Release From Bid?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by BlueCarnation

I agree! But these ADULTS need to know about everything they are signing, not just bids. I am stunned by what students sign then try to get out of because they "didn't know." There are advisors for a reason. If you are unsure, ask someone else. A bid is a big deal--you are joining an organization for life! Why should it be easy to break that agreement?

No one is saying it should be easy.

However, when signing such an agreement, PNMs need to be properly informed. The average freshman knows ZERO about recruitment. They are relying on Rho Chis and Greek Life staff to provide correct info. I mean, if a Rho Chi tells a PNM "list everyone or you'll be released" she is going to do that because she'll take what Rho Chi says as fact. Why shouldn't she?

Hence why it's important for everyone involved with PNMs on that level (particularly Greek Life Staff since they're the ones passing it on to the PXs) to know the rules.

[33girl]

Quite frankly, I think the only person who should be at bid signing is the Greek life or student life advisor, or if they're clueless the regional Panhel rep, and the rho chis shouldn't be there at all. (I don't remember any of our rho chis being there at all when I did mine.) They should be the ones who know the Green Book rules, the impact of signing a bid and being legally bound. But I'm sure the school likes it better if the rho chis are the ones who tell the rushees what to do - total CYA measure.

If it's a huge rush, and no way for everyone to talk to the GA personally, then there should be instructions posted on every table/desk/writing surface on what exactly you are doing, the way there are when you go to vote.

Originally Posted by kl10

they didn't even tell me about the one year rule until after I received my bid. After I received my bid I asked if I decline it can I participate in Spring COB events, and she said no at this point you have to wait the year.

This is wrong. I normally don't say this, but in this instance if you were truly completely unaware of the one year rule, I would say you have a legal case. There should have been something somewhere on the bid card you signed that mentioned the one year rule or you should have been informed orally before you signed.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by 33girl

This is wrong. I normally don't say this, but in this instance if you were truly completely unaware of the one year rule, I would say you have a legal case. There should have been something somewhere on the bid card you signed that mentioned the one year rule or you should have been informed orally before you signed.

Isn't the "one year rule" listed on the MRABA (the pref card)?

I am pretty sure it is listed on the ones PNMs at my school get, thus avoiding the whole "I was uninformed" thing.

Unless her school does not use the standard MRABA. Or she just didn't read it.

[BlueCarnation]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

However, when signing such an agreement, PNMs need to be properly informed. The average freshman knows ZERO about recruitment. They are relying on Rho Chis and Greek Life staff to provide correct info.

Hence why it's important for everyone involved with PNMs on that level (particularly Greek Life Staff since they're the ones passing it on to the PXs) to know the rules.

Right. If there is any question, then go to the Greek Life person. That's all I mean. It's a shame that there is so much confusion and it can be avoided.