Sorry, I don't mean to pick at a scab, but this just blows my mind.

And this: http://www.arlington-panhellenic.org/rec_steps.htm

Acadiana (Greater Lafayette, Louisiana) Alumnae Panhellenic

For informational meeting date / time, and lots more, see:
http://www.acadianasororities.com/partic.html

http://www.acadianasororities.com/infor.html

www.acadianasororities.com

Yeah, nittanyalum, it is a little astonishing, and that's why my original post said

"If a session is being held in your area, it's probably a great idea to go if you possibly can. Whether or not you like the idea of recommendations or attending a meeting, this IS the way things are done in some areas of the U.S., and you can learn a lot, get tips (and maybe help) on getting recommendations, and make helpful contacts -- maybe even a new friend or two!

Please note that contacting / getting information from Area Alumnae Panhellenics is specifically recommended in this important posting:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/an...ment.php?f=217

"
I guess I'd rather let young women and their moms (and dads) know about these meetings -- even with the fairly elaborate "packet" processes to help with getting recs -- than for young women to be in the dark about how things are really done and end up wondering why they are only getting a few invitations at Recs-Are-A-Huge-Deal U. in Texas or the SEC.

^^^Oh, I think you're providing a great service, exlurker, I really do.

My amazement just continues to be at the "grooming" that's expected to start for these girls when they still have months left in their senior year in high school. Some may not have even received all of their acceptances yet! But they still "need" to go to this session "if they want" to be in a sorority. The over-involvement of some of these alum panhellenics in these processes is astounding.

Nitanyalum wrote -
My amazement just continues to be at the "grooming" that's expected to start for these girls when they still have months left in their senior year in high school. Some may not have even received all of their acceptances yet! But they still "need" to go to this session "if they want" to be in a sorority. The over-involvement of some of these alum panhellenics in these processes is astounding.[/quote]


I don't see that this preparation is any different than the prep work that goes on MONTHS before choosing a college. Think about the ACT prep classes that are taken the junior year, college visits, internet searches, etc. Sororities are a big step and like most big steps, prep work is important. Often, just like in choosing a college, during that prep work, the pnm decides that Greek life is not for her.

And, just a note regarding alum panhellenic groups: this is an important part of alum life - helping young women find their way to (or from for that matter) to Greek life.

Excellent point.

What is an ISD? I_______ School District?

Integrated, I'm assuming.

Integrated how? Like consolidated?

I like this very gentle way of saying "don't dress like a damn hoochie."

Independent School District

I agree that some of the wording may not have been the best choice. However, I don't see it as over-involvement. In some cases, it is the college panhellenics coming to us asking us to help them promote their recruitment. We provide a venue where members can promote the system to the PMs and their parents. We usually have about 5 or 6 schools represented.

Also as an alumna, it is my responsibility to provide MIFs (recs) to our collegiate chapters. If I don't know who is going through recruitment, how can I get our chapters the information that they need? These information sessions help us to know who is thinking about going through recruitment and we take it from there.

FYI
 

We always had actives for a question and answer session, so if any pnm had a question about not getting a bid, etc., they could ask then.

I have the privilege and the responsibility of recommending young women to Gamma Phi chapters for membership - APHs really help me do that.

LOL, as opposed to segregated? I recall seeing 'Integrated' on some school buses. In this case, I'm sure it is Independent, as Blondie said. :o

Yes, as a product of an ISD in Texas, I assure you it is independent, though I did giggle at the "integrated/segregated" suggestion.

In Texas, there are not city/county school systems like in other parts of the country where I have lived. People that live in the "county" are typically part of the nearby city's ISD. Or, in my case, a group of surburban cities get together an form an ISD. Don't even get me started on how the funding for this is determined... the state has been battling this for over 20 years, even though there are 49 other models from which to see what works. Whatever.

But.. this is boring chat. Just wanted to inform.

Back to the regular postings....