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FORMALRECRUITMENTGUIDE

THE PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATIONAT SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

2015

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Dear Potential New Members,Welcome to Panhellenic Membership Recruitment 2015! We are extremelyexcited that you have decided to begin your journey into our sisterhood. TheSalisbury University Panhellenic Association is here to help guide you throughthe sorority recruitment process. We have been busy making preparations forthis week since your arrival on campus in August. It is our hope that you takethis opportunity to learn as much as you can about all of our wonderfulsororities and make some great friends along the way.

With just over 250 undergraduate sisters and thousands of successful alumni,the Salisbury University sorority community is steeped in tradition andexcellence. Year in and year out, our chapters produce some of the best andbrightest student leaders and provide a critical support network for collegiatesuccess. As value-based organizations, our sororities exist to promote highacademic achievement, citizenship, leadership development, friendship andpersonal growth.

Be sure to read all of the information included in this MembershipRecruitment Guide. It should answer many of your questions and explain theentire process from registration through Bid Day. As stressful andoverwhelming as recruitment may seem, it is designed to help you make aneducated decision. Remember that in only a few days time, you will bechoosing lifetime membership in only one sorority. Participate in recruitmentwith an open mind and decide for yourself where you feel most comfortable.This week is all about you!

Best Wishes,Salisbury University Panhellenic Association Executive Board

Leigha [email protected]

Kayla CullumVice [email protected]

Heather [email protected]

Michelle [email protected]

Deanna CupoPublic [email protected]

Melissa [email protected]

Sara Lowery, Coordinator of Student Life

[email protected]

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Salisbury University GreekCommunity Mission StatementSalisbury University fraternities and sororities, rich in history andtradition, dedicated to the betterment of all who come in contactwith us, will strive for excellence in all aspects of fraternal life. Theprivileges and obligations of membership, taken under oath throughritual, bind us to our respective chapters and to the greater Greekcommunity. In support of the Salisbury University Mission, we arecommitted to the fulfillment of the following core values:

CITIZENSHIPTo demonstrate a genuine concern for mankind though civicengagement, community relations, service and philanthropicoutreach, and personal and organizational accountability.

FRIENDSHIPTo provide an inter-fraternal family of caring brothers and sisters,welcoming and respectful of all who seek life-long unity.

LEADERSHIPTo maximize the potential of the community through self-governance, collaboration, role-modeling, risk management andethical decision-making.

PERSONAL GROWTHTo contribute to the self-development of each member throughritual, maintenance of values, co-curricular involvement, careerpreparation and healthy lifestyle choices.

SCHOLARSHIPTo promote intellectual growth and academic excellence throughthe recruitment of quality students, scholastic programming,educational support and recognition opportunities.

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Academic EligibilityIndividual sororities may have higher GPA eligibility standards than the Salisbury UniversityPanhellenic Association.

The Salisbury University PanhellenicAssociation practices a deferredjoining policy, meaning that the first-semester freshmen are ineligibleto affiliate with a sorority. In order toparticipate in membershiprecruitment, you must:• Be a regularly enrolled, full-timeSalisbury University student taking atleast 12 college credits this semester

• Have earned at least 12 collegecredits

• Have earned at least a 2.5 GPAYour academic eligibility will be

verified prior to the beginning ofmembership recruitment.

Students with transfer credits maybe required to provide a copy of theirSalisbury University Transfer CreditReport to verify their GPA. Thesepotential new members should bringthis documentation with them thefirst night of recruitment.

To access and print your SU TransferCredit Report:• Log into Gull Net• Select “Self Service”• Select “Transfer Credit”• Select “Transfer Credit Report”

Recruitment CounselorsYour recruitment counselor, alsoknown as “Rho Delta,” will be one ofthe most important women who youwill meet during membershiprecruitment. Your Rho Delta isprepared to assist you throughout

the recruitment process, provideinformation regarding event time andscheduling, and answer any questionsthat you may have about Greek life.Never hesitate to ask her a questionor discuss your feelings with her.Keep in mind that your Rho Delta is arepresentative of the PanhellenicAssociation. She is completelydisaffiliated from her sorority,meaning that she attends norecruitment events and is completelyunaware of the individual women whoher chapter is recruiting. She hasbeen trained to provide you with fairand unbiased advice. Take time toget to know your Rho Delta. Not onlydoes she possess valuableinformation and insight about themembership recruitment process, butalso she is eager and willing to helpwith whatever you need.

Pink Group:• Haylee Tyler• Erica Boyd• Beverly Daringer• Jade Lebrock

Blue Group:• Colleen Costello• Monica Abresch• Abby Smith• Jessica Luecke

Purple Group:• Ashley Brennan• Zoe Dell• Ali Richardson• Allie Weisel

Green Group:• Katie Caruso• Erica Smith• Daniella Tejeda• Aly Allen

The Panhellenic Association


AT SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

Formal Recruitment Spring 2015



Bill of Rights for Potential New Members• The right to be treated as anindividual.

• The right to be fully informed aboutthe recruitment process.

• The right to ask questions andreceive true and objective answersfrom the recruitment committee,recruitment counselors andmembers.

• The right to be treated withrespect.

• The right to be treated as a capableand mature person without beingpatronized.

• The right to ask how and why, andto receive straight answers.

• The right to have a positive, safeand enriching recruitment and newmember experience.

• The right to have and expressopinions to the recruitmentcommittee and recruitmentcounselors.

• The right to have inviolableconfidentially when sharinginformation with recruitmentcommittee and recruitmentcounselors.

• The right to make informed choiceswithout undue pressure from others.

• The right to be fully informed aboutthe binding agreements implicit inthe membership acceptance signing.

• The right to make one’s own choiceand to accept full responsibility forthe results of that decision.

Recruitment Guidelinesfor Potential NewMembers• A potential new member isineligible for membershiprecruitment if she has already been initiated into a NationalPanhellenic Conference sorority.

• A potential new member is ineligiblefor membership recruitment if shehas been a new member of aNational Panhellenic Conferencesorority at Salisbury Universitywithin the past calendar year.

• A potential new member mustprovide her own transportation to and from membershiprecruitment events.

• A potential new member shouldcontact the Panhellenic Associationand her recruitment counselor if shedesires to withdraw from themembership recruitment process.

• No sorority member may buy orgive anything to a potential newmember.

• If a potential new member acceptsan invitation and fails to attend arecruitment event withoutsubmitting an absentee form priorto the event, she will be ineligibleto continue in membershiprecruitment. In the event of ascheduling conflict, illness oremergency, it is the potential newmember’s responsibility to notifythe Panhellenic Association and herrecruitment counselor.

• Throughout the entire membershiprecruitment process, the potentialnew members may only visit andhave contact with each sororitywithin the designated recruitmentschedule.



• Casual conversations betweenpotential new members andindividual sorority members outsideof the designated recruitmentschedule shall be kept friendly, briefand off the topic of membershiprecruitment. Only sorority memberswho currently live with a potentialnew member may be in her place ofresidence during membershiprecruitment, and vice versa.

• All recruitment-related questions orissues should be directed to eitherthe Panhellenic Association or arecruitment counselor only.

• A potential new member should notgive a promise, either verbal orwritten, to join a certain sororitybefore bids are issued through thePanhellenic Association.

• A potential new member willcomplete the MembershipRecruitment AcceptanceAgreement after the PreferenceRound. This is a binding contractonce it has been signed, and nochanges may be made.

• Any potential new member whosigns the Membership RecruitmentAcceptance Agreement and receivesa bid at the end of membershiprecruitment will be bound by theagreement for one calendar year atSalisbury University.

• At no point should a potential newmember be encouraged to“intentionally single preference.”This is defined as failing to acceptany invitation for a membershiprecruitment event for which therewas room in her recruitmentschedule or failing to list all sororitiesattended during Preference Roundon the Membership RecruitmentAcceptance Agreement.

Recruitment Tips for Potential New Members• Manage your time wisely. It’s a busyweek for everyone, so make surethat you’re not neglecting otherareas of your life.

• Be courteous by being prompt.Recruitment events are scheduledto begin and end at certain times,so please be on time.

• Be yourself. Our sisters are interestedin getting to know the real you. Don’ttry to adopt a different personalityduring recruitment. Be honest withyourself and the sisters.

• Meet as many of the sisters aspossible. There will be severalrounds of voting throughout theweek, so you’ll want to make alasting impression.

• Ask lots of questions! Learneverything that you can about theexpectations and responsibilities of sorority membership. This is abig commitment and you need toknow exactly what you’re gettingyourself into.

• Think about why you want to join asorority. Be able to summarize howyour unique background and skillscan benefit the organization.

• Think about how you can contributeto the sorority. Be able tosummarize how your uniquebackground and skills can benefitthe organization.

• Go into recruitment with an openmind. While you may have oneparticular sorority in mind, weencourage you to keep all youroptions open. Get to know eachorganization so that you can makean educated decision. Alwaysremember that this is a mutualselection process.


• Follow your instincts and trust yourown judgment. The sorority that isbest for your friends may notalways be the best one for you.Find the sorority in which you feelmost comfortable.

• Relax and have fun! Recruitment is a time to make new friends andexplore the many opportunities thatGreek life has to offer.

Hazing PolicyHazing is defined as any intentionalor unintentional action taken orsituation created, whether on or offcampus, to produce mental or physicaldiscomfort, embarrassment, harassmentor ridicule for the purpose of initiation,admission or as a perceived conditionof continued membership into anystudent organizations, including sportsclubs, athletic teams, fraternities orsororities that operate under thesanction of Salisbury University. Hazingis also defined in accordance with anylocal, state or federal law or UniversitySystem of Maryland or SalisburyUniversity policy.

Such activities and situations mayinclude, but are not limited to:• Any activity that causes or requiresthe student to perform a task thatinvolves violation of the UniversityCode of Conduct, or local, state orfederal law.

• Any activity requiring the consumptionof food, alcohol, liquid, drugs orother substances.

• Any type of physical activity such assleep deprivation, exposure toweather, confinement in a restrictedarea, required calisthenics, exerciseor other games requiring physicalexertion, or other activity thatsubjects the student to a risk ofharm or that adversely affects themental or physical health or safetyof the student.

• Any activity that intimidates orthreatens a student with ostracism,that subjects a student to mentalstress, embarrassment, shame orhumiliation, or that adverselyaffects the mental health or dignityof the students, or discourages thestudent from remaining in school.

• Any type of physical or mentalbrutality including, but not limited to,whipping, beating, striking, branding,electronic shocking or placing aharmful substance on the body.The expressed or implied consent

of the victim will not be a defense.Even if the victim of hazing consentsor willingly participates, the behavioris still considered an act of hazing andis a violation of the Code of Conduct.

Failing to either intervene, prevent,discourage and/or report those actsmay also violate this policy.

Schedule ConflictsAs you review the schedule of events, please check your ownpersonal schedule to determine any potential conflicts. If you find a time conflict with the followingschedule, please inform RecruitmentDirector Heather Giovenco [email protected].

Please provide your name, contactinformation and a detailed summaryof your schedule conflict so we canbe sure you are accounted for!



Schedule of Recruitment Eventsn Wednesday, February 4: Formal Recruitment OrientationOrientation day allows potential new members (PNMs) to becomeacquainted with the NationalPanhellenic Conference (NPC) atSalisbury University. During this time, you may ask any questions you have about formal recruitmentand it’s process. You also will beintroduced to the Rho Deltas who will be helping to guide you throughyour recruitment process.

Room: Holloway HallTime: 8 p.m.PNM Dress: Casual and Comfortable

n Thursday, February 5: Information/Skit NightDay one of formal recruitment allowsyou to meet all four chapters of ourNPC. This night you learn basicinformation about each chapter andyou also experience the fun thatsisters in each organization have!

6 p.m. .....................PNMs check in at Guerrieri Center,Fireside Lounge

6:30-7:30 p.m.........Party #17:45-8:45 p.m.........Party #29-10 p.m. ................Party #310:15-11:15 p.m.....Party #4

Description:PNMs are escorted by Rho Deltas to each chapter. This night, PNMs get a glimpse of each sorority andsee a skit that showcases sisters and their accomplishments.

PNM Dress:Casual and Comfortable (no sweatpants, sweatshirts; please look presentable)

Room SororityNanticoke Room ........................PM Great Hall ..................................ZTA Wicomico Room.........................DG Worcester Room ........................AST

Group RotationPink ..................Worcester, Nanticoke,

Great Hall, WicomicoPurple...............Nanticoke, Great Hall,

Wicomico, WorcesterBlue ..................Great Hall, Wicomico,

Worcester, NanticokeGreen ...............Wicomico, Worcester,

Nanticoke, Great Hall

n Friday, February 6:Philanthropy NightDay two of formal recruitment allowsPNMs to learn about each chapter’sphilanthropy and what it means tothem. You also are able to partake ina philanthropy activity with thesisters. This night is also casual, soplease wear something comfortable.

5 p.m. ..................PNMs check in at Guerrieri Center,Fireside Lounge

5:30-6:10 p.m. .....Party #16:25-7:05 p.m. .....Party #27:20-8 p.m. ..........Party #38:15-8:55 p.m. .....Party #4

Description:PNMs visit with each chapter fromwhom they have accepted aninvitation. On this night, each chapterhighlights their respective communityservice and philanthropy projects.

PNM Dress:Casual and Comfortable (no sweatpants, sweatshirts; please look presentable)



Room SororityNanticoke Room ........................ZTA Great Hall ...................................AST Wicomico Room.........................PM Worcester Room ........................DG

n Saturday, February 7: Preference DayPreference morning signals theending of formal recruitment. Theoverall mood is more serious thanprevious nights as PNMs areintroduced to chapter rituals. Please dress in semi-formal attire.

9:30 a.m...................PNMs check in atGuerrieri Center, Fireside Lounge

10:30-11:20 a.m.................................Party #111:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.................................Party #212:40-1:30 p.m. .......Party #31:30 p.m. .................PNMs sign

MRABA atGuerrieri Center,Fireside Lounge

Description:PNMs visit each sorority from whomthey have accepted an invitation. Thisis the most formal day of recruitmentand is full of traditions and emotions.At the end of the day, PNMs sign aMembership Recruitment AcceptanceBinding Agreement (MRABA) listingtheir chapters of preference in order.

PNM Dress:Semi-formal or Business Attire (i.e. cocktail dress, skirt, nice slacks,no jeans)

Room SororityNanticoke Room ........................AST Great Hall ...................................DG Wicomico Room .........................ZTAWorcester Room ........................PM

n Sunday, February 8:Bid DayThis day is the grand finale ofrecruitment. Everyone gathers in theGuerrieri Center in anticipation of thefinal bids, and bids are distributed toan affiliated chapter.

11 a.m. .................PNMs go toScarboroughLeadership Centerto receive bid

1:30 p.m. .............Bids announced to Chapters

Recruitment CommitteeIf you have any further questions orconcerns please consult one of thefollowing members of theRecruitment Committee:

Courtney [email protected]

Jessica [email protected]

Paige [email protected]

Jennifer [email protected]



ALPHA SIGMA TAUThe purpose of the sorority is to promote the ethical, cultural and socialdevelopment of its members specifically: 1.) To develop the character ofeach member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all herrelationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding. 2.) To help eachmember enjoy her cultural advantages in life so that she will know how toselect those things which are most worthwhile. 3.) To develop in eachmember the social graces to the extent that she will be able to take herplace in life with true dignity and poise.Founded: November 4, 1899, at Michigan State Normal CollegeArrived at Salisbury: November 18, 1979Colors: Emerald Green and GoldFlower: Yellow RoseJewel: PearlSymbol: AnchorMascot: TurtleRequired GPA: 2.50Chapter GPA: 3.238Open Motto: Active, self-reliant, trustworthyCommunity Service: Pine MountainSettlement School, Habitat for Humanity, Relay For Life, PJ Aldridge Foundation, Make Some Noise, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Multiple Sclerosis

DELTA GAMMADelta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based onprinciples of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectualhonesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship,promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of socialresponsibility, and develop the finest quality of character.Founded: December 25, 1873, in Oxford, MSArrived at Salisbury:March 30, 1996Colors: Bronze, Pink and BlueFlower: Cream-Colored RoseSymbol: AnchorMascot: Hannah DollRequired GPA: 2.50Chapter GPA: 3.209Open Motto: Do goodCommunity Service: Service for Sight Aid to the Blind, Joining ForcesAiding Visually Impaired Veterans, Golden Anchor Program (Wicomico County Nursing Home), Adopt a Highway and Relay For Life

SU’s PanhellenicCommunity



SU has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all programs, events, and services. To that end, theUniversity prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age,disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protectedcharacteristics. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Holloway Hall 100, 410-543-6426.

CONTACT INFORMATION:OSAOL-Scarborough Student Leadership CenterSara Lowery, Coordinator of Student Life • 410-548-2988Heather Giovenco, Recruitment Director • [email protected]

PHI MUFounded in 1852, Phi Mu Fraternity is a vibrant values-based women’sorganization. Our purpose is founded on the principles of love, honorand truth. We continuously direct our energies toward ideas bigger thanourselves. We build one another up toward achieving our personal best.The promise of our mutual efforts is a lifetime of sisterhood. We areindividuals, leaders and friends. We give and serve. We are Phi Mu!Founded:March 4, 1812, at Wesleyan College, GAArrived at Salisbury: April 1989Colors: Pink and WhiteFlower: Rose-Colored CarnationSymbol:QuatrefoilMascot: LionRequired GPA: 2.75Chapter GPA: 3.176Open Motto: Les Soeurs Fideles -

“The Faithful Sisters”Community Service: Children’s MiracleNetwork Hospitals, Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life,Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO), Salisbury Jayceesand The Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

ZETA TAU ALPHAThe purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha is to intensify friendship, promotehappiness among its members, and to perform such deeds and to moldsuch opinions as will conduce to the building up of a purer and noblerwomanhood in the world.Founded:October 15, 1898, at Longwood University, Farmville, VAArrived at Salisbury:March 15, 1975Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel GreyFlower:White VioletSymbol: 5 Point Crown; StrawberryMascot: BunnyRequired GPA: 2.80Chapter GPA: 3.263Motto: Seek the NoblestCommunity Service: Breast CancerEducation and Awareness, Think PinkFoundation, NFL Crucial Catch, Save Lids to Save Lives, Race for the Cure, Making Strides, Relay For Life



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