When to do rush

[MaryAmanda]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I don't understand why a local would think that getting NPC leftovers was a benefit. I would hate to think of my sorority as a "backup" or "second" option if I didn't get into a "real" sorority. (Note: I'm not one that thinks that locals aren't "real" sororities - but this kind of thing perpetuates that kind of thinking).

Leftovers is such a nasty term. I've seen plenty of fantastic women not make it through NPC recruitment. On our campus, the fact is, we only have 6 NPC chapters, and it's plenty likely that none of the personalities of any of those chapters are right for a particular woman. Also, we're small, so it's possible that they simply might not have heard of us. We can publicize our hearts out, but at the end of the day, there's 30 of us, while all of the NPC chapters have 100+.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

At my campus we are working hard to promote the (non-local) but Panhellenic Associates (not members of NPC) during our regular recruitment. That way, people will know that there are other options.

They aren't required to recruit with us, but people will understand that NPC groups aren't there only options from day one and be able to meet the women.

If you are a concept in their heads from day one, then even if they still go through PC rush for the experience, they may still be focusing on the other groups and not finding anything they desire in PC Reccruitment, or being unsure about PC Recruitment, will return to the other groups for another look. That way, you aren't "leftovers" there was simply a "detour" in the process before they find their home.

Perhaps, if you are members of the PC (if you're not then I guess you don't have this option) then you can require the same promotion as you do pay the same dues!