What sororities have online rec forms?

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by ladybug84

What does each chapter of any organization prefer? If we're putting together rec packets do we add a stamped and addressed envelope for each or request they go onto their individual national websites and submit it that way? No doubt that one of these days it will evolve into an entirely electronic process. For now though it seems it might be easier to do it the old fashioned way - less confusing, anyway.

As per my HQ website

The sorority asks that — whenever possible — Kappa Deltas use the online recommendation and legacy introduction forms, rather than the hard copy forms.

I imagine it is harder to lose a rec this way. I can just imagine papers going all over the place and one letter getting misplaced.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by ladybug84

What does each chapter of any organization prefer? If we're putting together rec packets do we add a stamped and addressed envelope for each or request they go onto their individual national websites and submit it that way? No doubt that one of these days it will evolve into an entirely electronic process. For now though it seems it might be easier to do it the old fashioned way - less confusing, anyway.

I wouldn’t worry about asking which each prefers – just go ahead with the hard copy packets, including the addressed envelope with postage and a personal note of thanks, and then the individual alums can enter the info online if they prefer. It is worth potentially wasting a little in unused postage to eliminate the extra step of contacting dozens of alums to ask which they prefer, IMO, and still allows the alum the option of mailing (especially in the event of technical difficulties).

I agree that one day an electronic process will be in place for most, but meanwhile, some of the older alums may not use or prefer an online process, and some alums turn in the hard copy recs and packets to their local alum club for delivery to the chapter.

*Also – when calculating postage for the addressed envelope included in the packet, add several sheets of paper to account for the rec forms that will be added, and have the post office weigh the entire packet, including the envelope. That way you will know you have included sufficient postage.

[greekdee]

Originally Posted by pmdal

Phi Mu has added online reference forms with picture and document uploads as well. They have also added an online legacy introduction form.

Love this. Will be checking it out this year when "rec season" in my community starts.

[MaryPoppins]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Kappa Alpha Theta has an online form. An alumna can also download and submit a paper copy.

And it's automatically routed through the local alumnae reference board!

[OHNOITSJESS]

Originally Posted by Just interested

I think it will be great especially if one day we can have something more like Chi O has theirs set up. At least it is a beginning.

I'm curious, how does Chi O have theirs set up? I'm pushing for our org to start using rec forms and legacy info forms.

[ChioLu]

Originally Posted by OHNOITSJESS

I'm curious, how does Chi O have theirs set up? I'm pushing for our org to start using rec forms and legacy info forms.

I didn't do any RIF's last year, but you can do EVERYTHING ONLINE! Including uploading a photo & listing their facebook link & other website link (like twitter, etc). There's no separate upload for a Recruitment Resume, but I ask anyone I'm writing a RIF for to paste a photo onto their resume and save it as a pdf.

[MaryPoppins]

Originally Posted by Titchou

If someone asks me to write one, I ask for it electronically. If the chapter wants a hard copy, THEY can print it out.

Amen!

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by ChioLu

I didn't do any RIF's last year, but you can do EVERYTHING ONLINE! Including uploading a photo & listing their facebook link & other website link (like twitter, etc). There's no separate upload for a Recruitment Resume, but I ask anyone I'm writing a RIF for to paste a photo onto their resume and save it as a pdf.

I've done the same thing for Theta. And - we can attach resumes, photos, etc. So awesome!

[partyoffour]

Sigma Kappa has an online rec form now. I recently filled it out for a lovely young woman who will attend Oregon State. I had to email photo and resume to the address provided, though the rec form instructions on sigmakappa.org says we will soon be able to upload resumes and pics there.