2nd hand Recruitment Story at U of Arkansas

[MomofPNM11]

The second day of house tours was today. Out of the two Lindsey saw, she loved one, but still doesn’t like the other. I’m not speaking only about the house, but everything about the chapter. Tonight she will rank in this order:

Risky Business
Weird Science
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

The max number of Pref invites she can get is two. She says she would be happy to pledge either of her top two, but she said she would probably not pledge her bottom choice. I keep telling her not to rule anything out yet, but she seems pretty sure. Now we will wait a week to see what happens, so I won’t have anything else to post unless she gets the infamous dreaded phone call.

Lindsey will get her Pref schedule early next Saturday morning and then parties and filling out bid cards lasts until at least midnight. Because she won’t be able to call me Saturday, I won’t know anything until Sunday morning, which is bid day. I will post as soon as I can, but it may be when I get back home Monday night. Sorry for so much detail, but I don’t want anyone to wonder if I will finish the story or not. I promise I will!

[gee_ess]

Fingers crossed!

[UARKmom]

My daughter is also rushing at UARK so I enjoyed reading your story. The so-called 'dead week' is killing us too. I'm also from out-of-state and trying to decide if I should be there for bid day. Do you know if they call moms to tell them the bids first?

[atrianglepi]

Originally Posted by UARKmom

Do you know if they call moms to tell them the bids first?

I can't speak for recruitment at Arkansas, but I have never heard of the parent(s) being called to tell you if your daughter got a bid.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by UARKmom

My daughter is also rushing at UARK so I enjoyed reading your story. The so-called 'dead week' is killing us too. I'm also from out-of-state and trying to decide if I should be there for bid day. Do you know if they call moms to tell them the bids first?

No. They most definitely do not call moms...for anything. If you can be there, next weekend, I would go. Bid day has turned into an event and lots of moms are there. It is a nice way to check in on your daughter and console or congratulate as the case may be.

Good luck to your daughter! and GO HOGS!

[Sadfly]

Of course they do not call the mothers first!!

The mothers were not the ones going through recruitment!

Geesh!

[KDMomUofA]

Originally Posted by UARKmom

My daughter is also rushing at UARK so I enjoyed reading your story. The so-called 'dead week' is killing us too. I'm also from out-of-state and trying to decide if I should be there for bid day. Do you know if they call moms to tell them the bids first?

@UARKmom - yes - if at all possible, go to bid day. Read my reply to MomofPNM11. I was there - it is a milestone memory I will cherish forever.

[arrowlady]

We have so many friends going thru recruitment at Arkansas and I know that this new dead week in between is so stressful on the girls and the mommas. Best wishes to you both and may you both get some rest this week!

[Elephant Walk]

I sure hope the ladies are out at the bar tonight.


Woo Pig Sooie!

[DubaiSis]

This is where the week off could help your daughter get some perspective. That third house that's a deal-breaker? After joining the real world for a few days she might realize that's crazy talk and accept them with open arms.

[KDMomUofA]

Goodness - reading your blog brought back memories. I have a current KD daughter at the U of A. When she was going through recruitment, her "favorite" house cut her on her birthday. Talk about tears and tears and tears and the worst birthday ever!!! Now she fully believes the process works and cannot imagine that she should be anything BUT a KD!! So glad your daughter did not drop out! VERY glad to hear you will be on campus for bid day. I was there and it is one of those memories that is vividly imprinted in my mind. Although, it was another tough day. All the PNMs are collected in the Greek Theater with the houses gathered around the perimeter. The Gamma Chis are all introduced and reveal their house affiliation. The PNMs are handed envelopes with their bid and all open them at the same time. I had my eye on my daugher but lost her in the chaos as I watched from afar. All the happy girls were jumping up and down and racing to her new sisters. It was the longest 3 or so minutes before I saw my daughter embracing other KDs. As I write this, the tears are welling up in my eyes again. Good job mom - so glad you will be there to share it with your girl! I just might go for the fun and excitement of it. Even for members, this is a huge event full of emotion, exhaution, and anticipation. Good luck!

[wavycutchip]

@KDMomUofA - I am so glad that a happy ending was had at Zeta Gamma KD! I loved my time at Arkansas in that chapter! Please tell your daughter that the alumnae are so proud of the great job they have done at recruitment this year!

[UARKmom]

@KDMomUofA -- Thanks for the detailed explanation of bid day at Uark. I've decided to go -- Saturday is pref day, Sunday is bid day, Monday is her birthday -- so it seems like a good idea to be there for many reasons. And, KD is her first choice (but still staying open to the other three). Any idea what time the pref parties are held? Thanks!

[KDMomUofA]

@wavycutchip - thanks!!! I have just passed the word - it has been an exhausting week! Encouragement is always welcome!! @UARKmom - great decision! You will be glad that you are there. Pref day is busy. There are two schedules for pref parties but until all girls have finished all tasks no one is released to go. It keeps the process objective. Hang in there mommies of PNMs. This two week process is quite stressful!

[MomofPNM11]

Regarding the Pref party schedule - my daughter expects to meet her group at 7am and not be finished until after midnight. I don't expect to get to see her at all that day unless she is released. Of course my information is 2nd hand (hence the name of the thread), so if someone has 1st hand knowledge of Saturday's schedule, I would defer to them.