FSU Rush

[PenguinTrax]

Thanks for everyone's comments. My statement about not posting numbers wasn't so that a particular chapter would be singled out for being marked with 'the kiss of death'. It was because that for the couple of chapters that did not make quota OR who's bids were declined, they are probably in the midst of heavy informal recruitment in order to acheive quota. PNMs lurk on this site and I don't want any of them to form impressions about certain groups based solely on numbers. Decisions should be formed based on comfort level, mutual interests, etc., not numbers.

In response to the other questions - yes, I personally support expansion at FSU. I know there is one chapter that is very small, but the guaranteed bid policy only means that the large groups get larger and the small groups get smaller. At one time, there were many more groups on campus. Sigma Kappa and Tri-Sigma left campus at the same time in 1998. Their houses are still owned by them and available. AOII has over 100 alumnae in Tallahassee and could support the recolonization of their chapter if it ever happened.

There is an interest group on campus that petitioned for expansion 2 years ago. The vote was not in their favor at that time. I have heard that they may petition again this year. I think that bringing a new group to campus will help in a lot of ways - especially since the interest group's preference would bring a lot of women through Recruitment that ordinarily may not have been interested in Greek life. That benefits everyone.

I don't think that the small chapter in question is in a rut. I think that in a lot of ways, they are a victim of circumstance and rumor. Their sisterhood is very strong and their alumnae are incredibly supportive. The chapter was reorganized more than a decade ago, and their national organization is commited to keeping the chapter open. This chapter was very selective during Recruitment this year, cut heavily, and that worked to their benefit - they matched up with some very good women. I heard their skit night was one of the best on campus this year.