DeltaBetaBaby
I just stumbled across the answer to your question from awhile ago in the recruitment bylaws on the PHA website:
"The Panhellenic Association requires that each fraternity limit its function invitation lists to the number recommended by the Panhellenic Association based on the release figures method and the chapter's quota."
So we use release figures tailored to each individual chapter (I confirmed this with my VP recruitment). Apparently, when we made the switch last year from 12 to 14 parties, etc., the release figures were incorrect and many houses that never had to before had to snap bid to make up for it. Just thought I'd add that
Also, your rho gamma should've have contacted you by now to set up a meeting!!!