Fall Formal Recruitment 2009 Dates:
August 22: Mandatory Recruitment Kick-Off Event
August 23 - 27: Recruitment events

Overview
Eleven National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities will participate in Fall Formal Recruitment. Recruitment is an ongoing process of mutual selection during which you and the sorority choose each other. During Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to visit each of the sororities. As Recruitment progresses, the number of events each day decreases, and the amount of spent time in each event increases.

Recruitment Kick-Off: Saturday, August 22nd
This will be an informational session for everyone registered for Fall Formal Recruitment. Parents are also welcome to attend! The Kick-Off will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the United Spirit Arena. You will receive information concerning Recruitment, and will meet your Rho Gammas and Recruitment Group. This is NOT a recruiting day-however, attendance is absolutely imperative! Please plan on attending, and feel free to wear comfortable clothes, as most of you will be moving in to your residence halls.

Period One: Sunday, August 23rd
During the first day of Recruitment, you will attend events at each of the 11 sororities. These events are each 20 minutes in length, and these events will give you the opportunity to meet several women from each chapter and learn about the sororities. This is the time to ask questions about the information you have been provided concerning each of the sororities.
Attire: Your Greek Life t-shirt which will be distributed at the Recruitment Kick-Off. Casual slacks, Capri pants, walking shorts or jeans are appropriate.  Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Period Two: Monday, August 24th
Philanthropy Day
During Period 2, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 8 events. Each event will be 40 minutes in length, and will focus on the sorority's national philanthropy and local philanthropy as well as community service projects. Some sororities will put on a short skit to tell you about their philanthropic activities and some sororities will have you participate in a craft that supports their philanthropy.
Attire: Casual sundress, Capri pants, or skirt and top.

Period Three: Tuesday, August 25th
During Period 3, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 5 events. Each event will be one hour in length, allowing the time for more in-depth conversation at each lodge. Some of the sororities will put on a short skit to teach you more about their organization. This is a time when it is important to ask any questions you might have about each particular sorority, and think about what their organization has to offer. You need to begin to think about where you feel comfortable.
Attire: Church attire or dressy skirt and top.

Period Four: Wednesday, August 26th
Preference Night
During Preference Night, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 2 events. Each event will be one hour and ten minutes in length, and this will be a special night for you and the sorority members. Preference night is serious in nature, and is a time where members will explain to you the values of their organization. You should be thinking about how the members live the values of their organization, and if you can see yourself as a part of their sisterhood. This is the time to consider which sorority best meets your needs and where you will be the happiest. This is the last night for you to ask whatever is on your mind, as this is the night that you must make your final decision.

Immediately after your last Preference event, you will complete a Preference card. This is when you will be asked to make a final decision. This is a decision which must be made on your own. Only you know what is best for you, so do not let anyone else influence your decision.
Attire: After-five or cocktail dress. Beading is not necessary. The dress does not have to be black.

 

Bid Day: Thursday, August 27th

This is the day you will receive your bid (invitation) to join the sorority you were matched with through the mutual selection process. Events will begin at the United Spirit Arena and then you will travel on the provided Citi Bus to your sorority's welcoming event.

Attire: Casual shorts, slacks, capris, skirts, etc are recommended. You will be given a t-shirt to wear from the sorority once you arrive at the sorority's welcoming event.

Attire Notes

• Please note that each day's attire is slightly more dressy in nature.
• During Recruitment, it will be hot, and comfortable shoes are a must.
• Also, please keep in mind that you are attending events to meet other young women whose attire will be appropriately conservative. Clothing should match the tone of the events, and be appropriate for a variety of physical situations (ex.: walking, sitting, kneeling, etc.)

Recruitment Schedule 2009

**Schedule subject to change. Rho Gammas will announce any schedule changes to PNMs at their daily and nightly meetings.**

SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd:
10:00 a.m.	Potential New Members move into the residence halls
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.	Recruitment Kick-Off (Parents are welcome!) Location: United Spirit Arena

SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd:
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Breakfast served in Wiggins Board Citibus
PERIOD I
10:00 - 10:20 a.m. 10:35 - 10:55 a.m. 11:10 - 11:30 a.m. 11:45 - 12:05 p.m. 12:20 - 12:40 p.m. 12:55 - 1:15 p.m. 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. 3:05 - 3:25 p.m. 3:40 - 4:00 p.m. 4:15 - 4:35 p.m. 4:50 - 5:10 p.m. 5:25 - 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 6:20 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6 BREAK - Lunch served at Break Lodges Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10 Event 11 Event 12 Event 13

MONDAY AUGUST 24th:
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Breakfast Served in Wiggins Board Citibus
PERIOD II
10:00 - 10:40 a.m. 10:55 - 11:35 a.m. 11:50 - 12:30 p.m. 12:45 - 1:25 p.m. 1:40 - 2:20 p.m. 2:20 - 3:20 p.m. 3:35 - 4:15 p.m. 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. 5:25 - 6:05 p.m. 6:20 - 7:00 p.m. 7:15 - 7:55 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 BREAK - Lunch served at Break Lodges Event 6 Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10

TUESDAY AUGUST 25th:
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Board CitiBus
PERIOD III
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26th:
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Board CitiBus
PREFERENCE NIGHT
3:00 - 4:10 p.m. 4:40 - 5:50 p.m. 6:20 - 7:30 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3

THURSDAY AUGUST 27th:

Bid Day & 1st Day of Classes
8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.	All PNMs & Active Members Attend Scheduled Classes Potential New Members receive Bids - Meet at United Spirit Arena Board CitiBus - BID DAY! Bid Day activities end

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