[AOIIalum]

Lion Love,

Like you, I was a COB pledge who didn't have a RC and then became a RC! The most important thing I can remember is to honestly try to be the PNMs friend during the week. Remain objective, even if they're trashing your sorority (unfortunately, it can happen, even to the best of chapters!) and help the PNMs make the decisions best for THEM during the week. Some PNMs won't need any assistance other than being checked off before entering each party. Other's will need their hand held, and it's your job to hold those hands with a smile! Think about it in this manner, you as a RC are rushing all of the PNMs!

A couple other things I can think of: A RC group who are unified and friendly with each other makes an incredible impression on the PMNs. I have fond memories of the RCs the year I was PH Rush Chair, these girls had a blast together and it showed to everyone. The impression it made to see all those girls **in different sororities** getting along together so well was amazing. Lead by example and let the PMNs know that no matter what sorority they join for themselves, they can have friends in different sororities without worry.

Even more importantly, no matter which sorority they pledge, remain friendly with them! Remember who they are and say hi when you see them on campus.

Will you be able to post your RC story during or after the fact? I love reading all the recruitment stories on here (can't you tell?)

Fraternally,
Christin