Thank you for the update! I had heard that the number of parties attended each round was probably changing but did not have independent confirmation of the change. Post #1 has been edited to include this information.

Mary Poppins, inquiring folks want to know if the mystery of the "mom rushee" was ever solved!

Does the brochure say where ADPi will be conducting its events?

I asked the former Gamma Chi (Rush Counselor) if she had any additional information she wanted to share with us and she said that the whole incident was just really simple. Gamma Chi #1 and another Gamma Chi spoke to the woman about not being a PNM, who then insisted that she was in fact a PNM, but when asked to drop out of the line the woman left. The woman didn't have the PNM ID on and wasn't on the list so insisting she was a PNM was kind of silly.

Can you imagine if you were a PNM and someone said, "Hey Caitlin, your mom just got caught trying to sneak into a party as a PNM?" Oh wow!

Even worse the impression with which I was left was is that the PNM was in that particular group, but also that the mom was at least somewhat sheepish about it as she left the line. I do think the Gamma Chis tried to keep the whole thing low profile while recruitment was going on, and I heard about it a couple of weeks after Bid Day.

I heard parts of the Union, the Grove, and possibly the Ballroom at the Inn at Ole Miss for pref. I think for more space they would like to have all of their events at the Inn at Ole Miss. However, logistically it would be hard for PNMs to walk or even bus from Sorority Row/Rebel Drive to the Inn. So for pref it shouldn't be as hard since there is usually a longer time in between parties based on how many women are returning for your pref parties. But really any place they conduct their parties they will do it up right! Their decorations and details were amazing last year so I'm sure this year will be even better! But that's just what I heard...I know their plans for their new house are circulating...I just can't seem to get a copy to see! But maybe that will change soon!

Very wise words from another thread. Special thanks to FSUZeta!

I am flattered.

Rereading all these bumped posts and recruitment stories and a LSU story was my daughters experience at Ole Miss to a T. She knew NO ONE at Ole Miss, we were from out of state and had no connections. She was so devastated on bid day to get her number 2 only because she was so dirty rushed by her #1 choice. All the texts of: you have it, everyone loves you, the rush team all adores you and all the adds on facebook. She always sat front and center at every party and talked to the exec every time. The texting cont all the way until she was standing at the Lyceum 5 min before bid cards when she got the text. "I don't know what happened you aren't on our list!" Needless to say the day was a bust because the disappointment and shock was just to much to be able to brush off. She also had made the mistake of listening to tenttalk of reputations of the sororities and had rec. a bid to the "party" group. My daughter did not drink and was immediately feeling like she would never fit in. But 4 years later my daughter graduated with highest honors and having held several different offices including new member. (The advisors begged her to be president but her academics came first). After the rocky start she threw her all into her sorority and loved every minute of it as sometimes life's biggest disappoints lead to your biggest successes. Sometimes you turn into momma bear when your child is hurt so I must admit it brought me a little joy when the next year during rush week,we were sitting around talking to a girl who pledged the "dirty" group and she told us this story. " yeah, at rush practice one of the older girls stood up and told us, no matter what you do don't think and text a PNM that she has it and stuff. Last year one of our girls that we rushed hard and told her she had it was not on our bid list on bid day."*All this to say prepare your child for all the things that can happen during rush both good and bad. Never take reputation tent talk seriously and encourage them to stick it out if they don't get their #1 pick. You never know they may end up in the sorority that wins the Chancellor's cup for Best Overall Sorority, 3 out of the 4 years, while they are there and having a blast . Bid day is now a source of smiles and headshaking.*

Amen and amen!!!!

This happens! Last year my daughter was dirty rushed by two groups. She was lucky, she ended up with her first choice, but many of her friends were not so lucky! Lots of tears on bid day because of stories just like yours!

Apparently after pref, the girls are excited it's finally over and the next day will "be like Christmas". The girls started celebrating the night before telling everyone "I'm going to be a so and so". Many were heartbroken the next morning, including my daughters roommate and another very good friend of hers.

PNM's need to keep in mind that ANYTHING can happen between pref and bids being handed out! Be excited, but never assume you are getting you top choice. Go into bid day telling yourself that you will be happy with any bid! Btw, both roommate and friend got over it and now love their sororities!

Important updates to Post #1 in this thread. Link to C.A.R.E. Walk registration added and a link to information about Chapter dues from last year.

Do PNMs register for the C.A.R.E. Walk?

Click on the link in blue that says
Registration for C.A.R.E. Walk -----> Click Here

From the NPC facebook page:

The Sorority Life is hosting its first live tweetchat to answer any recruitment questions PNMs may have. Be sure to share this information with anyone you know going through recruitment this fall. Join @TheSororityLife on Twitter on 7/11 @ 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST) to get all your recruitment questions answered by a panel of four expert sorority women. Use hashtag ‪#‎recruitmentQA‬ to join in the conversation.

MP, are there in-state/OOS stats for last year's Ole Miss freshman class? I believe someone posted Bama's, and I'd be curious about Ole Miss.

You know, I haven't seen those. Ole Miss doesn't publish very much in the way of stats. Of course Recruitment isn't where I serve so I don't see them personally. Maybe someone else will?

My daughter will be a PNM at Ole Miss this Fall - can any of you tell me what the dress code is for Greek Day (formerly Ice Water party)? I know, in the past, for Philanthropy party, the PNMs have been given a t-shirt and have worn the shorts of their choosing. I haven't been able to find information on what the girls should wear for Greek Day. Thank you!

Though I am not sure about the dress code, I will ask some collegians from a chapter there. Have you sent in a legacy form for your daughter and gotten her all the recommendations she may need? There are other Phi Mu legacies going through recruitment this year and I would love to see more legacies join!

Have paged officers for information since the new Angelia isn't out yet. Will return as soon as one replies.

While waiting on the what-to-wear answer, here's some good information for when Recruitment arrives: Things You Need To Forget During Recruitment

Love it!

Me too!

I like the one about "your secret inability to craft." LOL

Yes, legacy introduction form submitted and references for all Houses. Now we're working on the dorm room and recruitment clothes! Thanks for working on an answer for me, ladies!

That's great! I hope after recruitment you come back and share where your legacy went! I know where I hope she finds her hFMe!

After consulting with collegian officers from two Ole Miss Chapters, I am to refer you to this web site -----> npcrecwear

This is as close as we have until Ole Miss Panhellenic chooses to publish something that would explain more clearly what to wear for Greek Day Sunday (Round 1) and then for Philanthropy Monday/Wednesday (Round 2).

The teal dress seems like such a "no" on so many levels ...

The mullet dress, much like its hairstyle namesake, is going to take longer to die than it should.

It looks like a prom dress or bridesmaid's "Yes, you CAN wear it again" dress.

Here's hoping that Ole Miss posts fresh 2014 wardrobe pics soon!

:pI hope so, too. I don't like any of those dresses.

Even George Clooney ditched the mullet.

Yet more information from another Collegian Officer: For Greek Day and Philanthropy the PNMs will be given a t-shirt from Panhellenic.

Until more information is presented I guess we won't know if they are getting two or just one.

Y'all are slayin' me! :D

Auburn has a nice Pinterest page up: http://www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/

Pretty short hemlines to my eye, but a lot of lovely choices and a good "don'ts" page.

Auburn has a nice Pinterest page up: http://www.pinterest.com/AubPanhellenic/

Pretty short hemlines to my eye, but a lot of lovely choices and a good "don'ts" page.

I like the Auburn suggestions, except for the strapless for Pref. I know some girls will choose strapless, but I would never recommend it. Too much tugging and insecurity, and very few people really look good in that style.

ETA: I sing for weddings, so I go to an average of 20 or more weddings a year, and 99.9999999% of brides are choosing strapless gowns. Only about 10% of brides look good in them and can act composed and comfortable. When they also choose strapless for bridesmaids, all hell breaks loose. There is always the bigger girl who has overhang, the girls with tattoos, etc. Just not a great choice in most cases.

Irishpipes, you speak the truth.

That's because it's all the bridal shops are pushing. Probably because a strapless means that you need to buy necklaces and bracelets and a more ornate veil to go with them. Everyone needs to follow Kate Middleton's example.

And I feel SO sorry for these bridesmaids stuck in them. I don't know why mothers (of the bride and the maids) aren't stepping in and telling the bride that it doesn't make her prettier if her maids are in dresses that do nothing for them.