Alpha Phi at Alabama!

Bamagirl08 · #1 08-31-2008, 04:00 AM

So I thought I'd give my two cents on rushing A-Phi here at bama.

I went through formal rush but decided to drop because Alpha Phi just sounded more appealing to me. And so far, I'm glad I made the decision! We have had two parties so far- 1 more in the ice water tea type and then a recent one where we were at tables and the girls at the tables had to make up functions/parties for alpha phi. also included every girl needed to have an interview. this was the first cut and i'm very happy to say so far i made the cut to the next round which is philanthropy day. the girls rushing alpha phi seem like great girls. every girl i've talked to seemed to show leadership and wanting to make alpha phi the best it can be! so, i'll post more after philanthropy day.

and ROLL TIDE! we just beat clemson

#2 08-31-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamagirl08

So I thought I'd give my two cents on rushing A-Phi here at bama.

I went through formal rush but decided to drop because Alpha Phi just sounded more appealing to me. And so far, I'm glad I made the decision! We have had two parties so far- 1 more in the ice water tea type and then a recent one where we were at tables and the girls at the tables had to make up functions/parties for alpha phi. also included every girl needed to have an interview. this was the first cut and i'm very happy to say so far i made the cut to the next round which is philanthropy day. the girls rushing alpha phi seem like great girls. every girl i've talked to seemed to show leadership and wanting to make alpha phi the best it can be! so, i'll post more after philanthropy day.

and ROLL TIDE! we just beat clemson

If I may make a suggestion -- you might want to wait until AFTER bids are extended to post the rest of your story.

Alpha Phi's re-colonization is being closely watched on GC by many people, and judging by the heated (now-closed) Alabama Recruitment thread, it might be a good idea to postpone posting details to ensure you have the best (and fair) experience possible.

lawgal · #3 08-31-2008, 08:30 AM

I am actually having one of those dense mornings, because the only identifying factor I saw in Bamagirl08's post was that she dropped out of formal recruitment . Most of the pnms for Alpha Phi are probably in the same situation. I actually like hearing about the process while it is ongoing (and fresh in the mind) because my sense is that as soon as the GC posters pledge, many are too busy to come back and fill us in.

FSUZeta · #4 08-31-2008, 09:24 AM

how exciting bamagirl08! continued good wishes for a successful outcome for you.please keep us updated as you are able.

lauralaylin · #5 08-31-2008, 09:27 AM

Good luck!!!!

#6 08-31-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgal

I am actually having one of those dense mornings, because the only identifying factor I saw in Bamagirl08's post was that she dropped out of formal recruitment . Most of the pnms for Alpha Phi are probably in the same situation. I actually like hearing about the process while it is ongoing (and fresh in the mind) because my sense is that as soon as the GC posters pledge, many are too busy to come back and fill us in.

While there was nothing identifying in the OP, you don't know if the same would ring true for her future posts.

It doesn't matter what we prefer. If the PNMs want to come back and update, they'll come back and update.

APhiAnna · #7 08-31-2008, 04:33 PM

I would love to hear more about it (obviously I am a little invested in this colonization haha!). The thing I find a little frustrating (as a long time lurker) is how any PNM attempting to post a recruitment story this year is being told not to do it and being scared off. Most of them are using a significant amount of discretion...there were hundreds and hundreds of women signed up for Alpha Phi's colonization and she hasn't posted one identifyer besides dropping out of recruitment. In addition, she hasn't posted anything that is "negative" that would make a GC poster want to affect her recruitment. Are people so stalker-ish that they would go out of their way to make a PNM not get a bid simply because she posted on GreekChat? (Maybe they are, but that's a whole other rant). I feel that in 95% of the old recruitment stories the women were smart and used tact and discretion and see no reason why that would change now. [End hijack].

Tippiechick · #8 08-31-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by APhiAnna

I would love to hear more about it (obviously I am a little invested in this colonization haha!). The thing I find a little frustrating (as a long time lurker) is how any PNM attempting to post a recruitment story this year is being told not to do it and being scared off. Most of them are using a significant amount of discretion...there were hundreds and hundreds of women signed up for Alpha Phi's colonization and she hasn't posted one identifyer besides dropping out of recruitment. In addition, she hasn't posted anything that is "negative" that would make a GC poster want to affect her recruitment. Are people so stalker-ish that they would go out of their way to make a PNM not get a bid simply because she posted on GreekChat? (Maybe they are, but that's a whole other rant). I feel that in 95% of the old recruitment stories the women were smart and used tact and discretion and see no reason why that would change now. [End hijack].

Some people on GC have actually called chapters regarding pnms.

OTW is right. I would rather not hear about the process until it is over than hear about it with some information that someone could identify a pnm and possibly cost her a shot at APhi.

No recruitment story is worth the tears that could be brought as a result of posting.

KSUViolet06 · #9 08-31-2008, 06:18 PM

Best of luck to you. I don't think you gave out any identifying info, so I don't know how anyone could figure out who you were, but it's always best to err on the side of caution.

BetteDavisEyes · #10 08-31-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

No recruitment story is worth the tears that could be brought as a result of posting.

Co-sign!
This quote summarizes my thoughts on recruitment stories as they happen. Yes I too would like to know but for the part of a fair recruitment, I'd advice PNM's to wait until their recruitment is over before posting a story.