Rush at UCSC - Page 21

aephi alum · #**301** 01-07-2002, 08:32 PM

That form business is vicious!

Glad it's not dampening your spirits though!

How about a mini-fundraiser, like a bake sale? We did these all the time... make up several batches of cookies, brownies, rice krispy treats, etc, then get a booth at a central location on campus and sell them. Everyone's hungry between classes

Hey, make the baking session into a rush activity! Grab your core group and ask each of them to invite 1 or 2 women. Make up the mixes - you can chat with them while you're mixing stuff and while it's baking.

Plus, the bake sale will give you some visibility on campus - wear your new t-shirts while working booth.

mmcat · #**302** 01-07-2002, 09:56 PM

you are going to get this done my friend.
don't let the paperwork kill you.
mmcat

volgirl2376 · #**303** 01-07-2002, 10:22 PM

I love the idea of a bake sale as well. I think between 5 girls - you could really crank out some cookies/brownies.

I know this might sound dumb...and the only reason I am suggesting it is because I am learning to crochet and knit...but *if* someone in your core group knew how to do either - they could do a one day lesson with the rest of you all....yarn is pretty cheap. Having the one day with each other will really make you closer...AND (the point is coming hehe) you could make stuff you could sell. You could make a few blankets with your school colors...or anything with your school colors on it and sell them at school...like a blanket that costs 5 dollars in yard to make, you can turn around and sell for 20 or 25 dollars. Of course this might not be an option if nobody knows how to crotchet or knit. And it does take some time - but you can whip one out on a Saturday while watching movies etc. If it is something that is possible, you can also make some things with your sororitys colors in them...once you have a pledge class. I am sure they will be stoked to be able to buy something with their colors on it.

If its warm where you live - have a car wash - 5 bucks a car. Print off signs and spread them all over campus.

Another crafty thing you can do for cash - but not spend a lot of cash - is to make your own candles. You could sell them on campus - they are *easy* to make!

Lol...can you tell I work for Home & Garden Television?

Ill stop now...ta ta!

dzsaigirl · #**304** 01-08-2002, 01:19 PM

Did you sign anything when you ordered those shirts? If you didn't sign anything indicating that you were bound into a contract with that lady, then you can refuse to pay for the shirts and just not ever pick them up. I don't think that there is anything that she can do to you to make you pay if you didn't sign some sort of agreement.

GammaPhiBabe · #**305** 01-08-2002, 04:18 PM

If she special-ordered the shirts, and agreed to the price, that is pretty much a verbal agreement to pay for them. I work for a company that does some promotional items like shirts, etc. and if it's something that we can't re-sell, we have to eat the cost if the customer doesn't pay. Also, not paying for the shirts will give her a bad rep with this company....they will not let her order again and they may even take legal action to collect the money. It also makes greeks look bad...when we do stuff for GLOs, we make them pay up-front because college students are notorious for ordering things and not wanting to pay for them.

Wishin, the only suggestion I have is that the owner might be willing to let you pay for 1/2 the cost now and then wait to pick up the shirts...you could pay the other 1/2 when you pick them up. It sounds like she gave you a pretty good deal on the shirts, so I doubt you could get an additional discount.
Good luck.

wishinhopin · #**306** 01-08-2002, 07:11 PM

Hi everyone,

I got a call today from Mary, she said that they're starting up a Greek council again this year and she invited me to be a part of it, so that's interesting. It makes me a little nervous, because I'm sort of scared of interacting with other Greeks on campus right now, but I think it will be a good thing. I'm also going to talk to the t shirt lady today and see if I can pay half now and half in like two weeks....otherwise I will just have to go in debt. I don't want to screw this woman over, especially since she was really nice and gave me some good advice. So this is just a mistake I made that I'm going to have to attempt to deal with. I'm mad at myself for not thinking ahead, I tend to spend money on impulse and thus have gotten myself into trouble like this before. But things all work out in the end. We're having another meeting tonight, just to sort of check in with eachother and see how things are going. I believe we're going to start producing fliers and a website soon. We have an email address, as soon as I remember what it is (one of the other girls made it) I'll let yall know. I'm having a good day and I'm trying to stay positive, more later!

mmcat · #**307** 01-08-2002, 10:19 PM

hang in there and keep going..
if you have to do a little credit...it will pass
i'm proud my friend, keep the steps going
mmcat

wishinhopin · #**308** 01-09-2002, 03:15 AM

nubetaomicron02@hotmail.com

Our meeting tonight went really well, we brainstormed for ideas about fundraising and thought of some philanthropy and sisterhood activities also! I'm feeling a whole lot better, except for the money thing. Oh well.

love, Corina

Vixenradio · #**309** 01-09-2002, 11:56 AM

Corina,
I have been reading this thread and find your dedication amazing. I am an alumni of a local sorority in Boston, MA that has been around for 100 years, so know that starting a local and keeping it up can be done!
Just know that starting a sorority is an amazing challenge and whether you stay local or end up going national, best of luck. It can be done...
Congrats and if you need ANY advice, please feel free to email me!!! (Vixenradio@aol.com). Becoming a sister of Kappa Gamma Chi was one of the best things I have ever done! Good luck with everything and congrats on all the hard work!!! Amazing!

Peaches-n-Cream · #**310** 01-09-2002, 01:52 PM

Why did you select the name of your sorority? Does it have any meaning that you can share with us?
Also, when I was pledging we sold donuts to make some money. Actually, it was pretty lucrative. Buy a dozen or more donuts each. Everyone can sell them for twice the cost. You can sell them really quickly in the dorms (you can go room to room) and the library. It's easier than a bake sale with the same result. Candy is good, too.

wishinhopin · #**311** 01-09-2002, 02:50 PM

We selected Nu Beta Omicron because the letters, NBO, also represented a concept that is central to our sorority: Never Be Ordinary. This is special to us on several levels. One is because sororities are not particularly well regarded here at UCSC, so we wanted to make sure people knew that our intent wasn't to be stereotypical sorority girls. I know that this stereotype is largely untrue, but many people at my school think otherwise. We also wanted to make sure that we would strive towards continuously bettering ourself and our sisterhood- it's sort of like a standard that we hold ourselves to. We don't want to be content with just being a sorority, we want to be extraordinary. Does that sound cheesy and lame?

carnation · #**312** 01-09-2002, 03:05 PM

Corina,

This sounds great! I expect that in many years, members of whatever national you affiliate with will still be talking about your dedication!

Do you have any preferences yet for a national group?

Optimist Prime · #**313** 01-09-2002, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by wishinhopin
We selected Nu Beta Omicron because the letters, NBO, also represented a concept that is central to our sorority: Never Be Ordinary. This is special to us on several levels. One is because sororities are not particularly well regarded here at UCSC, so we wanted to make sure people knew that our intent wasn't to be stereotypical sorority girls. I know that this stereotype is largely untrue, but many people at my school think otherwise. We also wanted to make sure that we would strive towards continuously bettering ourself and our sisterhood- it's sort of like a standard that we hold ourselves to. We don't want to be content with just being a sorority, we want to be extraordinary. Does that sound cheesy and lame?

Oh...i thought maybe it was no beter orginization?

Peaches-n-Cream · #**314** 01-09-2002, 03:11 PM

I like that! My chapter started as a local Kappa Phi Delta which stood for kindness, friendship, and devotion. We merged with an up and coming local Sigma Beta Nu- Sisters Bonded by Non-conformity. Similar theory to your sorority!

wishinhopin · #**315** 01-09-2002, 03:14 PM

Well Optimist, I suppose it could be that too....

I feel like crap because my mom just talked to the t shirt lady (I know I should have dealt with it myself but my mom was helping with this process anyway and she's better at this kinda thing then me so I begged her to deal with it) and the lady was apparently "miffed" according to my mom. I feel really bad because I don't think she should be punished for me screwing up, but it was an honest mistake and she's going to get paid. The deal is that I have til the 23rd to pay her in full, and after that she'll charge my credit card. So at least I won't be bouncing checks hopefully. Some of my sisters were asking me why I didn't just refuse to pay...I explained that this woman helped me alot and gave me some good advice, plus a really good deal. I would like to do business with her in the future, although if I do, she'll probably make me pay before hand. Oh well. I'm getting some help in making the website (you greekchat people help me out so much!) so if anyone has any ideas for it, please let me know!