O F F I C E O F G R E E K L I F E

Samford UniverSity

Greek Life

Mission Statementthe office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal experience

encompassing service, leadership, scholarship and personal development within

a faith-oriented collegiate environment.

Contact information

office of Greek Life

111 University Center

800 Lakeshore drive

Birmingham, alabama 35229

205-726-2028

to reach Samford Greeks via email at greeklife@samford.edu

Check us out on facebook at SUGreeks

follow us on twitter also at SamfordGreeks

you can see us on youtube too!

it is great to welcome you to our corner of the world in Birmingham, alabama. you will find that Samford offers a wide range of opportunities to enhance your perspective, grow as person, engage in the community through individual action, values, character and faith to name but a few. one of the avenues of involvement that we are proud to offer is membership in a fraternity and soror-ity community. Samford has a long history of fraternal involvement on campus dating back to some of the earliest days of our university. We have chapters representing three of the national “umbrella” governing bodies that represent approximately 35% of our student population.

active in leadership roles, community service, campus events, athlet-ics (both intramural and intercollegiate), and in the classroom you will find Samford greeks in every walk of life that Samford offers. our affiliated students are successful as well with their collective and individual endeavors. during fall 2010, over 500 members of our community were recognized with dean’s list honors; countless service hours and philanthropic efforts have aided local Birmingham charities through the work of Samford greeks as well. i look forward to meeting you during the fall recruitment season (if not sooner) and if you have any questions, in the meantime, i encourage you to visit our website at www.samford.edu/greeklife, call us at 205-726-2028, or email greeklife@samford.edu. also, follow us via facebook, twitter and youtube. again, welcome to Samford! it is great to have you as a part of the community and we look forward to you being a part of the Samford greek community as well.

respectfully yours, dr. denny Bubrigdirector of Greek Life

Hello New Samford Bulldogs!

Letter from interfraternity Council President

Welcome to Samford University!

on behalf of the four member organizations of the

Samford interfraternity Council [ifC], let me welcome

you to campus. We look forward to your being an

active member of our community. the ifC is the

governing body for the north american interfraternity

Conference [niC] affiliated chapters here at Samford.

active in all facets of campus life we are always

seeking undergraduate men who are exploring

opportunities to cement bonds of friendship, and brotherhood with their peers

while accomplishing their academic pursuits. our formal recruitment process is

typically in the fall, however, our organizations recruit throughout the academic

year. if i can be of service as you explore potential involvement in the ifC

fraternities, please don’t hesitate to contact me through greeklife@samford.

edu.

interfraternally,

taylor Horneman

2011 ifC President

Note about the National Pan-Hellenic Council

Samford University is proud to be home of four chapters of the national

Pan-Hellenic Council [nPHC] including alpha Kappa alpha Sorority, inc.; alpha

Phi alpha fraternity, inc; delta Sigma theta Sorority, inc. and Kappa alpha

Psi fraternity, inc. in spring 2010 the students involved in the nPHC chapters

voted to move forward with forming a stand-alone governing council for the

nPHC membership housed on campus. as of press time for this publication,

the officers for this council are still being selected. for more information, go to

samford.orgsync.com/org/sunphc for more information about the new council

efforts.

Letter from Panhellenic President

dear new Student, Welcome to the place you’ll call home for the next few years. College is an incredible season of life. there are so many new things to learn and do, friends to make and places to go. i hope that you love life at Samford as much as i do, if not more. Greek life is just one of the many ways to get involved. recruitment is a great time to meet some of the women on campus and see for yourself the bonds of sisterhood that make our campus’ sororities so incredible. each sorority is filled with beautiful and intelligent women who will encourage and support you throughout your college career. you’ll be challenged and pushed in all aspects of life. you will also establish friendships that will last far beyond college. i encourage you to ask questions and visit our website yourself to discover if Greek life is a good fit for you. i look forward to seeing your lovely faces on campus and meeting you all soon.

Best wishes,

Savannah CyreePanhellenic President

recommendation letters for any chapter may be sent to:

office of Greek Lifeattention: [Chapter name] rec Letter800 Lakeshore driveBirmingham, aL 35229

ScholarshipScholarship is a top priority for all of our chapters with meeting, or being better

than, the “all-gender” averages as our benchmark.

ServiceGreek students are committed to serving their college, local and national

communities. each organization has a national philanthropy to which it donates

time and money. the greek community as a whole offers various service

opportunities throughout the year.

LeadershipGreek students are encouraged to hold leadership positions, both inside and

outside their organizations. members are involved in activities ranging from

SGa, athletics, honor societies and many more organizations.

Christian Values

Samford sororities and fraternities have Christian values as the basis of their

foundation. Samford’s uniquely Christian atmosphere is a place where students

are encouraged to live out their values in everyday life. each organization offers

Bible studies and small groups that contribute to spiritual growth.

Socializing, Brotherhood and Sisterhood

Sororities and fraternities have formals, retreats and mixers to promote unity.

Greek life provides the opportunity to develop friendships that will last a life-

time!

What Greek Life Can Offer You

Did You know?Samford has three “single letter” chapters, meaning, they are some of the

oldest in their respective organization.

Alumnus/a: an initiated member who has graduated.Bid: a formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity. Bid Matching: a mutually selective process used to match potential member preferences with sorority or fraternity selections. Chapter: a branch of a national sorority or fraternity, established at a campus and designated by a specific Greek-letter name. Collegian/Collegiate: a current college student who has completed the new member period and been formally initiated as a member.Continuous Open Bidding [COB]: the period in which any sorority or fraternity not having reached quota and/or chapter total may recruit and offer bids to potential members. formal recruitment: formerly called rush, a time early in the fall semester for members and potential new members to become better acquainted.Hazing: Unethical and forbidden activities, per policy. interfraternity Council [ifC]: the governing body of the fraternities of a particular campus. initiation: the formal, ritualistic ceremony during which a new member takes final vows and becomes a collegiate member. intentional Single Preference: formerly called suicide, when a potential new member lists only one sorority or fraternity on his/her preference card. this lessens the chances of receiving a bid and is not recommended. Legacy: a potential new member whose mother, father, sister or brother is an alumnus or active member of a specific organization. National: the governing body of each organization on a national level; the central headquarters of a Greek-letter organization.New Member: formerly called pledge, a student who has accepted a bid to a Greek-letter organization and has taken the first step toward full member-ship, but has not yet been initiated.

National Panhellenic Conference [NPC]: the national governing body of nPC affiliated sororities. www.npcwomen.org National Pan-Hellenic Council [NPHC]: the national governing body of the traditionally african american fraternities and sororities. www.nphchq.org Panhellenic Council [PHC]: the governing body of the sororities of a particular campus. Philanthropy: a service project undertaken by sorority or fraternity chapters on the campus, community or national level. North American interfraternity [NiC]: the national governing body for most ifC affiliated fraternities.

Greek Vocabulary

Potential New Member [PNM]: formerly called rushee, any student who is

regularly enrolled, is eligible for membership in a sorority or fraternity and has

registered for formal recruitment.

Preference Card: the card each potential new member fills out after each

round of recruitment parties, indicating the order of her preferences. these cards,

along with the sorority selections, are used for bid matching.

Quota: the set number of members that an organization may extend bids during

formal recruitment.

recommendation [rec]: a written letter or statement from an alumna/us or

collegiate member, recommending a potential member.

rho Gamma: Sorority members who serve as unbiased advisers to potential

new members during recruitment.

Smoker: opening round event for ifC recruitment at the respective houses.

Sorority: a Greek-letter sisterhood also called a women’s fraternity.

Strict Silence: the period of time designated by Panhellenic during formal

recruitment when there is no communication between members and potential

members except at recruitment parties and through casual greetings in public.

this is done to prevent undue pressure on potential members.

Greek Vocabulary

Hazing is not permitted and will not be tolerated. Hazing is punishable not

only by the Samford Code of values but also by law in the state of alabama.

Samford defines hazing as any action taken or situation created, intention-

ally or recklessly, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical

discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such abusive activities

or situations may include, but are not limited to, the following: illegal and/or

forced consumption of food, alcohol or drugs; paddling in any form; creation of

fatigue; personal servitude; physical or psychological shocks; wearing apparel

that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts

or buffoonery; degrading or humiliating games and activities; sleep and food

deprivation; any meetings that could reasonably interfere with scholastic

activities; and any other activities that are not consistent with the regulations

and policies of Samford University’s Code of Conduct. Sororities and fraternities

on Samford’s campus do not condone hazing of any form.

Alcohol is not permitted in the recruitment process by any organization. it is a

violation of their national organization guidelines as well as the Samford Code

of values. the Samford University greek system opposes the misuse of alcohol

and maintains that all chapters, individual members and all guests abide by

state, local and university laws and regulations. Guidelines for social events

involving alcohol are established by Samford University and prohibit students

from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on campus. all chapters

work to educate and foster a better understanding of social responsibility and

alcohol education for their members.

• By guidelines established through national governing councils, Panhellenic

women are not to be actively involved in the ifC recruitment process, and

likewise ifC men in the Panhellenic recruitment process.

• all recruitment events that are off campus in nature, are subject to the event

registration policies of Samford University. failure to do so will result in Code of

values violations for the organization and also the host of the event.

• all standing polices of Samford University related to student organization

management, event maintenance and student behavior are to be observed as

well.

Policies

interfraternity Council

• Lambda Chi alpha• Pi Kappa Phi• Sigma Chi• Sigma nu

the interfraternity Council of Samford University serves as the governing body for the north american interfraternity Conference [niC] affiliated fraternities housed at Samford. the ifC conducts business on behalf of these organizations ranging in but not limited too:

• establishing minimum standards for the community• recruitment (rush) process management• ethical conduct by member organizations• organizing community based events• providing extended member education opportunities• speaking on behalf of the ifC community when appropriate

June 1 registration opens online

June–July meet ifC representatives at orientation

aug. 29–Sept. 2 interest tables in the University Center for last minute

registration

Sept. 8 Pre-recruitment interest meeting

Sept. 14 Pre-recruitment mandatory meeting of all participants

Sept. 16 6 p.m. recruits gather for ifC round 1

7–9 p.m. ifC round 1; Smoker night

Sept. 17 7–10 p.m. ifC round 2; open House nights

Sept. 18 7–10 p.m. ifC round 3; Brothers’ night in

Sept. 19 7–10 p.m. ifC round 4; Brothers’ night out

Sept. 20 7:30–9 a.m. Pick up your bids at the University Center

10 a.m. ifC Bid day in Harry’s/University Quad

register at http://samford.orgsync.com/org/suifc

recruitment Schedule

Lambda Chi

Lambda Chi alpha is a strong brotherhood of men with the same Christian values and goals. We are a group of very diverse people that continue to grow and make life long friendships in respecting and looking after one another. Lambda Chi alpha fraternity’s location is the most convenient of all fraternities, only a five minute walk from central campus. members enjoy free parking; a beach volleyball court, a large outdoor basketball court, a fire pit, fully facilitated kitchen, library/study, game room and tv lounge. these rental rates are 26% less than Samford housing. We have a wide spread involvement throughout campus, from intramurals, Campus outreach, Samford sports events, to every academic major related clubs. our philanthropy is the north american Canned food drive, which donations help feed families in need, nationally and in the local community. along with a wide variety of community service we have major events to raise funds for the naCfd including our annual volleyball tourna-ment and the first annual watermelon bust, coming this fall. Lambda Chi also provides a great opportunity to develop a well-rounded personality and social skills through such events as sorority socials, annual formals, and parties. Lambda Chi alpha holds the highest GPa among Samford fraternities and offers many leadership roles in officer positions, committees, and brother-hood. it is a great networking tool for entry and throughout ones career. every graduating brother is contacted by alumnus to help them enter and prosper in their career field. this brotherhood exists because of the men that are forged through it and continues to grow through our Christian values.

Pi Kappa Phi a first-class fraternity who firmly believes in the tenets of character,

leadership, academics, sportsmanship and service. these principles are not

only valued but instilled through leading-edge educational, service and leader-

ship opportunities. Pi Kappa Phi was founded at the College of Charleston in

1904, and here at Samford, the alpha eta Chapter was founded in 1925.

the 2009–10 president of ifC was a Pi Kappa Phi. also, we placed three years

in a row at Step Sing, and in 2010, we signed the largest fall rush class of all Pi

Kappa Phi chapters nationwide by signing 45 men last year during fall recruit-

ment. We are a very affordable organization and can easily work with students

with financial needs.

Pi kappa Phi

Sigma Chifounded: June 28, 1855 Chapter: Pi Members: 80President: Clay Johnson, cjohnson@samford.edu, 615-347-9436finances: Brother dues—$500/semester; Pledge dues—$100/month; one time initiation fee: $175

Since the inception of our fraternity in 1855, Sigma Chi has been enriching and ennobling the lives of young men. through the acknowledgement and practice of the high ideals our fraternity was founded on, members of the Sigma Chi fraternity find favor and distinction through the leadership skills and reciprocal bonds of friendship and true brotherhood made available to them through our fraternity. We are a chapter committed to service, leadership and scholastics. our philanthropies, Children’s miracle network [Cmn] and the Huntsman Cancer institute, are true testaments to our devotion to service and giving back to our communities. Since 1992, Sigma Chi chapters have raised more than $4.2 million dollars for area Cmn hospitals and devoted thousands of hours of service to Cmn affiliates. our leaders represent the high ideals our fraternity was founded upon: wisdom, ambition, courage and integrity. among our members, Sigma Chi includes United States President Grover Cleveland, astronaut John W. young, creator of the delta force unit United States army Colonel Charles Beckwith, actor rip torn, actor and film producer tom Selleck, actor Brad Pitt, talk show host david Letterman, former Head football Coach mike ditka, actor Woody Harrelson and United States Senator Barry Goldwater. Scholastically, Sigma Chi beckons men to be students of fair ability, driven by ambitious purposes. the Pi Chapter is consistently ranked higher than the Samford all men’s GPa average, and we take great pride in the accountability found in our brotherhood and the ambition visible and alive in our members.

Samford’s chapter of the Sigma nu fraternity, the iota chapter, is one that

is rooted in tradition as well as excellence. the iota Chapter has been active for

one hundred and thirty two years, more than any other fraternity on campus.

throughout these years Sigma nu at Samford has grown to become

an organization of young men and alumni who are deeply instilled with the

values of faith, service, scholarship and brotherhood. a significant presence

on campus in nearly every area from athletics to academics creates a large

influence of Sigma nu. Brothers of Sigma nu are able to build lifelong bonds

through various service projects, social events and other functions both on and

off campus. all young men who value adherence to long standing tradition as

well as excelling in all aspects of their collegiate and professional careers will

be welcomed with open arms to the iota Chapter.

Sigma Nu

National Pan-Hellenic Council

• alpha Kappa alpha• alpha Phi alpha• delta Sigma theta• Kappa alpha Psi

the national Pan-Hellenic Council [nPHC] is the coordinating body for the nine historically african-american fraternities and sororities. each organization participates in the intake process to gain new members. However, each chapter’s process is very different. intake can take place in the fall or spring semester. Please note that the exact time of the intake process is never made known to the public. interested students need to attend any public meetings held by the chapters to network with their members.

the process known as “intake” is the nPHC equivalent to formal recruitment for

ifC and Panhellenic. nPHC organizations cannot take first semester freshmen as

other greek organizations on campus are capable of. Candidates for member-

ship in an nPHC organization must have first completed a minimum of one

semester in college to establish an academic standing.

the idea of intake varies from organization to organization as the process

goes, however, most will start out with an interest meeting of some sort

advertised throughout the campus community.

for more information on intake we encourage you to speak with the

individual chapters or contact the office of Greek Life.

What is intake?

Alpha kappa Alphafounded: January 15, 1908, Howard University, Washington, d.C.colors: salmon pink and apple greenflower: pink tea rosesymbol: ivy leafmagazine: The Ivy Leafwebsite: www.samford.edu/aKaphilanthropy: Sickle Cell foundation

alpha Kappa alpha Sorority, inc., [aKa] was founded in 1908 in Washington, d.C., on the campus of Howard University. Led by the efforts of ethel Hedgman Lyle, nine visionary women begun the legacy of sisterhood and service to all mankind. aKa is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by african-american college-educated women aKa‘s purpose is to “cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve the social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be a service to all mankind.” Undergraduate Membership requirements• matriculation as a full-time student where the campus chapter is located; or matriculation as a full-time student in a school in the community where a city chapter of undergraduate status is located• Completion of at least one successful grading period (as defined by the university) as a full-time student at the institution where application is made• a cumulative average of C+ and semester average of C+ immediately prior to submitting an application for membership (in those two-, three- or four-year senior colleges/universities using pass-fail, required competency or good standing systems of grading, either shall be acceptable.)• attendance at the official rush

the founding jewels of alpha Phi alpha fraternity, inc., were no ordinary

achievers. Given racial attitudes in 1906, their accomplishments were monumen-

tal. as founder Henry arthur Callis euphemistically stated—because the half-

dozen african-american students at Cornell University during the school year

1904–05 did not return to campus the following year, the incoming students

in 1905–06, in founding alpha Phi alpha, were determined to bind themselves

together to ensure that each would survive in the racially hostile environment.

in coming together with this simple act, they preceded by decades the emer-

gence of such on-campus programs as affirmative action and Upward Bound.

the students set outstanding examples of scholarship, leadership and tenacity

—preceding the efforts even of the naaCP and similar civil rights organizations.

Since its founding on december 4, 1906, alpha Phi alpha fraternity, inc., has

supplied voice and vision to the struggle of african-americans and people of

color around the world.

alpha Phi alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established

for african-americans, was founded at Cornell University in ithaca, new york by

seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood

among african descendants in this country. the visionary founders, known as

the “jewels” of the fraternity, are Henry arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman,

eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, nathaniel allison murray, robert

Harold ogle and vertner Woodson tandy.

the fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority

students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell.

the jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a

firm foundation for alpha Phi alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good

character and the uplifting of humanity.

alpha Phi alpha chapters were established at other colleges and

universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding

at Cornell. the first alumni chapter was established in 1911. While continuing

to stress academic excellence among its members, alpha also recognized the

need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices

faced by african-americans. alpha Phi alpha has long stood at the forefront

of the african-american community’s fight for civil rights through leaders such

as: W.e.B. duBois, adam Clayton Powell, Jr., edward Brooke, martin Luther King,

Jr., thurgood marshall, andrew young, William Gray, Paul robeson, and many

others. true to its form as the “first of firsts,” alpha Phi alpha has been interracial

since 1945. the Samford University chapter was reactivated in spring 2011.

Alpha Phi Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta

founded: January 1913, Howard University, Washington, d.C.colors: crimson and creamflower: violetstone: pearlofficial publication: The Deltawebsite: www.dstsouthernregion.com philanthropy: Service projects are based on the five Programmatic thrust set forth by the national grand chapter. the components are economic develop-ment, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.financial information: dues are paid annually, and comprise local, regional and national dues.

Undergraduate Membership requirements• attendance at the official rush• Completion of application and recommendations• Participation in an interview• invitation by sorority • minimum GPa of 2.75• active in public service

Kappa alpha Psi, a college fraternity now comprised of functioning undergradu-

ate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the

country, is the crystallization of a dream. it is the beautiful realization of a vision

shared commonly by the late revered founders elder Watson diggs; John milton

Lee; Byron K. armstrong; Guy Levis Grant; ezra d. alexander; Henry t. asher;

marcus P. Blakemore; Paul W. Caine; edward G. irvin and George W. edmonds.

it was the vision of these astute men that enabled them in 1911 on the

campus of indiana University at Bloomington, indiana, to sow the seed of a

fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men

everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin. it is a fact

of which Kappa alpha Psi is justly proud that the constitution has never

contained any clause which either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a

man from membership merely because of his color, creed or national origin.

the constitution of Kappa alpha Psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the

principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity.

Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the State of indiana

as Kappa alpha nu on may 15, 1911, the name was changed to Kappa alpha Psi

on a resolution offered and adopted at the Grand Chapter in december 1914.

this change became effective april 15, 1915, on a proclamation by the then

Grand Polemarch, elder Watson diggs. thus, the name acquired a distinctive

Greek letter symbol and Kappa alpha Psi thereby became a Greek letter

fraternity in every sense of the designation.

from its inception, and for the next six years, Brother diggs served as the

grand polemarch of Kappa alpha Psi. through his leadership and indefatigable

application, augmented by the efforts of B.K. armstrong, and John m. Lee, who

comprised the remainder of the original grand board of directors, the infant

fraternity was guided through the most perilous years of its life.

every endeavor has been directed toward establishing the fraternity upon

a strong foundation before embarking on plans of expansion. By the end of the

first year, working together, diggs and armstrong had completed the ritual and

had commenced work on the coat of arms. Work on the latter was completed

during the following summer by diggs, armstrong and Lee while they were

pursuing employment at a hotel in fort Wayne, indiana.

in selecting a suitable motto, diggs, armstrong and Lee solicited the aid of a

professor of Greek art at indiana technical College at fort Wayne, indiana.

the Samford University chapter, omicron alpha, was founded during the

1990s.

kappa Alpha Psi

Panhellenic Council

• alpha delta Pi• alpha omicron Pi• Chi omega• Phi mu• Zeta tau alpha

the Panhellenic Council at Samford is the unifying and coordinating body of five national sororities on campus. the council is composed of representatives from each sorority. Panhellenic strengthens the greek community and provides leadership opportunities for sorority women. the Panhellenic Council promotes scholarship, service, leadership, Christian womanhood and sisterhood.

Panhellenic Officers

the Panhellenic Council is run by ten officers representing the Panhellenic sorority community

t.J. moorevice President of administration

Jamie fergusondirector of Public

relations

Kelsey Caffydirector of Service

Programs

Jennifer nelsondirector of Behavioral assessment

danae vaughnvice President of

recruitment

andrea nallSecretary/treasurer

Claire rogersdirector of Social

Programming

Savannah CyreePresident

abby Boonedirector of member-ship development

nicole Badervice President for

interpersonal Communication

June 1 registration opens online

June–July meet Panhellenic representatives at orientation

aug. 29–Sept. 2 interest tables in the University Center for last minute

registration

Sept. 8 mandatory Pre-recruitment interest meeting

Sept. 11 open House tours

Sept. 14 mandatory meeting of all participants

Sept. 15 first round, Philanthropy night

Sept. 16 first round, Philanthropy night

Sept. 17 Second round, theme night

Sept. 18 third round, Preference night

Sept. 19 Bid night

eligibilityto go through the recruitment process, you must:

1. be a full-time student at Samford

2. be enrolled for at least 12 hours (for nursing students, 10 hours)

3. have a recommended GPa of 3.0 or higher (for incoming freshmen and

upperclassmen)

register at http://samford.orgsync.com/org/supanhellenic

Cost and Deadline$100 (nonrefundable)

registration closes at midnight on tuesday, September 6.

When registering, you will need to provide the following information:

• GPa calculated on a 4.0 scale

• Sat or aCt test scores

• Class ranking (if your school provides such information)

• Samford student id, Samford e-mail address, college address, etc.

• Legacy information: female relatives with sorority affiliation

• Personal information: birth date, parents/guardians’ contact information,

hometown, etc.

2011 Panhellenic recruitment Schedule

Potential New Member Bill of rights

the recruitment philosophy and planning revolves around you, the prospective member, and what is best and most appropriate for you. the national Panhellenic Conference has adopted the following Prospective member’s Bill of rights to clarify the relationships and the environment that should characterize a positive recruitment process. familiarize yourself with this information, and think about your recruitment experience in these terms.

• the right to be treated as an individual• the right to be fully informed about the recruitment process• the right to ask questions, and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members• the right to be treated with respect• the right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized• the right to ask how and why, and to receive straight answers• the right to have and express opinions to recruitment guides• the right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides and the Panhellenic Council• the right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others• the right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in preference-card signing

• the right to make one’s own decision and to accept full responsibility• the right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

if at any time you feel your rights have not been respected, please share your experience and comments with a recruitment guide (rho gamma), a member of the Panhellenic Council or the Panhellenic adviser.

recruitment can be a hectic and emotional time. you will have a recruitment

counselor, known as a rho gamma, assigned to you at the beginning of the

semester. Her objective is to make the recruitment week smoother and easier for

you. your rho gamma is your special information source. She is prepared to help

you and answer whatever questions you may have.

your rho gamma is a member of a sorority, but before and during recruitment,

she disaffiliates and becomes part of Samford’s Panhellenic Council. therefore,

she agrees not to reveal her sorority affiliation. By doing this, she is able to

give unbiased guidance and reduce the pressure you might feel going through

recruitment. although it is sometimes tempting to find out what sorority your rho gamma

belongs to, please do not ask her to tell you or make any efforts to discover her

affiliation. She will reveal her sorority affiliation when recruitment is over on Bid day.

What is a rho Gamma?

ALPHA DeLTA Pibadge: four-point, diamond-shaped gold pin with clasped hands, two stars and the letters ADP inlaid in the centerpledge pin: gold bar with the letters ADP surmounted by a lion’s headfounded: may 15, 1851, Wesleyan female College, macon, Ga. colors: azure blue and whiteflower: woodland violetmascot: lionmagazine: The Adelpheanwebsite: www.samford.edu/groups/adpi or www.alphadeltapi.org (national)philanthropy: ronald mcdonald Housepresident: Brittany truittrecruitment chair: Hailey massey

financial informationpledge fee: $40initiation: $130pin: $140 and upfirst semester dues: $540second semester: $340following semesters: fall: $340 spring: $430

badge: the letters aoP, one superimposed on the next, with a ruby in the apex

of the apledge pin: gold sheaf of wheat with aoP raised across the binding of the

wheatfounded: January 2, 1897, Barnard College of Columbia University, new york

colors: cardinal and white

flower: Jacqueminot rose

mascot: panda

magazine: To Dragma

website: www.samford.edu/aoii or www.alphaomicronpi.org (national)

philanthropy: american Juvenile arthritis foundation

president: Claire William

recruitment chair: fallon foti

financial information

pledge fee: $44

initiation: $165

pin: $75 and up

first semester dues: $380

second semester dues: $460

following semesters:

fall: $460

spring: $460

ALPHA OMiCrON Pi

CHi OMeGAbadge: an elevated letter C superimposed on an W and set with 14 pearls or diamonds in yellow gold or sterling silverpledge pin: letters C and W in gold on a black enamel oval background, edged in goldfounded: april 5, 1895, University of arkansas, fayettevillecolors: cardinal and strawflower: white carnationmascot: owlmagazine: Eleusiswebsite: www.chiomega.com/zetazetaphilanthropies: Big oak Girls ranch and make-a-Wish-foundationpresident: tori Bragg recruitment chair: Stephanie tuttle

financial informationinitiation: $110pin: $110 and up first semester dues: $345second semester dues: $300following semesters: $345

badge: uniquely shaped gold shield overlaid with black shield bearing two

bonds, three stars, a hand clasping a heart and the letters fm

pledge pin: black and gold shield with the letter f

founded: march 4, 1852, Wesleyan female College, macon, Ga.

colors: rose and white

flower: pink carnation

mascots: lion and lady bug

magazine: Aglaia

website: samford.phimu.org or www.phimu.org (national)

philanthropy: Children’s miracle network

president: Kara Peal

recruitment chair: Caitlin morris

financial information

initiation: $135

pin: $140 and up

first semester dues: $160

second semester dues: $200

following semesters:

fall: $160

spring: $200

PHi MU

ZeTA TAU ALPHAbadge: black enamel shield superimposed on a shield of silver; black shield bears a five-pointed crown and the letters Ztapledge pin: carpenter’s square in silver and turquoisefounded: october 15, 1898, Longwood College, farmville, va. colors: turquoise blue and steel grayflower: white violetmascots: crown and strawberrymagazine: Themiswebsite: www.samford.edu/groups/zeta or www.zetataualpha.org (national)philanthropy: breast cancer awareness and educationpresident: Courtney Georgerecruitment chair: Stevi Sappenfield

financial informationpledge fee: $65initiation: $125pin: $80 and upfirst semester dues: $481second semester dues: $469following semesters: $440

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