Sorority recruitment BeginS AuguSt 19-22

SiSterhood, LeAderShip, SchoLArShip, And Service

Sorority Women

Dear Potential New Member,

Welcome to Auburn Montgomery! We are excited that you have decided to attend AUM. AUM is a small campus that has many different academic and extracurricular opportunities to offer you. We want to introduce you to the sorority community. Our experience with the sorority community has helped us adjust to the University, and we hope it will do the same for you. We would like to formally invite you to participate in our Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Weekend, which is informally known as “Rush.” Panhellenic Recruitment has been carefully planned to provide you with the opportunity to learn about the sorority community. During Panhellenic Recruitment, you will observe that the sororities share common goals and values, yet each chapter has its own character and personality. Choosing a sorority is not an easy task or one that should be taken lightly. Just remember to choose a sorority that will allow you to be yourself. Once again, welcome to Auburn Montgomery. We wish you the best of luck throughout your years at AUM. We look forward to introducing you to our sorority community!

Sarah Dandridge

Sarah DandridgePanhellenic President

Table of ContentsNational Panhellenic Conference Overview ................................. 3Recruitment Information .............................................................. 4NPC - What to Expect ..................................................................... 5Alpha Gamma Delta ....................................................................... 6Delta Zeta ........................................................................................ 7Zeta Tau Alpha ................................................................................ 8Helpful Hints/Greek ..................................................................... 9Your Pi Chi’s .................................................................................. 10

National Pan-Hellenic Council Overview .................................... 12Alpha Kappa Alpha ........................................................................ 13Delta Sigma Theta ......................................................................... 14Sigma Gamma Rho ........................................................................ 15

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National Panhellenic Conference

The National Panhellenic Conference supports its women’s fraternities by promoting values, education, leadership, friendship,

cooperation and citizenship.

National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, is an umbrella organization for 26 international women's fraternities and sororities.

Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. Members are represented on over 620

college and university campuses in the United States and Canada and in over 4,600 alumnae associations, making up

over 3.6 million sorority women.

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The Panhellenic CreedWe, the undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of

fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its

best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.We, the fraternity women, stand for service through the development

of character inspired by 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.

A Panhellenic Sorority Tea is scheduled for Sunday, August 14, 2011, in Library Tower 10th floor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Sorority members will be able to answer

questions about recruitment, sororities, and AUM. You will also be able register for recruitment weekend at the tea IF you haven’t already done so.

Attire for the tea is Sunday dress.

Women interested in Membership Recruitment Weekend must register using the form found in this book.

Each recruitment function helps potential new members and sorority members get acquaint. Throughout the weekend, potential new members will talk with

sorority members. Skits and presentations will provide information about each sorority’s activities and values.

2011 Recruitment Weekend ScheduleFriday, August 19 th

Meet in Goodwyn Hall Room 112 @ 5 p.m. Philanthropy Events: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Finger foods will be provided.)

Saturday, August 20th Meet in Goodwyn Hall Room 112 @ 1:30 p.m. Skit & Theme Events: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Refreshments will be provided.)

Sunday, August 21 st Meet in Goodwyn Hall Room 112 @ 12:30 p.m. Preference Events: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Refreshments will be provided.)

Bid Night Meet in Goodwyn Hall Room 112 @ 6:30 p.m. Bid Night begins @ 7 p.m.

What is a Pi Chi? A Pi Chi, or Recruitment Counselor, is a sorority member who has dis-affiliated from her chapter to help guide potential new members through

Recruitment. Pi Chis are selected through their sororities and are chosen for their enthusiasm, objectivity and positive attitude. Recruitment Counselors participate in an extensive training

program to increase their knowledge of recruitment guidelines, Greek life and counseling

skills. Your Pi Chi is not only your counselor during Recruitment Week, but your friend as

well! She can be relied upon to keep all of your questions and problems confidential. Because your Pi Chi has no contact with the sororities, she will remain neutral to all sororities during

Recruitment. Your Pi Chi main purpose is to help you in any way she can throughout the weekend!

Membership Recruitment Information

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BID NIGHT! Sunday, August 21stWhat to Wear: Jeans & flip flops/shoes

Bid Night is the last function for recruitment weekend. Bid Night is the night potential new members receive their invitation, or bid, to join a sorority. It is an exciting night when potential new member

meet their new sorority sisters.

Panhellenic Recruitment WeekendWhat to Expect

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Friday, August 19thWhat to Wear: Comfortable clothing, shorts, capri pants, jeans

You will be meeting your Pi Chi group for the first time. After the short information session, you will attend three 35 minute functions in each sorority room. These functions are designed to familiarize you with the Greek

community and the benefits for “going Greek.” This round also focuses on each sorority’s community service activities and will feature presentations and activities that will explain the chapter’s chosen philanthropy. You will also have the opportunity to become more familiar with members of each chapter through conversations

with various women in the sorority rooms. Your Pi Chi and recruitment group will accompany you to each room throughout the night. This night is the most relaxed, so have FUN!

Saturday, August 20thWhat to Wear: Dressy shorts, casual capri pants, casual dresses, skirt outfits, and shoes that are comfortable. The second day of recruitment marks the beginning of the invitational rounds. You may accept up to three

invitations for this round. Since you have only met the sororities once, most potential new members accept all three invitations. You will attend up to three 45 minute functions with each sorority. Each function lasts longer

than the first day to facilitate more in-depth conversation. Sororities present information about the ideals, responsibilities, and bonds that unite members. You will also be able to recognize the individuality and spirit

of each sorority. Each chapter will make a short presentation or a skit to demonstrate what their sorority means to them. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. While you talk with a sorority member she may share

personal feelings about her chapter to assist you in understanding the uniqueness of her sorority.

Sunday, August 21st What to Wear: Reception dress/suit, dress shoes

Preference is the last day of membership recruitment functions. An invitation to a preference party indicates a sorority’s strong interest in you as a future member. You may attend up to two preference parties during this day. Throughout the preference round, a sorority’s presentation will reflect the values and ideals held in esteem by its members. Listen carefully to what the women say; they are revealing the strongest characteristics of their chapter

to you.

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Sorority Name: Alpha Gamma Delta Nickname: Alpha GamNational Founding Date: May 30, 1904 Mascot: SquirrelNational Founding Location: Syracuse University Jewel: PearlChapter Name: Theta Beta Flower: Red and Buff RosesPhilanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Colors: Red, Buff, and GreenRequired GPA: 2.3 Cost: $60 a month

Alpha Gamma Delta allows for deep, lasting relationships through college

and beyond. The women of Alpha Gamma Delta are sisters that share a

strong bond of love and acceptance for one another.

Through these close relationships, we consistently encourage and inspire one another to develop into the women we

were always meant to be.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation provides grants that support members and other individuals living with diabetes. As a part of the diabetes initiative, the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation encourages sisters to engage in community

service that promotes diabetes awareness and education. Through the foundation, Alpha Gamma Delta sisters are awarded scholarships, financial support is offered to members in emergency situations and volunteer and

leadership training opportunities are provided. The Theta Beta Chapter holds the annual “Fun Run” in the fall and “Spaghetti Dinner” in the spring. All of the proceeds benefit the foundation. Our chapter has raised over $2,500 a year for

the foundation the past three consecutive years.

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Sorority Name: Zeta Tau AlphaNickname: Zeta

Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel GrayFounded at Longwood University

National Founding Date: October 15, 1898Symbols: Five Point Crown and Strawberry

Flower: White VioletPhilanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness

and Education

Zeta Tau Alpha was founded October 15, 1898, at Virginia State Female Normal

School, now known as Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. There are currently

200,000 initiated members of Zeta Tau Alpha, 152 active collegiate chapters, and 250 active alumna chapters. Our open motto is “Seek the

Noblest.” Zeta Tau Alpha is the third largest National Panhellenic Group.

Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropy is breast cancer awareness and education. We were the first national sponsor of the Race for the Cure’s National Series Breast Cancer Survivor

Recognition Program. As a whole, Zeta Tau Alpha has raised over 2 million dollars to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, distributed 8 million pink ribbons, 9.6 million reminder stickers, and 9.85 million shower cards. Zeta Tau Alpha also participates with Yoplait to help collect pink

lids, and in 2010, the Zetas collected over 350,000 lids. ZTA also partners with Self Magazine to collect money for breast cancer awareness and education, and each member of Zeta Tau Alpha receives a complimentary subscription to Self. Zeta Tau Alpha also partners with the

NFL, Betsey Johnson, and Lifetime Television in the fight against breast cancer.

Theta Nu Chapter of Auburn Montgomery offers many opportunities to young women looking to enhance their college experience. We believe that finding the right sisterhood can emphasize leadership development, provide plenty of opportunities

to serve our surrounding community, offer support for individual academic goals, and provide a lifetime of friendship and love. We hold true to our promises by offering

sisterhood activities, social and formal events, student groups, leadership positions and networking opportunities, and a group of outstanding college women.

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Sorority Name: Zeta Tau Alpha

Nickname: Zeta

Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

Founded at Longwood University

National Founding Date: October 15, 1898

Symbols: Five Point Crown and Strawberry

Flower: White Violet

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Research and Education

Zeta Tau Alpha was founded October 15th, 1898, at Virginia State Female Normal

School, now known as Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. There are

currently 200,000 initiated members of Zeta Tau Alpha, 152 active collegiate

chapters, and 250 active alumna chapters. Our open motto is “Seek the Noblest”.

Zeta Tau Alpha is the third largest National Panhellenic Group.

Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness and

Education. We were the first national sponsor of the Race for the

Cure’s National Series Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program.

As a whole, Zeta Tau Alpha has donated over $3 million dollars to

Susan G. Komen for the cure. Zeta Tau Alpha also participates with

Yoplait to help collect pink lids, and in 2008, the Zetas collected over

311,000 lids. ZTA also partners with Self Magazine to collect money

for breast cancer awareness and education, and each member of

Zeta Tau Alpha receives a complimentary subscription to Self. Zeta

Tau Alpha also partners with the NFL, Betsey Johnson, and Lifetime

Television in the fight against breast cancer.

Theta Nu Chapter of Auburn Montgomery offers many

opportunities to young women looking to enhance their

college experience. We believe that finding the right

sisterhood can emphasize leadership development,

provide plenty of opportunities to serve our surrounding

community, offer support for individual academic goals,

and a lifetime of friendship and love. We hold true to our

promises by offering sisterhood activities, social and

formal events, study groups, leadership positions and

networking opportunities, and a group of outstanding

college women.

ZetA tAu ALphASorority Name: Zeta Tau Alpha Nickname: ZetaColors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Founded at Longwood UniversityNational Founding Date: October 15, 1898 Symbols: Five Point Crown and StrawberryFlower: White Violet Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Research and Education

Zeta Tau Alpha was founded October 15th, 1898, at Virginia State Female Normal School, now known as Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. There are currently 200,000 initiated members of Zeta Tau Alpha, 152 active collegiate

chapters, and 250 active alumna chapters. Our open motto is “Seek the Noblest”. Zeta Tau Alpha is the third largest National Panhellenic Group.

Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education. We were the first national sponsor of the Race for the

Cure’s National Series Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program. As a whole, Zeta Tau Alpha has donated over $3 million dollars to

Susan G. Komen for the cure. Zeta Tau Alpha also participates with Yoplait to help collect pink lids, and in 2008, the Zetas collected over 311,000 lids. ZTA also partners with Self Magazine to collect money

for breast cancer awareness and education, and each member of Zeta Tau Alpha receives a complimentary subscription to Self. Zeta Tau Alpha also partners with the NFL, Betsey Johnson, and Lifetime

Television in the fight against breast cancer.

Theta Nu Chapter of Auburn Montgomery offers many opportunities to young women looking to enhance their college experience. We believe that finding the right sisterhood can emphasize leadership development, provide plenty of opportunities to serve our surrounding community, offer support for individual academic goals, and a lifetime of friendship and love. We hold true to our promises by offering sisterhood activities, social and formal events, study groups, leadership positions and networking opportunities, and a group of outstanding college women.

Helpful Hints for Recruitment WeekendJust Relax. Recruitment is a time to meet new people and to make new friends. Expect smiling and friendly faces at recruitment functions. Relax and be yourself. Recruitment Weekend will not only be easier, but more enjoyable.

Be Courteous and Prompt: Recruitment functions are scheduled to begin and end at certain times. If you’re expecting to arrive late, contact your Pi Chi.

Food: Finger foods will be provided Friday, August 19th. Refreshmentswill be provided Saturday, August 20th, and Sunday, August 21st. Please arrive on time so that everyone can get plenty to eat.

Consider the Financial Responsibilities: All Panhellenic sororities require monthly and/or semester dues. All sororities expect the potential new members to be financially dependable.

Confide in your Pi Chi: She can be your best friend during Recruitment Weekend. She is there for you! Feel free to discuss any problems with her or ask her any questions

What Does it mean to be Greek?Service

Our Greek community has a special commitment to philanthropic work. Each sorority focuses on national philanthropies, but all donate service to several local agencies. Because of the strength in numbers and organizational qualities found in sororities, these women achieve great success in aiding the community.

Scholarship Greeks at AUM have a high standard of scholarship. Members of all organizations are encouraged to strive for excellence in scholarship and are awarded for their academic achievements. Scholarship and academic excellence is something that all Greeks strive for throughout their college career.

Social Brotherhood and Sisterhood are the backbone to all Greek organizations. While academics and philanthropy are main focuses, social activities give the Greeks of AUM a much needed break from the daily grind of classes. Social events provide the opportunity to meet new people and form long-lasting friendships. Participation in these activities is not required in order for you to belong to a Greek organization, but there is little comparison to the fun and excitement of Greek social events.

Leadership Being Greek at AUM gives students the ability to explore the many different aspects of leadership. Greek members can run for office within their own chapter, as well as gain positions on the various Greek Councils and Communities. Becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority opens doors to leadership roles that can prepare individuals for their future careers. Being Greek offers you an excellent opportunity to make an impact on your community as a leader.

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Meet Your Pi Chi’s!

Pi Chi’s represent the best qualities of Panhellenic women. They are supportive, Impartial, and provide guidance to Potential New Members. The Pi Chis work hard all summer to plan for a fun-filled Recruitment

weekend. They are looking forward to meeting you!

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Sarah DandridgePanhellenic President

Sara Allen Kayla Lindsey Kim Snodgress

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"Though time may pass, our sisterhood will last!"

"Sisterhood is not letting petty differences get in the way of anything. It is about being true to yourself. It is about

experiencing new adventures by entering the realm of others."

"Individually unique. Together complete."

"Not four years, but for life."

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National Pan-Hellenic Council, IncorporatedThe National Pan-Hellenic council, incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine

International Greek letter Sorority and Fraternity: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other

mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter

members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Kappa Alpha. Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta joined in 1931. Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma joined the

Council. Sigma Gamma Rho joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta completed the list of member organization in 1997.

The stated purpose and mission of the organizations in 1930 was unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations. Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.

Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma ThetaSorority, Inc.

You’re Invited! All female Students interested in joining a NPHC sorority

Must attend a Informational Session in the fall or Spring. It is preferred that students attend the fall session.

Visit ‘AUM Student Life’ on Facebook for More Information.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

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Throughout the years, Nu Xi has been dedicated to the ideals of sisterhood, scholarship, and ser-vice. Nu Xi has proven to be one of the most active organizations on campus, by promoting education

and awareness about issues pertaining to girls and women, by supporting academic excellence with both members and the Auburn Montgomery community, and by displaying leadership aptitudes through holding various offices on student organization boards . The

Ladies of Nu Xi would like to congratulate, honor, and thank our Illustrious Charter Members, for opening the Pink and Green door of opportunity, which has allowed us to serve our

community the Alpha Kappa Alpha way!

Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained

women. The goals of its program activities center on significant issues in families, communities, government halls and world assembly chambers. To trace its history is to tell a story of changing pat-terns of human relations in America in the 20th century. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s influence extends be-

yond campus quads and student interest. It has a legacy of service that deepens, rather than ends, with college graduation. Its efforts constitute a priceless part of the global experience in the 21st century.

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Established: Nov. 12, 1922 at Butler University,

Indianapolis, Indiana

Classification: Nonprofit service and

social organization

Membership: 85,000+

Division: Five Regions Central,

Northeastern, Southeastern,

Southwestern, Western

Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany

and Korea

Sorority Flower: The Yellow Tea Rose

Sorority Mascot: The Poodle

Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Gold

Mission Statement

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization’s

programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society

educationally, civically, and economically.

Sorority Women...“From the outside looking in you can never understand it.

From the inside looking out, you can never explain it.”

Alpha Gamma DeltaZeta Tau AlphaDelta Zeta

Alpha Kappa AlphaDelta Sigma Theta

Auburn University at MontgomeryOffice of Student Activities/Greek LifeP. O. Box 244023Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

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