Guide to Sorority Recruitment at Valparaiso University

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1 Guide to Sorority Recruitment at Valparaiso University

2 Sorority Life Sorority membership offers a comprehensive college experience Academic excellence Community Service and Philanthropy Leadership Development Social opportunities Networking Chapters offer programming on the following: Academic achievement Personal and Career Development Risk Management and harm Reduction

3 Valpo Sororities At A Glance Six sororities with average chapter size of 55 in the fall and 70 in the spring Average Sorority Member GPA: Chapter Average Initiation Rate: 98% Completed more than 6,000 hours of service in Raised more than $50,000 for local and national non-profit organizations Participated in more than 100 educational programs in

4 Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Council is the governing body of all of the sororities Panhellenic works to develop cooperative relationships with all chapters, provide educational programming, and leadership opportunities for sorority women Panhellenic received the AFLV Sutherland Award for Overall Excellence in 2014

5 Sorority Recruitment Schedule Potential New Member Orientation Monday, January 4, :00 10:00 p.m. Neil s Science Center 234 This event will be for all women registered for Spring 2016 Sorority Recruitment. This meeting will preview formal recruitment, educate the women on all policies and procedures related to recruitment and joining a sorority, and Recruitment Counselor groups will meet. Attire: Casual

6 Sorority Recruitment Schedule Sorority Recruitment Round 1: Philanthropy Round Tuesday, January 5, :30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 10:00 p.m. Scheele Hall The Philanthropy Round events will introduce all women to the National Philanthropy programs for each of the sororities. The women will be participating in a series of craft projects all to be donated to local and national organizations following the formal recruitment period. Attire: Casual jeans and a sweater. Be sure to wear something comfortable in which you can sit on the floor during rounds.

7 Sorority Recruitment Schedule Sorority Recruitment Round 2: Sisterhood &Values Friday, January 8, :30 11:30 p.m. Scheele Hall The Sisterhood and Values round will introduce all women to the elements of sisterhood that each of the sororities at Valparaiso University celebrates. Each chapter will be showing a video showcasing their sisterhood and sharing special aspects of the values of the organization with the potential new members. Women going through recruitment will attend between one and four events during this round. Attire: Business attire dress slacks or a skirt is appropriate.

8 Sorority Recruitment Schedule Sorority Recruitment Round 3: Preference Round Saturday, January 9, :00 8:30 p.m. Scheele Hall The Preference Ceremony is the most serious of the events during the formal recruitment period. Women participating in recruitment will be exposed to some of the ceremonial aspects of sorority membership and will learn about the lifelong commitment of joining a sorority. Women going through recruitment will attend between one and two events this round. Attire: Cocktail Dress. Please no prom dresses.

9 Sorority Recruitment Schedule Sorority Bid Day Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Neil s Science Center 234 Bid Day is the celebration of being asked to join a sorority at Valparaiso University. All women going through formal recruitment are asked to meet in Neil s Science Center at 1:00 p.m. Women will receive their membership invitation at this time and then participate in the Panhellenic New Member Ceremony and Celebration with all of the sorority women at Valparaiso University!! Women should be prepared that the ceremony and celebration will take about two hours and then there will be additional activities in the evening with your new chapter. Please be prepared that you may be busy until about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. Attire: Jeans, t-shirt and a zip up hoodie/fleece. Each new member will be provided a t-shirt from the chapter she is joining to wear to the ceremony.

10 Founding Location: University of Arkansas Founding Date: April 5, 1895 Chapter Name: Alpha Lambda Charter Date: March 31, 1998 Colors: Cardinal and Straw Mascot: Owl Symbol: Skull and Crossbones Flower: White Carnation National Philanthropy: Make A Wish Foundation On-Campus Events: Swishes for Wishes Educational Programs: Scholarship Scoop, SAAFE Events, Chapter Roundtables Spring 2015 Academic Performance: GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 100%

11 Financial Obligations Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues: $65.00 Insurance: $50.00 House Corporation and Parlor Fee: $ Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ House Corporation Fee: $ Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $ National and Local Dues: $ New Member Fee: $55.00 Insurance: $50.00 Badge Fee: $ Initiation Fee: $110.00

12 Founding Location: Syracuse University Founding Date: November 11, 1874 Chapter Name: Zeta Iota Charter Date: 1998 Colors: Brown and Mode Symbol: Crescent Moon Flower: Pink Carnation National Philanthropy: Camp Fire, Girl Guides of Canada, and Girls on the Run On-Campus Events: Gamma Phive K and Camp Tannadoonah volunteering Educational Programs: Rock Solid Relationships and Crescent Values Spring 2015 Academic Performance: GPA Requirement: 2.80 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 100%

13 Financial Obligations Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $96.00 Building Fee: $15.00 Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $56.00 Building Fee: $15.00 Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $ National and Local Dues and Fees: $ Badge Fee: $ depending on badge selection Building Fee: $50.00 Liability Insurance: $40.00 Gamma Phi Beta Creed Gamma Phi Beta from the past has given A heritage that makes a fuller life. Gamma Phi Beta in the present bids Us strive for lasting values and ideals. Gamma Phi Beta in the days to come Will prove that fundamentals can endure. Therefore we shall embody our lives The truths that make for finer womanhood. Once more we pledge a loyalty that means Adherence to all true and noble things; A learning that enriches all our days With magic gold that is forever ours; A labor that each hour will glorify The simple, common task, the common cause; A love that will be strong and great enough To encompass and to pity all the world.

14 Founding Location: Longwood University Founding Date: October 23, 1897 Chapter Name: Zeta Psi Charter Date: April 13, 1998 Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White Mascot: Teddy Bear Symbol: Nautilus Shell, Dagger and Diamond Shape Flower: White Rose National Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse On-Campus Events: Shamrock Event to support Prevent Child Abuse Educational Programs: Sisterhood education events Spring 2015 Academic Performance: GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 100%

15 Financial Obligations Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $377 Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $75.00 Building Fee: $50.00 Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $333 Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $95.00 Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $432 National Dues and Fees: $40.00 Initiation Fee: $ Local Dues and Fees: $ Kappa Delta Creed May We, Sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things. May We each day through love of those within our circle, Learn to know and understand better those without our circle. May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving, and More Noble.

16 Founding Location: Monmouth College Founding Date: October 13, 1870 Chapter Name: Eta Delta Charter Date: 1998 Colors: Light and Dark Blue Mascot: Owl Symbol: Key Flower: Fleur-de-Lis National Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental On-Campus Events: Kappa Boat Regatta, Kappa Karnival Educational Programs: Healthy Eating Habits and Etiquette, Safe Alcohol Use, Mental Health Spring 2015 Academic Performance: GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 92%

17 Financial Obligations Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $87.00 Building Fee: $30.00 Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ Building Fee: $45.00 Kappa Kappa Gamma Mission Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles. Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $ plus the badge fee Local Dues: $81.00 National Dues and Fees : $257 Building Fee: $ Badge Fee: $ $ depending on the selection of the badge

18 Founding Location: Monmouth College Founding Date: April 28, 1867 Chapter Name: Indiana Theta Charter Date: 1998 Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Mascot: Angel Symbol: Arrow Flower: Wine Carnation National Philanthropy: Literacy, Champions are Readers, Read. Lead. Achieve. On-Campus Events: Pi Phest, Arrow Spike Educational Programs: Leading with Values Spring 2015 Academic Performance: GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 95%

19 Financial Obligations Fall 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $55.00 Other Fee: $62.00 Spring 2016 Dues for Initiated Members: $ Local Dues: $ National Dues and Fees: $55.00 Other Fees: $32.00 Spring 2016 New Member Fees: $ Local Dues: $ New Member Fee: $25.00 Initiation and Badge Fee: $ Building Fee: $ Pi Beta Phi Mission The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.

20 Founding Location: University of Iowa Founding Date: April 9, 1990 Chapter Name: Valparaiso Colony Charter Date: TBD Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple Symbol: Purple Panther Flower: Pink Rose National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and TRIO Program On-Campus Events: To Be Determined Educational Programs: Panther Prep programming Spring 2015 Academic Performance: NA GPA Requirement: 2.60 with 12 credit hours New Member Retention Rate: 100%

21 Financial Obligations Financial Obligation are yet to be determined at this time.

22 Leadership Opportunities Each chapter has an executive board President, VP, Treasurer, etc. Each chapter utilizes committees Panhellenic Council President, VP Standards, VP Operations, VP Recruitment, VP Programming, VP Public Relations and a Head Recruitment Counselor Greek Week, Order of Omega, Dance Marathon Great way to get involved on campus, and within your own chapter

23 Educational Programming Sorority women participate in educational programming on the following topics: Alcohol and other drug education Bystander Intervention Career Development Diversity and Equity Education Leadership Development Recruitment Training Sexual Assault Prevention Sisterhood Development Values Development

24 Important Policies and Rules General Tenants of Student Behavior Student Guide Page 130 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Valparaiso University Policy Panhellenic Risk Management Individual Chapter Policies Hazing Policy All new members will sign their understanding and agreement with the University Hazing Policy

25 Important Policies and Rules Alcohol Policy for Recruitment No woman in a chapter or participating in the formal recruitment process may consume alcohol during the recruitment process. This means Tuesday, January 5 Sunday, January 10, 2016 There is to be no alcohol during Bid Day Celebrations There is to be no alcohol as a part of any new member program or activity

26 Financial Information Every chapter has individual dues structures Every chapter offers a payment plan option There are both local and inter/national dues and fees that are to be paid These fees may not include additional costs such as t- shirts, gifts for your big/little, etc.

27 Sorority Housing All sororities will be housed in the new Sorority Housing Complex starting in Fall 2016 Chapters have a Chapter Room with a full kitchen and space for meetings and chapter activities Most sophomore and junior members live in the chapter house

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