Univ.of Illinois Recruitment FALL 2012

[arrowlady]

Originally Posted by Illinoisdg

I couldn't care less if YOU are offended.

Maybe I'll make my next username AOII Angel2

oh my... (more threats)

I hope you hear from whoever changes screen names soon so this can all just end...

And please keep in mind that people take their sorority/fraternity affiliation seriously and have worked hard to earn those letters, they wear proudly.

[Larkspur12]

Heard from my sister, finally! She attended one preference party today and LOVED it. She has shown a lot of maturity throughout the recruitment process and I am so proud of her! Can't wait for tomorrow. Good luck to all the other sisters/moms/friends/rec writers and the PNMs they're rooting for today!

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by AngelMom76

AngelMom checking in!!! Heard from my daughter around noon (we're down south so there is an hour time difference!)…She was soooo fortunate to have received 3 invites for today…and all are houses that I KNOW she'd be happy at! She indicated that parties were scheduled for 1)noon 2) 1:20pm 3) 2:40pm if that helps anyone. I don't get a play-by-play account from her, which is good in that this is totally her experience. I know she is tired, though, and happy that the process is almost over (in a good way!).

Awesome! It looks like all good news so far for PNMs in this thread.

Originally Posted by AngelMom76

I had to laugh about the 'attending' bid day comment too! I never realized that some schools (SEC in particular) actually have a 'mom's brunch' after Bid Day, etc! Tons of gifts bestowed on girls, etc too! my…..times have changed….!

I'd say that moms sipping Mimosas at a brunch probably conjures an image more sedate and organized than it actually is -- but there is no doubt that Bid Day is an economic boost to the local gift shops and florists!

[arrowlady]

Originally Posted by Larkspur12

Heard from my sister, finally! She attended one preference party today and LOVED it. She has shown a lot of maturity throughout the recruitment process and I am so proud of her! Can't wait for tomorrow. Good luck to all the other sisters/moms/friends/rec writers and the PNMs they're rooting for today!

Good luck to your sister! It only takes one!

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

I'd say that moms sipping Mimosas at a brunch probably conjures an image more sedate and organized than it actually is -- but there is no doubt that Bid Day is an economic boost to the local gift shops and florists!

LOL The bakers earn their money Bid Day too!
Also have the passing down of the diamond drop or lavalier too.

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by HQWest

LOL The bakers earn their money Bid Day too!
Also have the passing down of the diamond drop or lavalier too.

Diamond drop?

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

Diamond drop?

Letters or a sorority symbol encrusted in diamonds -
for examples
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...yRose/8937.jpg

Or

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item...+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

[WCsweet<3]

Ah okay. Thank you!

[arrowlady]

Originally Posted by HQWest

Letters or a sorority symbol encrusted in diamonds -
for examples

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...yRose/8937.jpg

Or

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item...+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

those are so pretty... I am not that nice of a mom, I sent mine a Tshirt and cup from the greek gear gstore near campus...lol

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Old_Row

Haha we do everything a little over the top in the south and bid day is a big party. I didn't know things were different in other big schools until I found this site.

To be honest, it's really Tuesday or Wednesday, once the alcohol and boys restrictions are lifted, that things really get going.

[DG Illinois]

So happy to hear all the good news for all our pnms!
I am wishing each and everyone of them the very best!

[lovespink88]

Yay for good news all around!! Wishing the best for all the PNMs (and selfishly hoping to hear if any of these women are joining my chapter )

[AngelMom76]

Now THIS is the type of conversation I consider fun and positive!!! yeah!!!! Daughter actually called in between parties and said the girls at the houses are so incredibly warm and nice. She is having a very wonderful day so far. I do think she will have a hard time at pref time, though….she is always wary of hurting others' feelings…ha! Heartofsec: I want to 'celebrate' on YOUR campus! HQWest: those are BEAUTIFUL gifts!! arrowlady: I think I'll be sending something more along what you did, so as not to give the hubby a $$ stroke! BEST OF LUCK to all!

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by HQWest

LOL The bakers earn their money Bid Day too!
Also have the passing down of the diamond drop or lavalier too.

When I was a pledge at Bama, I don't think I was even given a lavalier until we were matched with our Big Sisters. Of course this was also back in the day when, unless your mom was an alum of your chapter and happened to be there on bid day, you called her (eventually) with the news, long distance, from a landline.


The Big Sis/Little Sis 'event' has changed a lot over the years too -- on my dd's campus this was quite the craft smackdown, and involved an excessive (IMO) amount of sorority-related accessories, decor and sportswear (last I heard, however, common-sense limits were being imposed -- thankfully).

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by AngelMom76

Now THIS is the type of conversation I consider fun and positive!!! yeah!!!! Daughter actually called in between parties and said the girls at the houses are so incredibly warm and nice. She is having a very wonderful day so far. I do think she will have a hard time at pref time, though….she is always wary of hurting others' feelings…ha! Heartofsec: I want to 'celebrate' on YOUR campus! HQWest: those are BEAUTIFUL gifts!! arrowlady: I think I'll be sending something more along what you did, so as not to give the hubby a $$ stroke! BEST OF LUCK to all!

Oh its a legacy thing. : )
I remember seeing this one too AngelMom