rush committee therapy

[TechTransfer]

I think we need a thread to provide some emotional relief for rush chairmen, committee members, Rho Chis, and everyone else who's working hard to make this fall's rush come off. Cause let's face it- rush can suck, hardcore. It's a lot of work, it's often boring or frustrating, and sometimes you just don't get the sympathy you need from your own brothers/sisters.

This is not a thread to ask for or give advice, so don't. It's here for two things: b****ing, and being sympathetic. Say what you're feeling and get it out, we won't judge you, cher. Better you rant to sympathetic strangers than anybody IRL.

[tangelo212]

GREAT idea!

First of all, I just want to say that I absolutely L-O-V-E recruitment, it's my favorite time of the year, maybe with the exception of Orientation week.

I was on the rush committee for two years, and this would have been a great outlet for some b******g and sympathy. Shout out to all brothers and sisters (and disaffiliated Rho Chis/counselors/Rho Gams, Pi Chis etc) working hard on recruitment!

There is a quote from one of the most amazing movies ever, and one of my personal faves since 3rd grade... Cool Runnings (obviously). Thinking about this reminded me that often, recruitment officers are "unsung heroes," our brothers and sisters can complain about recruitment all they want, sometimes forgetting that their friends are really working hard on it to make it PERFECT.
Anywho, the scene is where the team is picking positions in the sled, and Sanka wants to be the driver. Coach Irv declares that Derice is the driver, and sums it up like this:
"You see Sanka, the driver has to work harder than anyone. He's the first to show up, and the last to leave. When his buddies are all out drinking beer, he's up in his room studying pictures of turns. You see, a driver must remain focused one hundred percent at all times. Not only is he responsible for knowing every inch of every course he races, he's also responsible for the lives of the other men in the sled. Now do you want that responsibility?"

Bobsled drivers have a lot more in common with recruitment committee members than you would think!

[em_adpi]

I was a Rho Gamma this year. We finished about a week ago and YES, I still feel like I could sleep for days and need oodles of therapy. haha

[Zillini]

To all the behind the scenes people including members, advisors, alums, moms, etc. who stay up long past everyone else to generate the invitation/bid lists, clean up, decorate for the next round or do anything else that needs to be done...

THANK YOU! YOU ARE APPRECIATED! JOB WELL DONE!

[honeychile]

I want to give a shout out to those who are going through the Sister side of rush for the first time. It's a terribly awkward time, especially knowing that you're not going to be the chapter darlings anymore.

tangelo212, Cool Runnings is one of my very favorite movies, too - good analogy! I'd also add the part when the bobsled breaks:
Sanka: Derice, are you dead?
Derice: No, but I have to finish the race.
(Jamaicans pick up sled and walk it over the Finish Line.)

That's what Recruitment is all about - finishing the race, no matter what!

[FlaGirl07]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I want to give a shout out to those who are going through the Sister side of rush for the first time. It's a terribly awkward time, especially knowing that you're not going to be the chapter darlings anymore.

tangelo212, Cool Runnings is one of my very favorite movies, too - good analogy! I'd also add the part when the bobsled breaks:
Sanka: Derice, are you dead?
Derice: No, but I have to finish the race.
(Jamaicans pick up sled and walk it over the Finish Line.)

That's what Recruitment is all about - finishing the race, no matter what!

THANK YOU! It was definitely an experience...that's all I can really say

[Elephant Walk]

I've got Rho Chi duty coming up...getting a bit worried for sure. Should be frustrating.

[AnchorAlumna]

EW, for you it probably will be. You won't be able to say what's on your mind. LOL!