Letters of recommendation

meazie · #1 07-20-2007, 03:55 PM

Thanks for your replies, ladies!

I did the form in Word but also wrote a short letter to attach to things.

FirstAndFinest · #2 07-20-2007, 07:00 PM

What do you think of sending a picture of a PNM? Is that good or bad?

Zillini · #3 07-20-2007, 08:23 PM

Please, please, please send pictures! Many campuses we do Rec reviews during Spirit Week with a pnm's resume and picture. It helps to get to know them before they even walk through the door on day 1.

honeychile · #4 07-20-2007, 09:54 PM

I usually ask for a natural photo (not one of those glamour shots!), and a full length one, if it's an SEC school.

When you think of how many women are going through R, and how little time the chapter gets to spend with each one, ANY help in the rec and/or photo department that helps her stand out is a step in the right direction!

adpiucf · #5 07-20-2007, 10:12 PM

I usually send a photo and a letter with my Potential New Member Profiles. The letter highlights different things about the PNM-- where she is from, major, and her strengths and how those might translate into leadership or sisterhood traits as a member of a sorority.

I think the photos help a lot-- there are so many ladies who come through that it's nice, when possible, to be able to put a face to the name when you meet a PNM. It can be very intimidating when there are 100 strangers in your chapter house for a recruitment event... I know the PNMs are nervous, but so are we!

lonestaradpi · #6 07-26-2007, 04:23 PM

I fill out the form from EO, but also put in a personal note from me. I don't always have pictures, but I like it when I do. I am not writing any personal letters this year, only ones from our local Panhellenic.