Area Panhellenic Information Sessions and Events for Fall 2013/Spring 2014 Recruitmen
 

There have already been a few questions about this and I know ours are fast approaching, so I thought I would get the ball rolling on listing area Alumnae Panhellenic Association information sessions for high school seniors interested in rushing. To quote a thread started by exlurker in previous years:

Area Alumnae Panhellenics in many places --- especially Texas --- will be offering information sessions for high school seniors interested in Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 NPC sorority recruitment.

They can be especially helpful for "first in family to think of going Greek," or "new to city / region / live in small town / don't know of any sorority women" situations.

Mothers (and dads) are often welcome, too.

These sessions can help answer questions about recruitment. They're a good way to network and get assistance in finding recommendations to sororities, too.

Typically these sessions are scheduled in February, March, April --- check with local Alumnae Panhellenics and be alert for notices in local newspapers.

In my opinion: whatever you may think about the idea/purpose of recommendations, or getting prepared in advance for recruitment, these forums, sessions, etc. can be a godsend. A potential new member, or a mom, can pick up truly useful info and maybe make a new friend or two. Moms who are sorority alumnae can brush up on their knowledge of how recruitment is handled "today" at the college your daughter, granddaughter, etc. plans to attend.

I hope sorority alumnae will post info about more upcoming sessions.

San Antonio, Texas
The Panhellenic Association of San Antonio (PASA) Recruitment Forums
Learn about registering for recruitment with PASA and on your chosen campus, discover the "dos and don'ts" of the process, get your questions answered, and meet the many sorority members of the Panhellenic Association of San Antonio. Two sessions are scheduled --- they are repeats, so PNMs should attend just one event.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
University of the Incarnate Word
Marian Hall
4301 Broadway, San Antonio TX

OR

Monday, March 4, 2011
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus Hall
1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX

For more information, visit the PASA web site at http://www.sapanhellenic.org

Information for Dallas, Texas is on the Dallas Panhellenic website.

February 10, 2013
2:00-4:00
Northway Christian Church
Northwest Hwy near NorthPark Mall

For Birmingham, AL:

http://birminghampanhellenic.yolasit...-101-event.php

Houston
RECRUITMENT ROUNDTABLE
Saturday, February 23, 2013
10 AM or Noon
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
http://www.houston-panhellenic.org/r...ecruitment.htm

Areas surrounding Houston
http://www.houston-panhellenic.org/a...nhellenics.htm

Chicago Suburbs - Hinsdale
Hinsdale Area Alumane Panhellenic Association HAAPA
www.hinsdalepanhellenic.org

7th Annual Sorority Recruitment Information Night
Monday, May 20, 2012 - 7 p.m. sharp
Hinsdale Community House, Hinsdale, Illinois
Area Women and Parents invited
Speakers from Big Ten/SEC Greek Life and Campus Advisory
The Collegiate Sorority Panel, from universities across the country are presidents/past pres and recruitment chairs/team members who will provide a glimpse into a week of formal recruitment.
National Award Winning Panhellenic Program

90 minute program, past 4 years--'standing room only' of over 225+.

Greater Katy TX Alumnae Panhellenic (GKAP)
 

Little Rock, AR

2-4 PM
Sunday, April 7th
Donaghey Student Center, Ledbetter Rooms A,B, and C
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
http://gogreeklittlerock.com/sororit...ment-workshop/

Come early to avoid parking issues.

presented by the Greater Little Rock Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Room Provided by the UALR College Panhellenic Council

Chattanooga TN Area Alumnae Panhellenic

GO GREEK! Sorority Information Session
Saturday, Feb 23
2-4
The Church on Main, Downtown Chattanooga

All area high school girls and their mothers are invited to attend. Topics covered: What is a sorority?, benefits of Greek Life, conversation skills, and how to secure letters of recommendations. In addition, there will be a recruitment fashion show.

More information:
Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chatt...685705?fref=ts
or @GreekSisters

The date has just passed, but I am updating this information with the new Chattnooga Alumnae Panhellenic Association web site address since there's a lot of helpful information there: www.ChattPanhellenic.com

Seattle WA area -- Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic: See

http://www.redmond-reporter.com/comm...189743161.html

"College Sorority Information Forum at 7 p.m. on March 5 at the Redmond Library, Meeting Room 1, 15990 N.E. 85th St. The forum is free and registration is not required."

For Women Planning to Go to Auburn:

Auburn’s College Panhellenic is doing presentations in Houston TX and Birmingham, as well as at Camp War Eagle throughout the summer.

https://fp.auburn.edu/greek/recruitment.htm

from ^^

"Interest Sessions for High School Seniors
There is no need to pay someone to teach you about sorority recruitment. All summer, we will present at Camp War Eagle to educate our potential members about recruitment as well as sending important updates, so please don't go to outside consultants for help. This spring, we will be represented at the following meetings, which are FREE to high school seniors interested in sorority life. We are only represented at the meetings listed below. Click on the town to learn more!

* February 23, 2013- Houston, Texas
* March 2, 2013- Birmingham, Alabama"

Arlington TX

For high school senior girls wanting to learn more about college sorority life, a meeting to get the scoop is planned for April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Central Library, 101 E. Abram St.

The session, hosted by Arlington Alumni Panhellenic Association, is intended for girls and parents who want to learn more about sorority recruitment, (formerly referred to as “rush).” Students in Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie and Kennedale are invited.

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/02...formation.html

According to my Houston contacts, 650 potential pnms attended the Houston Central event last Saturday. I don't know if that's a record but that is a lot of interest in Greek life. I understand the Greek Advisor for UT was in attendance for the breakout UT Round Table.
Congratulations to the Houston Alumnae Panhellenic for a job well done in getting the word out to HS girls in Houston.

Houston Clear Lake Area Panhellenic:

"Our Sorority Recruitment Informational Meeting will be held Sunday, April 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Bay Oaks Country Club. All Panhellenic members are encouraged
to invite area high school senior girls interested in finding out more information about
college sorority life, the recruitment process, and registration."

Greater Huntsville, Alabama Alumnae Panhellenic Association's
Greek Meet
is
Saturday, March 2
Sessions at 10:00 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Regions Bank
200 Clinton Avenue
Huntsville
http://www.hsvgogreek.com/Welcome.html