Little Chapter, Big Recruitment: Spring 2009

[APhiAnna]

So so so addicted...this is my favorite rush thread, people should do these more often, with the PNMs names coded instead of the sororities! I totally know what you mean about JC...it's horrible, but during recruitment you can't help but look...I never really go on it except during rush (and, of course, the days right afterwards).

The rude PNMs too...it's horrible, but the worst thing about it is that they are so sweet at the chapters they are interested in. We took a PNM once who we adored, only to find out that she couldn't have been more rude at some of my friends chapters! We were so upset. And the funny thing too is that there were probably some interested girls at your party who were acting that way at other chapters...and you'd never even know. Grrr I wish we could have "spies" in other houses to see how star PNMs are acting and make sure we aren't taking tactless women.

[silverpearls]

Originally Posted by APhiAnna

And the funny thing too is that there were probably some interested girls at your party who were acting that way at other chapters...and you'd never even know. Grrr I wish we could have "spies" in other houses to see how star PNMs are acting and make sure we aren't taking tactless women.

I know what you mean! One of our sisters who's a Rho Chi was telling us that there's a PNM all the Rho Chis can't stand... she's sweet as pie in the rush room, but in her group she's a total brat! She's nasty to the other PNMs, yells at her Rho Chi and generally acts horrible. I'm really glad we got see that side, because we really liked her in conversations. It goes to show that you should always be on your best behavior during Recruitment, because people definitely talk

[LucyAnne17]

Originally Posted by silverpearls

I know what you mean! One of our sisters who's a Rho Chi was telling us that there's a PNM all the Rho Chis can't stand... she's sweet as pie in the rush room, but in her group she's a total brat! She's nasty to the other PNMs, yells at her Rho Chi and generally acts horrible. I'm really glad we got see that side, because we really liked her in conversations. It goes to show that you should always be on your best behavior during Recruitment, because people definitely talk

Thats really interesting. We basically can't talk to our Rho Chi members starting the summer before recruitment (we obviously have Fall recruitment though). That would definitely be a no-no at my school.

But on another note, this is really interesting. I have my fingers crossed that you get an insane amount of returns!!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by LucyAnne17

Thats really interesting. We basically can't talk to our Rho Chi members starting the summer before recruitment (we obviously have Fall recruitment though). That would definitely be a no-no at my school.

It's a Panhellenic rule that Rho Chis are not to be in contact with their chapters. However, we all know that in the days of Facebook/texting/email/etc, that it doesn't always get followed.

And honestly, if a PNM is saying things and behaving a completely different way when not in a recruitment situation, I think most girls would appreciate a "heads up" from a PX (even if it is against the rules).

For example: If a girl tries to act all sweet and cute in front of chapters, but shows up to her PX group meeting saying "Man, sorry I'm late, I'm still a little tired from that coked-out threesome I had last night" I would DEFINITELY let my sisters know (and my other sorority member friends too for that matter.

This is why I always let PNMs know to be mindful of what they say around their PX groups. Should they happen to say something derogatory about a chapter, or say something that is a 'red flag' to her PX, there's no guarantee that her PX will remain disafiliated and not tell anyone.

[LucyAnne17]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

For example: If a girl tries to act all sweet and cute in front of chapters, but shows up to her PX group meeting saying "Man, sorry I'm late, I'm still a little tired from that coked-out threesome I had last night" I would DEFINITELY let my sisters know (and my other sorority member friends too for that matter.

LOL...I can see your point there.

[silverpearls]

Wow, what a debate! Yes, I know our Rho Chis aren't supposed to be in contact with us... but in this case she felt she needed to make an exception for the good of the chapter. The fact that the PNM was acting like a totally different person in the rush room and in her PX group was something only a PX would know, and she didn't want us to be fooled by a good actress.

In conclusion: yes, it is against the rules, but I do feel it was warranted in this case. It's not like she's giving us a play-by-play of every PNM in her group - just a warning about one.

I'll be continuing the story tonight! I'm very excited for third round, but voting is going to be exhausting... if PNMs don't get released tonight they'll be coming to Pref, so it's going to be a very important (and long) discussion of each girl. I'll probably be posting at 4 am!

I'm also very nervous to see who will be back today after first cuts/ranking after last round... a lot of girls tend to drop if they get their schedules tonight and aren't happy, so I'm just hoping that won't happen to any of my favorites.