Alpha Phi at Alabama!

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

It varies between NPCs. Colonies in my sorority are usually installed in the spring after colonization in the fall.

For my chapter (years before I was initiated), the colony began in September/October and the chapter was installed in mid-March. In addition to the collegiate pledges, there were about 50 or so women who AI-ed.

[Titchou]

For us it is the same length of time as the NM program....6 - 8 weeks depending on the campus. Auburn was colonized in Feb and installed in April....(or was it January and March???)

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by Titchou

For us it is the same length of time as the NM program....6 - 8 weeks depending on the campus. Auburn was colonized in Feb and installed in April....(or was it January and March???)

Ditto for Theta.

In 2007-08 we colonized at three different universities. In each instance there was about 8 weeks from colonization to installation.

I don't know the specific dates for our Auburn colonization in Spring 2009, but my understanding is that both colonization and installation will occur next semester- just as with the three chapters last year.

[AUDeltaGam]

Originally Posted by Titchou

For us it is the same length of time as the NM program....6 - 8 weeks depending on the campus. Auburn was colonized in Feb and installed in April....(or was it January and March???)

February and April

[lawgal]

While we are waiting for results, I was wondering how the colonists are structured. Are they considered as one pledge class? Do they have different year numbers based on year in school? Are they even considered a pledge class, or a charter class (or re-charter class)?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by lawgal

While we are waiting for results, I was wondering how the colonists are structured. Are they considered as one pledge class? Do they have different year numbers based on year in school? Are they even considered a pledge class, or a charter class (or re-charter class)?

Most colonies are considered a charter or re-charter class. They are all one class, unless some of them can't initiate with the rest for some reason or other.

I assume you mean membership numbers, and I'm guessing how those are assigned is a secret part of ritual.

[NutBrnHair]

What is panhellenic total/limitation at Alabama and what is average chapter size?

My prediction is they will take over total.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

What is panhellenic total/limitation at Alabama and what is average chapter size?

My prediction is they will take over total.

IrishPipes has total listed at 180 and I think it was mentioned in the big Alabama thread that most are around that size or over.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

What is panhellenic total/limitation at Alabama and what is average chapter size?

My prediction is they will take over total.

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

IrishPipes has total listed at 180 and I think it was mentioned in the big Alabama thread that most are around that size or over.

Yeah from my understanding total is 180, but i've read that many chapters have upwards of 250+ members.

[NutBrnHair]

OK, thanks KSUViolet...total is 180, we think.

I just looked back at that long Bama thread. I saw a quote from Aphigal that said:

It's important on this campus to be ultra selective. So while we may have 300 or more interviews I would be highly surprised if we pledged to total this semester as some great women are either too shell shocked from formal recruitment to put themselved through another process.

What I'm saying is that I will be highly surprised if they pledge under total.

We'll see.

I wish Alpha Phi much good luck.

[lawgal]

I actually meant Pledge Class of 2012, 2011, 2009, etc. Or do they number the pledge classes that way?

[epchick]

Originally Posted by lawgal

I actually meant Pledge Class of 2012, 2011, 2009, etc. Or do they number the pledge classes that way?

No, we don't do it that way. This colonization group would be considered "pledge class '08" regardless of class standing.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by epchick

No, we don't do it that way. This colonization group would be considered "pledge class '08" regardless of class standing.

Exactly...your pledge class is the year (or semester & year) you pledged. Class standing in school has zero to do with it - colony or otherwise.

[Bamamom13]

My daughter said that bids will be given out tomorrow and girls from other houses will be there to give them as much of the 'Bid Day at Alabama' as they can. They can't imitate the Squeal Run but they can give them a very festive atmosphere. I think it is amazing how all of the sororities have welcomed Alpha Phi. I think it says alot about the girls at Alabama, but I would imagine it is like that at other universities. I have never seen a colonization. My school did not have one colonize while I was there so I have been fascinated by the process at Alabama.

[WVU alpha phi]

Originally Posted by Bamamom13

My daughter said that bids will be given out tomorrow and girls from other houses will be there to give them as much of the 'Bid Day at Alabama' as they can. They can't imitate the Squeal Run but they can give them a very festive atmosphere. I think it is amazing how all of the sororities have welcomed Alpha Phi. I think it says alot about the girls at Alabama, but I would imagine it is like that at other universities. I have never seen a colonization. My school did not have one colonize while I was there so I have been fascinated by the process at Alabama.

How great of the other sororities to welcome Alpha Phi pledges with a mock Bid Day! I'm so excited for this new pledge class and my sorority finally getting some presence in the SEC! I hope someone on GC will be able to post pics of the new pledge class.