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Originally posted by CarolinaDG
Also, another little problem that we have... sororities that have met total and quota are still COB-ing, they just do it secretly so that panhellenic doesn't find out. Does anyone else have this problem?
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I don't believe that there's an official recommendation or regulation against inviting PNMs to open events even if a chapter is at quota/total (correct me if I'm wrong, please!) Sure, it's not ideal from a smaller chapter's perspective and it probably wouldn't encourage a strong Panhellenic spirit on that campus. Of course, they're doing some kind of stealth bid process and unofficially pledging girls, there's a problem. But, if they're abiding by their organization's recommendations for COR, there may not be much that can be done.
OTOH--COR is a wonderful way to
maintain a strong chapter. Even if they can't extend bids, those chapters probably have a good idea of who they would *like* to bid when and if the opportunity arises. Perhaps, in an ideal system, the stronger chapters would happily pass the names and contact info of PNMs that they are unable to bid onto the smaller chapters. I doubt that scenario actually happens often, if ever.
I would imagine that most sororities on an International level encourage some form of COR. Doing so would hopefully eliminate the need for a chapter to actually have to introduce themselves during recruitment ever again! The plan may differ whether a chapter is at or under quota/total, but what better way to keep a chapter in the forefront of PNMs minds by getting to know them--and the PMNs getting to know the chapter--in a more casual and friendly matter? COR used properly, it's an excellent way for a smaller chapter to gain new members outside of the formal Panhellenic recruitment events.
Fraternally,
Christin