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L E T T E R F R O M T H E PA N H E L L E N I C

D I R E C T O R O F R E C R U I T M E N T

Welcome to Augusta University! I am so excited for you to partake in Panhellenic Recruitment this year. This organization allows individuals to form friendships, develop leadership skills, participate in philanthropic events, and excel academically. The chapters on campus are ecstatic to meet you and welcome you into their sisterhood. This is such an exciting experience, so have a

great time and good luck!

Pan love, Allie Cohen

I am so excited to welcome you to the Greek Community at Augusta University! Going Greek provides you with a number of experiences and opportunities. It will broaden your horizon to make new friends, to try new things, to create those ‘college memories’, and to break outside your current comfort zone. The leadership skills I have gained while in Greek officer positions are incomparable to those from other organizations. Getting involved on campus is crucial during your collegiate time, and going Greek is a great way to do so. If you haven’t made this decision to go through recruitment yet, I encourage you to consider signing up; do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns! I look forward to getting to know each of you better and becoming Panhellenic sisters.

Pan love, Tori Gaw

aug.panhe l . recrui tment@gmai l . com

PANHELLENIC EXECUT IV E COUNCIL

ALLIE President

REBECCA Director of

Member Development

TORI

Director of Recruitment

PANHELLENIC EXECUT IV E COUNCIL

MIRANDA Vice President

KAJA

Director of Programming

gabby Public Relations

IMPORTANT DAT ES

BEFORE RECRUIT MENT

This event is an opportunity

to find out more about

Greek Life and meet

different members of

organizations from CPC,

IFC, and NPHC.

August 15

Panhellenic 101

Oak hall 6PM

August 23

Meet & Greek

Amphitheater 6 PM

September 5

Open House

Ballroom 6 PM

Not sure about Sorority

Life? Come out to

Panhellenic 101 and find out

more about it! We will give

you an in-depth look into

CPC sororities at Augusta

University!

Want a chance to meet

executive officers of both

ADPi and ZTA? This will

allow you to find out more

about leadership positions

within chapters and ask

questions about recruitment!

August 27 Mocktails with

Exec COFFEEHOUSE 5PM

This is where you will meet

your Rho Gammas and find

out your group for

recruitment! This will break

down each night, and you

will also get your t-shirt to

wear on the first night.

RECRUIT MENT W EEKEND

AT A GLANCE

September 6

Sisterhood

September 7

Philanthropy

September 8

Preference

& Bid Day

During the first day of Recruitment, you

will get the opportunity to visit both

sororities with your recruitment group.

You will be greeted at each chapter with

songs and chants as you are welcomed

into the party! The focus of this day is on

sisterhood, so be sure to ask questions

and start to picture yourself as a sister of

the organizations you are visiting.

During the second day of Recruitment,

you will have the opportunity to talk

with the chapter(s) you are visiting

regarding their philanthropic efforts and

how to get involved with it!

Preference will give you a deeper understanding of the values and rituals of

the chapter(s) you are visiting. This is the time to ask tough questions that

will help you choose your forever home. This is an important day not only

for you, but for the chapters also. After visiting the chapter(s), you will

complete a membership preference sheet, which will be explained more in

depth later on.

Bid day is the best day! Here you will receive your official invitation to join a

sorority. The Rho Gammas will give you more instructions on where to be.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the bid day ceremony!

WHAT TO W EAR For Open House the attire is up to you!

This night will be the first time you get to

meet the Rho Gammas and other

women going through recruitment with

you, so dress cute, casual, and like

yourself.

Sisterhood Round (Day 1 of Recruitment)

you will wear the Panhellenic t-shirt you

receive at Open House. We recommend

pairing the t-shirt with cute bottoms that

will allow you to stay cool and comfortable.

The choice of shoes is up to you!

Philanthropy Round (Day 2 of Recruitment)

we encourage you to wear a cute,

comfortable outfit. This can be a sun dress,

flowy pants with a cute top, a romper, etc.

Again, shoe choice is all yours!

Preference (Final Day of Recruitment) will be

semi-formal. This dress code is consistent with

something that you may wear to church or a

wedding. This day is the longest and you may

be standing for a long period of time, so if

you choose to wear heels we recommend

wearing your most comfortable pair and

bringing a pair of flats as back-up.

On Bid Day (Final Day of Recruitment) you

will be given a shirt to wear. We recommend

you come to the event dressed in a cute pair

of shorts and a top that you can quickly

change out of. Shoes are up to you!

Rho Gammas

W HO T HEY ARE & W HAT T HEY DO

Recruitment is an exciting and memorable experience, but it can be a hectic

and emotional time as well. Recruitment counselors, referred to as Rho

Gammas, are women from both chapters who have stepped away from

their organization for recruitment weekend to help you through the

process. These women have been through extensive training in

preparation for recruitment weekend. They are available for you 24 hours

a day as impartial listeners, guides, and friends. You will meet the Rho

Gammas for the first time at Open House and have the opportunity to

speak with them each day of recruitment. These women are excited to get

to know you and help you find your letters!

Jenna & Kirsten Kelsey & Sasha

Cheyenne & Sydney Abbey & Madison

#Panlove

Alpha Delta Pi

A

Δ

Π CAMPUS

ACHIEVEMENTS

NICKNAME: ADPi

PHILANTHROPY: Ronald McDonald House

Charities

COLORS: Azure Blue & White

SYMBOL: Diamond & Lion

FLOWER: Woodland Violet

SPRING 2019 CHAPTER GPA: 3.09

DATE FOUNDED: May 15, 1851

RE-ESTABLISHED at AU: 2008

• Outstanding Volunteer and Service

Award 2019

• First Place in Step and Dance

Competition 2019

• Chapter of the Year 2015-2016

• Highest Panhellenic GPA 2017-2019

• Sorority Woman of the Year

2018 & 2019

• Highest raising organization for

Dance Marathon 2017-2018

Zeta Tau Alpha

NICKNAME: Zeta or Z-T-A

PHILANTHROPY: Breast Cancer Education and

Awareness

COLORS: Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray

SYMBOL: 5 Pointed Crown &

Strawberry

FLOWER: White Violet

SPRING 2019 CHAPTER GPA: 2.9

DATE FOUNDED: October 15, 1898

ESTABLISHED AT AU: 1972

CAMPUS

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Organization of the Year 2017-2018

• Pass the Paw Winners 2014-2017, 2019

• Most Spirited Organization

2016-2017 & 2018-2019

• First Place in Step and Dance Competition

2017 & 2018

• Homecoming Queen 2016-2018

• Homecoming Duchess 2019

Z

T

A

Alpha chi omega

NICKNAME: Alpha Chi

PHILANTHROPY: Domestic Violence and Sexual

assault Awareness

COLORS: Olive Green & Scarlett Red

SYMBOL: Lyre

FLOWER: Red Carnation

FOUNDING DATE: October 15, 1885

ESTABLISHING AT AU: Fall 2019

ESTABLIHSING EVENTS

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Χ

Ω

• Interest Session: Sept. 11

6-7 PM Butler Conference Room

• Interest Session: Sept. 12

7-8 PM Butler Conference Room

• Make an Impact with Alpha Chi: Sept. 19

7:30-9 PM Coffeehouse

• Interview week: Sept. 24—Sept. 26

9AM-5PM Butler Conference Room

LET T ERS OF

RECOMMENDAT ION

Potential Greek Life Member,

We are ecstatic that you are interested in joining Greek Life here at Augusta University! At

some universities, sororities require you to send in letters of recommendation. Fortunately, we do

not require them; however, if you have a letter of recommendation that you would like to send

in, you are more than welcome to! Please email the letter to greeklife@augusta.edu with the

subject line:

“Panhellenic Letter of Recommendation for [your full name]”.

Sincerely,

Augusta University Panhellenic

Greek Vocab AC T I V E : a fully initiated member of the sorority.

A L U M N A / A L U M N A E : an initiated member of the sorority that has

graduated from collegiate Greek system.

B I D : a formal invitation that allows you to become a new member of a sorority.

C H A P T E R : refers to an individual sorority; chapter names are different per

campus.

I F C (Interfraternity Council): the coordinating body of general fraternities on

a college campus.

I N I T I AT I O N : traditional Ritual that allows a New member to join full

membership.

L E GAC Y : a potential member of a sorority who is a daughter, granddaughter,

or sister of a member of a Greek organization.

N AT I O N A L : refers to the central organization of a given sorority.

N P C (National Panhellenic Conference): a conference compromised of 26

general sororities.

N P H C (National Pan-Hellenic Council): a council comprised of nine historically

African-American fraternities and sororities.

N E W M E M B E R : member of a sorority who hasn't been initiated yet.

P N M ( P O T E N T I A L N E W M E M B E R ) : an individual going through

recruitment or interested in joining a Greek organization.

R E C R U T I M E N T: a mutual process where chapters seek New Members and

PNMs seek membership.

R E L E A S E : process of selection by sororities in narrowing down choices during

Recruitment.

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