[steelerbear]

First off, Eeek!! I certainly hope you find the badge or it gets returned to the chapter by some caring individual.

Second... in case the badge doesn't find its way back, YES, a replacement can be ordered. I'm a Phi Mu, so it may be a little bit of a different process for you, plus you're a recent initiate (at least I'm assuming, because you're still waiting for your badge to come in). Anyway, you might have to contact your sorority's national headquarters and get the details. It would help to know your big's initiation date, but then again, they'll probably have that on record. I got myself an additional badge back in March, and Herff-Jones was given my initials, etc. by our headquarters, and it was engraved on the back of my new badge, so yes, I'm absolutely sure they can do it.

The other option, which I would recommend, is this: talk to your chapter's President and/or New Member Educator. She'll/they'll have the info that was on the badge (initials and initiation date), and they can get in touch with Executive Office for you, and they can also see that the charge for the badge gets put on your bill.

Good luck!! I remember well the nervous feeling I had when I wore my big's badge, and I even thought I lost it for a while... fortunately it turned up in my dresser a day or two later. Here's hoping things turn out well for you!!