A BIG TEN Recruitment Story

[GeorgiaGreek]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

that is what I was told- a hard copy PAPER invite list. The also do it online using Panhel's system, so I'm not sure why they want a paper copy, but they do! We also do this with the final bid list- we put it in the system, then print out a paper copy and drive it over to the Union to the panhel/greek life office.

Maybe so nothing can be claimed as a "computer glitch"?

PNM: "Oh XYZ must have dropped me because of a computer glitch, I'll just be horrible to the other chapters so I can get a snap bid later"

or, Member to Friend PNM: "Oh my gosh, Patty PNM, we totally invited you/your friend (package deal) back but the computer messed up our list!"

[Hoosierxgirl]

I'm a little late to the party (and I've been absent on these boards for awhile) but I just wanted to say good luck to brighteyedgirl! I can't believe this is my first year NOT participating in IU recruitment! If you have any questions about the process, feel free to PM me. I was a Rho Gamma and recruitment chair for my chapter so I have a lot of insight into the logistics.

As for the paper copies, I think it is just as GeorgiaGreek said. I know when I was a Rho Gamma we had to have THREE paper copies of the PNMs preference lists for each round (one for me, PHA, and the PNM) and also input them into the computer system. When in doubt, CYA.

ForeverRoses--brown boots over jeans is the trend for chapters or PNMs?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Hoosierxgirl

ForeverRoses--brown boots over jeans is the trend for chapters or PNMs?

Gawd. Isn't this dead yet?

[GeorgiaGreek]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Gawd. Isn't this dead yet?

I thought boots over jeans was a pretty classic look? I never considered it a trend waiting to die. Now cowboy boots, those can die unless you are actually on a ranch/riding a horse/in Texas/all of the above.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaGreek

Now cowboy boots, those can die unless you are actually on a ranch/riding a horse/in Texas/all of the above.

"In Tennessee" should also be added to that list

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Hoosierxgirl

ForeverRoses--brown boots over jeans is the trend for chapters or PNMs?

Originally Posted by 33girl

Gawd. Isn't this dead yet?

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

And in cold climes, boots are a practical and safe (literally; they can help minimize the instances of falling on your arse) option for adding some style to your winter wardrobe. This is not boots tucked into jeans in Miami or LA, which to me makes it ok.

I agree with my sister. Boots over jeans have always been the norm in some way in areas where it's cold 5-7 months out of the year. We've had accumulated snows over a foot as early as October and as late as May, so, yeah, boots - of all different styles - are part of most women's wardrobes - from toddlers to senior citizens.

Styles of boots may change, but the act of wearing them? Never. And given that most boots are brown or black, usually made of leather/suede/animal skin of some sort. Lastly, anything more than a few inches of snow can ruin your hems with salt and sand, and making them soggy.

So I can't see any combination of color/fabric/length ever going completely away. Honestly, being safe on my feet, having breathable but warm fabric, and keeping my clothes from being ruined is much more important than if something is trended out half a season ago.

[brighteyedgirl]

Hi guys!!

30 or so minutes until I meet with my Rho Gamma!! I didn't get a call last night so, PHEW.

I'm so nervous but I did my hair, brushed my teeth, and I'm trying to swallow down some breakfast. Today's going to be a long day! 9am to 9:50pm (if you have all 8 houses). But even if you don't, it'll be equally exhausting.

Okay, as you can tell I'm super nervous. Thanks for all the good wishes...they've been working so far!

[Hoosiermama]

Best wishes BEG! This is bringing back memories of my daughter's recruitment. High highs, lows lows but eyes on the prize and an open mind and it can all work out in the end! Really enjoying your story and the memories! Open mind is the key-keep it coming!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Honestly, being safe on my feet, having breathable but warm fabric, and keeping my clothes from being ruined is much more important than if something is trended out half a season ago.

That's the point. Many of the boots we are talking about keep you anything but warm or "safe on your feet."

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by Hoosierxgirl

ForeverRoses--brown boots over jeans is the trend for chapters or PNMs?

This was pretty standard for the PNMs. I didn't see what other houses were wearing, so I don't know if any of them were doing this as well. But I would say 1/3-1/2 of all the PNMs I saw were sporting this look. Saw lots of Toms shoes as well.

[DubaiSis]

And in cold climes, boots are a practical and safe (literally; they can help minimize the instances of falling on your arse) option for adding some style to your winter wardrobe. This is not boots tucked into jeans in Miami or LA, which to me makes it ok. Now high heeled stiletto knee high boots make absolutely no sense to me. But then I have a thing about high heels of any kind with jeans. I just think it looks goofy, mismatched.

[AGDee]

Hahaha, Hypo's Christmas list? Toms and brown boots. Apparently the same footwear is trending at Barnard.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by AGDee

Hahaha, Hypo's Christmas list? Toms and brown boots. Apparently the same footwear is trending at Barnard.

Brown boots must be taking over the world. Last weekend I was on Michigan Avenue and saw a plethora of black leggings with brown boots. I am not a huge fan of mixing black and brown unless there is an accessory with both color in it.

Here is a photo from the IDS:
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=90059

And an opinion column criticizing the PHA choice of weekends:
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=90100

[Old_Row]

I guess you have two choices during rush, either sweating to death or freezing to death!

Why do they split it up between semesters? I think having first round right before finals would be very stressful and horrible to worry about over the break! If it was all in the second semester then you would have the grades in and everyone would know if they'd be a grade cut.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by Old_Row

I guess you have two choices during rush, either sweating to death or freezing to death!

Why do they split it up between semesters? I think having first round right before finals would be very stressful and horrible to worry about over the break! If it was all in the second semester then you would have the grades in and everyone would know if they'd be a grade cut.

To conduct our recruitment with 21 parties prior to classes starting in January, it would mean that some parties would have to take place in December. I think there would be a mass revolt of sorority women if they had to come back before New Year's and spend NYE on campus with no dates. It was bad enough the year we had to report during the evening of Jan. 1.