DZ colony at UF
 

ok, so I went by the DZ table today and I met some really awesome girls. I'm definitely going to go to the DZ informational meeting, but I have a couple questions. What kind of things are they really going to look at? I mean do they have different needs because they are a new group, and not an established sorority? I know that this is a great opportuinity for older girls (aka ME!!!). I'd also like some input about specific issues that other girls have encountered who have been founding members of their chapter.
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I'm so glad to hear of your interest in the DZ colony, Aiya! :) Like you mentioned, they will definitely be looking for both young and "old" college girls to help them get the new colony up and running smoothly. So this is a great opportunity for upper classmen to get involved.

Please let me know your progress with DZ! I've never assisted in forming a colony before, so this is very interesting to me! :D

The skys the limit with a colony. They are more open minded when selecting women usually due to the women rushing you being much older. However, do really relax either! Smile, be yourself, and show how truely interested you are!

I found this type of rush more relaxing than formal rush.

If you have specific questions please PM me! I loved being a charter member! Just remember it isnt a piece of cake, It will be hard work to make a presence on campus esp among the other greek groups, but well worth it!!

I am kinda in the same boat...but with Delta Gamma. They are colonizing at NCSU this year and I can't wait to get involved. My mom was a DG and I plan on rushing...but I am a junior. I am very interested in going for a leadership position if I am offered a bid...I'd say go for it. Everyone that I've talked to has been so supportive...we are special for getting the opportunity to make a new chapter (well colony at first), what we want it to be. I can't wait until the whole process starts (which isn't until Sept. 24th).

how long does it take to go from being a colony to an actual chapter?

Here is the DG schedule for NCSU's colony:
Sept 24th: Info Session
Sept 25th: Interviews
Sept 26th: Preference Party
Sept 27th: The first pledge class of DG at NCSU is announced with 120 girls.
Sept 28th: Installation of the colony and new members.
Around Nov. 20th or so the DG Colony at NCSU will recieve it's charter as the Eta Kappy Chapter of Delta Gamma!!!!! :D

They make it happen real fast.

Too excited?
 

Ok, so I'm super excited again about this colonization. Is it possible to be over excited? Like should I mention that I've talked to people on greek chat about colonization etc etc? I think that the DZ girls would like to see that I've gotten some background info on doing a colony, but I wouldn't want to seem over eager. Any thoughts?

Aiya,
If you would like to visit the Delta Gamma forum, please feel free. There are a number of girls there who recently went through the colony process there and could probably help advise what it is was like.
I realize that Delta Gamma and Delta Zeta are totally different groups, but you may be able to glean some value about hearing about their colony experiences.

Thanks!

I joined a DZ colony this year and the we get installed on Nov. 23rd 2002! I'm not really sure about how long you are a colony until you get installed because I am a new member, but our colony formed in 2000 I believe, and I in order to get a charter you have to meet a certain quota? Not sure, anyone feel free to correct me.

L.

I think any woman who is interested in being greek on the UF campus should go to the DZ informational meetings. This is a big national group that is well thought of by other panhell nationals. Also, they are going to spend lots of effort and dollars to get this chapter going.

yeah, they have to have a certain quota and I know they are definitely looking to take campus total. I still want to know if you can possibly look "too" interested? Should I get a rec as well?

I think you need to be yourself. If you are enthusiastic and you try not to be then you might be acting stilted. If you have to act like someone else to get in then it isn't worth it. Plus they need enthusiastic women b/c there will be a lot to do. JUST BE YOURSELF.

My chapter was a colony when I joined. I was in the first pledge class coming from a formal recruitment, and we got our charter and were initiated that fall. The colony had been organized in the fall of 1999, I believe, and we were chartered in October of 2000. So it took about a year.

As for being overexcited, don't be afraid to show that you're really interested! Unless you're scary about it (i.e. raving about how you've already painted your entire house pink and green and have adopted a family of turtles), I think you should be fine. So don't worry! :D

I'm not sure about the recommendation, though, since this is a little different than formal recruitment...I'd say it couldn't hurt, but could anyone else help us out here?

When I spoke with the DZ ladies they said that a rec would be helpful. Now I am off trying to find some DZ alumnae.

north carolina rules!
 

whitedaisy, i'm so glad to hear you go to NCSU! i am so happy that another chapter is opening in my home state! good luck!

question
 

turns out one of my friend's sororities wrote a rec for me to DZ (DZ gave the NPC chapters forms to reccomend girls). I am so excited! Does that hold the same weight as one from an alumna?12 days til' DZ recruitment!!!

Aiya,

I know AGD does not look at letters from other groups alums as recs. they have to be AGD alums.

Have you tried going tothe DZ threads and seeing if anyone there would give you any advise? Or maybe contacts to DZ's in your area?

Good luck

go DZ!!!
 

To the girls thinking about joining the DZ colony....you should really consider it....there are so many great experiences you will gain especially because you will be there from the start. I missed out on that by a few years but the stories I have heard are great, a lot of work but without a doubt worth it. Good luck making your decision.:)

If DZ gave out forms to other NPC organizations with which they might recommend women for their colony, then it sounds like your friend sent them exactly what they wanted. There have been other threads where we've discussed Panhellenic references. The general consensus there was that a sorority woman can see a good potential sorority woman. If she wants you to be Greek and doesn't care about the letters you wear, then you must be something special.

Being from a relatively young chapter, I have a soft spot in my heart for colonies. I want to work with Kappa HQ extentions when I grow up. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.

I have to agree the sky's the limit for colony membership.
Unlike an established chapter they need all types of members, leadership being VERY high on the list.

Keep us posted, both of you on your DZ and DG colonizations!

By the way, I am happy to see NCSU expanding. I heard they resently lost a chapter, but that is such a large school the Greek System should be very strong! One of my favorite friends is a Sigma Chi from there!

Aiya and UF56,
I would definitely pursue getting recs from DZ alumnae. I think they help the chapter to see your strengths and know how committed you are to their sisterhood even before you step through the door.
Good luck.
violets

Aiya,
First I would like to wish you good luck!

If possible, try and get a recomendation from a DZ alum in your area. But don't panic if you can't! Like everyone else has said, BE YOURSELF! And, have fun! :D

Good luck and keep us posted!

Blaire

I think if you are a DZ legacy you need to let the recruitment team know or your relative does. If DZ was handing out rec forms to other NPCs at UF then I think if you don't know a DZ then pick your strongest NPC rec and get it to the DZ team. Pick a rec from someone who really knows you well. Have fun!

I am not a DZ this is just my opinion.


Good luck to DZ !