TOMAHAWK GUIDE TO GREEK LIFE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER ......................................................................................................................... PAGE 4 LETTER FROM OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE ....................................................................................... PAGE 5 COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE ......................................................................................................... PAGE 6 WHY GO GREEK ............................................................................................................................. PAGE 7 UNIVERSITY POLICIES .................................................................................................................... PAGE 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................ PAGE 10 COUNCIL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ PAGE 11 LEADERSHIP .................................................................................................................................. PAGE 12 SCHOLARSHIP ............................................................................................................................... PAGE 13 BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD ................................................................................................... PAGE 14 COMMUNITY SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY ................................................................................ PAGE 15 SIGNATURE EVENTS .................................................................................................................... PAGE 16 INTERNAL HONORS SOCIETIES ................................................................................................. PAGE 17 HOW TO JOIN .............................................................................................................................. PAGE 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... PAGE 19 CHAPTER PROFILES ..................................................................................................................... PAGE 20 VOCABULARY ............................................................................................................................... PAGE 39 WELCOME LETTER FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENTS Greetings Noles! We are so glad that you are interested in Greek Life at Florida State University. Our community constitutes more than 5,800 members who represent 57 chapters, and each council continues to grow every year as we recruit new members. College is an amazing experience, but what makes it a unique and life-changing experience is becoming a part of a fraternity or sorority. We hope that you explore all of the incredible possibilities and experiences that Greek Life has to offer. Our FSU Greek community has a long history and is deeply rooted in each organization’s values. There are many different clubs on campus, but what sets Greek Life apart from other organizations is our commitment to our four core values of scholarship, service, leadership, and sisterhood/brotherhood. By upholding these four principles, the Greek community at Florida State represents an outstanding group of students who achieve and succeed on a daily basis. The Greek community also fosters unparalleled opportunities for involvement and leadership. Through on-campus leadership opportunities, positions within each specific Greek organization, and positions serving the Greek community, students are exposed to a multitude of opportunities that can enhance their college experience and develop them into strong leaders. Furthermore, the personal enrichment that accompanies the brotherhood/sisterhood of a Greek organization proves to be one of the most treasured friendships that last far beyond the four years of college. We have a passion for not only our councils, but for the Greek experience. It has undoubtedly molded us into the leaders we are and the people that we will be. This community is unlike any other, and we will always appreciate and recognize the impact that this community had on us. Go Noles! Patricia F. Cordy S. Yohana A. Justin L. Panhellenic Association National Pan-Hellenic Council Multicultural Greek Council Interfraternity Council President President President President 4 LETTER FROM OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE Dear Future Members, Congratulations on your acceptance to Florida State University! On behalf of the 5,800 members of the Greek community at FSU, we welcome you to the University. You are about to embark on an exciting journey that will help you grow and change in ways you never thought possible. You will not only have fun, but will be challenged both intellectually and personally. This publication is a brief introduction to our wonderful and exciting Greek community at FSU and is designed to help you explore the extraordinary opportunities that our community has to offer. As you begin your college career, you will find that there are many organizations on campus for you to become involved with. Although each and every one of these organizations will contribute to your development as a student, none are quite as exciting and rewarding as becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. The Greek community exists as a proven support system for hundreds of thousands of men and women across the country and around the world. The mission of the Office of Greek Life is to enhance the quality of student life at Florida State University by empowering members of the Greek community through advising with a developmental approach, educating with purpose, communicating with stakeholders, and cultivating collective partnerships. We advocate for the expression of ritual through the shared values of leadership, scholarship, service, and brotherhood/ sisterhood within the Greek community. It is our hope that Florida State University’s Greek community can help personalize your college experience by offering close friendships, scholastic assistance, leadership opportunities, educational programming, social interaction and enrichment, and the chance to help others through philanthropic events and community service projects. Your involvement will build character and an appreciation for others, as well as enhance awareness of personal responsibility. We encourage you to participate in Recruitment/Rush/Intake and to remain open minded about all the opportunities that our Greek community has to offer. Fraternities and sororities are a source of pride at FSU and every chapter has something unique to offer. The Office of Greek Life looks forward to working with you and we are here to assist you in any way possible! In Seminole Pride, The Office of Greek Life Staff 5 COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY GREEK COMMUNITY 2012 Total Dollars Raised for Philanthropic Efforts: $534,588.13 Total Number of Community Service Hours: 25,700.25 Spring 2012 AVERAGEAVERAGE CHAPTER CHAPTER SIZE SIZE(NUMBER(NUMBER OF OF MEMBERS) MEMBERS) KEY:KEY: STUDENT PROFILE 1010 YOHANA A. / SENIOR 100100 IFCIFC INVOLVEMENT & 200 AFFILIATIONS InterfraternityInterfraternity 200 CouncilCouncil 10 MULTICULTURAL GREEK 10 COUNCIL MGCMGC 9696 3131 MulticulturalMulticultural To me, being Greek means GreekGreek Council Council 15701570 573 becoming part of a group 573 of people who share the NPHC same goals, dreams, and NPHC ACTIVEACTIVE NEWNEW NationalNational MEMBERSMEMBERS MEMBERS aspirations and strive to help FALL ’12 MEMBERS Pan-HellenicPan-Hellenic FALL ’12 FALLFALL ’12 ’12 each other achieve them. It’s CouncilCouncil 2198 11511151 a home away from home, a 2198 77 place where I have made my PHPH 6161 truest friends, and most of PanhellenicPanhellenic all, a lifetime bond built with Association memories and experiences Association NUMBERNUMBER OF OF CHAPTERS CHAPTERS(TOTAL)(TOTAL) that can never be forgotten. 1111 2222 1717 77 6 WHY GO GREEK? At first glance, FSU can seem overwhelming with a SERVICE population of more than 40,000 students. The Greek Every fraternity and sorority believes in making a difference community gives students the chance to make a big campus in the world, and members of the Florida State Greek feel small. When choosing a fraternity or sorority, you community never stop giving back. Greek organizations at should look for a comfortable fit – a place where you share FSU host their own community service and philanthropic values and interests with the other members. By choosing activities as well as participate in Dance Marathon, Relay to become a member of a Greek organization, you will meet for Life, and other major campus service events, devoting people who grow to be your closest friends, those who will countless hours and millions of dollars to causes greater than cheer you on when you are successful and will support you themselves. when the going gets tough. Greek organizations promote SCHOLARSHIP the development of close ties between members through All members of fraternities and sororities share one living, studying, working, and having fun together. commonality: they are students first. Greek organizations at BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD Florida State consistently rank at or above the undergraduate Joining a fraternity or sorority at Florida State will give grade point average, and many chapters host intentional you a home away from home. As a member of a Greek programming geared at improving the scholastic organization,