Alabama Recruitment

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by Nhfulmer

I just heard from a chapter advisor at Bama who had some more information. Every single sorority made quota and those who were under house total were able to bid up to total so each and every sorority at Bama is currently at or above total. This year only 138 girls dropped out or didn't get bids - last year that number was 366.

This is the first time I have ever heard of a Panhellenic giving Chapters enough Quota Additions to reach Total. Though perhaps in the past there weren't enough PNMs able to do this. Regardless, I think it was phenomenal!!! These PNMs wanted to go Greek and were willing to accept bids. Why make them or the Chapters wait until after Bid Day to do this officially through COB? Then those girls would miss being part of the excitement of Bid Day.

Kudos to Alabama Panhellenic!!!

[kk_bama]

Originally Posted by Zillini

This is the first time I have ever heard of a Panhellenic allowing Chapters to snap bid up to Total, not just Quota. I think it was a phenomenal idea!!! These PNMs wanted to go Greek and were willing to accept bids. Why make them or the Chapters wait until after Bid Day to do this officially through COB? Then those girls would miss being part of the excitement of Bid Day.

Kudos to Alabama Panhellenic!!!

in Gamma Phi's and probably some other chapter's case, they were allowed to bid OVER total. Gamma Phi and all chapters now has more than 200 members...more than 300 I might imagine in some cases.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Zillini

This is the first time I have ever heard of a Panhellenic allowing Chapters to snap bid up to Total, not just Quota. I think it was a phenomenal idea!!! These PNMs wanted to go Greek and were willing to accept bids. Why make them or the Chapters wait until after Bid Day to do this officially through COB? Then those girls would miss being part of the excitement of Bid Day.

Kudos to Alabama Panhellenic!!!

I'm pretty sure my school always did this. This is why I always confuse snap bidding and open bidding. It seems the logical thing to do for the girls and the sororities. I mean if it doesn't match once, it's not going to match no matter how hard you stare at it.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Zillini

This is the first time I have ever heard of a Panhellenic allowing Chapters to snap bid up to Total, not just Quota. I think it was a phenomenal idea!!! These PNMs wanted to go Greek and were willing to accept bids. Why make them or the Chapters wait until after Bid Day to do this officially through COB? Then those girls would miss being part of the excitement of Bid Day.

Kudos to Alabama Panhellenic!!!

I'm not disagreeing with your conclusion but I read this differently. I read it to mean that since they placed everyone, all the groups made quota and exceeded total. And that's what should be the outcome with RFM if there were enough women to make it mathmatically possible. Hope that makes sense!

[gatordeltapgh]

Originally Posted by Titchou

I'm not disagreeing with your conclusion but I read this differently. I read it to mean that since they placed everyone, all the groups made quota and exceeded total. And that's what should be the outcome with RFM if there were enough women to make it mathematically possible. Hope that makes sense!

Yes - I do not believe these women were "snap bids to total", but rather quota additions. There is no longer the 5% rule for quota additions so the RFM specialist will place as many women as possible as long as they maximized their options and the chapters also did not under invite or otherwise not follow their recommended carry figure.

[kk_bama]

Originally Posted by gatordeltapgh

Yes - I do not believe these women were "snap bids to total", but rather quota additions. There is no longer the 5% rule for quota additions so the RFM specialist will place as many women as possible as long as they maximized their options and the chapters also did not under invite or otherwise not follow their recommended carry figure.

This is correct. From what I've heard, no chapters had to make any snap bids.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by gatordeltapgh

Yes - I do not believe these women were "snap bids to total", but rather quota additions. There is no longer the 5% rule for quota additions so the RFM specialist will place as many women as possible as long as they maximized their options and the chapters also did not under invite or otherwise not follow their recommended carry figure.

Yeah...this! Thnx

[bamamom90]

Zillini and all others who have offered information, comfort for my daughter and me, and great suggestions, thank you all so much. I really do appreciate all information.

I have really received an education this week, and certainly do with I had known about this website prior to Rush!!! It is very informative. Obviously none of you know my daughter, and we all think our own children are great, but I have to believe that with my daughter's bubbly personality and genuine love of anyone who is kind to her, that she will find her place somewhere, be it with a Greek or other type organization. She loved all of her Rho Chi leaders, and already knows of a common bond she will have with one of them. She's a great girl with a positive attitude and I know she will be fine.
I was angry because I felt that we had not been correctly informed of all the "rules" but Zillini.........I double checked on the Panhellenic website and you are correct. It plainly states there is no minimum GPA, and I have no idea where the 2.5 info came from. It is now time for me to "get over it" suck it up, and have faith in my daughter that she's got what it takes to have a happy and successful college experience!!!

Maybe with her marginal grades, what she really does need to focus on as many of you say, is making great grades, making new friends, and letting life happen. That way, she can't lose.

Bamagirl29------i am so sorry that things did not work out for you either, and I personally think you did the right thing. If you know you don't feel right about something, there is probably a reason!!! Maybe you can meet my daughter, and y'all can find something else great to do!!

Again, many thanks to you all......and again Zillini, thanks for the explanation. Wish she had a higher GPA, but at least I don't feel like it was a personal assault as much.

Blessings to all!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by bamamom90

It is now time for me to "get over it" suck it up, and have faith in my daughter that she's got what it takes to have a happy and successful college experience!!!

Maybe with her marginal grades, what she really does need to focus on as many of you say, is making great grades, making new friends, and letting life happen. That way, she can't lose.

I wish every mom thought this way.

I hope your daughter has a wonderful time at Bama.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I wish every mom thought this way.

I hope your daughter has a wonderful time at Bama.

Cosign.

[bamamom90]

KSUViolet06,

Thank you much. And btw, can we be best friends? I totally just laughed out loud by myself in my home when I read your signature line. So many times I have wanted to issue a blanket statement about that, along with an additional statement that their/they're/there, won't/want and your/you're are also different!!!!

[Gung-Ho-Chi-O]

Hi Ladies...

I just thought I would mention for those of you wondering...Bear Bryant's great-grandaughter did go through rush at Alabama this year. She will be quite an asset to any organization on campus. I have no idea what she pledged. I moved from Birmingham a few years ago & lost touch with her mom a bit. My guess would be Alpha Gam or perhaps she was persuaded to "branch out" from the Bryant family tradition. In that case, my guess would be Kappa or KD.

By the way, she has 2 adorable little sisters who might follow in their sisters footsteps down the road so some organization might have just secured three amazing women :-)

Congrats to all the sororities for making quota!!

[rolltide1]

To the moderator: please remove the girl's name from this forum. She is only 18, and I know her personally. She is a darling girl, but I feel this is a violation of her privacy. I do know what sorority she pledged, and would offer that information had her name not been used or is subsequently edited out.

[gogreekmom]

I agree with rolltide1 -- that girl's name should never have been used on a public forum.

[Theta2Mom]

My daughter is elated about Theta's outcome this year--she tells me all their new girls are awesome and gorgeous! She is exhausted with another recruitment behind her but very happy. I worked a few days this past week---always lots of fun with the moms and the girls!

Bamamom90--my heart goes out to you as you seek to comfort your daughter. It is always hard when our children are hurt and we can't "fix it!" I hope your daughter will find her place at Bama and will continue the friendships she formed last week. There IS more to life at Bama than the Greek life---and if she decides to go through rush as a soph., I wish her the best. May she enjoy this year of new beginnings---make good grades, new friends, and discover new opportunities on campus and in the community.

Bamagirl29--I don't know what you could have done differently---your grades were certainly stellar. Hang in there, hold your head high and move on to better things and a great semester! Wishing you the very best as you pursue your dreams at Bama.

Having gone through Bama Bound with my daughter a few years ago, I must say that the Greek portion of the orientation was well covered regarding grades--at LEAST a 3.0-- as well as recs. I know my daughter's chapter does not consider anyone with a GPA under 3.0. Also, it was made clear that recs were the responsibility of the PNM, NOT the chapter. Names and addresses were clearly given on the website- and in the print-out of the power point presentation- for sending recs to each chapter. My daughter's high school's counseling office also has a spring meeting to inform any interested seniors about the recruitment process. They give the girls a list of alumnae they can use for recs, if needed. There are also numerous teas around the state given by each chapter in the Spring to introduce PNMs to members. I realize this is a definite disadvantage to those living out of state, but somehow it all works out. I know Theta has a LOT of girls from Ga. and Tx.--in fact, my daughter's closest sisters are all from the Atlanta area!

Congratulations to all the houses at Bama---what an awesome Rush this year! It was great seeing so many girls return after each round and my daughter was always excited about their return percentages. Best wishes to all!