Univ of Arkansas RUSH!

[33girl]

I think he means if the chapter does really well, they'll stay. If their rush is epic fail, they'll go and a new chapter will come on.

[Low C Sharp]

Would another new sorority need to put up the same kind of financial outlay as AOPi, then? If the smaller chapter folds, wouldn't its house be available (for rent if not purchase)?
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[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think he means if the chapter does really well, they'll stay. If their rush is epic fail, they'll go and a new chapter will come on.

Your the drolefille to my Earp

After doing so poorly last year, the chapter in question's nationals have been very hot about it. Did several member reviews and so forth. Kicked a bunch of people out. The buzz from the chapter itself was that they were on the brink. They need a good rush this year.

And yes, I realized that expansion is not like that. However, because the University continues to grow and rush continues to get bigger, I believe it might be inevitable to bring another sorority on if we lose the chapter in question.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Your the drolefille to my Earp

Excellent!

[UARK GO HOGS]

Orientation today at 5, then all 8 houses starting at 9am tomorrow. have heard there are more open spots than PNM's......so.......everyone should have a spot, should they choose to.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by UARK GO HOGS

Orientation today at 5, then all 8 houses starting at 9am tomorrow. have heard there are more open spots than PNM's......so.......everyone should have a spot, should they choose to.

There are never "more open spots than PNMs" - that's what quota is for - it is # of PNMs divided by number of sororities.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by UARK GO HOGS

Orientation today at 5, then all 8 houses starting at 9am tomorrow. have heard there are more open spots than PNM's......so.......everyone should have a spot, should they choose to.

That isn't how recruitment quotas work. Quota is based on the number of PNMs. It has nothing to do with total or bed spaces.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

irishpipes -

I know in one of the original threads about AOPi colonizing at Arkansas, a newspaper was quoted as saying the possibilities of another expansion at Arkansas (several of us joked about who would be invited). Do you think another expansion is a strong possibility in the next couple of years (a la Alabama)?

I seriously doubt that another expansion opportunity would arise soon, despite a possible need based on the numbers. It is sort of an Ole Miss situation, to a slightly lesser degree. I know AOII's road has been very, very difficult, despite a good measure of success so far. I hate to say this, but the university is very difficult to work with and they control all of the land. There's a lot more I could say about that, but I won't. Most of the groups that in my opinion would be the likely candidates for extension have already been on campus and closed. A lot more I could say about that too.

[Benzgirl]

I wonder where Sue E. Pig is? She was so much fun last year

[irishpipes]

I guess I have a few things I could point out to pass the time...

In a further effort to make recruitment no fun, there is no skit round this year. Also, Arkansas does not do a craft during Philanthropy round - chapters are only allowed to show a video about their philanthropy.

Also, due to multiple rush infractions the past few years BY ALUMNAE DURING PARTIES, chapters are only allowed to have 12 "helpers" at each party, and they must be registered with the Greek Life office before recruitment begins. NO helpers may at any time be seen by the PNMs (basically, get in the kitchen, folks. And stay there.)

And, silence rules now apply to alumnae, including no letter clothing or car stickers. Any infractions and the chapter is held responsible. (How in the world is this accomplished? Why should the chapter be punished if an alumna who is not involved and doesn't know the rules, shows letters???)

[UARK GO HOGS]

i KNOW! we need her back! : )

[UARK GO HOGS]

ok that is nothing short of RIDICULOUS on the alums!!!!! and i HATE they did away with skits. i'm guessing they can't even stand on the front lawn and do the songs anymore either? WHY did they make it SO BORING NOW??????

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

And, silence rules now apply to alumnae, including no letter clothing or car stickers. Any infractions and the chapter is held responsible. (How in the world is this accomplished? Why should the chapter be punished if an alumna who is not involved and doesn't know the rules, shows letters???)

Whoa - that's crazy.

ETA: I have to say about the skits though, that it makes prep a lot easier to not do a skit. They can be fun, but sometimes they're hit or miss in terms of a PNM identifying with a skit theme or topic.

[Thetamomtoo]

Is there a trend away from skits? U Iowa did away with them, too, supposedly in an effort to even out the playing ground among the large and smaller houses.

[irishpipes]

It is all part of "no frills." That's what we were told.

The only things that can have sorority letters are general "Go Greek" items that have ALL of the sororities' letter on them.