I was asked what to do if a PNM can't ethically contact an alumna during "pre-rush" (((I hope this is the thread they wanted,
), unfortunately I don't have all the information so I don't want to give out something that isn't true. I'm hoping that a GC'er with more Panhellenic experience can give a more accurate picture.
However, I did copy this from the Atlanta Panhellenic Association's website...
http://atl-panhel.home.mindspring.com/rushrec.htm
If the alumna is not currently active in her Atlanta sorority organization and does not know the correct procedures or addresses, please tell her to call any AAPA officer. All officers and delegates have AAPA directories that list each sorority’s recruitment contact. The recruitment contact is the official liaison for recommendations/letters of reference for her sorority. Any alumna can call her sorority’s recruitment contact for correct procedures and addresses.
I do recommend that the PNM contact the college's Panhellenic Council to ask how recommendations can be handled so that there are no misunderstanding.
I know that realistically not EVERY "letter of reference" (NPC's new term for recommendation) is checked to see if contact was made during the summer. On a lot of campuses, they are probably no big deal, but sometimes, unfortunately, one group may try to use anything to get another group in trouble.
I don't know how the high schools handle things, but perhaps the guidance counselors, or whatever they are called these days, should maintain a list of local sorority members.
I'm going to the Braves game Sat. night with the AGD rep so I'll ask questions and get back to you!