NPC- informal cancelled.

[cuteASAbug]

That sounds strange. Are you sure that it was cancelled? The only reasons that I can think of for why a chapter would not be able to recruit informally is if it is at or above total or if it is on probation and not being allowed to recruit is one of the stipulations of probation. If all of the chapters at your school are at or above total, then your school would not hold an informal recruitment.

[AGDee]

Also, if there is a group that is colonizing, other groups are asked to wait a few weeks so that the new group can get started with their membership selection process.

[texas*princess]

Have you tried contacting your chapter's Panhellenic rep? I find it hard to believe the campus NPC wouldn't know why they can't hold informal recruitment?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

Have you tried contacting your chapter's Panhellenic rep? I find it hard to believe the campus NPC wouldn't know why they can't hold informal recruitment?

She isn't a member, she is going thru rush to try & join.

[PeppyGPhiB]

And are you sure it was NPC that cancelled your recruitment, and that you're not confusing it with your local Panhellenic Council?

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

And are you sure it was NPC that cancelled your recruitment, and that you're not confusing it with your local Panhellenic Council?

Symantics

[lauralaylin]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Symantics

I think there's a big difference actually. If the local Panhellenic did it, there's a very good chance they are not aware of the rules. This happened at one of the schools I've advised in the past. NPC was not aware of it, but as our NPC rep was on sick leave, there was no one to deal with the issue. The GA could have cared less if rules were broken. It's possible that NPC is currently unaware of this.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Symantics

No, it's not just symantics, that was my point. I know a PNM wouldn't maybe know the difference, which is why I asked if she was sure she wasn't confusing the two. My gut feeling is that the local college panhellenic cancelled informal, not the national body NPC.

ETA: The college panhellenic may have cancelled an organized hosting of informal recruitment for the groups elligible, but I don't think they can prohibit chapters from recruiting new members. Chapters on the OP's campus may still host recruitment events or non-events.

[33girl]

When you say "winter" - do you mean a rush held over a short winter term, or a rush that starts when everyone comes back after Christmas break? The latter is more often referred to as "spring" rush even though spring hasn't started yet according to the calendar.

Did you get this information from the school or from a sorority member?