Sorority Recruitment Workshop - Alumnae Panhellenic

SORORITY RECRUITMENTWORKSHOPNWA Alumnae Panhellenic Association#gogreeknwa

Member of the National Panhellenic Council: “Made up of 26 member organizations, the National Panhellenic Conference is the world’slargest umbrella organization specifically charged with advancing the sorority experience.Through its advocacy, NPC seeks to enlist nearly 5 million sorority women in its efforts toshowcase the transformational power of the sorority experience.” OUR GOALS: Support and advocate for Greek Life in our area. Provide support and resources for high school seniors considering recruitment.WHAT IS THE NWA PANHELLENICALUMNAE ASSOCIATION?

Legacy- Direct relative of a sorority member, usually daughter orsister. May include aunts and grandmothers for some organizations.GREEK SPEAKDEFINITIONSRecruitment- Formal Time of visiting sororities and making decisionsabout membership. May be held before in August before schoolstarts, during fall semester or during spring semester. (formerly calledrush).Recruitment Information Forms- Official form used by each sororityto recommend a prospective girl for membership. Also called SponsorForms, Recommendations, Recs, References. Register with NWAAPA!!!Letters of Support- Additional Alumnae Letters of Support arewelcomed by most organizations from personal references. Solicitthese letters of support by giving your resume with a picture directlyto your friends and family. Your resume should include allinformation included in the RIF form and a picture.

GOING GREEK.WHAT IT IS NOT. A group where you are “buying your friends” A group that puts your looks and wardrobe ahead ofyour values and personality A group that will haze you or make you do thingsagainst your will A group full of ditzy girls who are only out to have agood time

GOING GREEK.WHAT IT IS!!! A place to meet amazing friends who will always be there for youwhen you need them A place where you can be yourself A place where women learn to be leaders A place to enjoy formal dances, date parties, and other fun socialevents An organization that values academics, philanthropy and communityservice A life-long support system that provides career opportunities andnetworking opportunities during college and out of college

OrientationRecruitment Counselors/Gamma ChisWHAT HAPPENSDURINGRECRUITMENTWEEK?Parties Open House Skit Night/Sisterhood Night Philanthropy Round Preference CeremoniesMutual Selection ProcessMembership Recruitment Acceptance BindingAgreementBid Day

Do:Relax and smile!Be Yourself.WHAT HAPPENSDURINGRECRUITMENTWEEK?Be the BEST version of yourself!Look for chapters where you feel comfortable.Take notes everyday.Get plenty of rest.Don’t:Wear revealing or uncomfortable clothesTry to be someone you are notListen to rumors or “tent talk”

New Member Dues, Initiation Fees Badge/Pin FeesGOING GREEK.FINANCIALOBLIGATIONS. Member Dues House Fees (if your school has them) Optional Spending on T-shirts, parties and other events Big Sis/Little Sis Typical dues often listed on college website

PREPARING FOR RECRUITMENT

PREPARE A RESUMEWITH A GOOD PHOTOONEPAGE!!! LESS than 350KBSmilingLooking at cameraShow your style,not skin Avoid action orhobby shotsNOPACKETS!Send asword fileand PDF(NOTPAGES)Download a link to an editable word file atgogreeknwa.com RECRUITMENT!

REGISTER ATGOGREEKNWA.COMBY JUNE 15 FORFALL RECRUITMENT!Your resume will be forwarded to theRecruitment Chairs for each alumnaesorority (20 organizations) in theNorthwest Arkansas AlumnaePanhellenic Association.Link will be open mid-May after end ofthe year awards have been announced.

REGISTER FORRECRUITMENTWITH YOURUNIVERSITY’SGREEK LIFEOFFICE.REGISTERING WITH NWAAPADOES NOT REGISTER YOU FORRECRUITMENT!!!

REGISTER FORRECRUITMENTWITH YOURUNIVERSITY’SGREEK LIFEOFFICE.Search “GreekLife” on theschool’shomepageChapter Information:Recruitment Information:Find the when and how of your school’sPanhellenic RecruitmentLearn more about all the NPC chaptersoffered on campus

1. Identify family and friends who are members ofsororities at your intended school.REQUESTLETTERS OFSUPPORT2. Using your resume with picture request a Letter ofSupport.3. Stamped and addressed envelopes directed to theRecruitment Chair are appreciated. This can befound on your University’s Greek Life website.4. Include a Thank You Note!

Clean up your social media.Do your research.Ask the right questions.WHAT ELSE DO INEED TO DO?Keep an open mind.Enjoy your summer!Be sweet to your parents. ALWAYS.

RECRUITMENT STYLELOOKING YOUR BEST DURINGEVERY ROUND

WHAT NOT TO WEAR.T-SHIRT ROUNDS

WHAT NOT TO WEAR.SUN DRESS ROUNDS

WHAT NOT TO WEAR.PREFERENCE ROUND

Your resume will be forwarded to the Recruitment Chairs for each alumnae sorority (20 organizations) in the Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Panhellenic Association. Link will be open