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So far:
Arkansas 6
Oklahoma State 6
Oklahoma 9
Georgia 1

6 of mine are what I would call my "rec crew" since I know them very well. So excited for them!

The year before my daughter rushed at Samford, one of the chapters had a statement on their website(worded more diplomatically then here) that: "while they appreciated receiving recs. from alumnae, more than 5 for any one PNM was not necessary." :-0

My crew so far:

4 for Bama
3 for UGA
5 for FSU
2 for Auburn
1 for South Carolina
2 for Tennessee

3 former students
1 at UCMO
2 at Missouri State

SIL's sister is still considering going through recruitment. I think the idea is growing on her. Hopefully the Greeks who help her move into her room make a good impression and seal the deal!

Updating in a few

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Originally Posted by greekdee (Post 2224103)

I had a mom approach me about my Panhellenic FB Group. Apparently her daughter is going to be the Super PNM of Fall '13 recruitment at her school -- which happens to be one of the most competitive in the competitive SEC. She's only interested in four sororities, and therefore, only needs recs to those chapters -- would the ladies in the group be willing to help her?

First, I basically told her they had both lost their ever-loving minds. (I did try to say it nicely, though). I must have offended her by suggesting that her girl might get dropped by her chosen Fab Four because she has not gotten back in touch. Which is fine because I wasn't adding her to the group anyway. Not with that haughty, narrow-minded attitude.

It does seem to be a PNM trend this year to announce on social media the specific sororities they're open to accepting bids from.

And not to be catty (well yeah I am), I would love ringside seats when momma and snowflake get a rude awakening

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2224385)

I received an e-mail asking for help getting recs to two of the seven sororities at Texas State. I simply wrote back asking if she had the other five covered - have not heard back. If she is planning on only asking for recs for the two I'm not going to help her. She's missed the GKAP deadline, and I don't feel inclined to help someone who is going to discount 5/7 of the terrific chapters at my alma mater.

I don't blame you! I wouldn't put my name on that hot mess of a PNM

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Originally Posted by Katmandu (Post 2224498)

Yea, I know what you mean. This spring, I heard about the sister of a co worker going through rush at a competitive school and offered to write a rec. Co-worker said, "oh, I don't think she will need to do all that....it just seems so over the top"

I tried to tell her it was vital at the school, but got the eyeroll. I could just hear her thinking, "OMG you old bag, stuck in the past with your white gloves, cotillions and RECOMMENDATIONS!" Shrug. Hope it works out for her. Bless her heart.

Definitely bless her heart. I am coming over to watch them get pimpslapped. I will bring the hot kettle corn ;)

I can't believe it, but I actually have a "mini" rec crew...quite something in these parts, let me tell you!

1 Alabama
1 TCU

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Originally Posted by Sciencewoman (Post 2226799)

1 TCU

:D Very exciting!

I know that TCU has really focused recruiting efforts much further north in recent years. Best of luck to your to rec girl. Go Frogs!

My crew is up to 13 so far. This is about the same number my chapter received each year for recruitment.

My breakdown:
3 FSU
2 UGA
2 Alabama
1 Tennessee
1 USCarolina
2 Clemson
1 LSU
1 Oregon

ETA Just submitted a letter for UT and another for Alabama.

I have two going to Kentucky and three going to Eastern Kentucky.

My rec crew thus far
1 at Clemson
1 at Alabama
1 at UT Austin

I'm so excited for these girls! I hope they have wonderful recruitments!

I have just one again this year - this time at Murray State. While I have know the PNM for years, I did not know how low her HS gpa was. I hope she finds a home, because she is a lovely young woman, but oy vey!
Anyone know how competitive Murray State is?

Good luck to all of the young women!

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Originally Posted by JayhawkAOII (Post 2228310)

Anyone know how competitive Murray State is?

Good luck to all of the young women!

Not particularly, but the chapters take grades seriously. All chapters there require a min of 3.0 HS to be considered. Hope she's not below that!

"Not particularly, but the chapters take grades seriously. All chapters there require a min of 3.0 HS to be considered. Hope she's not below that!"

She is. Hence my "oy vey". It is heartbreaking when you know a young woman would be great in any group, and then you get the grades....

She'll have a short recruitment, but I hope it doesn't leave her completely dejected. Hopefully, she has a good first semester and can COB in spring - there is expansion going on at Murray State - or go through again next year.

I just received an e-mail "i (sic) am a sophomore at A&M and i (sic) want to rush chi o. How do I get a recommendation?"

I think I was a model of restraint. "Precious Snowflake - I suggest you ask women you know if they are Chi Omegas and would write you a rec. Bear in mind the deadline for recommendations for most sororities has passed."

I resisted the urge to write anything more biting, but boy howdy did I think 'em!

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2229469)

Did she ask you for a Gamma Phi rec, too? I'm sure you jumped on that opportunity! ;)

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2229469)

Right now my filter is gone. I woulda let it rip ;)