[silverpearls]

Pref went absolutely wonderfully! It was a really stressful day getting ready, but it all came together beautifully. We invited invited 115, had 82 match and had 72 walk through the door (some dropped when they got their schedules that night). 3 were Venus legacies and 26 were only preffing Venus. While some seemed a little bummed, most were very happy and excited. We didn't have to double-rush anyone except one pair, so that was a really nice change.

I preffed Lily and she was so sweet... she actually started crying during our ceremony and told me how badly she wanted to be a Venus. As I said before Danielle, Tasha, Zoe, Elizabeth, Ashley and Jenny were there, too! Danielle and Lily were only Preffing us. All the girls seemed to be having a good time! A lot of them were also Preffing Minerva, so we'll see how things go. I'm so, so nervous for Bid Day... but beyond excited! It seems unreal that recruitment is over - it's been practically my whole life for the last month. I know our new Venuses will make it all worth it tomorrow!

So, I wanted to save the best news for last! Last year quota was 42 and we matched 25. I just found out a few minutes ago that this year quota is 40... and we matched 39!!!! I am so proud of us!! It's hard to say how many girls will accept their bids, but I'm hoping many will. I already know of quite a few who definitely will. After augmenting the class through COB I really believe we're going to have a big, wonderful class!

I'll update you as soon as I know anything tomorrow. The chapter won't know anything until Bid Night, so I'm very excited to be one of the first to know!!