PMing members about recommendation help?
 

I apologize in advanced if this has been asked before but I was just looking for some help. I have already gotten a few recommendation letter for my fall recruitment but am having some trouble finding letters for some of the houses I'm very interested in. I'm not sure how to PM someone (or if I even can yet since I've only been a member for a day) but I was wondering if any of you ladies could help me or point me in the right direction in finding someone to help write recs for my sister and I for the following sororities. Thanks so much! By reading posts on here I can tell you ladies are extremely kind and helpful to just about everybody and it means a lot to a newbie like me!


Thanks for all your help!

Ohhh I'm so sorry! I was just using the search engine and found a thread about ladies willing to help out with letters of recommendation so I just assumed it was acceptable. Sorry I'm new to all of this and not really sure what I'm doing.

Ok I've contacted a graduate chapter member of my sorority of interest via email and she never answered. She’s a counselor at my school so her phone number is listed online. Should I email again phone...is phoning kind of stalker-ish. She also comes of as very no nonsense and is kind of intimidating lol but she basically handpicked last semesters line because the org was suspended on our campus and just returned. If she doesn’t ever respond, I don’t really know any other graduate members in this particular org, what should I do?

ok ignore the what should i do question i just found the answer to that. but should i email and/or phone this woman?

Ok so say I've exhausted the resources you've mentioned above how do I go about contacting the local Alumnae Panhellenic? Do I just email the local association and ask for help. I don't want to offend anyone in the process so I was just wondering how to go about this best. Thanks!

Another option, check out the I/natl websites. Some provide listings with contact info for their alumnae associations.

i dont recall mentioning being interested in an NPHC org but i am. how could u tell? just out of curiosity

ahhhh I gotcha..clearly I'm still learning lol, thnks for the help. i'll go check out there section of the website.

If the alumnae panhellenic in your area has a website with contact information on it then use that information to start. Not all alumnae panhellenics have a website and you will have to contact NPC headquarters in order to get that information. Also be prepared to answer why you want that information. NPC doesnt freely give out that information to just anyone.

You will need to take into consideration that not all alumnae members check email as frequently as younger/chapter members do. It is also July and the middle of summer. Alumnae are also busy with their own travel plans and maybe children/grandchildren. Delays in contact are not uncommon during this time.

I emailed her the beginning of winter semester 09. She never responded and I wasn't sure what to do. I feel lame for letting the whole process make me so nervous...smh, i completely understand where nervousnelly is coming from:(

Where you referring to a forum on this website, because I cant find it. if you could tell me what to search i'd really appreciate it...if not thanks anyway

l0v333, do what you would do if you did not have us to ask.

if i knew that i wouldnt be asking. if its something u cant answer tho i completely understand

nervousnelly,
Are you in the same state as the university you will be attending? As encouraged above, ask anyone and everyone you know (even men) if they know of a woman who can write you a rec for those sororities. Chances are good they will know someone who knows someone...

Also, at this late stage, for SEC recruitment, I would suggest a phone call instead of an email if you can find a contact number for alumnae panhellenic help. Also, if you are in a small town, concentrate your search in the larger cities of your state.

If you are seeking information regarding references/recommendations for an NPHC sorority, you need to talk to a member of an NPHC sorority. NPC chapters and NPHC chapters do things differently when it comes to recruitment and procedures/requirements for recommendations may vary as well. Every NPHC sorority has their own forum here on GreekChat. I am sure their members will be happy to assist you or get you going in the right direction.

I agree 100% that I would not rely on an email at this late date. If you have truly exhausted personal connections, I would recommend going to the international/national websites of the groups you need, find the closest alumnae chapter to you, and get on the phone. Offer to hand-deliver your resume and photo so that the alumna can meet you in person.