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Dear Future Sorority Woman,
I am so excited for you to enter into sorority life here at Georgia College.
The Panhellenic sisterhood is very special and I cannot wait to meet you and
help you find your home at GC.
You are going to meet so many women with different backgrounds, views,
and experiences. However, we all have one common goal: to encourage each
other to be better. You will have sisters who are a part of Student
Government, ministry, sports teams, and just about every extra curricular on
our campus who will help you figure out what you want to be a part of. Our
sisterhoods are unique, but we continue to strive for the same things. We
strive to maintain high morals, academic excellence, and promoting the
good of the community through our sisterhood events, philanthropy events,
and college life.
College is a place where you become the person you want to be and our
sororities help keep us in check with sisters who truly want you to be safe,
to achieve your goals, and to succeed. Our goal is to help you find your
home. I do not know where I would be without my sisterhood because it has
taught me so much about what it means to be a successful woman through
holding positions, service projects, and the relationships it has given me.
Sincerely,
Micah Parr, Panhellenic President
Welcome to Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia College. Our organizations have played an active role on our campus since 1974 and continue
to provide engagement opportunities for our students.
The fraternities and sororities at Georgia College provide an environment that enhances individual learning experiences. These experiences
provide students with opportunities such as leadership development, community engagement and academic support while building friendships.
Being actively involved in a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most rewarding collegiate experiences.
We invite you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. We invite you to become engaged. We invite you to explore Fraternity and Sorority
Life at Georgia College.
The mission of the Georgia College Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is to support the fraternal community
in their efforts to accomplish academic excellence, engage in service and philanthropy and foster community
engagement and leadership. We strive to create an environment supportive of the liberal arts mission of
Georgia College.
Hello and welcome to Panhellenic Recruitment!
I am Tiffany Bayne, assistant director for
Fraternity and Sorority Life here at Georgia
College. I am so excited to meet you and be
working with you during this very exciting time.
My sorority experience provided me with many
skills, talents and relationships that have mean
very much to me. I am honored to be a part of
that experience for you!
Tiffany Bayne
478-445-7866
tiffany.bayne@gcsu.edu
Hi, I’m Stacey Milner, assistant director for
Fraternity and Sorority Life. I am a native of historic
Milledgeville and a member of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. I hope that you are full of excitement
and ready for the wonderful journey that lies
ahead. As you prepare to be with us take a deep
breath, relax and remember, “Fraternity and
Sorority Life is nothing you expected, but everything
you are looking for.” I look forward to meeting you,
see you soon!
Stacey Milner
478-445-7865
stacey.milner@gcsu.edu
College Panhellenic Council (CPC) The College Panhellenic
Council is the governing council over the seven National
Panhellenic Conference sororities at Georgia College. The council
has four executive officers and seven delegates, representing
each of the seven sororities. The purpose of the council is to
foster collaboration among the sororities and enhance the
undergraduate experience for the members. The organizations
within the Georgia College Panhellenic Council are:
Alpha Delta Pi• Alpha Omicron Pi• Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta• Kappa Delta• Phi Mu• Zeta Tau Alpha
Interfraternity Council (IFC) The Interfraternity Council is the
governing council over the seven North American Interfraternity
Conference fraternities at Georgia College. The council has four
executive officers and fourteen delegates, representing each of
the seven fraternities. The purpose of the council is to coordinate
joint activities, educational programming and provide support to
its member chapters. The organizations within the Georgia
College Interfraternity Council are:
Alpha Tau Omega• Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Alpha Order
Pi Kappa Alpha • Pi Kappa Phi • Sigma Alpha Epsilon • Theta Chi
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The National Pan-Hellenic
Council is the governing council for the Divine Nine historical African
American fraternities and sororities. Georgia College holds a charter for
eight of these nine organizations. The council has six executive officers
positions and one delegate per organization, representing each of the
fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the council is to promote
community awareness and action through educational, economic and
cultural service activities through leadership development and
community outreach. The fraternities and sororities within the Georgia
College National Pan-Hellenic Council are:
Alpha Kappa Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi • Omega Psi Phi • Phi Beta Sigma • Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta
United Greek Council (UGC) The United Greek Council is the
governing council for five associated fraternities and sororities. The
purpose of the council is to coordinate and develop strategic actions
plans that will unify organizations, promote higher education, provide
community services and enhance leadership. The fraternities and
sororities within the Georgia College United Greek Council are:
Gamma Sigma Sigma • Lambda Sigma Upsilon • Mu Sigma Upsilon
Omega Delta Sigma • Sigma Alpha Omega
These are some terms or phrases that you may hear during the recruitment process. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Active: A collegiate, initiated member of a sorority chapter.
Badge: An insign ia of fratern ity or sorority membership worn by initiated members. Each
sorority has its badge.
Bid: An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
Bid Day: The last d ay of recruitment, when potential new members receive bids to join
chapters and become new members. Each chapter will usu ally host a Bid Day activity to help
the new members get to know each other and the rest of the chapte r, like bowling or rolle r
skating. The Un animous Agreements state that there is to be no alcohol use or men
associated with recruitment or Bid Day.
Big Sister: An active member of a chapter who is paired with a new member as a mentor.
Chapter: An individual membership unit of an inter/national sorority or frate rnity
represented on campus.
Chapter Advisor: An alumna of a sorority who establishes and maintains a close advisory
relationship with a chapter. She assists members and office rs in all areas of chapte r
operations.
Charter: The document issued form a headquarters to a chapte r that indicate s the group is
a full-fledged member of the national or international organization.
College Panhellenic Association: The cooperative campus organization of collegiate
members of NPC fraternities
College Panhellenic Council: A council for all of the National P anhellenic Conference
sorority chapters on a campus. Th is council serve s as the govern ing body for all NPC
chapters on campus and organize s the recru itment process. Each chapte r chooses a delegate
to sit on its College Panhellenic council.
Continuous Open Bidding (COB): An opportunity for chap ters that do not reach quota
during primary recruitment to bid to total and/or quota. The continuous open bidding
process is less formal, and not all chapters will participate in continuous open bidding.
Dues: Fees p aid to the sorority organization. Dues must be paid to remain in “good
standing” with the chapter.
Families: The extended family tree of bigs, little, grand bigs, etc.
Fraternity/Sorority Advisor: A campus professional that is dedicated to supporting the
efforts of the fraternities and sororities.
Founders: The founding sisters of the inter/national sorority.
House: The physical house dedicated to each sorority. This where some of the sisters live
and where many chapter activities take place. The entire organization can also be referred
to as a “house”.
Initiation: A traditional ceremony that brings a new member into full membership of a
sorority or fraternity. Once you are initiated into an NPC sorority, you are ineligible for
membership in any other.
Intentional Single Preference: When a woman lists only one chapter on her membership
recruitment acceptance binding agreement following preference round.
Legacy: A daughter, sister or granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority. Typically,
different groups have different definitions of legacies. Being a legacy does not guarantee a
bid to a particular sorority. Each inter/national organization has its own policy for
invitations to legacies during recruitment.
MRABA: The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. This is a one-year
binding agreement signed by a potential new member when ranking chapters after
preference round. A PNM agrees to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on her MRABA. If
a PNM receives a bid to a chapter she lists and declines it, she is bound to it for one year or
until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannot accept a bid to any other
organization. If a PNM signs an MRABA and does not receive a bid, she is eligible for
continuous open bidding or snap bidding.
New Member: A person who has accepted a bid from a sorority but is not yet an active
member of that chapter. Chapters will have some sort of new member process during which
the new members learn more about the sorority and prepare them for initiation.
“No Frills” recruitment: A recruitment style that focuses on quality communication with
potential new members as opposed to fancy decorations and matching outfits.
NPC: The National Panhellenic Conference, or the umbrella body for 26 inter/national
women’s fraternities and sororities.
Philanthropy: A charitable cause supported by the sorority, nationally or locally.
Pledge Pin: The pin of a new member, which indicates her commitment to the organization
until her imitation.
Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is eligible to participate in recruitment. On
campuses that hold deferred recruitment during second semester, chapters might use the
term PNM to refer to any woman eligible for recruitment.
Preference (Pref): The final round of events in the recruitment process. PNMs visit at most
two sorority houses and then make their final decisions about membership.
Quota: The number of potential new members to which each chapter can offer bids during
formal recruitment. This is determined with a formula involving the number of chapters and
the number of women participating in bid matching.
Recommendation: A form completed by an alumna member of a sorority recommending a
potential new member for membership. At Georgia College, we encourage recommendation
letters, but do not require them. If you would like to send a recommendation, you can mail
it to:
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Name of Organization
Campus Box 002
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Recruitment counselor: A sorority member who is disassociated from her sorority to serve
as a recruitment guide. Each PNM will be assigned a recruitment counselor during formal
recruitment. At Georgia College, we call recruitment counselors Pi Chis (ΠΧ).
Silence: A period of time after the close of membership recruitment events and prior to the
distribution of bids when there is no communication between potential new members and
sorority members.
Snap Bidding: An option available to chapters that did not fill quota. Chapters may offer
bids to potential new members whose preferences were not matched, meaning they would
not be extended a bid by chapters they listed on their preference rankings after preference
round. This process takes place before bids are distributed, and a potential new member
would receive a phone call or other contact by a sorority offering her a snap bid. If she
chooses to accept, the new member would participate in normal Bid Day activities.
Total: The allowable chapter size on a campus, as determined by the College Panhellenic,
including new and active members. Chapters that fall under total may be allowed to
participate in continuous open bidding until they reach total.
Unanimous Agreements: Agreements between the 26 NPC member groups that provide for
fairness and equality between the groups. Several of these agreements have to do with
recruitment procedures.
Values Based Recruitment: An approach which attracts and selects members on the basis
that their individual values align with the values of the organization.
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 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 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.
· The right to be treated as an individual
· The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process
· The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from
recruitment counselors and members
· The right to be treated with respect
· The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being
patronized
· The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers
· The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors
· The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with
recruitment counselors
· The right to 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
· The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility
for the results of that decision
· The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member
experience
Panhellenic sorority recruitment at Georgia College is a fantastic process and we are so
glad you have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. Our chapters have been
working for months preparing for your arrival. Panhellenic Council seeks to make this
experience positive for everyone involved in this process. As an honored guest, you are
expected to adhere to the following expectations and requirements:
· Attend all events for which you are invited
· Remain respectful towards recruitment counselors, other potential new members,
sorority members, council members and university staff at all times
· Refrain from negative discussion of any of the above individuals through the duration
of the recruitment process (including social media)
· Understand that the consumption of alcohol and illegal substances is prohibited
during the recruitment process and bid day activities
· Refrain from communicating with sorority members outside formal recruitment
events
· Arriving promptly to all meetings, events and activities
By registering for Panhellenic recruitment, I understand and agree to the terms listed
above. I understand that if I violate this code of conduct, I will be released from the
recruitment process.
Q: I am signing up for recruitment to meet new people. I don’t have to accept a bid, do I?
A: Sorority recruitment is a great opportunity tomeet newpeople, learn your way around campus andget settled into the collegescene. A potential newmember is never obligatedto join
a sorority. For various reasons, if you would not like to continue withformal recruitment, you may choose towithdraw. If you withdrawprior to receiving a bid onBid Day, you are eligible
to participatein continuous open bidding better known as InformalRecruitment. If during recruitment week, you decidethat you no longer want to participate in formal recruitment, you
should discuss these feelings with your Pi Chi whowill helpyou through theprocess. If you receive a bid from a chapter on Bid Day, and decide not to accept it, you will not be able to
participate incontinuous open bidding for one calendar year. You will be eligible to participatein formal recruitment thefollowing year.
Q: I am an upperclassmen, do I even have a chance at getting a bid?
A: At Georgia College, all of our potential newmembers (regardless of ageor classification) that maximize their options are successful during the recruitment process. There are several
women in each of the sororitiesthat joined during their sophomore, junior or even senior year.
Q: If I join a sorority, will I have time to study?
A: Time management skills are very important to your success as a collegestudent, especially one that is eager to become engaged at Georgia College. All of our organizations maintain
academic requirements and offer support and programs tohelp you succeed.
Q: I am going through recruitment with my best friend, what is the chance we will both get into the same sorority?
A: The purpose of the recruitment process is toallow you and the chapters to decideon the best fit. We encourageall potential new members toapproach this process with an openmind.
You will each meet womenin these sororities that you make a connection with. Trust your gut and remember that this processis about you and where you best feel comfortable.
Q: I heard there are more sororities at Georgia College other than the six Panhellenic organizations? Who are they are why aren’t they in recruitment? Can I join both?
Georgia College Panhellenic Councilis oneof four Fraternity and Sorority Life councils on campus. Panhellenic recruitmentonly involves six sororities, becausethose are themember
sororities for that council. There are sororities within two of theother councils, NationalPan-Hellenic Council andUnited Greek Council. Our community strives to offer a place to any
student that is interested injoining a fraternity or sorority. If you would like to learn more about these other organizations, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at
ofsl@gcsu.edu or 478-445-2960.
The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to
make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. Collectively, we are one of the largest communities of college-
education women in the world while not even seven percent of the world – men and women combined – has college degrees, and two thirds of
all illiterate adults are women. Standing together as one community, we will give girls and women an equal chance for rewarding lives and
livelihoods through schooling, the learning of a trade, or even a college degree.
Whether founded in the 1800s or in the 2000s, sororities place a high priority on
volunteering and community engagement. Together, sororities donate millions of
domestic dollars every year to help eliminate life-shattering diseases, raise awareness
for important health issues, as well as tackling local issues such as domestic-violence
against women, illiteracy among youth, environmental stewardship, and aid to the
disabled and aging.
And the world is changing. Boundaries are disintegrating and technology allows us to
live in a global neighborhood. Today’s sorority women understand and appreciate
others on a global scale, realizing that they have the wherewithal to make a
difference for the less fortunate both domestically and globally. As college educated
women, we know the value of achieving an education, and we believe that every girl
in the world deserves the opportunity to go to school.
During Sorority 101, we will be making school supplies bags to distribute to children in
the local community. Please consider participating by bringing a few of the following
items with you to recruitment! We will collect all donated items during the 2pm Hall
meeting on August 5th.
• Notebooks
• Lined Paper
• Construction Paper
• Index Cards
• Pencils
• Pens
• Binders
• Folders
• Tissues
• Hand Sanitizer
• Erasers
• Color Pencils
• Crayons
• Coloring Books
• Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Dry Erase Markers
• Dry Erase Boards
• Calculators
• USB Flash Drives
• Books (elementary age)
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Tape
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Pencil Case
• Highlighters
• Paints
• Tape
• Stapler
Friday
August 5
Move In | 9am – 11am | Residence Halls
Parent Orientation | 2pm | RussellAuditorium
PNM Hall Meeting | 2pm| Residence Halls
PNM Orientation and Sorority 101 | 3pm |A&S Auditorium
Saturday
August 6
Meet and Greet Events
PNMs visit each of the 7 sorority houses
Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max
Sunday
August 7
Philanthropy Events
PNMs visit up to 6 sorority houses
Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max
Monday
August 8
Sisterhood and Leadership Events
PNMs visit up to 4 sorority houses
Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max
Tuesday
August 9
Preference Events
PNMs visit up to 2 sorority houses
Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max
Wednesday
August 10
Bid Day
Bids Distributed at 10:30 am
Run Out begins at 11am | Front Campus
Parents and families invited
We are so excited that you have
decided to go through this year’s
recruitment. Our chapter is honored
that you have allowed us to be a part
of this incredible journey. We want
to wish you the best of luck and we
could not be happier to meet you!
First, Finest, Forever!
Alli Taylor
Chapter President
Sorority 101 is a Georgia College Panhellenic program that all potential new members participate in before beginning the formal recruitment process. The
purpose of Sorority 101 is to help students prepare for college life and to understand the role sorority life plays in that experience. Sorority 101 embodies the
values of sisterhood, as this is an opportunity for our campus’ most respected sorority women to empower you with the lessons they have learned along the way.
Sorority 101 will kick off with recruitment orientation and a keynote titled A Chat with Chaney. Chaney will lead us through a discussion about what it means to
be a sorority woman on Georgia College’s campus, in your daily life, and in the future. We will be exploring the possibilities of finding joy in every process of
being in a sorority and how to make the most of your experience.
Following the keynote, PNMs will break into groups and travel through each of the following topics:
The Expectations of
Membership
Starting college, joining a sorority, meeting new people, managing assignments…it can be a lot! We will spend some time talking about the
expectations of sorority life and how to balance it all!
Mental Health First
Aid Kit
School is important, but you cannot accomplish anything if you do not have a clear mind. Keeping your mind and body healthy will help you succeed
in everything you do! We will chat about stress management and explore resources on campus to help you have a successful and healthy experience
at GC.
Circle of Sisterhood
Circle of Sisterhood is Panhellenic Council’s philanthropy.
We will be participating in a service project that will provide school supplies to local children and boost their confidence about learning and
education.
What Your Momma
Didn’t Tell You
When coming into sorority life and college in general, there are a lot of questions that you may have and some of them may not be easy to ask your
parents – and those question may not have the easiest answers. We are here to help! We are going to cover all the topics you may be wondering
about and that college entails but just aren’t exactly sure where to get your information. Prepare yourself for some honest time and get
straightforward answers as young adults entering your college career.
Just like many things that make each sorority unique, the cost of membership is different for every group. Each
organization sets their own budget that is voted on by the chapter members. Some chapters’ budgets include all of the
year’s activities, while others do not include all activities. Instead, members pay only for the events and activities they
attend. To give potential new members an idea of the cost of membership, we have provided a range of the costs of
common fees charged by sororities at Georgia College for the first year of membership.
$1,200-$1,600
The most expensive time in Fraternity and Sorority Life is during the first semester of membership. The fees paid during
your first year of membership include fees such as:
Inter/National Fees Sisterhood Events Parlor/Housing Corporation Fee
Date/Social Events Philanthropy Events Technology Fee
Initiation Fee* Badge Fee* T-Shirts
One time fees required during the new member period have been denoted with an (*).
Like the best things in life, the more you put into your sorority experience, the more you will gain from it. Sorority life is a
great place to learn time management as you will have the opportunity to participate in leadership roles, serve on
committee, volunteer, and of course, make new friends. During your time as a new member, you will attend weekly new
member education sessions. Some of the sorority chapters will also invite you to attend their weekly chapter meting. Our
sororities are also going to support you academic endeavors by offering study sessions and major-mentor groups.
Day 1: Meet and Greet
Potential new members (PNMs) typically wear
sundresses and nice rompers on meet and greet
day.
You can wear whatever shoes are comfortable
to you, you will be visiting each house and
walking tons! Comfortable shoes are key!
Day 2: Philanthropy
You will be provided with a Circle of Sisterhood
t-shirt, the Panhellenic philanthropy, which you
can pair with a skirt or pair of shorts of your
choice. Please no jean shorts
Day 3: Sisterhood & Leadership
During this round of recruitment you will be
provided with another t-shirt. The t-shirt will be
a white V-neck with the Panhellenic crest. Pair
the t-shirt with some colored shorts or skirts,
but no denim please.
Day 4: Preference
This is the day that you wear your favorite dress
or skirt. Chapter women typically dress in “pin
attire,” which refers to attire that would be
worn to an interview. You want to look and feel
your best on this day because it is a special day
during the recruitment period.
Bid Day
This day you will be given another t-shirt to pair which shorts or
skirts of your choice. PNMs usually wear athletic shorts and
tennis shoes on this day as they run to their new home. If you
choose to wear a skirt, please wear shorts or spanks underneath
for the run out. We also advise PNMs to wear sports bras or
camisoles because you will be changing into your new shirt given
to you by your sorority.
As you prepare to arrive on campus, we would like to share a few details with you regarding sorority
recruitment move in with University Housing. For students planning to live in University Housing for
the fall 2016 semester, you will move into your regularly assigned room on August 5, 2016.
Students with the last name starting with A-K should arrive at 9am. Students with last names starting
with L-Z should arrive at 10am. Please arrive at your building for check in. If you are moving into
the VillageApartments, please arrive at the West Campus Center. Please bring an ID for check in.
Building Locations:
Adams Hall 421 W. Greene Street
Bell Hall 11 W. Hancock Street
Foundation Hall 631 W. Franklin Street
Napier Hall 420 W. Greene Street
Parkhurst Hall 550 W. Greene Street
Sanford Hall 410 W. Greene Street
The Village 120 W. Campus Drive
Wells Hall 510 W. Greene Street
Alpha Delta Pi
Founded: May 15, 1851 | Macon, Georgia
Colors: Blue and White
Flower: Woodland Violet
Symbol: Diamond
Mascot: Lion, “Alphie”
Motto: We Live for Each Other
Philanthropy: The Ronald McDonald House
Alpha Omicron Pi
Founded: January 2, 1897 | Barnard College, NY
Colors: Cardinal
Flower: Jacqueminot Rose
Symbol: Ruby
Mascot: Panda
Motto: Women Enriched Through Lifelong Friendship
Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and Education
Delta Zeta
Founded: October 24, 1902 | Miami University, OH
Colors: Rose and Green
Flower: Killarney Rose
Symbol: Roman Lamp
Mascot: Turtle
Motto: Let the Flame Endure Forever
Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing
and the Painted Turtle Camp
Delta Gamma
Founded: December 25, 1873 | Lewis School, MS
Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue
Flower: Delta Gamma Cream Rose
Symbol: Anchor
Mascot: Hannah Doll
Motto: Do Good
Philanthropy: Service for Sight and the Delta
Gamma Foundation
Kappa Delta
Founded: October 23, 1897 | Farmville, VA
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Flower: White Rose
Symbol: Nautilus Shell and Dagger
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Motto: Let us strive for that which is honorable,
beautiful and highest
Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America and
Prevent Child Abuse America
Phi Mu
Founded: March 4, 1852 | Wesleyan College, GA
Colors: Rose and White
Flower: Rose Colored Carnation
Symbol: Quatrefoil
Mascot: Ladybug
Motto: The Faithful Sisters
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Zeta Tau Alpha
Founded: October 15, 1898| Farmville, VA
Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray
Flower: White Violet
Symbol: Crown
Mascot: Strawberry
Motto: Seek the Noblest
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education
and Awareness
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Kappa Delta
Phi Mu
Zeta Tau Alpha
Your recruitment counselors (you can call them ΠΧs)
have been working to plan an amazing recruitment
week for you! They are so excited to welcome you to
Georgia College and the Panhellenic community. Be on
the look out for emails, calls, and texts from them as
we near recruitment. In the meantime, they have a
few words of wisdom for you!
“Don't try and be anything other than yourself, because you're
perfect the way you are” -MK
“Enjoy every second of this journey and appreciate your pi chis
(they would do anything for you…literally)!” -Kayla
“1. Be yourself
2. Pack band aids -even if you don’t use them someone will need
them so you could make a friend!
3. Don’t rush a sorority based of rumors or based off your friends
decisions.
4. Go into every house with a positive attitude and an open mind.
5. Packing a small umbrella might save your life!
6. Look into the sorority so you can ask specific questions - about
philanthropy events/traditions/interesting things to special to
each house/etc.” -Jordan
“Some of my best friends in college came from my pi chi group!
Remember to branch out and meet the people in your group, even
if you go different sororities you will still be friends!” -Molly
“Enjoy your recruitment experience to the fullest and get to know
as many girls as possible. Even if some of your friends that you
make do not run out to the same sorority on bid day, it is great to
have friends!” -Dorianna

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Sorority Recruitment Guide for Georgia College

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  • 2. Dear Future Sorority Woman, I am so excited for you to enter into sorority life here at Georgia College. The Panhellenic sisterhood is very special and I cannot wait to meet you and help you find your home at GC. You are going to meet so many women with different backgrounds, views, and experiences. However, we all have one common goal: to encourage each other to be better. You will have sisters who are a part of Student Government, ministry, sports teams, and just about every extra curricular on our campus who will help you figure out what you want to be a part of. Our sisterhoods are unique, but we continue to strive for the same things. We strive to maintain high morals, academic excellence, and promoting the good of the community through our sisterhood events, philanthropy events, and college life. College is a place where you become the person you want to be and our sororities help keep us in check with sisters who truly want you to be safe, to achieve your goals, and to succeed. Our goal is to help you find your home. I do not know where I would be without my sisterhood because it has taught me so much about what it means to be a successful woman through holding positions, service projects, and the relationships it has given me. Sincerely, Micah Parr, Panhellenic President
  • 3. Welcome to Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia College. Our organizations have played an active role on our campus since 1974 and continue to provide engagement opportunities for our students. The fraternities and sororities at Georgia College provide an environment that enhances individual learning experiences. These experiences provide students with opportunities such as leadership development, community engagement and academic support while building friendships. Being actively involved in a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most rewarding collegiate experiences. We invite you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. We invite you to become engaged. We invite you to explore Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia College. The mission of the Georgia College Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is to support the fraternal community in their efforts to accomplish academic excellence, engage in service and philanthropy and foster community engagement and leadership. We strive to create an environment supportive of the liberal arts mission of Georgia College. Hello and welcome to Panhellenic Recruitment! I am Tiffany Bayne, assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life here at Georgia College. I am so excited to meet you and be working with you during this very exciting time. My sorority experience provided me with many skills, talents and relationships that have mean very much to me. I am honored to be a part of that experience for you! Tiffany Bayne 478-445-7866 tiffany.bayne@gcsu.edu Hi, I’m Stacey Milner, assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. I am a native of historic Milledgeville and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. I hope that you are full of excitement and ready for the wonderful journey that lies ahead. As you prepare to be with us take a deep breath, relax and remember, “Fraternity and Sorority Life is nothing you expected, but everything you are looking for.” I look forward to meeting you, see you soon! Stacey Milner 478-445-7865 stacey.milner@gcsu.edu
  • 4. College Panhellenic Council (CPC) The College Panhellenic Council is the governing council over the seven National Panhellenic Conference sororities at Georgia College. The council has four executive officers and seven delegates, representing each of the seven sororities. The purpose of the council is to foster collaboration among the sororities and enhance the undergraduate experience for the members. The organizations within the Georgia College Panhellenic Council are: Alpha Delta Pi• Alpha Omicron Pi• Delta Gamma Delta Zeta• Kappa Delta• Phi Mu• Zeta Tau Alpha Interfraternity Council (IFC) The Interfraternity Council is the governing council over the seven North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities at Georgia College. The council has four executive officers and fourteen delegates, representing each of the seven fraternities. The purpose of the council is to coordinate joint activities, educational programming and provide support to its member chapters. The organizations within the Georgia College Interfraternity Council are: Alpha Tau Omega• Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Alpha Order Pi Kappa Alpha • Pi Kappa Phi • Sigma Alpha Epsilon • Theta Chi National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing council for the Divine Nine historical African American fraternities and sororities. Georgia College holds a charter for eight of these nine organizations. The council has six executive officers positions and one delegate per organization, representing each of the fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the council is to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic and cultural service activities through leadership development and community outreach. The fraternities and sororities within the Georgia College National Pan-Hellenic Council are: Alpha Kappa Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Alpha Psi • Omega Psi Phi • Phi Beta Sigma • Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta United Greek Council (UGC) The United Greek Council is the governing council for five associated fraternities and sororities. The purpose of the council is to coordinate and develop strategic actions plans that will unify organizations, promote higher education, provide community services and enhance leadership. The fraternities and sororities within the Georgia College United Greek Council are: Gamma Sigma Sigma • Lambda Sigma Upsilon • Mu Sigma Upsilon Omega Delta Sigma • Sigma Alpha Omega
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  • 7. These are some terms or phrases that you may hear during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. Active: A collegiate, initiated member of a sorority chapter. Badge: An insign ia of fratern ity or sorority membership worn by initiated members. Each sorority has its badge. Bid: An invitation to join a fraternity or sorority. Bid Day: The last d ay of recruitment, when potential new members receive bids to join chapters and become new members. Each chapter will usu ally host a Bid Day activity to help the new members get to know each other and the rest of the chapte r, like bowling or rolle r skating. The Un animous Agreements state that there is to be no alcohol use or men associated with recruitment or Bid Day. Big Sister: An active member of a chapter who is paired with a new member as a mentor. Chapter: An individual membership unit of an inter/national sorority or frate rnity represented on campus. Chapter Advisor: An alumna of a sorority who establishes and maintains a close advisory relationship with a chapter. She assists members and office rs in all areas of chapte r operations. Charter: The document issued form a headquarters to a chapte r that indicate s the group is a full-fledged member of the national or international organization. College Panhellenic Association: The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of NPC fraternities College Panhellenic Council: A council for all of the National P anhellenic Conference sorority chapters on a campus. Th is council serve s as the govern ing body for all NPC chapters on campus and organize s the recru itment process. Each chapte r chooses a delegate to sit on its College Panhellenic council. Continuous Open Bidding (COB): An opportunity for chap ters that do not reach quota during primary recruitment to bid to total and/or quota. The continuous open bidding process is less formal, and not all chapters will participate in continuous open bidding. Dues: Fees p aid to the sorority organization. Dues must be paid to remain in “good standing” with the chapter. Families: The extended family tree of bigs, little, grand bigs, etc. Fraternity/Sorority Advisor: A campus professional that is dedicated to supporting the efforts of the fraternities and sororities. Founders: The founding sisters of the inter/national sorority. House: The physical house dedicated to each sorority. This where some of the sisters live and where many chapter activities take place. The entire organization can also be referred to as a “house”. Initiation: A traditional ceremony that brings a new member into full membership of a sorority or fraternity. Once you are initiated into an NPC sorority, you are ineligible for membership in any other. Intentional Single Preference: When a woman lists only one chapter on her membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement following preference round. Legacy: A daughter, sister or granddaughter of an initiated member of a sorority. Typically, different groups have different definitions of legacies. Being a legacy does not guarantee a bid to a particular sorority. Each inter/national organization has its own policy for invitations to legacies during recruitment. MRABA: The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. This is a one-year binding agreement signed by a potential new member when ranking chapters after preference round. A PNM agrees to accept a bid from any chapter she lists on her MRABA. If a PNM receives a bid to a chapter she lists and declines it, she is bound to it for one year or until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannot accept a bid to any other organization. If a PNM signs an MRABA and does not receive a bid, she is eligible for continuous open bidding or snap bidding.
  • 8. New Member: A person who has accepted a bid from a sorority but is not yet an active member of that chapter. Chapters will have some sort of new member process during which the new members learn more about the sorority and prepare them for initiation. “No Frills” recruitment: A recruitment style that focuses on quality communication with potential new members as opposed to fancy decorations and matching outfits. NPC: The National Panhellenic Conference, or the umbrella body for 26 inter/national women’s fraternities and sororities. Philanthropy: A charitable cause supported by the sorority, nationally or locally. Pledge Pin: The pin of a new member, which indicates her commitment to the organization until her imitation. Potential New Member (PNM): A woman who is eligible to participate in recruitment. On campuses that hold deferred recruitment during second semester, chapters might use the term PNM to refer to any woman eligible for recruitment. Preference (Pref): The final round of events in the recruitment process. PNMs visit at most two sorority houses and then make their final decisions about membership. Quota: The number of potential new members to which each chapter can offer bids during formal recruitment. This is determined with a formula involving the number of chapters and the number of women participating in bid matching. Recommendation: A form completed by an alumna member of a sorority recommending a potential new member for membership. At Georgia College, we encourage recommendation letters, but do not require them. If you would like to send a recommendation, you can mail it to: The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Name of Organization Campus Box 002 Milledgeville, GA 31061 Recruitment counselor: A sorority member who is disassociated from her sorority to serve as a recruitment guide. Each PNM will be assigned a recruitment counselor during formal recruitment. At Georgia College, we call recruitment counselors Pi Chis (ΠΧ). Silence: A period of time after the close of membership recruitment events and prior to the distribution of bids when there is no communication between potential new members and sorority members. Snap Bidding: An option available to chapters that did not fill quota. Chapters may offer bids to potential new members whose preferences were not matched, meaning they would not be extended a bid by chapters they listed on their preference rankings after preference round. This process takes place before bids are distributed, and a potential new member would receive a phone call or other contact by a sorority offering her a snap bid. If she chooses to accept, the new member would participate in normal Bid Day activities. Total: The allowable chapter size on a campus, as determined by the College Panhellenic, including new and active members. Chapters that fall under total may be allowed to participate in continuous open bidding until they reach total. Unanimous Agreements: Agreements between the 26 NPC member groups that provide for fairness and equality between the groups. Several of these agreements have to do with recruitment procedures. Values Based Recruitment: An approach which attracts and selects members on the basis that their individual values align with the values of the organization.
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  • 10. 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 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 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. · The right to be treated as an individual · The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process · The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members · The right to be treated with respect · The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized · The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers · The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors · The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors · The right to 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 · The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision · The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience Panhellenic sorority recruitment at Georgia College is a fantastic process and we are so glad you have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. Our chapters have been working for months preparing for your arrival. Panhellenic Council seeks to make this experience positive for everyone involved in this process. As an honored guest, you are expected to adhere to the following expectations and requirements: · Attend all events for which you are invited · Remain respectful towards recruitment counselors, other potential new members, sorority members, council members and university staff at all times · Refrain from negative discussion of any of the above individuals through the duration of the recruitment process (including social media) · Understand that the consumption of alcohol and illegal substances is prohibited during the recruitment process and bid day activities · Refrain from communicating with sorority members outside formal recruitment events · Arriving promptly to all meetings, events and activities By registering for Panhellenic recruitment, I understand and agree to the terms listed above. I understand that if I violate this code of conduct, I will be released from the recruitment process.
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  • 12. Q: I am signing up for recruitment to meet new people. I don’t have to accept a bid, do I? A: Sorority recruitment is a great opportunity tomeet newpeople, learn your way around campus andget settled into the collegescene. A potential newmember is never obligatedto join a sorority. For various reasons, if you would not like to continue withformal recruitment, you may choose towithdraw. If you withdrawprior to receiving a bid onBid Day, you are eligible to participatein continuous open bidding better known as InformalRecruitment. If during recruitment week, you decidethat you no longer want to participate in formal recruitment, you should discuss these feelings with your Pi Chi whowill helpyou through theprocess. If you receive a bid from a chapter on Bid Day, and decide not to accept it, you will not be able to participate incontinuous open bidding for one calendar year. You will be eligible to participatein formal recruitment thefollowing year. Q: I am an upperclassmen, do I even have a chance at getting a bid? A: At Georgia College, all of our potential newmembers (regardless of ageor classification) that maximize their options are successful during the recruitment process. There are several women in each of the sororitiesthat joined during their sophomore, junior or even senior year. Q: If I join a sorority, will I have time to study? A: Time management skills are very important to your success as a collegestudent, especially one that is eager to become engaged at Georgia College. All of our organizations maintain academic requirements and offer support and programs tohelp you succeed. Q: I am going through recruitment with my best friend, what is the chance we will both get into the same sorority? A: The purpose of the recruitment process is toallow you and the chapters to decideon the best fit. We encourageall potential new members toapproach this process with an openmind. You will each meet womenin these sororities that you make a connection with. Trust your gut and remember that this processis about you and where you best feel comfortable. Q: I heard there are more sororities at Georgia College other than the six Panhellenic organizations? Who are they are why aren’t they in recruitment? Can I join both? Georgia College Panhellenic Councilis oneof four Fraternity and Sorority Life councils on campus. Panhellenic recruitmentonly involves six sororities, becausethose are themember sororities for that council. There are sororities within two of theother councils, NationalPan-Hellenic Council andUnited Greek Council. Our community strives to offer a place to any student that is interested injoining a fraternity or sorority. If you would like to learn more about these other organizations, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at ofsl@gcsu.edu or 478-445-2960.
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  • 14. The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. Collectively, we are one of the largest communities of college- education women in the world while not even seven percent of the world – men and women combined – has college degrees, and two thirds of all illiterate adults are women. Standing together as one community, we will give girls and women an equal chance for rewarding lives and livelihoods through schooling, the learning of a trade, or even a college degree. Whether founded in the 1800s or in the 2000s, sororities place a high priority on volunteering and community engagement. Together, sororities donate millions of domestic dollars every year to help eliminate life-shattering diseases, raise awareness for important health issues, as well as tackling local issues such as domestic-violence against women, illiteracy among youth, environmental stewardship, and aid to the disabled and aging. And the world is changing. Boundaries are disintegrating and technology allows us to live in a global neighborhood. Today’s sorority women understand and appreciate others on a global scale, realizing that they have the wherewithal to make a difference for the less fortunate both domestically and globally. As college educated women, we know the value of achieving an education, and we believe that every girl in the world deserves the opportunity to go to school.
  • 15. During Sorority 101, we will be making school supplies bags to distribute to children in the local community. Please consider participating by bringing a few of the following items with you to recruitment! We will collect all donated items during the 2pm Hall meeting on August 5th. • Notebooks • Lined Paper • Construction Paper • Index Cards • Pencils • Pens • Binders • Folders • Tissues • Hand Sanitizer • Erasers • Color Pencils • Crayons • Coloring Books • Markers • Glue Sticks • Dry Erase Markers • Dry Erase Boards • Calculators • USB Flash Drives • Books (elementary age) • Rulers • Scissors • Tape • Pencil Sharpeners • Pencil Case • Highlighters • Paints • Tape • Stapler
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  • 18. Friday August 5 Move In | 9am – 11am | Residence Halls Parent Orientation | 2pm | RussellAuditorium PNM Hall Meeting | 2pm| Residence Halls PNM Orientation and Sorority 101 | 3pm |A&S Auditorium Saturday August 6 Meet and Greet Events PNMs visit each of the 7 sorority houses Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max Sunday August 7 Philanthropy Events PNMs visit up to 6 sorority houses Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max Monday August 8 Sisterhood and Leadership Events PNMs visit up to 4 sorority houses Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max Tuesday August 9 Preference Events PNMs visit up to 2 sorority houses Breakfast and lunch provided at The Max Wednesday August 10 Bid Day Bids Distributed at 10:30 am Run Out begins at 11am | Front Campus Parents and families invited
  • 19. We are so excited that you have decided to go through this year’s recruitment. Our chapter is honored that you have allowed us to be a part of this incredible journey. We want to wish you the best of luck and we could not be happier to meet you! First, Finest, Forever! Alli Taylor Chapter President
  • 20. Sorority 101 is a Georgia College Panhellenic program that all potential new members participate in before beginning the formal recruitment process. The purpose of Sorority 101 is to help students prepare for college life and to understand the role sorority life plays in that experience. Sorority 101 embodies the values of sisterhood, as this is an opportunity for our campus’ most respected sorority women to empower you with the lessons they have learned along the way. Sorority 101 will kick off with recruitment orientation and a keynote titled A Chat with Chaney. Chaney will lead us through a discussion about what it means to be a sorority woman on Georgia College’s campus, in your daily life, and in the future. We will be exploring the possibilities of finding joy in every process of being in a sorority and how to make the most of your experience. Following the keynote, PNMs will break into groups and travel through each of the following topics: The Expectations of Membership Starting college, joining a sorority, meeting new people, managing assignments…it can be a lot! We will spend some time talking about the expectations of sorority life and how to balance it all! Mental Health First Aid Kit School is important, but you cannot accomplish anything if you do not have a clear mind. Keeping your mind and body healthy will help you succeed in everything you do! We will chat about stress management and explore resources on campus to help you have a successful and healthy experience at GC. Circle of Sisterhood Circle of Sisterhood is Panhellenic Council’s philanthropy. We will be participating in a service project that will provide school supplies to local children and boost their confidence about learning and education. What Your Momma Didn’t Tell You When coming into sorority life and college in general, there are a lot of questions that you may have and some of them may not be easy to ask your parents – and those question may not have the easiest answers. We are here to help! We are going to cover all the topics you may be wondering about and that college entails but just aren’t exactly sure where to get your information. Prepare yourself for some honest time and get straightforward answers as young adults entering your college career.
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  • 22. Just like many things that make each sorority unique, the cost of membership is different for every group. Each organization sets their own budget that is voted on by the chapter members. Some chapters’ budgets include all of the year’s activities, while others do not include all activities. Instead, members pay only for the events and activities they attend. To give potential new members an idea of the cost of membership, we have provided a range of the costs of common fees charged by sororities at Georgia College for the first year of membership. $1,200-$1,600 The most expensive time in Fraternity and Sorority Life is during the first semester of membership. The fees paid during your first year of membership include fees such as: Inter/National Fees Sisterhood Events Parlor/Housing Corporation Fee Date/Social Events Philanthropy Events Technology Fee Initiation Fee* Badge Fee* T-Shirts One time fees required during the new member period have been denoted with an (*). Like the best things in life, the more you put into your sorority experience, the more you will gain from it. Sorority life is a great place to learn time management as you will have the opportunity to participate in leadership roles, serve on committee, volunteer, and of course, make new friends. During your time as a new member, you will attend weekly new member education sessions. Some of the sorority chapters will also invite you to attend their weekly chapter meting. Our sororities are also going to support you academic endeavors by offering study sessions and major-mentor groups.
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  • 24. Day 1: Meet and Greet Potential new members (PNMs) typically wear sundresses and nice rompers on meet and greet day. You can wear whatever shoes are comfortable to you, you will be visiting each house and walking tons! Comfortable shoes are key! Day 2: Philanthropy You will be provided with a Circle of Sisterhood t-shirt, the Panhellenic philanthropy, which you can pair with a skirt or pair of shorts of your choice. Please no jean shorts
  • 25. Day 3: Sisterhood & Leadership During this round of recruitment you will be provided with another t-shirt. The t-shirt will be a white V-neck with the Panhellenic crest. Pair the t-shirt with some colored shorts or skirts, but no denim please. Day 4: Preference This is the day that you wear your favorite dress or skirt. Chapter women typically dress in “pin attire,” which refers to attire that would be worn to an interview. You want to look and feel your best on this day because it is a special day during the recruitment period.
  • 26. Bid Day This day you will be given another t-shirt to pair which shorts or skirts of your choice. PNMs usually wear athletic shorts and tennis shoes on this day as they run to their new home. If you choose to wear a skirt, please wear shorts or spanks underneath for the run out. We also advise PNMs to wear sports bras or camisoles because you will be changing into your new shirt given to you by your sorority.
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  • 28. As you prepare to arrive on campus, we would like to share a few details with you regarding sorority recruitment move in with University Housing. For students planning to live in University Housing for the fall 2016 semester, you will move into your regularly assigned room on August 5, 2016. Students with the last name starting with A-K should arrive at 9am. Students with last names starting with L-Z should arrive at 10am. Please arrive at your building for check in. If you are moving into the VillageApartments, please arrive at the West Campus Center. Please bring an ID for check in. Building Locations: Adams Hall 421 W. Greene Street Bell Hall 11 W. Hancock Street Foundation Hall 631 W. Franklin Street Napier Hall 420 W. Greene Street Parkhurst Hall 550 W. Greene Street Sanford Hall 410 W. Greene Street The Village 120 W. Campus Drive Wells Hall 510 W. Greene Street
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  • 30. Alpha Delta Pi Founded: May 15, 1851 | Macon, Georgia Colors: Blue and White Flower: Woodland Violet Symbol: Diamond Mascot: Lion, “Alphie” Motto: We Live for Each Other Philanthropy: The Ronald McDonald House Alpha Omicron Pi Founded: January 2, 1897 | Barnard College, NY Colors: Cardinal Flower: Jacqueminot Rose Symbol: Ruby Mascot: Panda Motto: Women Enriched Through Lifelong Friendship Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and Education
  • 31. Delta Zeta Founded: October 24, 1902 | Miami University, OH Colors: Rose and Green Flower: Killarney Rose Symbol: Roman Lamp Mascot: Turtle Motto: Let the Flame Endure Forever Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing and the Painted Turtle Camp Delta Gamma Founded: December 25, 1873 | Lewis School, MS Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue Flower: Delta Gamma Cream Rose Symbol: Anchor Mascot: Hannah Doll Motto: Do Good Philanthropy: Service for Sight and the Delta Gamma Foundation
  • 32. Kappa Delta Founded: October 23, 1897 | Farmville, VA Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White Flower: White Rose Symbol: Nautilus Shell and Dagger Mascot: Teddy Bear Motto: Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America Phi Mu Founded: March 4, 1852 | Wesleyan College, GA Colors: Rose and White Flower: Rose Colored Carnation Symbol: Quatrefoil Mascot: Ladybug Motto: The Faithful Sisters Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
  • 33. Zeta Tau Alpha Founded: October 15, 1898| Farmville, VA Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Flower: White Violet Symbol: Crown Mascot: Strawberry Motto: Seek the Noblest Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
  • 34. Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Gamma Delta Zeta Kappa Delta Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha
  • 35. Your recruitment counselors (you can call them ΠΧs) have been working to plan an amazing recruitment week for you! They are so excited to welcome you to Georgia College and the Panhellenic community. Be on the look out for emails, calls, and texts from them as we near recruitment. In the meantime, they have a few words of wisdom for you! “Don't try and be anything other than yourself, because you're perfect the way you are” -MK “Enjoy every second of this journey and appreciate your pi chis (they would do anything for you…literally)!” -Kayla “1. Be yourself 2. Pack band aids -even if you don’t use them someone will need them so you could make a friend! 3. Don’t rush a sorority based of rumors or based off your friends decisions. 4. Go into every house with a positive attitude and an open mind. 5. Packing a small umbrella might save your life! 6. Look into the sorority so you can ask specific questions - about philanthropy events/traditions/interesting things to special to each house/etc.” -Jordan “Some of my best friends in college came from my pi chi group! Remember to branch out and meet the people in your group, even if you go different sororities you will still be friends!” -Molly “Enjoy your recruitment experience to the fullest and get to know as many girls as possible. Even if some of your friends that you make do not run out to the same sorority on bid day, it is great to have friends!” -Dorianna