Overheard at Starbucks today....

[1964Alum]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I wonder if this is the school I think it is based on where you are and the status of DG/Chi O. If so, recs aren't even common there.

Actually, it is a matter of NATIONAL policies that some GLOs require a rec to pledge their organizations. Recs are absolutely necessary regardless of the school.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by 1964Alum

Actually, it is a matter of NATIONAL policies that some GLOs require a rec to pledge their organizations. Recs are absolutely necessary regardless of the school.

Which is why she said...

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I wonder if this is the school I think it is based on where you are and the status of DG/Chi O. If so, recs aren't even common there.

… instead of saying that they're not needed at all

Regardless, the point is that recs aren't the be-all and end-all of a successful recruitment.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Which is why she said...

… instead of saying that they're not needed at all

And haven't some NPCers said before that on some campuses, chapters basically take care of getting recs for all New Members, often with the New Members knowing nothing about it?

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

And haven't some NPCers said before that on some campuses, chapters basically take care of getting recs for all New Members, often with the New Members knowing nothing about it?

Yes, that happens.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

And haven't some NPCers said before that on some campuses, chapters basically take care of getting recs for all New Members, often with the New Members knowing nothing about it?

All of them? Hm.. I don't know that I've heard that. But for some PNMs? Yes. But there are definitely some campuses where they're rare (or not seen at all).