UNC PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT 2016 RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW
ormal Recruitment is the main process that National Panhellenic sororities at UNC use to recruit new members. Formal Recruitment is conducted during the fall F semester, beginning with Kickoff on Sunday, August 28, and concluding with Bid Day on Wednesday, September 7. The week consists of four rounds of eventsthat allow potential members the opportunity to learn about each sorority at Carolina as well as what it means to join a sorority. During the recruitment events, women will have the opportunity to ask questions about sorority activities, financial obligations, new memberprograms, scholarship, community service, and sorority life in general. It is important to recognize that Formal Recruitment is a mutual selection process. All women will visit every house during the first round (Open House), but the remaining rounds are by invitation only. Just as the sororities are narrowing down the number of invitations to each round of events, potential new members are making selections based on the chapters they visited that day. The Panhellenic VP of Recruitment and the Gamma Chis will explain the process in detail throughout the week of Formal Recruitment.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
To participate in Formal Recruitment, a A recommendation letter serves as an student must be a full-time, undergraduate introduction of a potential new member to woman enrolled at UNC and be registered a sorority. These letters help chapters with UNC Panhellenic Recruitment. become acquainted with a potential new Registration is online at uncpanhellenic.com, member before the Formal Recruitment and a $55 registration fee must be submitted process begins. Some sororities appreciate online by August 15th. Any registration these letters and use them to help in the received after August 15th will be charged a recruitment process. Recommendation letters $10 late fee in addition to the registration fee must be written by an alumna member of $55. Formal Recruitment registration will be of the particular sorority for which they open until August 28th at 5:00 PM. Potential are intended. members are encouraged to register as early Should an alumna offer to write a as possible. recommendation, they may send it directly to the individual sorority at the address listed on the chapter contact pages at the back of this book. Although recommendation letters are helpful, they are not required.
2 GAMMA CHI PROGRAM
A Gamma Chi is an upperclassman member of a sorority who serves as a counselor to potential new members during the recruitment process. They disaffiliate from their particular chapter in order to remain neutral and unbiased to all potential new members. The counselors are assigned to potential new member groups, where they answer questions, meet together, and serve as a resource for women interested in joining a sorority. Potential 2016 Gamma Chi Coordinators new members will have the chance to meet with their Gamma Chis on a regular basis to ask questions and socialize with other women UPPERCLASS QUOTA participating in the recruitment process. The counselor program has been designed by Not sure if you want to go through Panhellenic Panhellenic to support potential members Recruitment as a first-year student? Transfer before, during, and after the recruitment student to UNC? No worries! Panhellenic process and to address all questions and Recruitment is not just for first-year students. concerns. Your Gamma Chi will be a valuable In fact, upperclass women are strongly resource to you during recruitment. For more encouraged to participate. Established information on the Gamma Chi Program, in 2011, the upperclass quota supports contact Katie Serafen and Maddie Barnaba sophomore, junior, and senior women at [email protected]. interested in joining a sorority and promotes increased involvement in the Panhellenic community. We know many upperclass women may be hesitant to participate in recruitment due to the limited number of spots available in each Panhellenic chapter and the large number of first-year students registered, but with the upperclass quota system, membership spots are reserved in every chapter, giving you more options as you explore what each chapter has to offer.
3 RECRUITMENT CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
FallFest Greek Promotional Day 8:00 PM–2:00 AM 11:00 AM–2:00 PM South Road, Hooker Fields The Pit
AUG 21 AUG 22 AUG 23 AUG 24 AUG 25 AUG 26 AUG 27
Recruitment Kickoff Panhellenic Picnic Round 1, Day 1: Round 1, Day 2: Break Day 7:00 PM 5:00 PM Open House Open House Memorial Hall location TBA 6:00–10:00 PM 5:00–9:00 PM
AUG 28 AUG 29 AUG 30 AUG 31 SEPT 1 SEPT 2 SET 3
Round 2: Round 3: Round 4: Bid Day Philanthropy House Tours Preference Night 6:00 PM 2:00 PM–10:00 PM & Sisterhood 6:00–9:00 PM Location TBA 12:00–6:10 PM
SEP 4 SEP 5 SEP 6 SEP 7 SEP 8 SEP 9 SEP 10
REGISTRATION
To participate in Formal Recruitment, a student must be a full-time, undergraduate woman enrolled at UNC and be registered with UNC Panhellenic Recruitment. Registration is online at uncpanhellenic.com, and a $55 registration fee must be submitted online by August 15. Any registration received after August 15 will be charged a $10 late fee in addition to the registration fee of $55. Formal Recruitment registration will be open until August 28 at 9:00pm. Potential members are encouraged to register as early as possible.
4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
FallFest Greek Promotional Day 8:00 PM–2:00 AM 11:00 AM–2:00 PM South Road, Hooker Fields The Pit
AUG 21 AUG 22 AUG 23 AUG 24 AUG 25 AUG 26 AUG 27
Recruitment Kickoff Panhellenic Picnic Round 1, Day 1: Round 1, Day 2: Break Day 7:00 PM 5:00 PM Open House Open House Memorial Hall location TBA 6:00–10:00 PM 5:00–9:00 PM
AUG 28 AUG 29 AUG 30 AUG 31 SEPT 1 SEPT 2 SET 3
Round 2: Round 3: Round 4: Bid Day Philanthropy House Tours Preference Night 6:00 PM 2:00 PM–10:00 PM & Sisterhood 6:00–9:00 PM Location TBA 12:00–6:10 PM
SEP 4 SEP 5 SEP 6 SEP 7 SEP 8 SEP 9 SEP 10
MY RECRUITMENT NOTES & REMINDERS
5 THE ROUNDS
2016 Panhellenic Recruitment Team
OPEN HOUSE PHILANTHROPY
Spending 20 minutes in each chapter house On Sunday you will start by meeting with will give you the opportunity to meet as many your Gamma Chi to receive a personal event women as possible during the first two days schedule for Round Two. You will visit up to of Formal Recruitment. As an introduction to eight chapters for 30 minutes each. During each chapter, you will watch a short song or this round you will be introduced to more dance. Panhellenic will provide all potential members and will be provided with important members with a t-shirt to wear during this information regarding their service and round. These are the most fun and relaxed philanthropy projects. days, so be sure to enjoy them!
6 SISTERHOOD & HOUSE TOURS
On Monday you will meet again with your Gamma Chi before beginning Round Three. During this round you will visit up to five chapters for 40 minutes each. You will tour each chapter house and learn about the values their sisterhood exemplifies.
PREFERENCE NIGHT
You will visit up to two chapters on Tuesday. Each event is 45 minutes, during which you will take part in a special ceremony at each chapter, listening to sisters share what their sorority means to them and their most special moments as sorority members. This night will allow you to really connect with these chapters and determine in which sorority you would be happiest.
7 THE ROUNDS
BID DAY: CONGRATULATIONS!
2016 Panhellenic Delegates
n Wednesday, you will enjoy this final and most exciting day of recruitment. You will meet with your O Gamma Chi and group to begin a celebration with all sisters and potential new members. After finding out which sorority your Gamma Chi belongs to, you will receive your bid and meet your sorority and all of your new sisters.
8 WHAT’S NEXT? NEW MEMBER PERIOD
Once you receive a bid from a sorority, your As a new member, you will be expected to new member period begins. It lasts from six contribute your time and talents to making a to eight weeks. Each new member will attend successful chapter. This includes maintaining high weekly meetings in order to fulfill the sorority’s academic standards, attending regular chapter requirements for initiation, including knowledge meetings, becoming involved in Panhellenic life, of the sorority’s history, purpose, and goals. New and serving the community. As a representative of member retreats, study breaks, meals, philanthropy your sorority to the University campus, you will be activities as a new member class, and social expected to maintain the ideals that your sorority functions allow you to become close as you prepare has set for its members. Congratulations, and for initiation. UNC’s policy states that absolutely no welcome to Panhellenic life at Carolina! hazing is allowed. You will also receive a big sister, who will be there to aid and support you, and to make you feel more comfortable in your new sorority.
9 CHAPTER CONTACTS
ALPHA CHI OMEGA
PRESIDENT Lindsey Powell, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Alpha Chi Omega c/o Kelly Glendenning RECRUITMENT CHAIR Shelby Light, 215 E. Rosemary Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ALPHA DELTA PI
PRESIDENT Sam Reidy, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Alpha Delta Pi c/o Madison Wagner RECRUITMENT CHAIR Mattie Shook, 411 E. Rosemary Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ALPHA PHI
PRESIDENT: Ali Wickman, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Alpha Phi c/o Alpha Phi RECRUITMENT CONTACT 2100 Granville Towers Lane South Marigny Strauss, Campus Box 5100 [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27599 10 CHI OMEGA
PRESIDENT Maggie Apple, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Erika Elaine Glander 10151 Donerail Way RECRUITMENT CHAIR Caroline Magdod, Apt. #104 [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27617
DELTA DELTA DELTA
PRESIDENT Hannah Fischler, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Delta Delta Delta c/o Hailey Hart RECRUITMENT CHAIR Lindsey 407 E. Franklin Street Parkhurst, [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
KAPPA DELTA
PRESIDENT Maggie Rutherford, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Kappa Delta c/o Carlton Rollins RECRUITMENT CHAIR Alexis Scully, 219 E. Franklin Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
11 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
PRESIDENT Sonia Schrager, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Kappa Kappa Gamma c/o Lauren Baker RECRUITMENT CHAIR Brianna Crane, 302 Pittsboro Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PHI MU
PRESIDENT Hannah Fiest, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Phi Mu c/o Shelby Armentrout RECRUITMENT CHAIR Lacey Buchanan, 211 Henderson Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PI BETA PHI
PRESIDENT Dianne Thompson, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Pi Beta Phi c/o Jamie Michael RECRUITMENT CHAIR Sophie Flotron, 109 Hillsborough Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
12 SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
PRESIDENT Victoria Mitchell, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Sigma Sigma Sigma c/o Caroline Vance RECRUITMENT CHAIR Pamela Devia, 307 E. Franklin Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ZETA TAU ALPHA
PRESIDENT Mary Elizabeth Bennett, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Zeta Tau Alpha c/o Jourdan Black RECRUITMENT CHAIR Schuyler 120 North Street Freyaldenhoven, [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PHI BETA CHI
PRESIDENT Justice Bolick, MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Phi Beta Chi c/o Katie Cauthen RECRUITMENT CHAIR Kaylyn Flanigan, 420 Hillsborough Street [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27514
13 RECRUITMENT CONTACTS
s you prepare to join us at Carolina and think about joining the A Panhellenic community, you may have questions about the recruitment process, specific chapters, costs, housing, and all the other elements of being a sorority woman at Carolina. The Panhellenic Recruitment Team is here to answer any questions you have! Please feel free to reach HALIE ELINGER out to Victoria Baskett, VP of Recruitment— Vice President of Recruitment we are here to help you from registration all [email protected] the way through accepting your bid to join the Carolina Panhellenic community.
KATIE SERAFIN AND MADDIE BARNABA Gamma Chi Coordinators [email protected]
14 Out of state student? Please feel free to contact a Gamma Chi who is from your state or a state near you with any questions you might have!
COLORADO NEW YORK Megan Kramer, [email protected] Haylie Gordon, [email protected] Lauren FitzGibbons, [email protected] Carly Berkenbilt, [email protected] Nicole Delfino, [email protected] FLORIDA Ana Matan, [email protected] SOUTH CAROLINA Sierra Homer, [email protected] Sarah Renfro, [email protected] Sallie DuBose, [email protected] GEORGIA Bridget Johnson, [email protected] VIRGINIA Chloe Karlovich, [email protected] ILLINOIS Caitlin Harrah, [email protected] April Hamer, [email protected] Katharine Leitch, [email protected] Caroline Brailsford, [email protected] INDIANA
Claire Poindexter, [email protected] WYOMING Savannah Dennis, [email protected] MARYLAND Ana Matan , [email protected]
NEW JERSEY Blake Mauro, [email protected]
15 OFFICE OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2100 Granville Towers Lane South Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5100 ofslci.unc.edu • [email protected] 919.962.8298
To register, please visit UNCPANHELLENIC.COM