Rush 2006/2007 Thread

BigRedBeta · #1 07-23-2006, 04:14 PM

Forgot to mention this earlier, but since rush is nearly over hear at Nebraska...

I have been extremely lucky to have my little brother follow in my footsteps and join Beta at Nebraska. He signed his bid card about a month ago, and I didn't think to share the good the news. His pledge class is actually going to have SIX little brothers in it. Last count had 24 guys in his class, I believe, with a couple of remaining guys who may also sign.

He doesn't know it yet, but I even bought him a pink and blue tie that I plan on giving him when he moves into the chapter house August 17th.

Post rush results from this school year in this thread as they come in...

ECUJacob · #2 07-25-2006, 07:45 PM

You're already doing Rush?! WOW... our university doesn't do any official Rush activities until September. We haven't even finished our planning phase yet, much less executing anything.

By six "little brothers", I assume you mean legacies... congrats and extending your families involvement with Beta. As the last child in my family to attend college (my little brother never finished high school), I won't be able to share that honor. My only hope is that my future children choose to join our wonderful organization.

BigRedBeta · #3 07-28-2006, 09:53 PM

Yes, we do all of our rush during the summer. I did a thread several years back about it. The guys who signed that summer are now heading into their senior years (...I've been on GC a looong time).

Here's the thread: http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...ht=Summer+Rush

There's a post on either the second or third page that explains about the process very clearly.

HooverZD147 · #4 08-29-2006, 11:30 PM

We are in the process of rush right now also down here at FAU in south florida. it is looking to be a good turn out and we have seen a lot of new guys that we thought were not going to join untill they saw what Beta Theta Pi had to offer. We have already seen a great number of people getting ready to come out and the number of people rushing is only getting bigger.

-Since we are talking about little brothers, my oldest brother was prez. of SigEp in new york before me moved down and they tried so had to get me to join but, during rush in spring 06 i looked at them right in the eye and asked where the beta theta pi table was and that was that-

#5 08-29-2006, 11:36 PM

And the rest is history....

Coramoor · #6 08-30-2006, 12:39 PM

My chapter has it's offical 'Rush' week next week. They all seem pretty optimistic about it.

It would be nice if they could pull 20+.

a.e.B.O.T. · #7 09-04-2006, 01:51 AM

my chapter just started our two week fall recruitment. Ill keep you guys posted, we are doing something actually rather progressive this time, so it has potential to be really good, or really bad... we will see

ECUJacob · #8 09-04-2006, 03:15 PM

ECU's formal recruitment is Sept 18-22 I think... why so late? I have no idea. The EA's definitely need to pick up some good numbers this year.

Good luck to everyone on your recruiting!

a.e.B.O.T. · #9 09-13-2006, 11:34 PM

We gave out 4 bids, but we are a spring rush school, so this is to be expected. Well, low is to be expected, but we are in deep trouble in the recruitment department. If we dont get 15 in the spring, then we do not get our charter, and that is the only thing stopping us. We are in total troubled waters

sdbeta1 · #10 09-14-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

We gave out 4 bids, but we are a spring rush school, so this is to be expected. Well, low is to be expected, but we are in deep trouble in the recruitment department. If we dont get 15 in the spring, then we do not get our charter, and that is the only thing stopping us. We are in total troubled waters

So what's your number at now, and how much is the campus average? I might be mistaken, but I was under the impression that chartering requirements were supposed to be sustained over the course of a semester.

Coramoor · #11 09-18-2006, 03:55 PM

Beta Psi (WVU) just finished up with recruitment and had the Pledge Ceremony.

They handed out 27 bids and ended with 24 guys, 2 deferments. I went to the first meeting to check them out and see what I though, and I was impressed. Pretty diverse group. Engineers, Pharms., Biology, etc. 2 black guys, 2 Koreans, and kids from all over the US.

Oldest_Pledge · #12 09-21-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Coramoor

Beta Psi (WVU) just finished up with recruitment and had the Pledge Ceremony.

They handed out 27 bids and ended with 24 guys, 2 deferments. I went to the first meeting to check them out and see what I though, and I was impressed. Pretty diverse group. Engineers, Pharms., Biology, etc. 2 black guys, 2 Koreans, and kids from all over the US.

Not to be picky but why even mention race? We do not need to keep this type of information. I would have left it at diverse group and the majors. I am guessing the blacks guys would have easily fit into "kids from all over the US" group.

This is of course unless I am missing some Beta first: first Korean to ever pledge, first Sudanese to ever pledge or African prince pledges Beta.

Just one brothers opinion.

a.e.B.O.T. · #13 09-22-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldest_Pledge

Not to be picky but why even mention race? We do not need to keep this type of information. I would have left it at diverse group and the majors. I am guessing the blacks guys would have easily fit into "kids from all over the US" group.

This is of course unless I am missing some Beta first: first Korean to ever pledge, first Sudanese to ever pledge or African prince pledges Beta.

Just one brothers opinion.

well, its nice to have a group with different backgrounds to bring to the table...

Oldest_Pledge · #14 09-22-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

well, its nice to have a group with different backgrounds to bring to the table...

I agree it nice to have a good cross section or varied representation.

I just thoughth it was not needed to be identified. There are too many lawyers and judges that would use that particular posting to represent Beta Theta Pi as a whole and cost us money in defending ourselves needlessly.

ECUJacob · #15 09-22-2006, 10:45 AM

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Beta Psi (WVU) just finished up with recruitment and had the Pledge Ceremony.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't WVa coming down to Pirate country tomorrow for an ESPN-2 game?! GOOD TIMES!

Epsilon Alpha (East Carolina Univ) just finished formal IFC Rush last night @ Midnight. We got 4 guys through that. We expect more throughout the next week or so of informal recruitment.