I realize that a great lot of research went into changing the terms pledge, rush and rushing and instead we say new member and recruitment BUT
considering we rush to get in and out of houses,rush to meet new girls, rushto get to meetings, and most importantly, we do PLEDGE OUR ALLEGIANCE to a particular fraternity or sorority
I have heard and agree that recruitment sounds like joining a military branch, or football team, it isn't very "tea and white gloves" as all our chapters began.
Just wondering others feelings about an alternative phrase....