For Fall 2008: Information & Recommendations - Area Alumnae Panhellenics

[nittanyalum]

^^^Oh, I think you're providing a great service, exlurker, I really do.

My amazement just continues to be at the "grooming" that's expected to start for these girls when they still have months left in their senior year in high school. Some may not have even received all of their acceptances yet! But they still "need" to go to this session "if they want" to be in a sorority. The over-involvement of some of these alum panhellenics in these processes is astounding.

[gee_ess]

Nitanyalum wrote -
My amazement just continues to be at the "grooming" that's expected to start for these girls when they still have months left in their senior year in high school. Some may not have even received all of their acceptances yet! But they still "need" to go to this session "if they want" to be in a sorority. The over-involvement of some of these alum panhellenics in these processes is astounding.[/quote]


I don't see that this preparation is any different than the prep work that goes on MONTHS before choosing a college. Think about the ACT prep classes that are taken the junior year, college visits, internet searches, etc. Sororities are a big step and like most big steps, prep work is important. Often, just like in choosing a college, during that prep work, the pnm decides that Greek life is not for her.

And, just a note regarding alum panhellenic groups: this is an important part of alum life - helping young women find their way to (or from for that matter) to Greek life.

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

My amazement just continues to be at the "grooming" that's expected to start for these girls when they still have months left in their senior year in high school. Some may not have even received all of their acceptances yet! But they still "need" to go to this session "if they want" to be in a sorority. The over-involvement of some of these alum panhellenics in these processes is astounding.

I agree that some of the wording may not have been the best choice. However, I don't see it as over-involvement. In some cases, it is the college panhellenics coming to us asking us to help them promote their recruitment. We provide a venue where members can promote the system to the PMs and their parents. We usually have about 5 or 6 schools represented.

Also as an alumna, it is my responsibility to provide MIFs (recs) to our collegiate chapters. If I don't know who is going through recruitment, how can I get our chapters the information that they need? These information sessions help us to know who is thinking about going through recruitment and we take it from there.

[SWTXBelle]

We always had actives for a question and answer session, so if any pnm had a question about not getting a bid, etc., they could ask then.

I have the privilege and the responsibility of recommending young women to Gamma Phi chapters for membership - APHs really help me do that.

[bamagurlie]

Huntsville, Alabama:
Saturday, March 1
Huntsville Madison County Library
Two Sessions:
10:00 - 11:30 am OR 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Presented by Huntsville/Madison County Panhellenic Association
What you need to know to prepare for Recruitment
Collegiate Panhellenic Representatives
Separate Breakout Sessions for Moms

[CUBuffs]

Boston Alumnae Panhellenic

Hi All,
We're in the midst of reorganizing the Boston Alumnae Panhellenic, so I don't think we'll be holding an informational session this summer (although it is something we'd like to do in the future). If anyone is in need of recommendation help in the New England area, please PM me and I will put you in touch with the correct contacts.

[lauralaylin]

I'm glad you're reorganizing in Boston, I thought it was sad that it stopped, but no one seemed interested in volunteering. Good luck with it!

[kchaptergphib]

Madison (WI) Area Alumnae Panhellenic

We aren't at the point yet where we're having information sessions, but for any women from Wisconsin who are looking for information and/or recommendations, we are the only NPC alumnae group in Wisconsin.
http://uwgreek.com/frat/MadisonAreaA...nhellenic.html

[APhi4Ever]

Tyler Panhellenic Informational Tea Set Sunday (April 20th)
The Tyler Panhellenic Association has scheduled its informational tea and style show for 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the East Texas Medical Center Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive, Tyler.

The purpose of the event is to educate high school senior women in the sorority recruitment process at universities throughout the United States, event spokesperson Kim Asad said.

Registration for sorority recruitment will be held at this event and is required if a female is interested in taking part in the recruitment process at a U.S. university. The registration fee is $25, to be paid by cash or check.

Registration forms may be obtained through college counselors at the local high schools.

[SWTXBelle]

Oooo . ..I belonged to the Katy Panhellenic! (When I lived in Katy, of course)

[exlurker]

Northwest Harris County (TX) Alumnae Panhellenic

Parent/Daughter Information Night
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7 p.m.

A followup or alternate meeting is
Sorority Night on Monday, May 12, 2008, 7:00 pm,

For lots more details, see their web site:

http://www.nwhcap.org/index.htm

[exlurker]

Arlington (TX) Area Alumnae Panhellenic

February 24th, 2008
3 to 5 p.m.

“Tell your friends!!
If you are a senior in high school within Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, or Kennedale ISD and you want to be in a sorority in college, then you need to attend this very important and informative meeting about how to prepare for recruitment.”

For details and more info, see
http://www.arlington-panhellenic.org/

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by exlurker

Arlington (TX) Area Alumnae Panhellenic

February 24th, 2008
3 to 5 p.m.

“Tell your friends!!
If you are a senior in high school within Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, or Kennedale ISD and you want to be in a sorority in college, then you need to attend this very important and informative meeting about how to prepare for recruitment.”

For details and more info, see
http://www.arlington-panhellenic.org/

Sorry, I don't mean to pick at a scab, but this just blows my mind.

And this: http://www.arlington-panhellenic.org/rec_steps.htm

[exlurker]

Acadiana (Greater Lafayette, Louisiana) Alumnae Panhellenic

For informational meeting date / time, and lots more, see:
http://www.acadianasororities.com/partic.html

http://www.acadianasororities.com/infor.html

www.acadianasororities.com

[exlurker]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Sorry, I don't mean to pick at a scab, but this just blows my mind.

And this: http://www.arlington-panhellenic.org/rec_steps.htm

Yeah, nittanyalum, it is a little astonishing, and that's why my original post said

"If a session is being held in your area, it's probably a great idea to go if you possibly can. Whether or not you like the idea of recommendations or attending a meeting, this IS the way things are done in some areas of the U.S., and you can learn a lot, get tips (and maybe help) on getting recommendations, and make helpful contacts -- maybe even a new friend or two!

Please note that contacting / getting information from Area Alumnae Panhellenics is specifically recommended in this important posting:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/an...ment.php?f=217

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I guess I'd rather let young women and their moms (and dads) know about these meetings -- even with the fairly elaborate "packet" processes to help with getting recs -- than for young women to be in the dark about how things are really done and end up wondering why they are only getting a few invitations at Recs-Are-A-Huge-Deal U. in Texas or the SEC.