Pi Chis Are Undergraduate Chapter Members in Good Standing Who

2010 Recruitment Counselor Application

Are you interested in serving as a recruitment counselor (Pi Chi) for Fall 2012 Formal Recruitment? Serving as a Pi Chi can be a rewarding experience for sorority women who want to promote going Greek at College of Charleston. Pi Chis are a vital part of the recruitment process. Please review the Pi Chi responsibilities and tentative time requirements listed below.

If you feel that you can bring your spirit and energy to the recruitment team and can commit to disaffiliating from your chapter for the recruitment process, please complete the application and have the recommendation form filled out by Friday, February 20 th , 2012.

Pi Chis are undergraduate chapter members in good standing who: -Are dependable, responsible, and available to PNMs. -Are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude toward the fraternity experience. -Are objective and impartial in opinions. -Have good listening skills and the ability and willingness to keep confidences. -Are sensitive and perceptive of another’s feelings while remaining objective. -Are representative of the best qualities of a Panhellenic woman.

When you turn your application into the Greek Life Office, be sure to sign up for an interview. Interviews will be held on February 21st (3:00-6:00pm), February 22nd (1:30-7), and February 23rd (3:00-6:00pm). The Greek Life Office is open 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION There will be a fee of $60 for all Pi Chis to cover the cost of your t-shirts, bags, and supplies. This amount is less than what most chapter members would spend on recruitment clothing and will only be put towards items that you will keep.

REQUIRED DATES Every Pi Chi must attend every training session, at least two orientation sessions, Taste of Greek Life, the PNM orientation, and all other recruitment activities. -Pi Chi Training: There will be 3 mandatory spring meetings and fall training session this year. The spring meetings will held on March 13th, March 28th and April 19th. The fall training will be held about four days prior to the first day of recruitment (August 8th). Pi Chis must make arrangements to be in Charleston by August 7, 2011. -Summer Orientation Sessions: These are two days long but you will only be working on the first day of the session (Mondays and Thursdays only). Pi Chis sit at the Panhellenic table on George Street during the student organization fair and promote going Greek to the new students as well as answering any questions about Greek Life that parent(s) or students may have. Pi Chis will also help set up, pass out information sheets, and/or answer any questions families might have during the Greek Life information breakout session held in the afternoon for the new students. 2012 Summer Orientation Dates Session 1 Mon-Tues June 11-12 Session 2 Thur-Fri June 14-15 Session 3 Mon-Tues June 18-19 Session 4 Thur-Fri June 21-22 Session 5 Mon-Tues June 25-26 Session 6 Thur-Fri July 9-10 Session 7 Mon-Tues July 12-13 Session 8 Thur-Fri July 16-17 Session 9 Mon-Tues August 13-14 Session 10 Thur-Fri August 16-17

-Recruitment Convocation (PNM Orientation): August 14th -Recruitment Schedule: August 15th-18th (Parties), August 19th (Bid Day)

DISAFFILIATION -You will become disaffiliated after the 2011-2012 school year has ended. This will last all summer (even if you are not in Charleston) until Bid Day in the fall. -Pi Chis may not advertise their affiliation in any way including stickers, letters, jewelry, or any other sorority paraphernalia. -Pi Chis cannot participate in any chapter related activities including chapter meetings, recruitment, or retreats. -There will be no contact with any member of your sorority during recruitment week of any sort. 2010 Recruitment Counselor Application Contact Tiffany Kingston, Director of Pi Chis with any questions: (703) 402-3408 or [email protected]

APPLICANT INFORMATION Last First Middle Name Name Name Mailing Graduating Address Year City/State Zip Code Student ID # Phone Number E-mail Address Affiliation Date Initiated Overall GPA T-Shirt Size (circle) S M L XL Have you participated in formal YES NO Have you participated in formal YES NO recruitment as a PNM? recruitment as an initiated member? Will you be abroad/away YES NO If yes, when will you from Charleston this summer? be gone? Have you ever been a Pi Chi? YES NO Will you hold an executive YES NO position in your chapter next fall? DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the attached guidelines for Recruitment Counselors. In addition, if selected, I will attend all Recruitment Counselor training sessions, all recruitment-related events, and will work at least two orientation sessions during the summer. Signature Date

Application Questions Please type and number your responses.

1. Based on the description of the Pi Chi position on the first page, please explain (in 1-2 paragraphs) why you would be a good candidate for the Pi Chi position. Please feel free to include any information or experiences that you feel would make you stand out among the other Pi Chi applicants.

2. What do you think are the most stressful aspects of recruitment for a potential new member and what advice would you give them to help deal with stress? (250 words or less)

3. How would you define disaffiliation? Why do you think that it is necessary for Recruitment Counselors to disaffiliate before and during the formal recruitment process? (250 words or less) 2012 Recruitment Counselor Evaluation

Please fill out the top section and give to a member of your executive board (ASAP) to fill out bottom section.

Name:______Sorority:______

Year in School:______Recruited (circle one): FORMAL or INFORMAL

Precious Positions Held within Sorority: ______Please fill this out with at least one other member of your executive board and return to the Greek Life Office by Monday, February 20 th at 5pm. (ATTN: TIFFANY KINGSTON).

Organization of member: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(highest)

Involvement of member: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10(highest)

What qualifications does this woman possess that would make her a strong Recruitment Counselor? What are her weaknesses? ______

Do you think this a good position for her? Why or Why not? ______

Have they previously held a position in the sorority? YES or NO (if no, please explain why) ______Is this member in good standing with your chapter? YES or NO

Signed:

______Exec Board Member Exec Board Member Chapter Adviser