Nametags

[aephi alum]

At my school, PNMs got nametags issued by Panhel for round 1. At the other rounds, each sorority would make up nametags based on their themes. So PNMs didn't have to worry about making their own nametags.

You will want something memorable, maybe indicating a hobby or interest of yours, but easy to make. For example, if I had to make a nametag for rush today, I would probably make a little cross-stitch design of my name, because one of my hobbies is cross-stitch. I might even draw in a little needle and a stray thread.

You might make a nametag that looks like film, with sprocket holes and the like, if you're into photography. Just an example.

[DeltaEtaKP]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

At my school, PNMs got nametags issued by Panhel for round 1. At the other rounds, each sorority would make up nametags based on their themes. So PNMs didn't have to worry about making their own nametags.

You will want something memorable, maybe indicating a hobby or interest of yours, but easy to make. For example, if I had to make a nametag for rush today, I would probably make a little cross-stitch design of my name, because one of my hobbies is cross-stitch. I might even draw in a little needle and a stray thread.

You might make a nametag that looks like film, with sprocket holes and the like, if you're into photography. Just an example.

Oh my gosh! I could not imagine any of this! Our recruitment gets really competitive--we use to have food--until people began making gourmet meals, they use to have gifts that they gave for pref night--I have seen hand-made fans or little tea sets... Now they're considering getting rid of drinks b/c it is getting too competitive. The nametags would be ridiculous!!!

[FSUblondeAST07]

In the past at my school, the Rho Chi groups make nametags the first night, and the girls continue to wear them all week. Each name tag was shaped different for each group, but all had similar basic information on it like Name, Hometown, Major, Hobby, etc. I think it was up to the Rho Chi's in charge of the group, to decide what color/shape the nametag would be.

[reverie]

We had to decorate our own nametags too. Some peoples were stunning, but mine definitely looked like a kindergardener did it. And it took me forever to find a color combination! If you put three or four colors on you should be able to avoid having the colors of one sorority.

[KSUViolet06]

At my school, each SRC would bring foam letters, stickers, paper etc. for the PNMs to make their own nametags. They use the same nametags for the entire recruitment. They were pretty helpful when it came to remembering who was who because each girl's nametag was different.

My only advice regarding them is to not use any sorority's symbols on them and make sure to write your name in a color that can be seen easily (not bright yellow or bright green, for example).

[kiteflyerzl]

At my school, where I also advised for 6 years, the Pi Chis make the nametags for the pnms. Some are more creative than others. I would have LOVED to have made my own.

I actually made all the nametags for my sorority myself when I was recruitment advisor for years just because I had so much fun doing it. One that might work particularly well in this situation is a license plate. I found a website with the blank images for each state and then used a desktop publishing program to add the names. Each girl had her home state. They were a huge hit.

In this case I would think it would make more sense to come up with one nametag and wear it all week rather than changing each day to match your outfit. If you come up with a super cute nametag it will help the girls identify you. They might tell their friend "You have to meet the girl with the really cute chinese take-out box nametag at the next round" and if you show up without it, the friend won't know which one you are.

I am no longer the recruitment advisor for my sorority because I moved up to a different position at the district level and I know I will miss making nametags. Maybe I should start a business making them for people on here! Some I've done in the past:

3D flip-flops for a beach party,made from that craft foam.
city skylines for a NY theme party
Photos of a starbucks to-go cup with each girls name printed on the cup (had some help from a graphic designer alum for this one) for a coffee themed party
Lollipops with real lollipop sticks, a colored circle and cellophane.
Blue gingham border with red sparkly shoes for a Wizard of Oz party
Popsicles with real popsicle sticks
khaki with a leopard print or zebra print border for a "We're Wild About Theta" party

If anyone ever wants help with their nametag, or any group wants help, let me know. I'm obsessed! I think I'll probably have nametag withdrawal this fall.

[eveofelrond]

My sorority has one day that each of the members makes their own name tag. We then explain to the rushees what's on our nametags and why. So for me on year, my name tag was shaped as musical notes (because I love to sing and I'm a music major) and then on it I put a picture of my dog and a couple of other things that represented me.