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BAYLOR UNIVERISTY PANHELLENIC PNM GUIDEBOOK

2020 Fall & 2021 Spring Updated on October 5th, 2020

ΑΧΩ · ΑΔΠ · ΑΦ · ΧΩ · ΔΔΔ · ΚΑΘ · ΚΚΓ · ΠΒΦ · ΖΤΑ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Baylor Panhellenic Council Mutual Selection Recruitment Panhellenic Executive Board Greek Letters Panhellenic Recruitment Team The Chapters Connect with Us Summer Contact Rules Message from VP of Recruitment GPA Recruitment Message from the Panhellenic President Chapter Dues COVID-19 Update PNM Bill of Rights Recruitment Dates & Schedule Letters of Recommendation Registration "Rush Packets" Information, PNM Video & Resume MRABA Fall Recruitment Events & Schedule Greek Vocab Chis Tips for a Successful Recruitment Values Based Recruitment Notes ABOUT THE BAYLOR PANHELLENIC COUNCIL The Baylor Panhellenic Council is the governing body for all nine of our National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities on 's campus. When women accept a bid from these chapters, they become a part of this exceptional and unified community, regardless of their chapter affiliation. The council is led by an executive board consisting of nine positions and a delegate and junior delegate from each chapter. Together, we are committed to relationships built on trust through transparency, accountability, and mutual respect. Innovation and our core values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity, and community guide us in fulfilling our mission and more. PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

BETHANY MROK CELINE RUKIIDI TRISHA PORZYCKI Vice President of Member Vice President of President Education and Judicial Recruitment PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

TRSA PORZCKI GIANA PIROLLI BREANN BATES MEG MCLAUGHLIN

Treasurer & Secretary Gamma Coordinator Recruitment Coordinator PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

TRSA PORZCKI LANDRY LEATHERWOODMEG MCLAUGHLINASLAN PEARSON SARAH ANDERSON External Relations & Public Relations & Fraternal Spiritual and Service Recruitment Coordinator GammaChiEngagement Coordinator Coordinator Relations Coordinator Coordinator PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD

Bethany Mrok Celine Rukiidi Trisha Porzycki President Vice President of Member Education and Judicial Vice President of Recruitment @bethamrok @celinegracerukiidi @trishaporzycki [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Aslan Pearson Giana Pirolli Meg McLaughlin Public Relations & Fraternal Relations Treasurer & Secretary Recruitment Coordinator Coordinator @gianapirolli @meggamilllionn @_apearson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Landry Leatherwood Sarah Anderson Breann Bates External Relations & Engagement Coordinator Spiritual and Service Coordinator Gamma Chi Coordinator @this_land_is_ur_land @sarah.kate11 @breannthebates [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MEET THE RECRUITMENT TEAM

#WELOVERECRUITMENT

TRISHA PORZYCKI BREANN BATES Vice President of Recruitment Gamma Chi Coordinator [email protected] [email protected]

HAVE A RECRUITMENT E R I N E L I S QUESTION OR MEG MCLAUGHLIN CONCERN? REACH Assistant Director of Fraternity OUT TO TRISHA! Recruitment Coordinator & Sorority Life [email protected] [email protected] CONNECT WITH US!

MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @Baylor_Panhellenic

BAYLOR PANHELLENIC HOME PAGE https://bit.ly/2W6pjUZ

HELPFUL INFORMATION, UPDATES & LINKS https://linktr.ee/baylorpanhellenic A MESSAGE FROM YOUR VP OF RECRUITMENT

Dear Potential New Members,

I am so excited to guide you through the Panhellenic Recruitment process at Baylor University! My name is Trisha Porzycki, and I am the Vice President of Recruitment for Panhellenic. I can’t wait to get to know you during this upcoming recruitment season! Our Panhellenic Exec Board and I are so excited to get to know you and welcome you into the Greek community. Your decision to join a Panhellenic sorority commits you to collegiate years focused on service, connection, personal development, and a continued goal of improving our campus and community. College lasts for four years, but the memories you will make and the bonds of the sisterhood you will gain last forever. I encourage you to keep your mind open to opportunities in every chapter that you see. You are not just joining a single organization but also a whole community of Panhellenic women, who are excited to get to know you and welcome you with open arms. As a freshman, I went through recruitment, and I understand that it can be a scary process. Remember that at the end of the week, you will you will run home to a fantastic group of women who will love you so much! Within our Panhellenic community, we have nine sororities - Chi , Alpha , Alpha , , , Alpha , , Pi Phi, and Alpha. Whether it is SING, intramurals, formals, or football games, we love getting to spend time and grow alongside our Panhellenic sisters. Make sure to follow our Instagram (@baylor_panhellenic) to keep up with all of the members! As women, our goal is to make each other stronger, challenge our character, and support our dreams. Joining the Baylor Panhellenic community has allowed me to do all of that and so much more! I could not ask for a better community of selfless and influential individuals who challenge myself to become a better woman. If you have any questions at all, feel free to email me at any time at [email protected].

I am counting down the days until recruitment begins! See you soon!

Trisha Porzycki Vice President of Recruitment @trishaporzycki A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT

To all our Potential New Members,

We are so looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you! When I went through recruitment my freshman year, I was so incredibly excited! But I was also overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information I had to retain! Thankfully, our Exec Board has crafted this guidebook to be your go-to resource for recruitment help, with plenty of information and helpful scheduling updates. We will also be providing information on our social media platforms, so don’t forget to check there, too!

We have nine wonderfully unique chapters that all reside in Stacy Riddle Forum and make up the National Panhellenic Council here. All of our chapters are filled with amazing, capable women who want to get to know you for you. Take heart in the fact that every woman standing in those chapter rooms has been through this same experience. They have felt the joy, the anxiety, and even the worry that you are feeling now.

But we as a community are committed to your well-being as a PNM, which is why our Exec Board is always available to answer your questions. The women in this building have friendships that are so much more than Greek letters on t-shirts and formal events. Panhellenic sisterhood is just another word for community, and we hope that this is the perfect home for you during your time here at Baylor.

Bethany Mrok Panhellenic President @bethamrok SPRING 2021 RECRUITMENT DATES & FORMART

The Baylor Panhellenic Council and Baylor Fraternity & Sorority Life have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments and its potential impact on our spring recruitment experience. We reviewed recommendations from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and discussed with the Health Management team charged with navigating the institutional response to COVID-19. The university is supportive of the recommendations and has approved a virtual-only Panhellenic recruitment process for Spring 2021. In collaboration with Baylor Fraternity & Sorority Life, chapter leadership, and advisors, Baylor Panhellenic revised the recruitment dates and format to enhance our community's safety.

The new dates for Spring 2021 Primary Recruitment are January 11th to 16th. All rounds will be held virtually.

January 11th – PNM Orientation January 12th – 15th – Recruitment Rounds January 16th – Bid Day

More details to come about Orientation, PNMs Return to Campus, Bid Day, and more. SPRING 2021 To participate in the Spring 2021 Recruitment process, PNMs must register through the official Baylor Panhellenic Recruitment Registration link. RECRUITMENT Registration opens on August 10th, 2020 and closes on December 4th, 2020. REGISTRATION No exceptions will be made after the closure of the Recruitment Registration period. If a PNM has not registered for Recruitment by 11:59 INFORMATION PM on the last day of recruitment registration (December 4th, 2020), she will be unable to participate in the Spring 2021 Recruitment process. Absolutely no extensions will be granted to the registration period. The Recruitment Registration fee is $50.00. A PNM video and resume will be required this year. These MUST be turned in at the same time as your registration. Prepare these before you start registration! Once you start registration, you are unable to save and come back later to finish. It needs to all be completed in one sitting.

RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3gVd9qB RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION PNM VIDEO INFORMATION & RULES

Due to the possibility of virtual recruitment, all PNMs are required to submit a video to introduce themselves to all nine of our chapters. PNMs will submit their video link when registering for Recruitment. On the registration form, there is an attachment feature for your video link. Videos must be under 90 seconds (one and half minutes). Backgrounds should be neutral/not distracting. If you opt to use a vitrual background, only solid backgrounds will be allowed. Videos should only feature the PNM (no other people, photos, pets, props, documents should be present). Videos need to be filmed horizontal. PNMs may not hire a third party to produce or edit the video. Videos should be completely unedited. Videos should not be sent to any chapters or active members prior to submitting during registration. We highly recommend that you wear something that is appropriate and that you feel comfortable in, maybe jeans & a top or a sundress. Videos will not be accepted after the PNM registers for Recruitment. Make sure you include your video link on your registration. No exceptions will be granted! PNM VIDEO CONTENT

Begin your video by stating your full name, hometown (city and state), grade and your major. Then, please select and respond to 2-3 of the prompts listed below: Why did you choose to go to Baylor University? Why do you want to join the Panhellenic community? What goals do you have for yourself in your undergraduate career? What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment thus far? What are three values that best describe you and why? What is your dream job? Tell us about something you’re passionate about. How would your best friend describe you? How would you describe your best friend? What activities and extracurriculars did you participate in high school? What aspect of Greek life are you most excited for?

SAMPLE VIDEOS: HTTPS://BIT.LY/2XQXWU9 HTTPS://BIT.LY/39UO40S PNM VIDEO - HOW TO UPLOAD

Your video will be submitted as a link to a video on a streaming platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc). Once your video has been recorded and you are ready to upload, follow the instructions below:

STEP ONE Upload your video to a streaming platform. Below are the instructions to upload your video to YouTube on your computer: Go to youtube.com and log in with a Google Account. Click the “Create” button on the top taskbar next to the search bar.

STEP TWO From the dropdown menu, select “Upload Video”.

STEP THREE A window will pop up when the page loads. Drag and drop your video into the window or browse for it on your computer to upload it to YouTube. PNM VIDEO - HOW TO UPLOAD

Your video will be submitted as a link to a video on a streaming platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc). Once your video has been recorded and you are ready to upload, follow the instructions below:

STEP FOUR A new window will appear to provide details and settings for your video. STEP FIVE Title your video your first and last name, Baylor Spring 2021 Recruitment & Baylor Student ID Number. Example: "Trisha Porzycki, Baylor Spring 2021 Recruitment, Bear ID: 12345678. STEP SIX Do not add a description to your video. You may select a thumbnail picture from those available. Do not upload a new thumbnail. Click the blue “Next” button in the bottom right corner of the window. (Skip the page on Video elements). PNM VIDEO - HOW TO UPLOAD

Your video will be submitted as a link to a video on a streaming platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc). Once your video has been recorded and you are ready to upload, follow the instructions below:

STEP SEVEN Under Visibility, select “Save or Publish” AND “Unlisted”.

STEP EIGHT Click the blue “Save” button in the bottom right corner of the window.

STEP NINE Once the video has uploaded, click out of the window and hover over the video to see the“Options” button (three dots icon)

STEP TEN Click the “Options” button and select “get shareable link” (this will automatically copy the link to your clipboard - this is the link you will submit on the recruitment registration). PNM VIDEO TIPS

FRAMING Be sure to frame the camera so that there is a full view of your face as you are speaking. Don’t cut off your head in the frame or place the camera too close, and make sure that the camera is in focus for the duration of the video.

BACKGROUND Pay attention to the background of your video. A simple background with minimal distractions is required. You may not use a virtual background or green screen to record your video. Your background does not need to be a single color, but try to avoid: a cluttered/messy background (clothes on the floor, junk piled up, etc.)

LIGHTING Try your best to keep all lighting in front of your face. Lamps and natural lighting work best. Avoid bright windows or lights behind you. Avoid the sole/excess use of overhead lighting; instead rely on natural lighting or a lampin front of you for the best results. Test the lighting before recording to make sure that there aren’t obvious shadowscovering your face.

AUDIO QUALITY For the best quality audio, be sure to record in a quiet setting and sit/stand about four feet from your recording device. Try to keep your face pointed toward the camera for the entire 90 seconds, as turning away can lower the volume of the recording. Turn off any excess noise (TV, radio, fan, etc.) when recording, as this sound can be audible in the background and may distort your voice. PNM RESUME

Due to the possibility of virtual recruitment, all PNMs are required to submit a resume. Resumes must be submitted when registering for Recruitment. On the registration form, there is an attachment feature for your resume. What you include on your resume is up to you! We highly recommend you include the following: Basic Information (Full Name, Hometown/State, Etc) High School Information (GPA, Honors, Awards, Etc.) College Information (Major, GPA, Graduation Date, Etc.) Extracurriculars, Sports, Clubs, Hobbies Employment Leadership Positions Community Involvement/Volunteer Hours There is no page limit, but we recommend that your resume is one page! Resumes will not be accepted after the PNM completes their registration. SAMPLE PNM RESUME PANHELLENIC PREVIEWS

This year, we will be offering Panhellenic Previews throughout the Fall semester. Due to COVID-19, ALL Panhellenic Previews will be held virtually via Zoom. To participate, PNMs must sign up before the Previews. Please read all of the instructions before signing up.

SIGNING UP FOR PREVIEWS PNMs will be able to sign up for TWO WEEKS (Week A, B, , D, E). Each week has two dates. The PNM will attend both dates during that week. PNMs will choose between Session 1 and Session 2 for each date during their selected week. For example, Meg signs up for Week A. She will be required to choose Session 1 or Session 2 for September 14th AND choose Session 1 or Session 2 for September 16th. PNMs will only be allowed to sign up for TWO WEEKS to ensure as many PNMs can learn about our community. For example, Meg could sign up for Week B AND Week E. PNMs may only attend the Preview if they signed up prior, and there are enough spots. PNMs will be sent the Preview Zoom link on the day of their specific Preview!

PANHELLENIC PREVIEW SIGN UP LINK: https://bit.ly/3kMf4yT FALL 2020 Preview Week #A - September 14 & September 16 September 14 - Session #1 (5:00PM - 6:45PM) & Session #2 (7:00PM - 8:45PM) PANHELLENIC September 16 - Session #1 (5:00PM - 6:30PM) & Session #2 (6:45PM - 8:15PM)

PREVIEWS Preview Week #B - September 28 & September 30 DATES & September 28 - Session #1 (6:00PM - 7:30PM) & Session #2 (7:45PM - 9:15PM) SESSIONS September 30 - Session #1 (6:00PM - 7:45PM) & Session #2 (8:00PM - 9:45PM) Preview Week #C - October 13 & October 15 October 13 - Session #1 (5:15PM - 7:00PM) & Session #2 (7:15PM - 9:00PM) October 15 - Session #1 (5:15PM - 6:45PM) & Session #2 (7:00PM - 8:30PM)

Preview Week #D - October 27 & October 29 October 27 - Session #1 (5:45PM - 7:15PM) & Session #2 (7:30PM - 9:00PM) October 29 - Session #1 (5:45PM - 7:30PM) & Session #2 (7:45PM - 9:30PM)

Preview Week #E - November 10 & November 12 November 10 - Session #1 (5:30PM - 7:15 PM) & Session #2 (7:30PM - 9:15PM) November 12 - Session #1 (5:30PM - 7:00PM) & Session #2 (7:15PM - 8:45PM) VALUES BASED RECRUITMENT

HOW DOES RECRUITMENT WORK? Values-based recruitment is something we strive to focus on in our Panhellenic community. We emphasize academics, equality, inclusion, and service, and we encourage you to be conscious of these values this week. We also encourage you to consider which chapters have values that align with your own as you move through the recruitment process. MUTUAL SELECTION RECRUITMENT

HOW DOES THIS WORK? Mutual selection recruitment means that both chapters and PNMs have the opportunity to speak to who they would like to see the following day of recruitment. This selection process allows for both PNM preferences and the preferences of the chapter to be taken into account. GAMMA CHIS

Recruitment counselors, referred to as Gamma Chis, are Panhellenic undergraduate women at Baylor who have been hand chosen from their chapters to serve you throughout recruitment week. They have your best interests at heart and are available to help you during the week of recruitment by serving as an impartial and confidential listener and friend.

During recruitment week, each PNM will be placed in a Gamma Chi group which will be led by at least two Gamma Chis who aee dedicated to the support and guidance of their appointed women. Since these Gamma Chis understand recruitment from the perscpective of the PNM and their individual chapters, their support is invaluable. Additionally, the training that these women receive during the fall semester will help them serve our community to the best of their ability!

BREANN BATES Gamma Chi Coordinator [email protected]

BREANN IS IN CHARGE OF TRAINING ALL OF THE GAMMA CHIS PRIOR TO RECRUITMENT! LEARN THE GREEK LETTERS ΑΧΩ · ΑΔΠ · ΑΦ · ΧΩ · ΔΔΔ · ΚΑΘ · ΚΚΓ · ΠΒΦ · ΖΤΑ ΑΧΩ Founded: October 15th, 1885 Philanthropy: Domestic Violence & Awareness Motto: "Together let us seek the heights" Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green : Lyre Flower: Red Carnation

BAYLORAXO ΑΔΠ Founded: May 15th, 1851 Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities Motto: "We live for each other" Colors: Azure Blue & White Symbol: & Lion Flower: The Woodland Violet

BAYLORADPI ΑΦ Founded: September 18th, 1872 Philanthropy: The Alpha Phi Foundation Motto: "Union Hand in Hand" Colors: Bordeaux & Silver Symbol: Ivy Flower: Lily of the Valley

BAYLORALPHAPHI CHI OMEGA ΧΩ Founded: April 5th, 1895 Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Motto: "Sisters on Purpose" Colors: Cardinal & Straw Symbol: Owl and Skull & Crossbones Flower: White Carnation

BAYLORCHIOMEGA DELTA DELTA DELTA ΔΔΔ Founded: November 27th, 1888 Philanthropy: St. Judes Children's Research Hospital Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another" Colors: Silver, Gold, & Cerulean Blue Symbol: Dolphin & Pearl Flower: Pansy

BAYLORTRIDELTA ΚΑΘ Founded: January 27th, 1870 Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Motto: "Leading Women" Colors: Black & Gold Symbol: Kite Flower: Black & Gold Pansy

BAYLORTHETA KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA

ΚΚΓ Founded: October 13th, 1870 Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Motto: "Aspire to be" Colors: Dark Blue & Light Blue Symbol: Owl, Key, & Fleur-de-Lis Flower: Fleur-de-Lis

BAYLORKAPPA ΠΒΦ Founded: April 28th, 1867 Philanthropy: Read, Lead, Achieve Motto: "Pi Beta Phi" Colors: Wine & Silver Blue Symbol: Arrow & Angel Flower: Wine Carnation

BAYLORPIPHI ΖΤΑ Founded: October 15th, 1898 Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education & Awareness Motto: "Seek the Noblest" Colors: Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray Symbol: Five-point Crown & Strawberry Flower: White Violet

BAYLORZTA SUMMER 2020 RECRUITMENT CONTACT RULES

SUMMER CONTACT RULES START ON JUNE 1ST!

If you know of those not following these rules, please reach out to our VP of Recruitment, Trisha Porzycki. GPA REQUIREMENT FOR RECRUITMENT

ALL WOMEN INTERESTED IN GOING THROUGH THE SPRING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MUST MEET THE BAYLOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES' MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF:

- 2.67 CUMULATIVE GPA & 2.0 SEMESTER GPA

- AT LEAST 12 HOURS COMPLETED IN A SEMESTER HERE AT BAYLOR (DOES NOT INCLUDE DUAL CREDIT OR AP CREDIT)

- MUST BE ENROLLED FULL-TIME FOR THE SEMESTER IN WHICH YOU WISH TO JOIN INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER GPA REQUIREMENTS

ΑΧΩ - 3.0 ΑΔΠ - 3.0 ΑΦ - 2.75 ΧΩ - 2.75 ΔΔΔ - 3.0 ΚΑΘ - 3.0 ΚΚΓ - 3.0 ΠΒΦ - 2.67 ΖΤΑ - 3.0 CHAPTER DUES

ΑΧΩ ΚΑΘ NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,080 NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,063 ACTIVE DUES: $680 ACTIVE DUES: $675 ΑΔΠ ΚΚΓ NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,097 NEW MEMBER DUES: $975 ACTIVE DUES: $698 ACTIVE DUES: $660 ΑΦ ΠΒΦ NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,179 NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,169 ACTIVE DUES: $676 ACTIVE DUES: $694 ΧΩ ΖΤΑ NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,056 NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,057 ACTIVE DUES: $700 ACTIVE DUES: $862 ΔΔΔ NEW MEMBER DUES: $1,071 ACTIVE DUES: $639

CHAPTER DUES FROM 2019-2020 FOR EACH CHAPTER NEW MEMBER DUES ARE ONE TIME PAYMENT FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER AS A NEW MEMBER, AND THE ACTIVE DUES ARE PER SEMESTER THERE AFTER. .CHAPTERS OFTEN HAVE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, AND MANY HAVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PANHELLENIC AWARDS FOUR, $500 DUES GRANTS EACH ACADEMIC YEAR. PNM's BILL OF RIGHTS

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. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

W H A T A R E ARE LORS REQUIRED? DID THE SORORITY

L E T T E R S O F Baylor Panhellenic does not require that ALUMNA HAVE TO GO RECOMMENDATION? PNMs have LORS. Individual sororities T O B A L O R ?

A letter of recommendation (also may have specific requirements. Nope! She could have been in the referred to as LOR, REC, or RIF) is a specific sorority from any school. The letter or statement recommending a HOW MANY LORS alumna needs to be in good standing woman for membership. A LOR is D O I N E E D ? with the sorority! written by an alumna member of a We highly recommend that PNMs have sorority. This serves as your introduction one recommendation per chapter. WHEN SHOULD YOU to the sorority, so their members can get Having more than one WILL NOT START ASKING FOR to know you in advance of primary necessarily increase your chances of LORS? recruitment in the spring. It is sent to the joining that sorority. It is 100% okay if specific Baylor chapter that the alumna ASAP! Summer is a great time to reach you can't find a recommendation for is affiliated with. out to alumnae. every chapter! LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

WHAT IS THE community service, and friendship. The WHEN ARE LORS DUE? individual writing the LOS does have to DIFFERENCE BETWEEN There is no official deadline for LORS! be an alumna of the chapter. A LOR, LOS & RIF? But, we HIGHLY encourage you to get all LOR, LOS & RIF before LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Thanksgiving Break! Chapters need time (LOR) FORM (RIF) to read and organize all of these! A personal letter written by an alumnae This is a “fill-in-the-blank” type of endorsing you for membership in their document that can be found on each chapter. This is the primary document chapter's headquarters website and can that our chapters look for. be accessed by the alumnae.

LETTER OF SUPPORT (LOS) MOST IMPORTANT TO KNOW: A LOS is generic, supplemental word of Every chapter has different views on support. An alumna can send another LOR, LOS, and RIFS. Make sure to letter to speak to your character as it check the requirements from each applies to leadership, scholarship, individual chapter. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

For example, " Panhellenic WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW STEP TWO Alumnae". Click the link in our ANY ALUMNAE THAT Reach out to your high school teachers, church, youth groups, coaches, Instagram bio to find links to Texas WERE IN A SORORITY? neighbors, people in your community, Panhellenic Alumnae Associations. That's 100% okay! Most people don't! etc.! They may know someone who is a ADVICE Here are some simple steps you can do sorority alumna! to find some: TIP ONE Provide the alumnae who are writing STEP THREE your LORs with a copy of your resume, STEP ONE Most major cities have an alumni transcript, and exactly where the Baylor Post on FB and let your family friends chapter FB page for each specific chapter wants it sent to! know that you are looking for LORs for sorority! Message their pages & ask if TIP TWO our nine chapters! Have family members someone will write you a LOR! Give the alumna at least a month to share this post for you, expanding the As well, reach out to your local or major write your LOR! search. city Panhellenic Alumnae groups. You TIP THREE can find these by googling your city + Make sure to send a thank-you note to Panhellenic alumnae. the alumna that wrote your LOR! LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

WHERE ALUMNAE CAN SUBMIT LORS

ALPHA CHI OMEGA - ΑΧΩ CHI OMEGA - ΧΩ KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA - KKΓ Headquarters Website Headquarters Website Headquarters Website https://bit.ly/3gjyaKx - (https://bit.ly/2YRgv7i) https://bit.ly/2NOLRoJ *LORS are not required, but highly recommend *LORS are not required, but RIFS are required *LOR are not required, but highly recommend through website ALPHA DELTA PI - ΑΔΠ PI BETA PHI - ΠBΦ Headquarters Website or Mail DELTA DELTA DELTA - ΔΔΔ Headquarters Website or Mail https://bit.ly/2NQMDS4 Headquarters Website or Mail https://bit.ly/38u8nwM One Bear Place #85612 Waco, Texas 76798 https://bit.ly/2VCzaBx One Bear Place #85618 Waco, TX 76798 *LORS are not required, but highly recommend One Bear Place #85614 Waco, Texas 76798 *RIFS & LORS are highly recommend *RIFS are highly recommended but LOR are ALPHA PHI - ΑΦ not required! ZETA TAU ALPHA - ZTA Headquarters Website, Mail or Email Email or Mail https://bit.ly/3dUm7Su KAPPA ALPHA THETA - KΑΘ [email protected] [email protected] Headquarters Website or Mail One Bear Place #85621 Waco, TX 76798 One Bear Place #97425 Waco, Texas 76798 https://bit.ly/3ipmgAL *LORS are not required, but highly recommend *LORS are not required, but highly recommend One Bear Place #85615 Waco, TX 76798 *LOR are not required, but highly recommend "RUSH PACKETS"

"Rush Packets," also known as a recruitment information packet or sorority packet, is a compilation of information about the PNM. Some girls choose to prepare these to send to individual chapters on campus OR to give to the alumna writing their letter of recommendation.

What you include in your "Rush Packet" is 100% up to you. Some girls choose to include their resume, cover letter, photos, ACT/SAT scores, transcripts, etc.

"Rush Packets" are NOT REQUIRED by Baylor Panhellenic to participate in recruitment. It is up to the PNM if they choose to send these to the chapters on campus! Sending a "Rush Packet" will not increase your chances of joining a chapter. MRABA WHAT IS IT? The Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA), is a one-year binding agreement signed by a potential new member when ranking chapters after the final round of Preference events during the Formal Recruitment process. Prior to signing the MRABA, PNMs have several options to consider and reflect on with regard to membership options. OPTION #1 A PNM may choose not to complete the MRABA, thereby withdrawing from recruitment. If a PNM chooses this option, she is eligible to accept a bid for membership from any MRABA OPTIONS sororities participating in Continuous Open Bidding (COB). However, COB is not guaranteed. A small number of sororities may be able to recruit a limited number of women through the COB process after primary recruitment, if their chapter is below Panhellenic Total (I.e. Average Chapter Size).

OPTION #2 A PNM may choose to list any sorority whose preference event she attended and from whom she is willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid). PNMs should NOT rank any sorority on her final selection that she is absolutely not willing to accept a bid for membership. If a PNM matches with a sorority that she listed on her MRABA, regardless of whether she accepts the invitation for membership or not, she is bound to that sorority for one calendar year (January 2021-August 2022), and is not eligible participate in COB or accept a bid from another NPC chapter until the next primary recruitment period. OPTION #3 A PNM may choose to list only one or two preferences, but she must understand that by choosing to single intentional MRABA OPTIONS preference that she is not guaranteed to receive a bid for membership. Only potential new members who maximize their options and list ALL of the chapters that they attended during the Preference Round might receive a bid for membership, although it may not be their top choice. If a PNM does not receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any of the sororities that she listed on her MRABA, then she is eligible to participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB).

WHAT IF I RECEIVED A BID DURING RECRUITMENT AND HAVE SINCE DECIDED TO DECLINE IT? If, at the conclusion of formal recruitment a PNM receives a bid to a chapter that she listed on her MRABA and later decides to declines, she is still bound to the chapter for one year or until the next primary recruitment period, meaning she cannot participate in COB and/or accept a bid for membership to another NPC sorority. BID PROMISING WHAT IS IT? Bid Promising is communicating via social media, texting, verbally, etc., with a potential new member implying that they will receive a bid for membership. Bid promising is not tolerated by the Baylor Panhellenic Council as no member should be promising membership.

A few examples of bid promising are: "(insert chapter name) would love to have you." "Don't worry, you are already in." "We/I can't wait to see you on bid day." "You would look great in (insert chapter colors/letters here), etc."

If you hear of bid promising or if you are promised a bid, we ask that you let the recruitment team know ASAP. GREEK LIFE VOCAB

Active/Initiate: a member who is initiated into lifelong fraternity or sorority membership and is a member in good standing at the collegiate or national level Alumna/Alumnus: an initiated sorority or fraternity member who has graduated from college Alumnae/Alumni: two or more sorority or fraternity members who have graduated from college Bid: a formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority Bid Day: last day of membership recruitment, which includes acceptance parties Brother/Sister: term used by active members when referring to each other Call/Chant: Audible sounds used by members to acknowledge or gain the attention of other members. Chapter: the collegiate group of a national fraternity/sorority, designated by a special Greek name Formal Recruitment: period of structured membership selection Greek: a student who is a member of a social fraternity or sorority Interfraternity Council (IFC): governing body for national fraternities Initiation: the formal ceremony that marks the transition from new member status to full membership Intake: The process NPHC and MGC chapters perform to recruit, interview, and select new members Legacy: a Son/Daughter, brother/sister of a Fraternity/sorority member Line: the new members of an organization who are presented at the same time Multicultural Greek Council (MGC): the governing body for the culturally diverse fraternities and sororities at Baylor National Panhellenic Conference. GREEK LIFE VOCAB

NPC: the National Panhellenic Conference in which all nine Baylor sororities are members. NPC is the coordinating body of all college Panhellenic Associations in the and Canada (NPC History). National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): the governing council for the nine historically Black Greek-lettered sororities and fraternities. Orientation/New Member Education: a time in which the new members learn about the sorority or fraternity, its members, and chapter activities at the local and inter/national levels Panhellenic Council: central governing body of NPC sororities Philanthropy: a community service and/or fundraising project sponsored by a chapter New Member (formerly known as Pledge): a member of a fraternity or sorority not yet initiated Probate/Presentation: The introduction of New Members of an NPHC or MGC chapter to the Greek Campus communities Prospective/Potential Member: a non-sorority or non-fraternity undergraduate who attends recruitment activities Quota: the number of new members a Panhellenic sorority may take in one new member class Recommendation: a written statement in support of a woman for a sorority written by an alumna member of that organization Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi): Panhellenic Greek woman who guides prospective members through the membership recruitment process. Silence: period of time with no contact between sororities and potential members Strutting/Strolling: Coordinated movements done in a line by NPHC and MGC organizations to show unity. Often demonstrated at social gatherings or during step shows. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT

Be relaxed, be yourself, and have fun! Form your opinions on chapters based on the conversations you have with individual members! Avoid making decisions based on material things such as chapter décor or clothing. Disregard rumors that you hear and make decisions based on your own feelings and experiences you have during recruitment— it’s the best way to ensure you are happy with the chapter you join 3.5 years later! Don’t be pressured to join a particular chapter because of a parent, sibling, friend, significant other or companion. Report anything that violates your PNM Bill of Rights or makes you feel uncomfortable to the Panhellenic recruitment team. You are entitled to having an enjoyable recruitment experience, and anything that keeps you from doing so is something that Panhellenic should be aware of to ensure that it doesn’t happen in the future. When a report is filed, your name will not be noted. Keeping notes will ensure that you make fully informed decisions throughout the week! Have personal downtime and don’t let yourself get burned out too quickly! Recruitment is a long week, and you should give yourself free time. Keep your opinions about recruitment and specific chapters to yourself in order to not impact another person’s selection process. Rely on your Gamma Chi! Don’t be intimidated by your Gamma Chi or anyone on the Panhellenic Recruitment Team, they are here to help you and make your recruitment week the best week possible!

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