Computer Errors???

adpiucf · #1 10-17-2006, 12:30 PM

It isn't a perfect system and computer and human error can and do occur. But if a chapter isn't looking out for the legacies it preffed to make sure they end up on their bid lists if the legacies have preferenced the sorority as their top choice, then that sorority has some bigger issues.

Drolefille · #2 10-17-2006, 12:33 PM

We had a girl who we dropped after the second day of recruitment on our list for the 3rd night. We were a bit surprised, but she went from so-so to loved by everyone and she was given a bid. It was a bit unorthodox but sometimes it works out ok. In the case above, it's not so good.

GeorgiaGirl · #3 10-17-2006, 12:40 PM

I don't know if this is a national policy or just a policy of certain chapters, but not everyone puts legacies at the top of their first bid list...

Also, I know that I have never personally seen our bid lists. These chapter members may *think* that Polly PNM was number one on their list, but they may not really know.

SECMom · #4 10-17-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaGirl

I don't know if this is a national policy or just a policy of certain chapters, but not everyone puts legacies at the top of their first bid list...

Also, I know that I have never personally seen our bid lists. These chapter members may *think* that Polly PNM was number one on their list, but they may not really know.

You are right, not all sororities have this legacy policy, but some do. As for the bid lists, that is what I think also, that when the actual voting happens nobody really knows who ranks where. Rush brings with it plenty of emotions and anxiety on both sides, but fortunately it seems that in the end everyone settles down and winds up happy wherever they land. At least I like to think that they do!

carnation · #5 10-17-2006, 05:06 PM

I know that not all nationals have the "legacies must be on the first bid list" rule because I've seen it on some official websites. Nevertheless, I keep hearing of SEC situations in which PNMs who were legacies to groups who did end up in their second choices (not their legacy groups). PH should at least check up on this; legacy ties are too important to just blow off.

I love rush. I hate hearing about unnecessarily broken hearts.

Y'all start giving me strength so I can make it through our sixth rush....

SECMom · #6 10-17-2006, 05:31 PM

Carnation...when does #6 go through? Where is she going? Sheesh....I thought having 2 daughters was hard! Didn't you go to Auburn? When were you there?

carnation · #7 10-17-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SECMom

Carnation...when does #6 go through? Where is she going? Sheesh....I thought having 2 daughters was hard! Didn't you go to Auburn? When were you there?

#6 will rush next fall at 1 of 3 universities--no clue which she'll choose yet!

greekalum · #8 10-17-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by carnation

I know that not all nationals have the "legacies must be on the first bid list" rule because I've seen it on some official websites. Nevertheless, I keep hearing of SEC situations in which PNMs who were legacies to groups who did end up in their second choices (not their legacy groups). PH should at least check up on this; legacy ties are too important to just blow off.

I love rush. I hate hearing about unnecessarily broken hearts.

Y'all start giving me strength so I can make it through our sixth rush....

Panhellenic doesn't have a responsibility to verify each organization's individual legacy policy, though. IF an organization has a policy that states that a legacy must be on the top of their bid list and IF the legacy also ranks that sorority first and they are not matched, it's not because of PH being unaware of the legacy policy- it's because their system isn't matching properly. It is just as likely, though, that the organization doesn't have said legacy policy or DOES have said legacy policy and didn't follow through on it- and neither situation would fall under PH's jurisdiction.

SECMom · #9 10-17-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

It isn't a perfect system and computer and human error can and do occur. But if a chapter isn't looking out for the legacies it preffed to make sure they end up on their bid lists if the legacies have preferenced the sorority as their top choice, then that sorority has some bigger issues.

A situation occurred at Auburn several years ago where the legacy's mother showed up with a bouquet of the GLO's flowers and was waiting at the dorm but the girl, somewhat confused and not really sure what to do, ran to the "other" dorm anyway. The mom called Panhellenic and they offered to let her go to her legacy house, but the girl felt that would be a slap to the GLO that actually gave her a bid, so she stayed put and did fine. They were both great houses, though!