[ProudandTrue]

Our campus is no frills, which means that there are no decorations, food, skits, etc. before, during, or after any party. The sorority house must look during recruitment the same as it would on any given day. The one exception to this is during pref, when each sorority can use candles or other items that are required in their ritual. During first rounds (house tours) each sorority woman is required to wear a Panhellenic-distributed t-shirt, so every sorority looks the same. For second rounds, third rounds and pref, each sorority can pick its own outfits, and they can match.
I do understand the rationale behind no-frills, but I have to say that so much of the excitement of recruitment was sparked by the chants, singing, etc. I don't necessarily think that PNMs would base their final decisions on a door chant anyway, but I feel that as an active, a lot of camaraderie and sisterhood went along with all that was involved in frills recruitment. In short, no frills is no fun for some actives -- especially if they have been able to experience both and can contrast the two styles.
I do agree with the above post that eliminating the skit does open up more time to talk with and get to know the PNMs. Check with your Panhellenic on just how "no-frills" they really want to be. It means different things on different campuses.