MOMofPNM11:
Regarding Pref parties, my daughter confirmed that they meet at 7 a.m. bringing their pref party clothes with them, along with other relaxing clothes for in between the parties. They are not allowed to have their cell phones all day, nor are they allowed to return to their dorms. They will return to their dorms only after everyone has finalized their preferences -- last year 1 a.m. but may go longer because of the number of PNMs this year. So I don't even think moms will know what pref parties they are going to. Of course, maybe I could talk my dd into writing me a message with lip gloss on a mirror in the union..... JK .... watch too many movies. I will just wait it out with everyone else.

Wow that is a really long day... How many houses is the max they can pref at?

And wishing the best to your daughter. We have several girls from our area going thru as well, so stressful

^^ Good luck to these sweet daughters! Wishing the best for all of them!

I'm not sure what benefit is provided by keeping the girls all together after they've submitted their forms but before the straggler has. OK, not sure isn't the right phrase. That seems like crazy talk to me. Can someone explain the logic to that?

@arrowlady - they may go to up to 2 chapters for pref

@DubaiSis - It was explained to me when I went through Arkansas Recruitment that recruitment rules dictate a Strict Silence (No talking at all until you sign your MRABA) after the last party. When I went through, there were about 550 who signed bid cards, and just the process of getting all those members through the line took a few hours -- then there were those that had a hard time how to rank. At the time, they let us into the ranking room 12 at a time. Again, I am not sure how they do it now, but we were lined up outside the cafeteria, lead into the "ranking room" and then taken upstairs to wait (where we could talk to, I believe). I guess the concern is if you release those members who have signed their bid cards, they could potentially find out information that could influence those who haven't signed their bids yet.

Getting on a plane in a few hours. I'm much more relaxed about it than I was last week. I have full faith that whatever happens will be for the best. Thanks to all of you who have been so supportive. I will let you know as soon as I can!

Good luck, Momofpnm11!

I am on my way to Fayetteville in just a few minutes...so glad the big weekend
is finally here!!

Travel mercies to you.
Have a wonderful weekend with your daughter.
Post when you can.

Safe travels.

I just started reading this thread yesterday, and have to say that I am so impressed with how you supporting your daughter, MomofPNM11. Your story is a great example of how to do it right! Hoping happy things for pref day for both of you!

(I also love how you selected the same theme for code names that I did when I wrote up my retro-recruitment story a few years ago. :))

Good luck everyone. It is going to be a beautiful weekend in the hills of Arkansas. Best wishes to all the PNMs and blessings to all the moms.

Good luck, Razorbacks!!!:):):)

Quota was 130. AOII took 137. I don't have the numbers on other chapters yet.

goodness gracious-130 for quota-arkansas needs to do something about that.

good luck to all the chapters in keeping their members-new and old- connected and engaged!

That is just crazy! I can't imagine getting to know even half your pledge class, let alone half the chapter.