Pittsburgh Area Greek Chat gathering!

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ooh-lol, I want to know what they say too!

back to addressing all of the posts. If you look at the post that first mentioned this from me I said something to the effect of "it's sad everyone was talking about raising ceiling last semester where I would rather see a new chapter" I never stated that I preferred either of them to happen but if one had to happen I believe that a new chapter would spark more interest in Greek Life, rather than letting "the bigger houses" get bigger.

22 women went without bids last year who went the whole way through recruitment - that was 5 more than quota, ie room for another sorority or time for the smaller sororities to evaluate what they are not giving to PNM's that they want. Out of 30 some women last year who went to spring rush 15 of them only went to one chapter(I blame low turnout on the 0 degree temp and the lack of dates before the end of the semster).

In regards to Pitt's green book following-trust me! There are a lot more messed up campuses! I have no problem with a little structure in informal recruitment because it is easier for the PNM's to go to different chapters. Do I agree with the rules for it last semester-not really, but if my collegiate members are happy with it, they aren't breaking national policy, and it makes things easier for them, go for it. I really don't think it's a case of "big houses" making decisions for the smaller chapters. My opinion is that saying that is an excuse. My chapter had some issues-they worked on them and now I know that they will be at or very close to ceiling by the end of the fall semester, the reason that they did so well last year was because we stopped making excuses, took a step back and realized that most of that stuff doesn't matter, that when you focus on a well-rounded sorority the members will follow. Don't get me wrong, they are still small but they are a force to be reckoned with.

For alumnae involved in recruitment, or even other chapters, I could really care less what other chapters do. I know that in the past though that when alumnae rushed or other chapters rushed many of the women felt duped. I believe that alumnae's presence alone shows that our committment is for a lifetime. The real issue with the rules is trust and a lack of committment to the betterment of the group not just one's individual organization.

Shelby- I hope you have fun at convention!!! Be safe on your drive!