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Infraction Skit

The following scenario takes place the day before the official start of formal recruitment. Emily,a Sigma, is friends with Melanie, a PNM, and they are studying for an exam in Melanie’sapartment.

Sigma: I think I am done studying for tonight. I can’t take anymore.

PNM: Me too. I’m ready for bed. I’m glad we got this studying done now since we won’t have a lotof time this weekend.

Sigma: Yeah, but the test isn’t until Tuesday ­ do you want to get together again on Monday?

PNM: Yeah that works.

Sigma: Okay, how about Monday morning before the rounds start? We can meet here at yourapartment again.1

PNM: Okay, sounds good.

Sigma: So are you excited for recruitment?

PNM: Yeah, I am excited! I’m practically a Sigma already but this will be a great chance to meetsome other women in the chapter.

Sigma: Yeah, I’m so excited for the chance for you to finally become my sister! We are going to haveso much fun! Our sisterhood is so strong, and you are going to fit right in.2

PNM: I am a little nervous though, I want to make a good impression. But it’s so hot outside, I’mafraid my makeup is going to melt off and I’m going to be really gross during rotations!

Sigma: You know, I was going to drive, why don’t I just give you a ride? You only live a few doorsdown, we might as well ride together.3

1 v.15. No fraternity members, including new members and alumnae, may visit a potential member in her place ofresidence during formal recruitment.2 Bid promising.3 v.16 Normal social contact and conversation shall be allowed between potential members and fraternitymembers, new members, and/or alumnae during formal membership recruitment. This is not considered normal.

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PNM: Oh, that would be great! We won’t have to walk as far and I won’t have to worry about beinghot and sweaty for the first few rounds at least!

Sigma: Ok, just meet me at my apartment at 3:30. Do you want a ride home too?

PNM: Sure, that would be great. Hey are you going to the Delta Chi party afterwards? Want to justgo together?

Sigma: Actually, we aren’t allowed to go to frat parties or bars during recruitment ­ but my roommate isan alumna and she invited a few people over ­ you should come too.4

PNM: Okay cool.

Sigma: Bring your roommates too! Are they going through recruitment?

PNM: Yep ­ they would love to meet some more Sigmas too.

Sigma: Okay, cool. If they are your friends they would probably make great Sigmas too.

PNM: Actually, my friend Rebecca is really interested in Zeta. She went to high school with a bunch ofthem. They seem okay.

Sigma: Zeta? Oh. Well, Sigma definitely has the strongest sisterhood, and is the most fun. To behonest, don’t tell anyone I said this, but Zetas kind of suck. They really don’t get along with thefraternities. You should encourage her to go Sigma ­ we’re so much better!5

PNMs are responsible for their own transportation.4A. v.15. No fraternity members, including new members and alumnae, may visit a potential member in her place ofresidence during formal recruitment.B. v.5 All members (including alumnae and new members) are responsible for understanding and observing themembership recruitment regulations as well as the Virginia Commonwealth University Panhellenic Council Codeof Ethics.C. v.25 Per the NPC Unanimous Agreement, no sorority woman or potential new member may have anyassociation with alcohol starting 24 hours before the start of formal recruitment through 24 hours after bid day.For Formal Recruitment 2013 that would be 4:00 p.m. on Thursday August 29, 2013 through 7:00 p.m. onMonday, September 3, 2013.5 III.6.a­b It is in accord with the dignity and good manners of fraternity women:A.To avoid disparaging remarks about any fraternity or college woman;B.To create friendly relations between fraternity and nonfraternity women

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PNM: Well she is a little concerned about money. She heard Zeta’s fees are a little cheaper thaneveryone else’s, and their GPA requirement is lower, and she doesn’t want to worry about gettingkicked out because of her grades on top of everything else she’s dealing with.

Sigma: Oh really? Well Sigma’s dues are actually really low. Our GPA requirement is a 2.3. I thinkit’s pretty reasonable. Here, why don’t you give her this to remind her to keep an open mind aboutSigma? It has a little bit about us too. [Hand the paper to PNM, but make sure you show it to thechapter so they can read it.]6

PNM: Okay I’ll give it to her.

Sigma: Oh, and definitely let me know who you get invited back to after rounds tomorrow ­ I can giveyou the dirt on them before you waste your time.7

PNM: Oh really? That would be so helpful! I mean, I know I’m going Sigma anyway, but at least Ican spy on other chapters this way! My Rho Chi keeps pushing Phi Mu ­ she must be one of them.8

Sigma: Ugh, she must be. I better get going so I can get ready for tonight. See you later!

PNM: Bye!

6 v.18 A factual sheet including a list of fees to be incurred by members during collegiate membership, graderequirement, and housing obligations will be provided to each Potential New Member by the Panhellenic Council.Each chapter will be responsible for submitting the information to the Vice President of Recruitment.v.23 All membership recruitment publicity for the Formal Recruitment Process will be the sole responsibility of theCollege Panhellenic Council through the CPC Marketing Team which is made up of active members of the CPCcommunity. Any flyers or promotional items are to go through the CPC approval process. With the exception of PhiSigma Rho, no flyer or promotional item, other than t­shirts or bid day items will be approved for use prior torecruitment.7 This can be considered intimidation8 Panhellenic Membership recruitment Handbook, page 89. The role of recruitment counselors is to:Promote an understanding of the benefits of fraternity affiliation and emphasize the similarities in ideals and goalsof all women’s fraternities.Provide encouragement to the potential new members to continue recruitment through the Preference roundduring fully structured recruitment and to accept the maximum number of invitations possible during each roundof recruitment.