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Going Virtual PNM Code of Ethics Greek Life 101 In Case of Emergency & Resources Zoom Tips & Tricks Recruitment Schedule Letter From the President Letter From the VP Membership Recruitment Panhellenic Association & Council Meet Our Panhellenic Council What is a Rho Gamma?

Recruitment Rules PNM Bill of Rights Frequently Asked Questions Making Your Decision Final Preferencing Overview of Recruitment Days Bid Day

CONTENTS Our Chapters 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59

Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Map of Greek Row

GOING VIRTUAL! While recruitment might look different this year, we are so excited for the opportunity to hold virtual recruitment.

First and foremost, the most important thing is that you continue to be yourself and show all the chapters you meet how amazing you are!

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POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS AND AGREEMENT OF MUTUAL RESPECT AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PANHELLENIC “We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for maintenance of fine standards for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship 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.”

This is accomplished by abiding to the following agreements: • A potential new member (PNM) shall attend recruitment orientation and all membership recruitment events for which she receives invitations.

• Respect for the membership recruitment process is expected at all times. This includes respect toward chapter members, recruitment counselors, Panhellenic officers, faculty and staff, chapter members and other potential new members. PNMs should refrain from sexist, homophobic, racist or otherwise abhorrent conversations.

• I understand my rights under the PNM Bill of Rights and if I experience discrimination I know how to report it to the College Panhellenic.

• Membership recruitment is a substance-free process. Women may not use or be in the presence of drugs and alcohol during the membership recruitment period. Violation of this rule will result in immediate removal form the membership recruitment process.

• Potential new members should be fully aware of the financial obligations of membership before accepting a bid. It is to the PNM’s advantage to ask questions during recruitment events if there are questions about finances.

• Potential new members agree to treat the chapter videos and virtual recruitment parties as confidential. Potential new members will not share any video or virtual recruitment event, including a video in its entirety, or recordings, clips, screen shots, and/or quotes from video or virtual recruitment event. Potential new members understand that any breach of this agreement could result to disciplinary action.

• Potential new members should attend and participate in virtual membership recruitment events individually, to the highest extent possible. Having another person present when not necessary could violate the privacy and confidentiality of virtual recruitment parties.

• Potential new members should refrain from using vulgar or offensive language or acting with loud and disruptive behavior. Respecting the membership recruitment process is expected at all times, including respectful and appropriate language and behavior.

Failure to abide by the expectations stated above will result in the review of your status as a potential new member. The first offense will result in a warning from Panhellenic Recruitment Staff. The second offense will result in being released from the 2020 Panhellenic Recruitment process. If the first offense is determined to be severe enough by the Panhellenic Recruitment Staff, a potential new member could be subject to an immediate release from the Panhellenic Recruitment process. * By participating in primary recruitment, it is assumed that you agree to the above code of ethics. Failure to follow the above guidelines can result in dismissal from the recruitment process.

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GREEK LIFE 101 The Greek Alphabet

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Common Terminology Active A sorority member currently in college who has been formally initiated by the chapter they belong to

Legacy Someone who has family members in a particular fraternity or sorority prior to the person going through Primary or Secondary Recruitment

Alumna An initiated sorority member who is no longer active in the collegiate chapter, happens most often upon graduation

MRABA Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. A document that each Potential New Member must complete following the preference round of parties.

This is a binding agreement stating that the PNM is willing to accept a bid from any sorority chapter that is listed.

Bid A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority "Big" Sister or Brother A fraternity or sorority member who is a mentor to a New Member to guide them through the fraternity or sorority experience Chapter A meeting that normally occurs once a week within the fraternity or sorority where all members meet to go over the business that is occurring within each individual organization Chapter Total the allowable chapter size as determined by the Panhellenic Council, this is so all chapters maintain about the same size Continuous Open Bidding Or COB. The period in which a sorority that has not met chapter total is able to recruit members Interfraternity Council The governing body for 25 fraternities at Washington State University to which 10 members of the fraternity community are elected to lead, many of which are affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)

Multicultural Greek Council The primary purpose of MGC is to unite its member organizations in order to cultivate growth of each member organization by serving as a unifying body for culturally based fraternities, sororities and like entities while striving to improve community life through service and education.

National Panhellenic

Conference Founded in 1902, NPC provides support and guidance for its 26 member organizations and serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life.

Washington State University has 14 NPC organizations on our campus National Pan-Hellenic

Conference A council that is composed of the nine (Divine Nine) historically African American Greek-letter organizations of which Washington State University has one affiliated organization.

New Member The period of time in which a person joins a sorority but is not yet initiated into the chapter.

Philanthropy A national and/or local charity that a sorority or fraternity sponsors, donating time and money through service in order to promote human welfare Pin A badge of membership that is normally worn on the chest of a fraternity or sorority member to show others that they are a member of their organization Potential New Member Any person who is eligible to participate in Primary or Secondary Recruitment Quota The number of women a sorority may intake during primary or informal recruitment Intentional Single

Preferencing When a Potential New Member (PNM) attends more than one preference ceremony but limits their membership selection by not selecting all of the sorority choice options on the MRABA Snap Bid A procedure used at the close of bid matching to help chapters reach quota prior to bid distribution Values Based Recruitment The emphasis of focusing on your values such as academics, equality, inclusion and service align with different chapter’s values so that the sorority recruitment experience is a mutual selection process

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & RESOURCES Your Rho Gamma

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Medical Clinic: (509) 335-3575

24-Hour Nurse Line: (509) 335-3575

Counseling and Psychological Services

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This is a new for everyone. Remember to be energetic and yourself. Make the most of it!

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Zoom Virtual Backgrounds Feel free to use your own background or one of the ones we have made for you!

By NO MEANS do you need to use a background. While adjusting to the changing times, we thought it would be fun to make some for you to get excited throughout the week!

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RECRUITMEN Monday, August 17th

SORORITY RECRUITMENT RULES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH AT 12:00 PM (NOON)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Saturday, August 15th

2:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Virtual Meeting with Rho Gamma Group

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Fina

Recruitment 101: PNM Orientation

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Fina

Sunday, August 16th

10:00 AM - DONE

Rho Gamma Group Meeting

& Team Building

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grades Q&A “Office Hours”

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Count on Cougs Programming (Session 1)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rho

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*PNMs will only attend one session

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Lunch Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Count on Cougs Programming (Session 2)

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Part

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Lun

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Part

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Part

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Part

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Part

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Part

5:15 PM - 5:25 PM

Jour

5:25 PM - 5:45 PM

Rho

Count on Cougs Programming (Session 3) *PNMs will only attend one session

5:30 PM - 6:30PM

9:00 AM 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

*PNMs will only attend one session

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, August 18th

Dinner Break

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8:30 AM

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Party 10

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Membership & Involvement

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Party 11

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

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10:30 AM -11:00 AM

Party 12

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Party 13

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Party 14

12:30PM - 1:30 PM

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Programming (Session 1)

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

(Session 2)

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Rho Gamma Groups | Check-in

Lunch Break

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Party 15

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Party 16

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Membership & Involvement

Programming (Session 3)

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Party 17

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Membership & Involvement

Programming (Session 4)

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Journal on Own

4:30 PM -6:00 PM

Preferencing with Rho Gamma

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RECRUITMEN Thursday, August 20th

8:15 AM

Friday, August 21st

Rho Gamma Meeting

7:50 AM

& Schedules Released

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8:45 AM - 9:20 AM

Party 1

8:15 AM - 8:50 AM

Party 7

9:35 AM - 10:10 AM

Party 2

9:05 AM - 9:40 AM

Party 8

10:25 AM - 11:00 AM

Party 3

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Univer

11:15 AM - 11:50 AM

Party 4

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch Break

12:15 PM - 12:50 PM

Party 9

Party 5

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Alway

11:50 AM - 12:50 PM 1:10 PM - 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - 4:00PM

Week of Welcome | Academic

Workshops

1:05 PM - 1:40 PM

Party 1

4:30 PM - 5:05 PM

Party 6

1:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Alway

5:05 PM - 5:55 PM

Journal on Own

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Rho Gamma Groups | Reflection

1:55 PM - 2:30 PM

Party 1

1:55 PM - 2:25 PM

Alway

& Day Debrief

2:45 PM - 3:20 PM

Party 1

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Alway

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Journa

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Prefere

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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8:00 AM

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Rho Gamma Group Meeting

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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Party 1

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9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

Party 2

rsity Convocation

10:50 AM - 11:40 AM

Party 3

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Party 4

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1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Party 5

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2:20 PM - 3:10 PM

Party 6

Break

Programming (Session 1)

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10 MINUTES 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Journal on Own After Finishing Parties Submit Preferences with

AFTER PREFERENCING

a Panhellenic Officer

Strict Silence Period Begins

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ys Wearing Your Letters Programming (Session 3)

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ys Wearing Your Letters

Sunday, August 23rd

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:45 AM

Programming (Session 4)

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End of Week Webinar Rho Gamma Group Meeting for

11:00 AM AFTERNOON

Bid Reveal

Bids Released Chapter Welcome Meetings

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Webinar: Final Preferencing

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SORORITY RECRUITMENT RULES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH AT 12:00 PM (NOON)

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letter from the

PRESIDENT Welcome to Washington State University!

Congratulations on your decision to join the Cougar family. On behalf of myself, the Panhellenic Executive Council, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, I want to welcome and wish you the best of luck during your time at Washington State University. Greek life provides some of the most valuable experiences and opportunities that Washington State University has to offer, and we hope that you choose to become a member of our community. We provide a home to thousands of members and set the standard for not only our students, but also students across the country.

As you prepare for your journey as a potential sorority member, I want to extend a challenge for you: I challenge you to envision the person that you want to become over the course of your time on campus and to make the decisions that will help you become that person. During this time, it is important to think about your identity, your values, and your vision for your personal growth. Keeping these in mind will help you make the best decision possible for the next four years, as well as in life after college.

The Panhellenic experience is one unlike any other experience, it is a sense of belonging, sisterhood, personal growth, and leadership. Each of our sorority chapters is unique and add value to our community but were all founded upon the same values of involvement, scholarship and service. As a community we strive for a sense of excellence, to be role models, leaders, and innovators so that we can leave this community better for those after us.

Our community has experienced an immense amount of change over the course of this last year. We have been challenged, we have stood in solidarity with each other, we have grown. We are ready to welcome you with open arms, and to encourage you to leave this community as a better version of yourself.

If you have any questions about Greek life, please do not hesitate to call our office at (509) 335-5929 or email us at pan.president@wsu.edu. Any of the members on our Panhellenic Executive Council are happy to help you. We cannot wait to meet you. As always, Go Cougs.

Megan Gould

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letter from the

VP RECRUITMENT Dear Potential New Members, I am so excited to welcome you to your collegiate and Panhellenic experience, during your first week at Washington State University. Here at WSU, we pride ourselves on being a united, diverse, and welcoming community that offers support and opportunity to all students. Your decision to go through Primary Recruitment and join a Panhellenic sorority is one that will commit you to focusing on service, deep friendships and connection, academics, personal development, and a continued goal of improving our campus community. While your undergraduate experience may only last four years, you will quickly find that the sorority experience, memories, and bonds you make will last for life.

Over the course of recruitment week, you may see yourself joining one chapter or another. You may think that you already know where you want to run home to on Bid Day. However, I encourage you to keep your mind open to each organization and opportunity. You are not just joining a single organization, but a Panhellenic community, who is excited to meet you and welcome you into their homes. You will surely see that each chapter is more alike than they are different, and that each chapter has your best interest at heart. At WSU, we truly care for one another and value the Cougar Family.

If you have any questions about Primary Recruitment, please feel free to reach out to me at pan.recruitment@wsu.edu. The Panhellenic Executive Council will be around all week to assist you and make your recruitment experience a positive one! Please come see us if you have any questions, or if you just want to talk to someone about your week. We are here to listen, serve you, and make sure that you have the best recruitment experience possible!

Remember to enjoy this week! Take time for you, be authentic, seek out a chapter that encourages your growth and whose values align with your own. Choose to surround yourself with women who will challenge you, support you, and inspire you.

Commit to being the best woman you can be for yourself, your sisters, and this community. We are so blessed to add to our Panhellenic community and beyond excited for you to begin this journey!

Corissa Cruzen

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PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION & COUNCIL What is the Panhellenic Association?

When a woman joins a sorority at Washington State University, she becomes a member of an even larger organization, the Panhellenic Association. The Panhellenic Association is a governing body for sororities composed of one Panhellenic delegate from each recognized sorority, the Panhellenic Executive Council and advisors from the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Panhellenic Association meets bi-weekly to discuss current issues and upcoming events in the Greek and WSU communities.

The delegates are also responsible for local Panhellenic operations in accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) policies and procedures.

The NPC is a conference of women’s fraternal organizations. Founded in 1902, the NPC consists of the 26 national and international women’s fraternity and sorority delegates. The Washington State University Panhellenic Association is comprised of 14 NPC sororities.”

What is the Panhellenic Executive Council?

Each year, 10 women from the sorority community at WSU are elected to serve as officers on the Panhellenic Executive Council. The officer positions represent all of the areas in the community that help us grow and thrive as women’s organizations. The officers of the Washington State University Panhellenic Executive Council are the Panhellenic Association President, Vice-President of Member Education, Vice President of Membership Recruitment, Vice President of Recruitment Counselors, Vice President of New Member Services, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Vice President of Scholarship and Service, Vice President of Standards and Accountability and Vice President of Public Relations, and Vice President of Equity and Inclusion.”

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MEET OUR PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Megan Gould President

Baylee Jones VP Member Education

Miranda Gooler VP Recruitment Counselors

Madalyn Ford VP Finance & Administration

Bridget Yule VP New Member Services

Alissa Riker VP Scholarship & Service

Gabrielle Clegg VP Standards & Accountability

Corissa Cruzen VP Membership Recruitment

Farrin Johnson VP Public Relations

Auni Edwards VP Equity & Inclusion

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YOUR RHO GAMMA IS...

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...a friend

Part of college life is making friends. During recruitment week your Rho Gamma will become one of your most valuable friends. All 57 women have been trained to help guide you through this exciting week. Their first priority is to make sorority recruitment a positive experience for you.

...a guide During the course of the week, your Rho Gamma will be disaffiliated with her sorority, meaning she will not reveal to you which chapter she belongs. She has your best interest at heart and should remain impartial.

...a liaison

Your Rho Gamma will hold meetings to help explain the recruitment process to you and make time for oneon-one conversations so you have the opportunity to get your questions answered. Lean on your Rho Gamma, she is there for you!

RECRUITMENT RULES 1

Primary Recruitment Rules in effect Friday, August 14th at 8 AM through Monday, August 24th at 12 PM (Noon).

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From the beginning of primary recruitment through the acceptance of bids, no potential new member shall visit a sorority house except during recruitment parties.

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Sorority members are not allowed to take potential new members to any campus events (fraternity event, church, and/or private party).

Rho Gammas may take their recruitment groups to Week of Welcome sponsored events and patronize community businesses.

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Contact outside of primary recruitment events between a potential new member and sorority members is limited to formal, friendly contact.

Unacceptable contact between sorority members and potential new members would include: Face-to-face visits, phone calls, Instagram messaging, attending activities together, or written communication.

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Gifts or any type of favors are not to be exchanged between a potential new member and/or sorority or sorority member during the formal recruitment period.

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Potential new members must attend the maximum number of recruitment parties they are offered or allowed to attend each day. Failure to attend a recruitment party (without an exception granted by the Panhellenic VP of Membership Recruitment) will result in the dismissal of the potential new member from formal recruitment.

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There will be no promising of bids or invitations to any potential new member directly or indirectly by any sorority member.

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No alcohol, drug use, or negative behavior will be tolerated. If found responsible, a PNM will be asked to leave the recruitment process with no exceptions.

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Rooms/Break rooms/Assigned spaces for preferencing are to be strictly silent. A PNM could be asked to leave the recruitment process with no exceptions.

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An invitation binds a potential new member when she signs her preference card. If a potential new member declines an invitation from a group on her preference card, she is not eligible to pledge another sorority until the next primary recruitment. A bid is binding for a sorority when a women has been formally pledged by her sorority.

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FREQUENTLY ASK What do I ask during recruitment parties ?

Each sorority differs from others in many distinct ways. To help you sort through some of these differences, here are some questions to ask during recruitment parties:

* Why do you enjoy being a sorority woman?

* How does your sorority promote scholarship?

* What are the grade & financial requirements?

* What are the benefits of joining your chapter?

* What types of social events occur throughout the year?

* What are the time commitments for the chapter like?

* What are Greek Week /Homecoming all about?

* Will I get to live in the chapter house? How long?

* What are my responsibilities as a new member?

* What are your sorority’s core values?

* How much interaction do you have with your alumni?

Remember to keep an open mind through the recruitment process and make your own decisions about what sorority is right for you!

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KED QUESTIONS What is Values -Based recruitment ?

As a sorority community, we have made a commitment to fostering a sorority experience that helps make women better women through allowing them to identify a sorority chapter that aligns with their values and meets their needs in college.

With your Rho Gamma you will assess your values and identify what types of values you are looking for in a sorority organization.

We want to urge you to keep an open mind throughout the recruitment process, and to make your own decisions about what sorority is right for you. Know what you are looking for, and don’t be afraid to ask our chapters about their values, and how they live them out in their daily lives!

If you have any questions about values-based recruitment, be sure to ask your Rho Gamma.

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FREQUENTLY ASK What is the cost?

Can I live in?

The costs of chapter maintenance, membership programming, and social events make financial responsibility extremely important to each chapter. Costs of belonging to a sorority vary from chapter to chapter. There are also first-year or one-time costs, which make the first year of membership more expensive than subsequent years.

Many members will move into their sorority either the second year of their membership or after their third semester as a member. Please note each chapter sets its own criteria for live-in and live-out status.

The cost of living in the house includes room and board, laundry, parking, cable, Wi-Fi, etc. When a member (regardless of year in the chapter) lives outside the house, she is responsible for paying a “live-out fee� _which covers general use of the facilities as well as maintenance, meals eaten at the house, and social dues.

Again, payment options vary by chapter, but most allow monthly or bi-annual payments for all fees. Ask the women what the financial requirements are– they are prepared tell you!

Your Rho Gamma also has access to financial information of each chapter. If finances are a concern or big decision-making factor for you, please feel free to request financial information as the week progresses.

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KED QUESTIONS What are the

grade requirements?

Scholarship is an important part of the Greek Community at WSU; every sorority is expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA each semester.

All of the sorority women and the chapters are committed to creating successful scholarship programs. Quiet study hours and upper-class tutors are a few components of the productive scholarship programs available through the Greek Community.

With each chapter expecting excellent scholarship achievement from its members they will seek women with high academic standards during recruitment.

The Panhellenic Council does not set specific grade requirements for membership, but individual chapters have established their own requirements.

Chapters adhere very closely to their grade cut-off and exceptions are rare.

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MAKING YOUR DECISION Recruitment week is filled with all sorts of emotions and when it comes to the time to make your decision about membership, you might find yourself pulled in different directions. Remember to keep in mind that your decision is the most important thing.

Here are a few more suggestions that might help: Do not set your heart on one sorority at any time throughout the week. Being open-minded will help you be more successful throughout the process.

Throughout the week, take plenty of notes. On Preference Day, they will be very helpful in making your choice.

Keep an open mind and get to know each sorority beneath their appearances (i.e. material aspects such as furniture, food served, or apparel).

Consider what you will gain if you were a member of a particular sorority, as well as what you can contribute to each group.

Do not let your friend’s decision influence your own. The sorority that was right for your mother, sister, or best friend may not be right for you.

Do not be afraid to ask questions.

Do not let financial considerations be your deciding factor.

There are scholarships and grants available in many of the organizations to provide financial assistance.

Do not listen to rumors.

If you feel uncomfortable or believe a sorority or one of its members has violated a recruitment rule, please talk to your Rho Gamma about it.

Be yourself. Be prompt. Know the recruitment rules and regulations.

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After you finish each r preferencing. The pre like to return to the ne accept process, there that chapter. The pref Gamma will be able to

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What happens afte preferences?

On Saturday after all the woman will participate i will sign her Membershi Binding Agreement (MR binding agreement betw Conference and the Pote

The National Panhellenic agreement is below:

• I am willing to accept a from any sorority I list in • I will rank each sorority receiving a bid.

• If I attended a sorority’s not accept a bid from th that sorority.

• I understand that if I cho might not receive a bid • By signing the MRABA, of these statements is tr After I submit this fo I cannot add or dele • If I do not receive a bid I understand I am eligi through the COB proce sororities will recruit th • If I do receive a bid fro not to accept that bid, I to join any other sororit the next Recruitment.

nce my chapter choices?

round, you will directly proceed to an assigned area that is reserved for chapter eferencing process is a time when you outline the chapters you would most ext day. It is important to remember that formal recruitment is an invitation and efore preferencing a chapter does not guarantee that you will be asked back to ferencing process will be on our phone with the PNM Companion App. Your Rho o help you with this.

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c Conference acceptance

What is single intentional preferencing?

When a woman attends more than one party on Saturday (the final day of recruitment) and yet only preferences fewer chapters, she is participating in what is known as intentional single preferencing. This type of preferencing dramatically decreases a woman’s chance (statistically) of receiving a bid from a chapter and it is not recommended. It is possible that the woman will get asked to a chapter, but the statistics of her receiving an invitation from a chapter if she does not maximize her options will dramatically decrease.

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s preference event, and I would hat sorority, I do not have to rank

oose to rank fewer sororities, I d through Recruitment , I understand and agree that each rue: orm, I cannot change my rankings. ete any sororities to my rankings. d from any sorority I ranked, ible to join any sorority later, ess. I understand that not all hrough COB. om a sorority I ranked, but I choose understand that I am not eligible ty on this campus until the start of

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Day 1 // Open House Round

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During this first day of recruitment, you will spend time learning about all 14 sororities with your Rho Gamma group. You will view pre-recorded videos for each chapter, that will tell you all about the organization. You will be able to ask questions to your Rho Gamma as well. Other activities will include a virtual tour of Greek row, as well as your first round of preferencing.

Use Open House round and the videos to really understand the values of each organization, the benefits of being a member in their organization, and visualize how you could see yourself fitting into their chapter.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY You will not be seeing or speaking with any chapter members this day. The only people you will be interacting with are your Rho Gamma and other PNMs in your Rho Gamma group! Therefore, you can be comfy and casual! Anything you want to wear and feel comfortable in is perfectly fine.

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Days 2 & 3 // Philanthropy Round AUGUST 18TH & 19th Philanthropy Round marks the beginning of invitation-only parties. During your second and third day of recruitment, you will have the opportunity to speak with up to 10 chapters for 30 minutes each. Service and philanthropy are important parts of the Greek experience at WSU, and Philanthropy Round will give you a glimpse into the philanthropic work each chapter participates in. These two days are pretty laid back and are so much fun!

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Use Philanthropy round to begin having real conversations and making genuine connections with women in our community. Also pay attention to the philanthropic work, passion, and cause of each chapter. Remember to think about what philanthropies and causes are important to you and what service projects you have been involved in before. This round will help you to better understand how you could be involved in service, as a member of a Greek organization. Enjoy having fun with active members and getting to learn more about them!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY You will be attending Zoom meetings with each chapter that you are invited to attend.

Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes, as you will be sitting in front of a computer. We recommend wearing a cute, summer top and some comfy pants (Hint: it can be sweatpants and no one will even know!!). Just remember to be you and wear something you feel comfortable and confident in!

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Days 4 & 5 // House Tour Round AUGUST 20TH & 21ST

Use this round to really dig deep in your conversations and reflect on your own values. Think about what you are looking for in a sisterhood, what you would like to be involved in, and who or what can help you achieve those goals. This is a great time to really get to know members of each chapter and develop connections.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY You will also be attending Zoom meetings this round, with each chapter that you are invited to attend. Make sure you are comfortable, as you will be sitting in front of a computer. We recommend wearing a cute top, slightly nicer or more professional than the previous round. (Hint: no one will even see below your waist!) You can also wear a cute dress. Just remember to be you and wear something you feel comfortable and confident in!

Day 6 // Preference Round AUGUST 22ND On Preference, or Pref Day, you can attend a maximum of 2 Preference events. Each of these parties will be 50 minutes long. This is the day to really focus on what you want to gain from joining a sorority. An invitation to a Preference event means that the sorority is very interested in asking you to become a member. After participating in a Preference ceremony, you will have the chance to talk with a member of the chapter. During this time, it is common for current members to share how they made their decision, what their sorority means to them personally, and what sisterhood encompasses. This is a very special and emotional day for many women, so we ask that you are respectful of others. After the last party, you will immediately join the online preference call that you are assigned to and sign the MRABA. Make sure to focus on your connections, values, and how you feel in each sorority during this round. While it can feel stressful to make your final decision, don’t overthink it and trust your feelings.

RECRUITMENT WEEK

This round gives you the opportunity to really see the personality of each sorority and get a glimpse into the chapter facilities. During this round, you will have the opportunity to attend up to 6 parties, each 35 minutes long. The parties during House Tour round will include information about living in the chapter facility, detailed financial information, and more opportunities for conversations with the sorority women.

Participation in this round will allow you to see firsthand the individuality and values of each chapter.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY Preference Day is the most formal round of recruitment! We recommend that you wear a nice romper or dress that you feel comfortable sitting in. (As in previous rounds, you will be attending these parties virtually through Zoom.) You will not want to wear something that is too tight or revealing. An example would be something you may wear to graduation or a daytime wedding.

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e to ongoing health and safety concerns rrounding COVID-19 and Washington State iversity’s shift to distance learning for fall 2020 mester, all bids will be distributed via email to w members at 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 23rd. e email will include additional information about opportunity for the new member to attend a tual chapter meeting at a specific time later that ernoon.

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735 NE MONROE ST NICKNAME A Chi O YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1916 SYMBOL Lyre PHILANTHROPY Domestic Violence Awareness & Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse FALL 2019 GPA: 2.991 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.359

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TOGETHER LET US SEEK THE HEIGHTS

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725 NE LINDEN ST NICKNAME A D Pi YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1912 SYMBOL Lion PHILANTHROPY Ronald McDonald house FALL 2019 GPA: 3.135 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.564

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ΑΔΠ alpha delta pi WE LIVE FOR EACH OTHER

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900 NE B ST NICKNAME AGD YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1928 SYMBOL Squirrel PHILANTHROPY Fighting Hunger FALL 2019 GPA: 3.046 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.548

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ΑΓΔ

alpha gamma delta INSPIRE THE WOMAN, IMPACT THE WORLD

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Loving

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820 NE CAMPUS AVE NICKNAME A O Pi YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1932 SYMBOL Panda PHILANTHROPY Juvenile Arthritis FALL 2019 GPA: 3.029 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.447

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ΑΟΠ alpha omicron pi

ENRICHED THROUGH LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP

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• Character • Leadership

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840 NE CALIFORNIA ST NICKNAME A Phi YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1942 SYMBOL Ivy Leaf PHILANTHROPY Heart Disease & Cardiac Care FALL 2019 GPA: 3.066 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.436

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UNION HAND IN HAND

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900 NE LINDEN ST NICKNAME Chi O YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1923 SYMBOL Owl PHILANTHROPY Make-A-Wish Foundation FALL 2019 GPA: 3.210 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.554

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TO BE WOMANLY ALWAYS, TO BE DISCOURAGED NEVER

Academic Excellence • Career Development

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800 NE COLORADO ST NICKNAME Tri Delta YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1918 SYMBOL Dolphin PHILANTHROPY St. Jude’s Hospital FALL 2019 GPA: 3.044 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.421

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TO STEADFASTLY LOVE ONE ANOTHER

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715 NE LINDEN ST NICKNAME DG YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1946 SYMBOL Anchor PHILANTHROPY Service for Sight FALL 2019 GPA: 3.336 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.593

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825 NE CAMPUS ST NICKNAME G Phi YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1955 SYMBOL Crescent Moon PHILANTHROPY “Building Strong Girls” Girls on the Run FALL 2019 GPA: 3.041 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.451

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Love

TO INSPIRE THE HIGHEST TYPE OF WOMANHOOD

• Labor • Loyalty

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850 NE MONROE ST NICKNAME Theta YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1913 SYMBOL Kite PHILANTHROPY CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) FALL 2019 GPA: 3.356 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.673

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ΚΑΘ

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Faith

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805 NE RUBY ST NICKNAME Kaydee YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1923 SYMBOL Nautilus Shell PHILANTHROPY Prevent Child Abuse of America & Girl Scouts of the USA FALL 2019 GPA: 3.267 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.641

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE, INSPIRING ACTION

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800 NE CAMPUS ST NICKNAME Kappa YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1890 SYMBOL Golden Key PHILANTHROPY Reading is Fundamental FALL 2019 GPA: 3.306 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.561

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Leadership

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kappa kappa gamma DREAM BOLDLY, LIVE FULLY

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825 NE LINDEN ST NICKNAME Pi Phi YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1912 SYMBOL Arrow PHILANTHROPY Read > Lead > Achieve FALL 2019 GPA: 3.137 SPRING 2020 GPA: 3.496

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Integrity

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FRIENDS AND LEADERS FOR LIFE

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720 NE CAMPUS ST NICKNAME Sigma Kappa YEAR FOUNDED AT WSU 1921 SYMBOL Dove & Heart PHILANTHROPY Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Seacoast Mission & the Alzheimer’s Association.

FALL 2019 GPA: 2.995

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