Spring Recruitment at University of Alabama?

[twinkle555]

Originally Posted by Zillini

Yes it is.

At the conclusion of 2009 Formal Recruitment in August all Chapters* at Bama were at/above Chapter Total of 180.

(The idea of raising Total has been thrown out there, but as yet it is nothing more than talk.)

* Except SDT which is does not participate in Formal Recruitment.

Why doesnt SDT do FR?

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by twinkle555

Why doesnt SDT do FR?

SDT is really small compared to most of the chapters at Bama, and it would be totally impossible for us to be competitive in FR. Instead of closing down the chapter (it's our Rho chapter, so single letter, lots of history and tradition) we take part in the first round and drop out. After FR is over we COB.

From what I understand the Rho girls doubled the chapter size last year. I'm hoping for an update on this year!

[bostongreek]

Originally Posted by Buttonz

SDT is really small compared to most of the chapters at Bama, and it would be totally impossible for us to be competitive in FR. Instead of closing down the chapter (it's our Rho chapter, so single letter, lots of history and tradition) we take part in the first round and drop out. After FR is over we COB.

From what I understand the Rho girls doubled the chapter size last year. I'm hoping for an update on this year!

out of curiosity, how long has SDT only COB'd?

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by bostongreek

out of curiosity, how long has SDT only COB'd?

I'm not sure...I know they were having issues back when I was active (2003-2006).

[AnchorAlumna]

Not a whole lot of new info here, and not necessarily accurate - I think 13 was the number they pledged last year, not their total number. But hey, publicity is GOOD!
http://www.cw.ua.edu/sigma-delta-tau...mpus-1.1874087

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Not a whole lot of new info here, and not necessarily accurate - I think 13 was the number they pledged last year, not their total number. But hey, publicity is GOOD!
http://www.cw.ua.edu/sigma-delta-tau...mpus-1.1874087

Good article that made me smile! Sadly I didn't get a chance to ask during the conference call tonight, but I'm going to try to find out.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I know this is a hot button issue, but is there plans for expansion? This seems like a HUGE number for chapter total, especially when recruitment is as competitive as it is. A big house is great, but I'm just thinking of the logistics of fitting that many girls in 1 room!

Originally Posted by aopirose

Alpha Phi just chartered and another NPC already selected will have the opportunity to go on in either 2010 or 2011.

Practically everyone agrees Bama could easily expand strictly from a numbers standpoint. However, on this campus it is not as simple as throwing open the doors. In order for any new Chapter to be successful it would require a comparable physical house. That's big bucks (several million) in a lousy economy where credit is tight and donating alumnae have tightened their purse strings. The University is converting an area behind the Chi O house (for those who know the campus) to lots for houses, but there have been delays.

Back in spring 2008, 2 GLO's were selected to recolonize with staggered start dates. Alpha Phi came in fall 2008 and Delta Gamma was scheduled for fall 2010. However, we (the other sororities) have been informed that DG has requested a delay until 2011. The common assumption is that the building delays with those new lots is the primary reason.

Originally Posted by Buttonz

Anyone have any idea how many girls SDT took? I have an SDT conference call tonight so I'm planning on asking but I was wondering if any of you ladies would know!

I haven't even heard any rumors. Hopefully once the fall Chapter Rosters are turned into Panhellenic (I believe they are due this week) we will hear.

[DubaiSis]

Thanks for the explanation Zillini. Not having seen the campus it seems CRAZY that you wouldn't double your number of chapters, but you're right that if you had a new chapter that had to go into a house that could hold 40 girls and is a mile off campus, there would be no point. I actually think the financial issue wouldn't be as big a deal. The various nationals have pretty good resources and with chapters total like this, they'd recoup their investment in no time.... less than 20 years being no time in my book. But if you have to have a house before you start the process (and it sounds like you do) then the development issue is a sound one. I'm sure DG agrees. Does A Phi have a house and is it (the structure, not the girls) good enough? I'm sure the girls are great, and yes, I know the house doesn't make the chapter. But it's really hard to tell a wide-eyed 18 year old girl that. But I find this whole thing very interesting. I'd love to participate in a recruitment in the south some day. Maybe I'll end up living in the vicinity at some point and can be an advisor.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by Zillini

I haven't even heard any rumors. Hopefully once the fall Chapter Rosters are turned into Panhellenic (I believe they are due this week) we will hear.

Hopefully! If you can pass along anything you hear that would be great.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I actually think the financial issue wouldn't be as big a deal. The various nationals have pretty good resources and with chapters total like this, they'd recoup their investment in no time..

Investing several million dollars in a house is always a big deal, especially when there are outstanding loans on other houses and, over 20 years, loans to be made for new houses and new remodels. Most of the money would still be from local sources.

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

But if you have to have a house before you start the process (and it sounds like you do) then the development issue is a sound one.

You don't have to have a house already built, but you do have to have some place to hold meetings, store records and equipment, and generally hang out. Actually the "future house" which exists in imagination is an easier sell than an actual house!

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Does A Phi have a house?

Alpha Phi is currently renting the SDT house, a lovely house on a corner of sorority row. SDT has rented out their house for a number of years now to various groups rebuilding or remodeling. It - and NONE of the houses - is big enough. Once the land for new houses is set aside and the houses start going up, there will be a fruit-basket-turnover of houses undergoing remodeling to accommodate members. Most chapters house 50 to 80 women, with the balance living away. Most were built with chapter rooms designed to hold 100 to 150 members.

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I'd love to participate in a recruitment in the south some day. Maybe I'll end up living in the vicinity at some point and can be an advisor.

You should! All chapters need more advisors! And it's loads of fun!

[Zillini]

As most of you know Bama has enjoyed years of sorority growth. Despite the horrendous economy, numbers and interest in being Greek remain very strong. However Chapter Total hadn't changed in several years. That changed when recently Panhellenic voted to increase Chapter Total.

Therefore I am excited that for the first time in quite a while several Chapters will be participating in COR this spring. We won't know exactly how many until January when Chapter Rosters are turned in reflecting December grads, student transfers, students who withdrew from school, and possibly members who are unable to remain active due to financial problems (which is a sad, but harsh reality).

This just came about so details are yet to be determined. Still, anyone who is interested in participating should contact Greek Life. I hope PNMs will take advantage of this exciting (and pretty rare) opportunity!

[Buttonz]

How many girls did SDT get in the fall?

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by Buttonz

How many girls did SDT get in the fall?

Sorry, I never did hear. I promise I'll try to find out.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Zillini

As most of you know Bama has enjoyed years of sorority growth. Despite the horrendous economy, numbers and interest in being Greek remain very strong. However Chapter Total hadn't changed in several years. That changed when recently Panhellenic voted to increase Chapter Total.

What was it and what is it now? Can groups only COB up to chapter total or can they COB up to average chapter size?

[aslifegoesby]

there will be spring rush. they have up quota to 225...there was an email sent out today and a sign up link in that email and on the website.