U of Alabama Fall 2013 Dates - Page 5

Girlmomx2 · #1 08-12-2013, 05:31 PM

My last minute pnm got invited back to 7 and is very happy :-)

TX Native · #2 08-12-2013, 07:28 PM

PNM #1 Had recs for 14 of 16, invited back to 9 (all 9 were groups with recs)
PNM #2. Had recs for 10 of 16, (decided to rush in June), invited back to 10 (9 were groups she had recs for)

So far a great experience for these OOS PNMs but I feel like I'm more nervous and invested than their non Greek mothers.

I tried to prepare them for cuts and the cuts pretty much fell right where we expected so they are both so excited and moving forward.

OleMissGlitter · #3 08-13-2013, 02:29 PM

My PNM had 2 recs for each group. She was invited back to 12 groups, all of them on her top list. She is very happy right now! Fingers crossed this happiness continues throughout the entire process!

SewSheKnits · #4 08-13-2013, 03:06 PM

New here...OOS PNM daughter going through recruitment as I type. So far, so good. She had recs (2 each except for 2 with only 1) for all houses. Invited back to 11 and was very pleased. She was very sad for the girls in her group who only received 1-2 invites after the first round. So far, she sounds a bit tired but seems to have lots of positive things to say about the parties she has attended.

Any tips for moms attending Bid Day? I'm assuming she'll be able to send me a quick text letting me know where to go if she gets a bid? If she doesn't receive a bid, we're headed to a spa for some pampering for the weekend...or maybe the beach...something to get her mind set in another direction.

Hartofsec · #5 08-13-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SewSheKnits

Any tips for moms attending Bid Day? I'm assuming she'll be able to send me a quick text letting me know where to go if she gets a bid? If she doesn't receive a bid, we're headed to a spa for some pampering for the weekend...or maybe the beach...something to get her mind set in another direction.

You might want to send your daughter some flowers -- a lot of parents send flowers or bid day gift baskets.

The local florists and gift shops will get the bid lists and deliver to the appropriate sorority -- but you need to order these in advance.

The gift baskets with sorority-themed trinkets seem overpriced for what they contain IMO, which is why I suggested flowers. I haven't used any of the gift shops recently so I'm a little reluctant to suggest a specific retailer, but other people here can probably make some recommendations.

Good luck to your daughter and hoping you all have a wonderful bid day!

Titchou · #6 08-13-2013, 03:20 PM

Just be at the appointed house and have fun. You'll know early if she doesn't get one as they let her know before everyone goes to Bryant-Denney.

PearlGirl13 · #7 08-13-2013, 03:22 PM

Good luck to all of you moms. My daughter just finished and pledged at UGA and I was so fortunate to have the support of other posters. I can honestly say that she hung in there because of some of the things that I learned through GC.

Pace yourselves, Mommas. It gets a bit more harried as the week goes on and your girl needs you to be the one solidly positive voice that she always hears.

Gung-Ho-Chi-O · #8 08-13-2013, 03:31 PM

Sending great thoughts & wishes to SewSheKnits as this is such an exciting time! Nothing else to say because everyone has given such stellar advice. Just enjoy Bid Day & take it all in because it really does fly by

Bamamom16 · #9 08-13-2013, 03:26 PM

SewSheKnits--My daughter is on the other side of recruitment at Alabama this year, and attending bid day is a huge deal!!! We were fortunate that she had a full card during the week, and as she approached the final round her card held three, but one clear favorite. We headed to the lawn of that house on bid day, and anxiously waited for a text for where she ended up. After roar comes from Bryant Denny, your daughter can text and tell you where she will be. If necessary, you can move to a new location fairly quickly. The streets are crowded, but the houses are pretty close to one another. It is definitely a "Don't Miss" if you can make it as the house will welcome your daughter, and then provide lunch for you. Be aware though that many houses leave for new member retreat later in the day. We had a little bit of time with our daughter, but there were pictures and other craziness, too! It's an exciting time, and I still look back on those bid day family pictures with fondness!

SewSheKnits · #10 08-13-2013, 04:03 PM

Thanks so much for the advice and well-wishes! I wasn't sure I needed to be there and then finally decided I couldn't miss it. Flying in Friday night and don't expect a lot more than to give her a hug, take pictures, and send her on her way. For now, I've been more successful getting her to talk if I don't even mention rush. It sure is a looonnnggg week!

FSUZeta · #11 08-13-2013, 04:27 PM

You will be glad you were there!

ZTA1550 · #12 08-13-2013, 05:56 PM

And your daughter will be glad you're there to share the excitement with her!

ladybug84 · #13 08-13-2013, 07:31 PM

My DD is going through, too. Has 12 invites for this round, and told me she knows how lucky she is. She knows a number of girls who have a lot fewer and feels really bad for them. I know she'll be worn out tonight - she had 3 parties yesterday and 9 today!

I'm planning on being there Saturday. It should be fun!

FSUZeta · #14 08-13-2013, 07:38 PM

Good, ladybug84. From what I am hearing it is only a few who had full schedules. Yay for your daughter and hopes for continued good news.

yayaya · #15 08-13-2013, 07:48 PM

Good luck to all mommas and PNMs! Such a thrilling time!