Dream Expansions! - Page 2

breathesgelatin · #16 02-26-2004, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
How did the presentation go?

When will you hear if Pi Phi has been selected or not?

I don't know, but I can't wait to find out!

WhiteDaisy128 is a Delta Gamma at NCSU, and she is on the team that will be voting... but she said she was going to have to miss the Pi Phi presentation.

suzipiphi · #17 02-26-2004, 06:56 PM

Having been on an extension committee, here at NMSU, myself I would say it took us about 2-3 weeks. It was a tough decision and with Pi Phi, Tri-Delt, and KD all presenting I'm sure their decision will be pretty tough since I read through the Tri-Delt and KD packets myself and they are amazing sororities.

But, I hope Pi Phi gets chosen.

WVAlphaAngel · #18 02-27-2004, 01:55 AM

I would love to see some pi phis in Maryland. I dont think there is anythere, and with university of maryland being a pretty big school, it is a perfect oppurtunity for expansion.

dakareng · #19 02-27-2004, 03:12 AM

We had a chapter at U-Maryland- COllege Park (MD Beta) that closed in the early 90s. I don't know if the campus is expanding but I know their alums would be ecstatic to see that chapter return.

breathesgelatin · #20 02-27-2004, 03:15 AM

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Originally posted by dakareng
We had a chapter at U-Maryland- COllege Park (MD Beta) that closed in the early 90s. I don't know if the campus is expanding but I know their alums would be ecstatic to see that chapter return.

Do you know where Maryland Alpha was?

carnation · #21 02-27-2004, 07:48 AM

I think it was at a place called Goucher College. Isn't that one of those schools who dumped the Greek system?

kellbell · #22 03-05-2004, 12:32 AM

I was reading in another post and we got invited to colonize at NC state!

WhiteDaisy128 · #23 03-05-2004, 12:39 AM

Yay!! Pi Beta Phi has been extended a bid to colonize at NCSU in the fall!!! I'm so excited for you guys!!!

Sorry to crash your board!!!

dakareng · #24 03-05-2004, 01:10 AM

no problem White Daisy! I look forward to meeting you at NC Delta's Installation!

If any of you have the opportunity to come to Raleigh, installation weekends are an absolutely fabulous bonding experience. I've been to 3 and just like doing ritual at Convention gives me chills, seeing a colony initiation is awe-inspiring.

breathesgelatin · #25 03-05-2004, 01:18 AM

I am certainly going to round up RIFs for a bunch of friends! This is so exciting.

How do you get invited to an installation?

Lady Pi Phi · #26 03-05-2004, 12:25 PM

Congratulations Pi Phi!!!!!

dakareng · #27 03-05-2004, 05:02 PM

You don't need to be "invited" to attend installations. Anyone can attend either part or all of the installation weekend. Typically, we do a cookie shine Friday night and the installation gifts are opened. The initiation is done Saturday morning (by the Grand President!) and there is a banquet Sat night where the chapter is installed. They will get their charter at the next Convention. On Sunday, there is a campus reception.

Colonizations are done one of two ways. A local can petition to become a Pi Beta Phi chapter (like the chapter at Wake Forest) or a panhellenic can invite Pi Phi to colonize... the two processes are somewhat different so I'll just explain what would happen at NC State. Recruitment is done separately from the campuses formal recruitment process except that in some cases, the new group would participate in the informational sessions just to inform women of another option. Recruitment begins with informational sessions, and then a round that is more structured (and usually area collegians assist here). Pledging ceremonies are done by international officers and the new member period is guided by a graduate consultant who will live with the chapter (for at least the first year, usually part of the second as well).

As soon as the dates are set for installation, chapters and clubs will get an announcement that includes hotel information, registration information. I would anticipate that committees are being set up but we might not actually know anything until summer.

carnation · #28 03-05-2004, 06:18 PM

I have an idea! Let's all meet over in North Carolina for the installation of the new chapter!

WhiteDaisy128 · #29 03-05-2004, 07:10 PM

I have 3 extra beds if anyone really does want to come!!

Again, sorry to crash your board, I'm just so excited for you guys and for NCSU!

And I am serious about having 3 extra beds!!

carnation · #30 03-05-2004, 08:05 PM

Oooh, thank you, I might take you up on that! Do you know how far Raleigh is from Atlanta? And were they talking about the new group being there in time for fall rush?