Would you pledge a sorority known for dirty rushing?

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Size_Small

No, the alums and actives of this one particular sorority have recruitment parties over the Summer. Per the recruitment guide for 2014, PNMs are not to have "non-normal contact" with actives or alums. The graduation party I mentioned earlier was hosted by an alum I had never met before, but there were actives there who I knew from high school activities. Also the rules state that actives and alums can't purchase meals for PNMs, but this event was catered for. This is also where the "you won't be able to sign your pref card fast enough" comment came from. I thought this party (and some comments made by the actives present) was a little suspect, so I Googled the recruitment rules for my school and found that it broke the rules that I described above. I then felt torn, so I decided to put the question to the ladies of GC. Some feel as if the party was completely kosher and I'm overreacting, even though by the book it's illegal. I'm just a little more confused now than before I even posted!

This party sounds like "normal" contact. A graduation party where only graduates NOT going thru recruitment are invited would be highly ill-mannered. And since a proper party requires refreshments of some sort, the caterer is "normal." Also, you knew these actives and so talking with you would be "normal." Sure, someone may say something about recruitment - but it wouldn't be a big deal. You are making far more out of a simple event than PH ever intended you to. And forget what older alums say - no one can control them. Quit being so literal.