What happened to my thread about fraternities?

AlphaFrog · #1 08-01-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gtdxeric

I'm actually of the opinion that this forum could use a "Fraternity Rush" subforum, as the few fraternity-oriented threads seem to get pushed out very quickly by the overwhelming quantity of sorority discussions.

I think you might get a thread sticky...but there wouldn't be enough activity to warrant an actual sub-forum.

Akkus · #2 08-01-2006, 04:34 PM

Can anyone explain the difference between formal recruitment and informal recruitment once more? I think sororities usually use formal recruitment while fraternities use informal recruitment.

Drolefille · #3 08-01-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Akkus

Can anyone explain the difference between formal recruitment and informal recruitment once more? I think sororities usually use formal recruitment while fraternities use informal recruitment.

Formal recruitment is extremely structured with parties lasting a certain length of time and each PNM visiting a specific house at a specific time. There's then a structured method of winnowing down PNMs and houses until you reach bid day.

Informal recruitment is "hey come with us to Hooters/ski trip/movie night etc." and then you hit a point where you specifically are invited back and voted on and potentially extended a bid.

shinerbock · #4 08-01-2006, 04:52 PM

Also, at some schools, there is no bid day. Some southern schools have almost their entire pledge classes before formal rush even starts.

Drolefille · #5 08-01-2006, 04:56 PM

Forgot to mention: you're right, sororities (NPC) use formal recruitment once a year, but some may use informal recruitment throughout the year to get even more girls.

Fraternities use informal, sometimes as informally as shinerbocks above and some do it strictly during the 2 or 3 weeks of fraternity rush.

shinerbock · #6 08-01-2006, 04:59 PM

I imagine however if you're rushing in california, you'll have some sort of bid night. I can't imagine a state school in california would have such an informal rush.

Akkus · #7 08-01-2006, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the helpful information. How about advantages and disadvantages of both styles of recruitment? Which one is more rushee-friendly?

Akkus · #8 08-01-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

I imagine however if you're rushing in california, you'll have some sort of bid night. I can't imagine a state school in california would have such an informal rush.

here is what the website says, so i think they are not very formal:

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The Interfraternity Council conducts membership recruitment in the first month of each semester. Typically there is an orientation event, and chapters then sponsor their own recruitment activities over a 5-6 day period. No registration fee is required, and it is up to the student to select which events to attend. On the second day, fraternities can start giving out "bids," which are invitations to join. Students are encouraged to visit as many chapters as practical during the recruitment period to discover the group that best meets their needs. Although most men join during the IFC-designated recruitment period, chapters are permitted to extend bids for the duration of the semester.