I think an ice breaker to get the girls thinking about recruitment and sororities is to pair them up in groups of 2 girls per group. Have them answer a pre-ordered list of questions and practice shaking hands with a firm light squeeze, smiling and thinking of questions to keep a conversation going. Then, ask the groups of two to come up and introduce each other to the group. A great gift to your PNM is a cup with their name painted on it and some candies inside.
Also, I don't know how your school works invites, but other groups might find it distracting or clique-ish if you do a cheer. You want your PNMS to mingle and mix with other PNMs who could be their potential sisters, too.
Recommendations for the week
1) Give them only as much info as they can digest EACH DAY before and after the parties.
* For the orientation, where they meet you, it's helpful to introduce yourself, hand out any materials from Panhellenic, get their emergency contact info and give them a brief explanation of how the week will work. Give them a phone number of where you can be reached at any time. (Now is not the time to talk about Single Individual Preferencing (aka suiciding), how to fill out their score cards, etc. Just let them digest little bits.) Talk about what to wear each day and open the floor up to questions.
* DO get a phone number from each PNM where they can be reached at any time and tell them the importance of answering the phone early in the morning, just in case there is a change in events or schedule. IT WILL HAPPEN.
2) Teach them to sing the Greek Alphabet. This will be useful later on if they join a sorority and have to know the alphabet.
3) Give them a list of good questions to ask in the houses, and questions they should have a rehearsed answer to (IE: Why do you want to join a sorority). Keep notepads and pens for them where they can write their thoughts.
4) Be a good listener. Sometimes cuts can be hard. Encourage them to stay in recruitment through the end. Also, encourage them to get involved on campus.
5) Encourage them all to be themselves because although it can be perceived there are "top" chapters, if you're not yourself, you won't join the chapter that is right for you and you won't fit into someplace where you can't be yourself.
6) Encourage them not to gossip about rumors heard at other chapters, but to talk to you first. You can address the group about those rumors.
Have fun! Being a counselor is a great way to learn about yourself, leadership and making new friends who will look up to you
