeltA *As of 2021
What do other chapters love about Delta Delta Delta?
We love Tri Delta's positive energy and radiant kindness! Their commitment to St. Jude is incredible, so much love for all of you and your sisterhood! Kappa Delta Tri Delta has amazing philanthropy events and have such a strong drive in benefitting St. Jude! They bring so much positivity to Panhel! Kappa Alpha Theta We admire how positive you guys always seem to be at Panhel and FSL events! Your energy is truly unmatched! St Jude's is super lucky to have this group supporting them <3 Alpha Delta Pi We admire all of the hard work that your chapter puts into St. Jude’s. Thank you for everything you do <3 Pi Beta Phi
We love Tri Delta for their endless enthusiasm and the brightness they bring to UVM! The work that you all contribute to St Jude is remarkable. Thank you guys for all that you do! Alpha Chi Omega
New Member Dues $258 Initiation Fee $184 Local Panhellenic Fee $45 NPC Fee $5 Total $492 Founded Nationally in 1870 Founded at UVM in 1881, Colors Black & Gold Symbols Kite Flower Black & Gold Pansy National Philanthropy Court Appointed Special Advocates Average GPA 3.45 Average Service Hours per member* 30.11 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $107.18 Re Chartered in 2010 Kappa Alpha Theta *As of 2021
What do other chapters love about Kappa Alpha Theta?
Alpha Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Our South Prospect neighbors! Theta is built up of such a strong group of people who put so much passion and love into their philanthropy CASA, truly an inspiration to us all! Pi Beta Phi
Kappa Alpha Theta is so welcoming and passionate about their philanthropy! Your clear love for one another always makes our day! ⭐
The members of Theta are some of the kindest most genuine people out there! We love all of your philanthropy events and all the hard work you put into them to help CASA.
Kappa Delta Theta has always shown their love for each other, their inclusiveness, and passion for philanthropy. Theta shows the best energy and empathy every! We love working with Theta as they always support us back :)
We admire your passion for service, we have had a great time attending your philanthropy events this year, and value your dedication to your sisters and the Burlington Community<3 Alpha Delta Pi
Fall New Member Chapter Dues $261.50 National New Member Fee $53 National Initiation Fee $201 Fall KDF Children in Need $2 Badge Fee $54 Common Area Maintenance Fee $15 Facility Fee $150 Total $751.50 Founded Nationally in 1897 Founded at UVM in 1926, Colors Pearl White & Olive Green Symbols Nautilus Shell, Dagger & Ka Flower White Rose National Philanthropy Prevent Child Abuse America & Girl Scouts of the US Average GPA 3.45 Average Service Hours per member* 14.8 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $131.70 Re Chartered in 2014 Kappa delta *As of 2021
We appreciate Kappa Delta's commitment to service! They have interactive and inclusive philanthropy events that excite the UVM community! Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta provides UVM with the encouragement of being confident in your own skin. We love their empathetic energy and love for one another. They put amazing emphasis on how individual differences bring us together to create something amazing! Delta Delta Delta We admire your confidence and geunine love for your sisters, you all seem to have such a tight knit bond! We have had so much fun getting to work with you in preperation for recrutiment and hope to collab again soon! <3
Kappa Delta is such an amazing group of strong individuals. We love their commitment to their philanthropy and are empowered by their strong sisterhood! Alpha Chi Omega
What do other chapters love about Kappa delta?
Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Delta is such a caring, kind and fun group of people. You all have such a strong dedication to philanthropic work and we love you guys :) Pi Beta Phi
Chapter New Member Dues $275 Facility Fee $350 National New Member Dues $199 Fraternity Dues $55 Fraternity Initiation Fee $125 Fraternity New Member Fee $35 NPC Dues $4 Technology Fee $25 Campus Obligations $20 Fraternity New Member Supplies $25 Chapter New Member Fee $25 GreekBill Fee $9 Total $1,248.55 Founded Nationally in 1867 Founded at UVM in 1898 Colors Wine & Silver Blue Symbols Arrow Flower Wine Carnation National Philanthropy Read, Lead, Achieve Average GPA 3.43 Average Service Hours per member* 6.02 Average Philanthropy Dollars per member* $131.70 Pi Beta Phi *As of 2021
Pi Beta Phi has an inspiring sisterhood! The Pie a Pi event is so fun and one that the entire campus loves to participate in! Kappa Alpha Theta Pi Beta Phi has the best energy and love for their sisterhood. They show how much they care for each other and the investment in which the whole chapter has in growing their involvement.
Delta Delta Delta We admire your electric energy and true devotion to your sisters, and philanthropy! You all seem like such a fun group of women with so much adventerous spirit<3 Alpha Delta Pi Pi Phi brings so much energy and spirit to our campus! We are proud to share a community with sisters who love each other so much ♥�� Kappa Delta
The members of Pi Beta Phi are so strong, caring, and kind. We love this chapter for so many reasons including their passion for Read Lead Achieve and their commitment to a strong sisterhood. They are such amazing assets to the Panhellenic community and UVM! Alpha Chi Omega
What do other chapters love about Pi Beta Phi?
Sisterhood/community
Chapter The local collegiate group of a larger national sorority or fraternity designated by a specific Greek name.
COB/Informal
New Member Period The time during which new members learn about their organization, its members, and their activities.
Here are a few words and phrases that you might hear throughout the recruitment experience ...
Ritual A value based esoteric ceremony that is tradition of a chapter. Rituals are kept secret. Sister/sibling
Recruitment
A term used by sorority members in reference to one another.
Initiation A formal ceremony during which a new member begins full membership in an organization.
The instructed recruitment process by which chapters bring in new member usually during mid fall or early spring semesters.
Alumna A sorority member who has graduated or left college. Badge The pin of an initiated member. Bid A formal invitation to join a chapter.
Catamount Group The group you will visit each of the chapters with and check in each day before rounds begin.
GLOSSARY
Active Member an initiated member who is a college student.
National Panhellenic Conference An umbrella organization for the members of 26 people's (inter)national fraternities, specifically charged with advancing the sorority experience. New member A person who has accepted a fraternity or sorority bid, but has not been initiated.
The name that applies to sorirty chapters and is characterized by a ritual, a pin, and a strong bond of friendship.
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Fraternity not frat Chapter not house Fraternity and Soroity Life (FSL) not Greek Life Sorority member not girl use the appropriate language when referring to our community... be mindful of pronouns!)
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Lingo
The UVM College Panhellenic Association is compromised of one elected delegate from each chapter and the nine sorority member who serve on the Panhellenic Executive Board. The executive board works together to form Fraternity & Sorority Life unity, provide a support system for all chapters, and to plan Fraternity & Sorority Life events. These events range from philanthropy and service opportunities to educational speakers to social activities. Upon joining their chosen chapter, every student is immediately considered part of the Panhellenic community which opens the door to endless opportunities for community engagement, educational programs, and fun events designed to help the members of our community meet and get to know their Panhellenic sisters!
What is Panhellenic?
The UVM College Panhellenic Association serves as the governing body for the six national sororities represented here at the University of Vermont. The College Panhellenic Association is part of the larger governing body, the National Pnahellenic Conference (NPC). The National Panhellenic Conference is an organization formed to promote and support sorority membership.
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What is a rho gamma?
Throughouttherecruitmentprocess,thesewomenremaindisaffiliatedfrom theirrespectivechapters.ThisisdonesothatRhoGammascanbetterguide youandhelpyoufindyourfitinoursororitycommunity.RhoGammasare heretoprovideyouwithanunbiasedopinionandwillnotinfluenceyour preferencesbasedupontheirownfeelings.
Recruitmentcanbeoverwhelming andchoosingtherightsororitychapter foryoucanbeatoughdecision.RhoGammasareheretoalleviateanystress andtoansweranyquestionsyoumighthave.Ifyouwishtotalkaboutyour decisions,RhoGammasareheretohelp. YourRhoGammaswillleadyoutoeachsororitychapterthroughoutthe roundsofrecruitment.YourRhoGammaswillkeepyouupdatedand informedofyourscheduleeverydayofrecruitment.
RhoGammas,orrecruitmentcounselors,serveone purpose:toensurethat youhaveapositive,safe,andenrichingrecruitmentexperience.
RhoGammashavebeenspeciallyselectedfromoursororitycommunitydue totheirstrongleadership,objectivity,compassionandenthusiasmfor sororitylife.PleaseuseyourRhoGammastothebestofyouradvantage they'rehereforyou!
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Keep in mind that that every person you meet during recruitment, whether it’s in a chapter room, Catamount Group, etc. is a potential new friend. Be yourself and keep an open mind! Meet as many new people as you can, and remember that everyone is as excited to meet you as you are to meet them! are so excited to welcome you to our Panhellenic community!
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