DZ Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Xi Delta AXD Delta Gamma FALL 2019 Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Xi Delta Mu Sigma Upsilon Sigma Mu ADP CW ACW Alpha Chi Omega DG Delta Zeta SororitySorority RecruitmentRecruitmentAlpha DeltaDZ Pi DZKAQAXD Delta Zeta Alpha Xi Delta MSU DGCW KAQ Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Xi DeltaACWAlpha ChiADP OmegaDG Chi OmegaMSU Mu Sigma UpsilonACW Alpha Delta Pi DZ AXD KKG MSU Delta Gamma DGCW THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL is a group of women elected to represent and oversee seven Panhellenic chapters at Bucknell. The Council works hard to unite each of these groups and is charged with developing leadership opportunities, educational events, social interactions, community service and philanthropic events, and advocacy for Panhellenic sororities. The Panhellenic Council meets weekly and is attended by delegates from each member chapter. Ultimately, Panhellenic works to unite chapters, enhance the sorority experience, strengthen values and establish common goals among members. Buckwell’s 2019 Panhellenic Council Sydney Myers ’20, President Leah Kramer ’20, VP of Recruitment Callie Sullivan ’21, VP of Judicial Lindsay Herling ’20, VP of Administration Alison Esterow ’21, VP of Programming Lindsey Burzumato ’21, VP of Community Service & Philanthropy Emma Mustion ’20, VP of Public Relations & Recruitment Counselors Table of Contents Letters 2 Panhellenic Values 4 SORORITY LIFE Membership 6 Four Pillars of Fraternity & Sorority Life 7 Fraternity & Sorority Basics 8 RECRUITMENT What is Recruitment? 10 The Recruitment Staff 11 Recruitment Counselors 13 What to Expect 14 FAQS 15 CHAPTER INFORMATION Alpha Chi Omega 18 Alpha Delta Pi 19 Alpha Xi Delta 20 Chi Omega 21 Delta Gamma 22 Delta Zeta 23 Kappa Alpha Theta 24 Kappa Kappa Gamma 25 Mu Sigma Upsilon 26 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Membership Costs 28 Potential New Member Bill of Rights 29 Let ters... Dear PNMs, encourage you to start to feel comfortable with the people around you Welcome to Formal Recruitment! Congratulations, you are about to every day of recruitment. They may not become fellow chapter embark on an exciting adventure. Panhellenic life is incredible; I have members, but they will be your Panhellenic sisters. Someday you might loved my journey here as a Panhellenic woman as I know you will too. work on an all-Greek committee with them or serve on the Panhellenic During my formal recruitment experience, I was stressed and unsure Council together. Receiving a bid means joining this incredible what to do. The Panhellenic president at the time sat down to talk with community, and getting to know all your new sisters is an exciting part me. That conversation made me want to join the Panhellenic of that. community more than ever, and it made me want to take this position to That brings me to my next note: enjoy the experience as much as you help you the way I was helped. So please please- come talk to me or any can. The formal recruitment process is actually exceptionally short; 2 other recruitment team member at any time! We are here because we weekends of your life. Enjoy the opportunity to talk to women from all want to help you. the organizations; every woman in Greek life is unique and can add That being said, joining a sorority is fun, but it can be trying. You might something to your experience. Take time and talk to your recruitment come from a long line of Panhellenic woman encouraging you to join an groups, and you can make friends for life regardless of the organizations organization or you might be the first one in your family to consider you join. joining Greek life. Either way, the Panhellenic women are excited to get Lastly, be open-minded. You have heard this throughout Sorority 101s to know you, and show you what we have to offer. Having been both a and you will continue to hear it during formal recruitment. The reason Potential New Member and a chapter member during this process, we say it so much is because it’s so important! Being open-minded helps there are 4 key things I encourage you to remember during this process. you remember all of the other reminders. Open-mindedness helps you The first thing to remember is that you are amazing! Recruitment is a remember you are amazing, and you have a lot to offer organizations stressful time for some people and relaxing for others. It’s okay to feel just like they have a lot to offer you. It also encourages you to enjoy the those emotions or any others! The important thing to know is that there experience as a whole by making new friends and having new and is an entire team of women here to help you. Myself as well as the exciting conversations. Finally, it helps you to understand this is a Panhellenic Recruitment team and gamma chis choose to accept our process to help you join an entire new community of women that are as positions because we went through the process and want to be there for eager to get to know you as you are to meet them! each and every Potential New Member. While we are here for you, I also want you to keep reminding yourself that you are amazing. You With Panhellenic love, choose to embark on this process and join the Panhellenic community, Sydney Myers but that does not change who you are. Greek life has the potential to Panhellenic Council President add to your identity, not define you. Another thing to remember is that joining an organization means you are joining the Panhellenic community as a whole. While we encourage you to find an organization that feels like home, I also want to 2 PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT 2018 PNMS! important to understand that this process will not always turn out to be If you are reading this, it means that Formal Recruitment is finally what you expected. But, when does anything really turn out to be what beginning! It’s hard to believe that the day has finally come that you you expected? The rollercoaster of emotions that Recruitment brings is will be embarking on your Recruitment journey and joining one of the temporary, but the friendships and experiences you will gain from the eight amazing chapters here at Bucknell. Time has flown since Sorority Greek community at Bucknell are forever. 101s, and I sincerely thank each and every one of you for bearing with What I want to leave you with is that while this process is scary, at the me as we began our time together. Full disclosure, I was probably as end of the day everything is going to be okay. It’s so easy to get wrapped nervous as you. Soon our time together will come to an end… you will up in the little things and lose sight of what this process is truly about. be joining the Greek community and enriching your Bucknell But, you have your PNM friends to lean on during the process, even if experience. Yup, this means no more GIF filled emails and you don’t want to share the specific details of your process, they can presentations from me (sad!). Regardless, I will always be a resource provide you with support. Also, your Gamma Chi is here to help you throughout your time at Bucknell, even when you are in your new every step along the way! If you’re lost, confused, struggling, calm, chapters. I am so unbelievably excited for all of you, becoming a part of happy or excited… your Gamma Chi is an amazing resource of support Greek Life at Bucknell is an extremely exciting time and I encourage for you. I am always here for all of you as well! If you need me, I’m here you to enjoy every minute of it! (you should all know my email by now but just incase - lpk003)! Myself Now, if you’ll indulge me, I’d love to share some final wisdom with all of and any of the Panhellenic staff always have your back. Remember, it’s you. While Recruitment is undoubtedly nerve wracking, as are most okay to be nervous, excited, or any emotion that you’re feeling. This is new experiences, some of the best advice I can give you is to take a deep your process, and it will be what you make of it. So I say, make it great! breath, and truly be yourself! You want to be a part of the Greek I believe in all of you and wish you so much luck and happiness in your Community to make new friends, and find another home away from new chapters! home, right? Great! So, I encourage you all to show the chapters a little bit of who you are through each of the rounds. Also, and maybe most With sooooooo much love, importantly, I urge you to always be kind, have a good attitude and Leah Kramer treat EVERYONE with respect. This will take you a long way (in life Class of 2020 and in Recruitment)! While the end result of this process is amazing and Vice President of Recruitment rewarding, the process itself can be extremely challenging. It is BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 3 Panhellenic Values Achievement Growth Overcoming Ambition Generosity Perseverance Adventure Hard Work Power Affection Harmony Preparation Appreciation Health Prestige Challenge Helping Others Privacy Change Honesty Productivity Character Hope Purpose Close Relationships Humility Quality Relationships Commitment Independence Recognition Community Influencing Others Reputation Compassion Ingenuity Respect Competition Inspiration Responsibility Confidence Integrity Sacrifice Cooperation Intellectual Safety Courage Involvement Security Courtesy Joy Self-Respect Creativity Justice Serenity Decisiveness Kindness Sharing Dedication Knowledge Sophistication Determination Laughter Soul Devotion Leadership Stability Drive Learning Status Excellence Love Stewardship Excitement Loyalty Strength Fame Meaningful Work Teamwork Family Merit Trust Foresight Motivation Unity Forgiveness Nature Vision Freedom Opportunity Volunteering Friendship Optimism Wisdom 4 PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT 2018 Sorority Life Membership WHY CHOOSE SORORITY MEMBERSHIP? advantage of the opportunity to give back and pursue this goal in a Sororities provide a home away from home and encourage unique variety of ways.