Alabama Recruitment Prediction (Fall 2008)

[Zillini]

The 1st day of the 1st round/Open House is completed and no the chapters have not been given the numbers of how many we can invite back to 2nd round/Philanthropy yet. That should come some time tomorrow.

The best thing about the whole day was the weather. Usually it's in the high 90's, with 100+ heat index, PNMs and actives passing out. Not today. We only had a high of around 84+/-. Who would have ever thought it would be mid 80's in August in Bama? I actually had members saying they were cold in the house from the A/C since we expected it to be sweltering once again. I haven't checked the forecast for the rest of the week. Wouldn't it be nice to have a cool(er) week? Won't get my hopes up but I can dream, can't I?

All in all things went smoothly as far as I'm concerned and as far as I've heard. Sure there was the first parties, first day, first round learning/remembering curve for everyone (PNMs, actives, Rho Chi's, etc.) It always takes a little time to get in the groove. *knocks on wood so as to not jinx anything*

[Blue Skies]

Originally Posted by Zillini

The best thing about the whole day was the weather. Usually it's in the high 90's, with 100+ heat index, PNMs and actives passing out. Not today. We only had a high of around 84+/-. Who would have ever thought it would be mid 80's in August in Bama? I actually had members saying they were cold in the house from the A/C since we expected it to be sweltering once again. I haven't checked the forecast for the rest of the week. Wouldn't it be nice to have a cool(er) week? Won't get my hopes up but I can dream, can't I?

It looks like 75 degrees right now with some light rain. It's freakishly cool here in Maryland as well, not that I'm complaining.

[Tex-A-Bama]

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

It looks like 75 degrees right now with some light rain. It's freakishly cool here in Maryland as well, not that I'm complaining.

Yea- last year at this time it was 106 degrees during rush- alll week long!

[Lamplighter]

It's in the mid 70's with rain on and off all day. When it has rained, it's been a steady downpour. Great that it's not 100+ degrees, but bad for hair and makeup that it's humid and rainy.

[Nhfulmer]

I have heard from two alumnae today. Twenty girls didn't show up for convocation so they are obviously not counted. Quota is predicted to be around 77 plus about 7 upperclassmen. That will put many chapters at considerably over 200. I heard from a friend (won't mention house) whose chapter has 200 legacies going through. They are predicting that a large number will drop out to consider Alpha Phi. I'm a Zeta so I'm pulling for them to have a good rush of course.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by Nhfulmer

I have heard from two alumnae today. Twenty girls didn't show up for convocation so they are obviously not counted. Quota is predicted to be around 77 plus about 7 upperclassmen. That will put many chapters at considerably over 200. I heard from a friend (won't mention house) whose chapter has 200 legacies going through. They are predicting that a large number will drop out to consider Alpha Phi. I'm a Zeta so I'm pulling for them to have a good rush of course.

Holy crap!

[Tex-A-Bama]

My senitments exactly! Sound like that house will have many phone calls to answer.

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Holy crap!