Fall Formal Recruitment 2008 Dates:
August 16: Mandatory Recruitment Kick-Off Event
August 17 - 22: 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 16th
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 Recruitment Counselors 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 17th and Monday, August 18th
During the first two days of Recruitment, you will attend events at each of the 11 sororities. These events are each 30 minutes in length, and you will receive an informational sheet on each of the sororities before you enter their lodge. 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 favorite Texas Tech University t-shirt on the 17th and your Greek Life t-shirt on the 18th. Greek Life t-shirts will be distributed at the Recruitment Kick-Off. Casual slacks, Capri pants, walking shorts or jeans are appropriate.  Comfortable shoes are recommended. Casual slacks, Capri pants, walking shorts or jeans are appropriate.  Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Period Two: Tuesday, August 19th
Philanthropy Day
During Period 2, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 8 events. Each event will be 45 minutes in length, and will focus on the sorority's national philanthropy and local philanthropy and 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: Wednesday, August 20th
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: Thursday, August 21st
Preference Night
During Preference Night, individuals will have the opportunity to attend a maximum of 2 events. Each event will be one and a half hours in length, and this is 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: Friday, August 22nd

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 2008

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

SATURDAY AUGUST 16th:
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 17th:
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.	Board Citibus
PERIOD I
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 BREAK Event 5 Event 6 Event 7

MONDAY AUGUST 18th:
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.	Breakfast Served in Wiggins Board Citibus
PERIOD I Cont.
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 BREAK - Lunch served at Break Lodges Event 5 Event 6 Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10

TUESDAY AUGUST 19th:
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.	Breakfast Served in Wiggins Board CitiBus
PERIOD II
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. 9:00 - 9:45 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 BREAK - Lunch served at Break Lodges Event 4 Event 5 Event 6 Event 7 Event 8 Event 9 Event 10

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20th:
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.	Brunch Served in Wiggins Board CitiBus
PERIOD III
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5 Event 6

THURSDAY AUGUST 21st:
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.	Board CitiBus

PREFERENCE NIGHT
6:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:50 - 9:10 p.m. 9:40 - 11:00 p.m.	Event 1 Event 2 Event 3

FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd:
3:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.	Potential New Members receive Bids - Meet at United Spirit Arena Board CitiBus BID DAY!

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