TCU Panhellenic Summer Recruitment Booklet 2019

Texas Christian University
Panhellenic
2019
O Recruitment
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5 .......RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
6 .......WELCOME LETTERS
6-7 .....FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
8 .....PANHELLENIC PRESIDENT
9 .....VP OF RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS
10 .....PANHELLENIC INFORMATION
10-11 .....IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
12 .....PILLARS OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
13 .....CIRCLE OF SISTERHOOD
14 .....PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD
15 .....PANHELLENIC CREED & COUNCIL
16 .....RHO GAMMAS
18 .....CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
20 .....RECRUITMENT CHAIRS
22 .....FORMAL RECRUITMENT INFO
22 .....RECRUITMENT EXPECTATIONS
23 .....BILL OF RIGHTS
24-26 .....RECRUITMENT AT A GLANCE
27 .....THINGS TO REMEMBER
28-29 .....FAQS
30 .....HOW RECRUITMENT WORKS
31 .....RECRUITMENT ADVICE
32 .....PANHELLENIC CHAPTERS
33 .....OUR GREEK COMMUNITY
34 .....INDEPENDENT GREEK COUNCIL
35 .....NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
36-37.....MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL
38 .....RESOURCES
40 .....STAY CONNECTED WITH US
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Recruitment Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 TH
Move-In
The Office of Housing & Residence Life will
send out housing assignments and move-in
specifics for first-year students via email later
in the summer.
Optional Parent Orientation
5:00pm
Mandatory PNM Orientation
8:00pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 TH
Round 1, Day 1: “Open House”
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 TH
Round 1, Day 2: “Open House”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 ST
Round 2, Day 2: “Philanthropy”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 ND
Round 3: “Leadership”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 RD
Round 4: “Preference”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 TH
This day is dedicated to Frogs First
activities! There will not be any Panhellenic recruitment
activities this day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 TH
Bid Day!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 TH
Round 2, Day 1; “Philanthropy”
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Dear Potential New Member,
On behalf of TCU Fraternity & Sorority Life, we would like to welcome you to the formal
Panhellenic Recruitment process! We are very excited that you are interested in becoming a
member of our extraordinary community. Our community prides itself on unity, living our values,
and building better women. Our members are consistently some of the most involved women on
campus while demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence, service and philanthropy,
sincere friendship, leadership, and personal development.
Recruitment week will give you the opportunity to learn more about each of the 13 National
Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations on our campus, along with the values they uphold
while striving to elevate our greater community. The formal recruitment process is rooted in
both Panhellenic and TCU spirit, allowing us to celebrate something bigger than ourselves. We
invite you to take part in this celebration by maximizing your opportunity to build relationships
with your Rho Gamma (recruitment guide), the women in all 13 chapters, and your fellow PNMs
(potential new members).
Entering into the recruitment process is a privilege and therefore it is paired with a certain level
of responsibility. We expect that each of our PNMs will treat each other and all of our sorority
women with dignity, respect, and kindness. We have zero tolerance for comments or behavior
that could be hurtful to any of our chapter members or PNMs.
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Most importantly, we encourage you to be yourself and have fun! As you consider making this
life-long commitment, take some time to reflect on your personal values and what you hope
to gain while being in a sorority. This could range from enhancing your leadership skills and
gaining a support system to expanding your network and challenging yourself to be a better
person.
If you have any questions, please review the Panhellenic website at www.tcupanhellenic.com, as
we believe that all of the information you need to be prepared for recruitment can be found
there. If additional questions arise, please submit them on the question form found on the
Contact page of www.greeks.tcu.edu.
We look forward to meeting you and providing you with guidance throughout this process!
Please know that our staff is here for you as a resource and source of support during
recruitment and beyond. We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to have an open
mind and open heart throughout the week.
Interfraternally,
Devin Wimberly
Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Brooke Scogin
Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
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From the President
Dear Potential New Member,
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Panhellenic community at Texas Christian
University. My name is Fontana J. Frazier and I am honored to serve as the Panhellenic
President at Texas Christian University for the 2019 term, and excited to welcome all of the
Potential New Members of the Panhellenic community. Being a Panhellenic sorority woman
has been one of the most impactful aspects of my collegiate experience. Connecting with
members of not only my own chapter but throughout all 13 Panhellenic chapters on TCU’s
campus has helped me grow as a person and as a leader.
The Panhellenic community at Texas Christian University is one of a select few campuses in
the nation to receive the College Panhellenic Excellence Award from the National Panhellenic Conference for five
consecutive years. This means that our Panhellenic community is of the top highest achieving communities in the U.S.
and in Canada in terms of operations, core competencies, and communication. Through our intentional programing,
council meetings, and community engagement that has been built upon year after year, we are honored to have
received such a distinction. I see this as a true testament of the members of our Panhellenic community, our chapter
leaders, and the legacy we leave behind for each other.
The Panhellenic community at TCU has a very strong presence on campus; over half of the undergraduate women
on TCU’s campus are members of a Panhellenic sorority. Our organizations are comprised of many different and
unique people that are bright thinkers, leaders, and achievers. I truly believe that the Panhellenic community at Texas
Christian University is a community of world changers. Our Panhellenic community values scholarship, leadership,
sisterhood, and service.
As a community, we maintain an all Panhellenic average GPA higher than the all campus GPA, celebrate values
month, have endless leadership and involvement opportunities, build meaningful friendships, and have funded two
entire school build treks through our Panhellenic philanthropy, Circle of Sisterhood. The opportunities and experiences
one can have at TCU and through membership in the Panhellenic Community at TCU are limitless. Thank you for
considering the possibility of joining our community through the 2019 formal recruitment process. I am beyond
excited to meet all of you, and to continue to grow our Greek community at Texas Christian University.
Sincerely,
Fontana J. Frazier
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From the Vice President of
Recruitment Operations
Dear Potential New Member,
The TCU Panhellenic community and I would like to warmly welcome you to our campus,
community, and Horned Frog Family! We are so excited that you have decided to
participate in Panhellenic Formal Recruitment 2019. The decision to join a Panhellenic
sorority is a commitment to scholarship, leadership, sisterhood, and philanthropy. All
thirteen NPC sororities on our campus have new chapter facilities. You will be only
the third group of Potential New Members (PNMs) to experience recruitment in these
gorgeous complexes! Although this has been a significant change for all parties involved,
our chapters have done a fabulous job maintaining their core values and traditions.
These organizations continue to facilitate the personal growth and development of their members as leaders
and students, while also giving back to the TCU community each and every day. Each organization is unique
and offers a holistic experience that would benefit any PNM! We hope that you find a home not only within the
Panhellenic community but in the Horned Frog community as well. So many incredible women will surround you
throughout this process and you never know...they might be your future sisters!
Our community has steadily been moving toward Values-Based Recruitment. That means we’re doing our best
to strip down the process to that which really matters most: the conversations and connections made that serve
as the foundation for future friendships. As you embark on this journey, I hope that you find a “home away from
home” that reflects and strengthens the values you already hold dear to your heart. My biggest piece of advice
for you during recruitment is to keep an open mind and have a positive attitude. These are two major factors
that will not only contribute to an enjoyable recruitment experience but also will serve as key contributors to
set you up for an incredible journey here at TCU. The more you stay true to yourself and your values, the more
prosperous your time as an active member of this community will be. We cannot wait to meet you as we continue
to celebrate Fraternity and Sorority Life at Texas Christian University.
Go Greek and Go Frogs!
Alexis Hodge
VP of Recruitment Operations
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Active Member
An undergraduate sorority or fraternity member
who has been initiated by his or her chapter
and is in good standing with Texas Christian
University and their national organization.
Alumna or Alumnae
An initiated woman of a sorority or fraternity
who has graduated or is no longer an active
member but is in good standing with the chapter
and remains a member for life.
Badge
An insignia of fraternity or sorority membership
worn by initiated members. Each NPC member
sorority has its own badge.
Bid
A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.
*PNMs are only able to receive one bid.
Bid Day
The last day of recruitment when Potential
New Members receive invitations (bids) to join
chapters. The NPC Unanimous Agreements state
there is to be no alcohol use or men associated
with Bid Day.
Continuous Open Bidding (COB)
A process where bids may be extended and
accepted any time during the school year other
than Formal Recruitment. A limited number of
chapters are eligible to participate in COB, and
if they do participate, they have very limited
spots available.
Formal Recruitment
A designated membership recruitment period
comprised of a series of events hosted by each
sorority or fraternity. Formal recruitment is scheduled
and governed by the Panhellenic Council.
Fraternity or Sorority
A values-based, social organization typically
designated by Greek letters.
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
A department within the TCU Division of Student
Affairs that advises the five governing councils:
Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek
Council (MGC), Independent Greek Council (IGC),
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic.
Initiation
A ritual ceremony that brings new memebrs into full
membership of a sorority including its lifelong benefits.
Once a woman is initiated into an NPC sorority, she is
ineligible for membership in any other NPC sorority.
Legacy
A woman whose mother, sister, and or grandmother is
an initiated member of an NPC sorority. Qualifying
legacy status and initiation policies differ by
organization.
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Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding
Agreement (MRABA)
A document each PNM completes immediately
following the events of Round 4/Preference stating
her membership preferences for the chapter(s)
she visited during this final round of recruitment.
The PNM ranks the sorority/ies she would accept
a bid from in preferential order. This is a binding
agreement, stating that the PNM is willing to accept
a bid from any chapter she lists on her MRABA. If
she receives a bid to a chapter she lists and declines
it, she is ineligible to join another Panhellenic
organization at TCU until the next formal recruitment
period. If she does not receive a bid to membership,
she is eligible for continuous open bidding. The
MRABA is also used for continuous open bidding.
New Member
A woman who has accepted a Panhellenic bid but is
not yet an initiated member.
Philanthropy
An organization’s designated cause to which they
serve and/or raise money.
Potential New Member (PNM)
Any woman interested in becoming a Panhellenic
member who is eligible to participate in recruitment
and join a chapter according to the Panhellenic
Council’s requirements.
Pledge
A promise made by a new member. It is a verb and
should not be used as a noun to describe a new
member.
Quota
The number of Potential New Members to which
each chapter can offer bids during formal
recruitment. This is determined with a formula
involving the number of chapters and the number of
women participating in bid matching.
Recommendation or Reference
A written letter or statement from an alumna
following her organization’s guidelines introducing
and recommending a Potential New Member for
membership.
Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas)
Panhellenic women carefully selected and trained
to guide Potential New Members through the formal
recruitment process. Rho Gammas disassociate from
their respective chapters to remain completely
neutral during the formal recruitment process.
Single Intentional Preference
When a woman who attended more than one
preference event lists only one chapter on her
MRABA following preference round.
Strict Silence
The period of time after the close of preference
events and prior to the distribution of bids when
there is no communication between Potential New
Members and sorority women.
Total
The allowable chapter size on our campus, as
determined by TCU Panhellenic that includes both
new and initiated members. Chapters that fall under
total are allowed to participate in COB until they
reach total.
Preferencing
Describes the process by which a PNM enters her
priority preferences. This process occurs after rounds
1-3 of recruitment in the Schollmaier Arena with the
help of recruitment personnel. This is a cluster and
ranking system where the PNM “clusters” a specific
number of chapters she visited during that round
and most wishes to return back to in the next round.
She then “ranks” any remaining chapters she visited
in that round in preferential order. A PNM must
include all chapters she visited during that round of
recruitment on her preferencing sheet.
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4 Pillars of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Scholarship
Academic excellence is a vital aspect of sorority membership at Texas Christian University.
Scholastic standards are important for each chapter as well as the community as a whole. Programming,
incentives, recognition, and ongoing support help sorority members pursue academic success. Academic
achievement is the reason students are at TCU, and each Panhellenic organization has academic requirements
and tools designed to help members be excellent students.
Leadership
Developing leaders for life after college is an important part of fraternity and sorority involvement. Sorority
members participate in a variety of programs that provide leadership development. There are many ways to be
a leader in TCU’s Greek community including chapter or council officer positions, regional or national leadership
conferences, campus-based leadership opportunities, and committee involvement.
Sisterhood
Joining a sorority is about building lifelong relationships that extend beyond ordinary friendships. Bonds of
sisterhood are formed within an organization and provide TCU fraternity and sorority members with a home
away from home, mentorship, career networking, and a sense of community at a medium size university. Sorority
members enjoy connections that can provide support and celebration in life’s most significant moments.
Service & Philanthropy
Service is a meaningful pillar of fraternity and sorority involvement at TCU. It is, perhaps, the most personally
rewarding of the pillars as members are provided with opportunities to participate in hands-on volunteer work
and implement philanthropic events to raise money for charitable organizations. The opportunities ensure that
sorority members will have an impact on their community and develop lifelong habits of giving back.
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Panhellenic Philanthropy
Circle of Sisterhood was founded to leverage the collective power of sorority women who all have a college
education in common. Access to quality education is proven to uplift entire communities while affording better
lives to women and their families. However, far too often, access to quality education is limited because of
the many barriers that women and girls face around the world. Education is the answer to addressing many
global issues related to women -- including oppression, misogyny, brutality, trafficking, and the cycle of poverty.
Ultimately, increasing the number of educated girls and women leads to stronger and healthier villages,
communities, and entire countries.
“One study after another has shown that educating girls is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty.
Schooling is often a precondition for girls and women to stand up against injustice, and for women to be
integrated into the economy. Until women are numerate and literate, it is difficult for them to start businesses or
contribute meaningfully to their economies.”
Half the Sky, pg.168
Circle of Sisterhood is not just a sorority conversation, it is a global conversation. And we want you to be a
part of it! This past January, TCU Circle of Sisterhood sent a team on a trek to Nepal to begin building a
school alongside the community it would ultimately benefit. This school build was funded by each of our thirteen
Panhellenic chapters who worked incredibly hard to raise $80,000 over the course of two and a half years.
This trek team was comprised of one undergraduate woman from each of the thirteen Panhellenic chapters on
campus. The Nepal trek was TCU Panhellenic’s second trek in less than three years. Once again, it was proven
that there is an inherent and impactful value in partnering
with a village community to take crucial steps toward ending
the cycle of poverty through education. It is our sincere hope
that a third trek will be in our future, and we hope you will
be a part of making this dream a reality - perhaps as your
chapter’s Trek Representative!
For the girls,
Suzanna Camp, VP of Service and Philanthropy
Chapter Trek Representative
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Panhellenic Executive Board
The Texas Christian University Panhellenic Association Executive Board is comprised of eight women from
various chapters in TCU’s Panhellenic Community. Each woman is elected for a specific position that benefits
the entirety of the Panhellenic Community. The Executive Board holds weekly Panhellenic Council meetings
with a delegate and associate delegate from each of our 13 chapters. These meetings are held in order
to collaborate on matters such as upcoming events, recognizing chapter accomplishments, and integrating
Panhellenic with the larger Greek Community and TCU as a whole. Lastly, the Executive Board serves as the
recruitment team for formal recruitment.
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Panhellenic Creed
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We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good
health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community.
Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our
fraternity activities. We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired
by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide
and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenant by which we strive to live.
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Delegates
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), founded in 1902, is the umbrella organization for 26 inter/national
women’s fraternities and sororities, 13 of which are chartered at TCU. Each chapter is autonomous as a social,
Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. Members are represented on more than 600 college and
university campuses and in more than 5,300 alumnae associations throughout the United States and Canada,
making up more than 3 million sorority women in the world.
When you join one of the thirteen NPC sororities at TCU, you also become a member of the TCU Panhellenic
Association. Each chapter then elects a delegate and associate delegate to sit on the Panhellenic Council
with the Panhellenic Executive Board. The TCU Panhellenic Council serves as the governing body of the TCU
Panhellenic Association, organizing activities of mutual concern and interest to all the sororities on campus.
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Rho Gammas
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Rho Gammas
As a Potential New Member, you will be assigned a Rho Gamma who will lead you throughout the week of
formal recruitment. Rho Gammas are TCU Panhellenic women who were selected after a competitive application
process and have made the choice to step away from their own chapters to support you in your Recruitment
experience. Rho Gammas are trained to give unbiased support to PNMs and answer any questions you may
have. They ensure that you, as a Potential New Member, are where you need to be and that you have everything
you need. A listening ear, a cheerleader, a shoulder to lean on, a wealth of knowledge, a lunch buddy -
whatever it may be, the Rho Gammas are here for you!
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Chapter PresidentsX
Alpha Chi Omega
Annie Dorfman
Alpha Delta Pi
Marissa Wells
Alpha Omicron Pi
Julia Wallner
Chi Omega
Margaret Koopman
Delta Delta Delta
Margaret Porter
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Delta Gamma
Liv Hagen
Gamma Phi Beta
Hannah Chalfant
Kappa Alpha Theta
Riley Malloy
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Lain Miller
Phi Mu
Elizabeth Davenport
Pi Beta Phi
Kaylee Westra
Sigma Kappa
Abby Vernacchia
Zeta Tau Alpha
Alexis Ardissone
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Recruitment Chairs
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Alpha Chi Omega
Keana Gonzales
Alpha Delta Pi
Mikhail Seymour
Alpha Omicron Pi
Erin Denton
Chi Omega
Lauren Grable
Delta Delta Delta
Caroline Wilson
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Delta Gamma
Alex Will
Gamma Phi Beta
Katie Thompson
Kappa Alpha Theta
Caroline Runge
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Amelia Davis
Phi Mu
Katherine Durham
Pi Beta Phi
Maddi Jackson
Sigma Kappa
Isabel Collins
Zeta Tau Alpha
Madison Johnson
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Recruitment Expectations
PNMs ARE EXPECTED TO...
- attend all events on their daily schedule
- be on time to all events and meetings
- follow all NPC Unanimous Agreements detailed by their Rho Gammas
- attend all Frogs First activities
- maintain an open-mind and positive attitude throughout the whole recruitment process
- speak kindly about all chapters at TCU
- stay true to themselves and their values throughout this process
- hold each other accountable
- wear their Go Greek button when not in recruitment rounds
- show respect towards any and all Panhellenic chapters and chapter members
- refrain from communicating with any chapter members or alumnae, except in situtation where a previous,
long-standing, personal relationship exists
- refrain from consuming or being in the presence of alcohol or drugs
CHAPTERS ARE EXPECTED TO...
- follow all NPC Unanimous Agreements, TCU Panhellenic Recruitment Bylaws, and Recruitment
Code of Ethics
- treat all PNMs and fellow Panhellenic chapters with respect
- be positive representations of the TCU Panhellenic community
- leave PNMs with a positive idea of what sisterhood could be, striving to be truthful and friendly
- refrain from contacting, following, friend requesting, or in any way messaging any PNMs outside of the
formal recruitment rounds
- avoid disparaging remarks about any sorority or collegiate woman
- provide a safe, positive, and enriching recruitment experience, understanding that membership is arrived
at by mutual selection
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Bill of Rights
PNMs HAVE THE RIGHT TO...
- be treated as an individual
- be fully informed about the recruitment process
- ask questions and receive truthful and objective answers from Rho Gammas and chapter members
- be treated with respect
- be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized
- ask how and why and receive straight answers
- have and express opinions to Rho Gammas
- expect confidentiality when sharing information with Rho Gammas
- make informed choices without undue pressure from others
- be fully informed about the NPC Unanimous Agreements implicit in the Membership Recruitment
Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) signing process
- make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision
- have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience
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Recruitment at a Glance
Rounds One & Two
(Days 1, 2, 3, 4)
August 18th – August 21st
Round One (Day 1 & 2)
Topic: SCHOLARSHIP
Goal: Discover how the chapter promotes scholarship
and supports members with their educational goals.
Share your educational experiences and goals.
What to Expect: You will visit all 13 chapters with
your Rho Gammas and recruitment group. Make sure
to take detailed notes after each event so you can
differentiate between chapters when making your
selections. This round will have the shortest in-house
time, and thus the shortest conversations, so make sure
to ask any questions you may have. You may or may
not talk to more than one active member during this
round. Expect loud cheering and enthusiasm when
entering and exiting!
Round Two (Day 3 & 4)
Topic: SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY
Goal: Learn how the chapter promotes service in
our community and which philanthropy they focus on.
Feel free to share any previous community service or
fundraising experiences you have and what you hope
to do throughout college.
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Rounds One & Two
What to Expect: For Round Two, each PNM will
receive an individual schedule during the morning
meeting. A PNM can visit up to 10 chapters, but it is
not uncommmon to visit fewer. You must attend every
event on your schedule, otherwise you will face removal
from the recruitment process. Since each schedule
is individualized, you will be traveling on your own;
however, Rho Gammas will be stationed throughout
Worth Hills to help direct you to where you need to be.

Round Three (Day 5)
August 22nd
Round Three
Topic: LEADERSHIP
Goal: Get to know how the chapter exhibits leadership within
their organization, on campus, and in the Fort Worth Community.
Chapters will share how their members are involved in outside
organizations and explain chapter leadership opportunities. You
are invited to share any previous leadership experience you have
and how you hope to develop as a leader in college.
What to Expect: For Round Three, each PNM will receive another
individualized schedule during the morning meeting. A PNM can
visit up to 6 chapters, but, again, it is not uncommon to visit fewer.
Some chapters may play videos, slideshows, or give house tours.
Round Four (Day 6)
August 23rd
Topic: SISTERHOOD/PREFERENCE
Goal: Evaluate how you feel in the chapter: Are these the women
you want to spend your college career with? Do they value what
you value? Do you want to call these women your sisters? Could this
organization become your home for life?
What to Expect: Each PNM will receive an individualized schedule
during the morning meeting, and can visit up to 2 chapters.
Attendance at all events is mandatory to remain eligible in the
recruitment process. This round tends to be sentimental for active
members, especially seniors. Songs tend to be quieter and emotions
tend to be heightened. It is very important to talk to your Rho
Gammas about any concerns you have before you leave Worth Hills
for preferencing as there is a strict silence policy from the time you
sign the membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement
(MRABA) until bid distribution on Bid Day.
Round Four
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FROGS FIRST (Day 7)
August 24th
What to Expect: The Saturday before classes begin
is dedicated to Frogs First activites - a time where all
incoming students are challenged, connected to the
campus community, and set up to be successful and
fulfilled Horned Frogs. Take this day to take a step
back from the recruitment experience and connect
with the campus community outside of Panhellenic!
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BID DAY!! (Day 8)
August 25th
What to Expect: If you have been offered a bid,
you will arrive to the BLUU Ballroom and find your
recruitment group. Your Rho Gamma will hand you an
envelope containing your bid card. After a few words
from members of our Panhellenic Executive Board, the
Rho Gammas will reveal their affiliations. Then, you
will be prompted to open your envelope and discover
your new home! After you open your bid card, you
will meet your New Member Class and walk to the
commons where your new sisters will be waiting!
Run home!
Bid Day
Women who have not been offered a bid will be
notified before the Bid Day meeting.
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WHAT NOT TO BRING
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Things to Remember
- Watches
Out of respect for our active chapter members, we ask that you do not wear watches at any time during
recruitment. This is to make sure that you aren’t unintentionally checking the time during an event. Don’t worry
about keeping time - all of our recruitment staff, including the Rho Gammas and the Recruitment Team, will make
sure to keep you on schedule!
- Cell Phones
Leave your cell phones in your residence hall! Leaving your phone behind ensures that you will have ample
time to interact with and befriend other PNMs. This will also allow for you to make a decision yourself, without
consulting anyone via text. If, for some reason, an emergency arises and you need to contact your family, we will
work with you based on your individual needs.
- Purses or Valuables
There is no need to bring your purse to the chapters during recruitment. We will provide every PNM with a clear
bag that will remain under the tent while you are inside the chapter houses. As a result, we encourage leaving all
valuables locked in your residence hall. You will be able to store any make-up, hair brushes, or mints in your bag!
A Rho Gamma in each group and at each station will have a backpack containing anything else that you might
need.
- Perfume
With so many women in one space, a huge cloud of different perfumes can be overwhelming. Feel free to ditch
the perfume but deodorant is welcome!
WHAT TO DO
MISCELLANEOUS
- It will be hot! We will provide a water bottle to help you stay hydrated. Drink up!
- Get plenty of sleep!
- Be a friend and support system to all of your fellow PNMs!!
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PKPKPK FAQ's
Which Panhellenic sororities are on TCU’s campus?
Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta,
Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu,
Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
What does it mean if I am a legacy?
Legacy status with a chapter does not in any way guarantee a bid or an invitation to any round
of recruitment. However, chapters are often aware if a PNM is a legacy and may consider this
during the process. Being a legacy of one chapter does not have an impact on your invitations to
other chapters. Chapters only have access to legacy information for their own organization and
cannot see legacy information for other chapters.
What does accepting a bid entail?
Accepting a bid means that you sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement
(MRABA) stating that you are willing to become a member of any of the chapters you list.
Once you sign an MRABA, you are ineligible to pursue membership with any other Panhellenic
organization until the next formal recruitment.
What are my chances of getting a bid?
Event Invitations and Bids are not guaranteed at any point during recruitment. We strongly
encourage all PNMs to keep an open mind throughout the process and maximize their options. If
you are nervous about receiving a bid, you can talk with your Rho Gamma, and she can help you
better understand the process.
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Can I still be involved in other things on campus if I am in a sorority?
Absolutely!! Sorority women are some of the most involved students on our campus and many
chapters require members to be involved in at least one other registered student organization.
You will often see Panhellenic women serving as leaders in these organizations as well.
What does it mean to maximize my options?
At the end of each round, you will have the opportunity to rank and cluster the chapters you
visited in preferential order (this will be explained to you in more detail during the process). For
the first three rounds of recruitment, you MUST list every chapter that you have visited that day.
Once you have attended preference round, you are not required to list every chapter that you
have visited that round; however, if you do list every chapter and maximize your options, you are
more likely to receive a bid from one of the chapters that you have listed. For example, if you
have visited two chapters on preference round and you list both, you will have maximized your
options. Conversely, if you only list one, you will not have maximized your options and receiving
bid is not as certain.
How much time does being in a sorority take?
Being a member of a sorority is a responsibility, and like most responsibilities, it takes time. While
the amount of time you need to dedicate to the chapter may vary with your level of involvement,
all members will be required to attend weekly chapter meetings, service-based events, ritual
events, and have the option to attend social events. Most New Member Classes are required to
attend additional meetings to learn more about the organization. Your experience will not be as
meaningful without commitment to these expectations. They will bring you closer to your sisters
and your organization.
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How Recruitment Works
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MUTUAL SELECTION
1. At the end of each round, you will cluster your most preferred chapters you wish to return to the next round
and rank your least preferred chapters in order.
2. Each chapter will also submit their selections at the end of each round.
3. PNM and Chapter selections are then matched and you will receive your individualized schedule every
morning.
Please note, it is possible to not be invited back to chapters in your most preferred cluster or to be invited back
to chapters in your least preferred rankings.
Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)
1. At the conclusion of your last Preference event, you will make your final selection, ranking the chapter(s) you
visited in preferential order. Once you complete your ranking(s), you will sign a copy of the MRABA. Please
note that once the MRABA has been turned in to a representative of TCU Panhellenic, it cannot be altered or
changed.
2. The MRABA was formerly known as a “Preference Card.” The MRABA is a binding agreement that is effective
for one calendar year. By signing this document, you, as a Potential New Member, agree that you are willing
to accept a bid for membership from any sorority that you ranked on your MRABA. Once you have signed the
MRABA, you are ineligible for continuous open bidding (COB) at TCU in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. However,
you will be eligible to participate in the next Formal Recruitment in Fall 2020.
3. Prior to signing the MRABA, you will have several options to consider and we suggest that you thoroughly
reflect on these before signing your MRABA.
• First and foremost, you may choose not to complete the MRABA, thereby withdrawing from recruitment.
If you choose this option, you are eligible to accept a bid for membership from any Panhellenic sororities
participating in COB. A small number of chapters may be able to recruit a limited number of women
through the COB process after formal recruitment or in the Spring if their chapter is below Panhellenic
total; however, this is rare and not guaranteed. You are also eligible to pursue membership with any
other Greek organization that has membership open to women.
• Secondly, you may choose to list all sororities whose preference event you attended and from whom you
are willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid).
• Lastly, you may choose to list only one of two sororities whose preference event you attended, but you
must understand that if you choose to single intentional preference then you are not guaranteed to
receive a bid for membership.
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Recruitment Advice
1. Throughout this whole process, remember that this is YOUR recruitment and YOUR decision - not your mom’s,
sister’s, roommate’s, or anyone else’s.
2. Each day is a new day. The chapter that you loved one day might not be your favorite the next.
Just because you didn’t enjoy a chapter at the beginning of the week doesn’t mean you should rule
them out completely. There is a reason they still want you to attend their events!
3. The chapter women are just as nervous about talking to you as you are about talking to them!
4. Be yourself and respond to questions naturally. The more genuine your answers are, the better the chapters
will get to know you and the better you get to know the chapters.
5. Look for the women who share similar values as you, not the women you want to be or look like!
6. Stay true to yourself. The harder you try to be like the women in the chapter you are attending an event at,
the harder it will be for you to find your perfect fit.
7. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hair tie, and know that you will sweat a little. But don’t worry, everyone is
in the same boat, even the chapter members.
8. Don’t believe everything you hear. Rumors are rumors for a reason, they aren’t always true. Make your
decision based on your experience with the chapter, everything else will fall into place. Remember to keep
your conversations positive!
9. No one has a perfect schedule. Schedules vary by person. It is not uncommon not to have less than a full
schedule - so don’t sweat it!
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Panhellenic Chapters
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Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha
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Our Greek Community
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Each of the organizations within the TCU fraternity and sorority community falls within one of five governing
councils - Independent Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council,
and Multicultural Greek Council. All of these councils, excpet the Interfraternity Council, have membership open
to women. You may find your home in one of our thirteen Panhellenic chapters, or you may find yourself called
to one of the wonderful chapters on our campus in another council - either way, we welcome you to the Greek
Community!
THE INDEPENDENT GREEK COUNCIL
The purpose of the Independent Greek Council (IGC) is to serve as a resource for its member organizations
and to promote and foster positive fraternal relations, communication, and development of all fraternal
organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism, and education.
THE NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), referred to as “the Divine Nine”, was formed on May 10th, 1930 at
Howard University, in Washington DC, and houses the nine historically African-American, black Greek-lettered
organizations, which were founded on scholarship, community service, and brotherhood/sisterhood. Texas
Christian University is home to six of these organizations.
THE MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is a governing council for a coalition of Multicultural Greek-Letter
Organizations (MGLOs) established in 1998, with the mission of promoting multiculturalism by advocating for
justice and equity, cultivating interfraternal relationships, and empowering its member organizations.
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Independent Greek Council
Mu Phi Epsilon
We are the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, an
international professional music fraternity. We were charted
on TCU’s campus in 1948 and we continue to grow, now
one of the largest chapters in Texas with 34 members. We
aim to advance music through scholarship, education, and
service. All members must be a music major or minor and
can be apart of any other Greek-letter organization. For
more information, please reach out to our VP Elect Rachel
Brookover (r.brookover@tcu.edu) or check our instagram at
@muphiepsilon_tcu)!
Sigma Phi Lambda (referred to as “Phi Lamb”) is a Christian
sorority that seeks to shine their light on campus and make God’s
name great. Phi Lamb hosts events such as worship nights, formal,
service opportunities, mom and dad’s weekend, and much more.
Members are allowed to have dual membership in both a Panhellenic
sorority as well as Phi Lamb. Find more information on Instagram @
tcusigmaphilambda and online at tcuphilamb.weebly.com The best
way to contact Phi Lamb is by emailing tcuphilamb@gmail.com.
Sigma Phi Lambda
Tau Beta Sigma
Beta Delta is Texas Christian University’s chapter of the Tau
Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority. Our members
are dedicated to serving the TCU Band and the Fort Worth
community. Each year Beta Delta serves the TCU Band in countless
ways, including distribution of uniforms, School of Music Auditions,
and bus and stands clean up after marching band performances.
We are a group of women and men who are passionate about
band, service, TCU, and the community around us! You can reach
out to a.m.hatton@tcu.edu for more information!
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
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Alpha Kappa Alpha
The Kappa Lambda chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated was chartered on the campus of Texas Christian
University by 12 lovely ladies on March 27, 1976. The Kappa
Lambda Chapter serves the TCU community as well as the
greater Fort Worth community by enriching & educating the
population while achieving our 5 national targets (which change
every 4 years & can be found on AKA1908.com) as well as
hosting service events every month. The Kappa Lambda chapter
also hosts a wide variety of events dedicated to women’s
empowerment, and community growth through social events.
The Kappa Lambda chapter is dedicated to being SUPREME in
service to all mankind. (Follow us on social media @tcu_akas)
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12,
1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The sorority’s
aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community through
public service and leadership development. Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority, Inc. is one of the four historically African American
sororities that compromise the National Pan-Hellenic Council
(NPHC). The Tau Rho Chapter on the TCU campus was recently
chartered on April 29, 2018 by nine women: Lesean Isaac,
Oreoluwa Abimbola, Kendall Hudson, Johnnie Wilbourn, Andrea
Graves, Elizabeth Henningsen, Doreen Nyambuka, McKenzie
Washington & Tahlia Wilson-Nealy.
(Follow us on social media @tcusgrhos)
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Multicultural Greek Council
Chi Upsilon Sigma
Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. was founded in
1980 with the mission of educating, elevating and empowering
all women. We pride ourselves in tradition and our values
of leadership, sisterhood, service, and character. Our motto
is “wisdom through education” because we believe that only
with knowledge can you make a real impact in the community.
For more information, you can contact the President, Jenny
Villagomez by emailing alpha.zeta@justbecus.org
Kappa Lambda Delta Sorority Inc. is an Asian
and Asian-American interest sorority that
was founded on September 19th, 2005 at
Texas Christian University. Kappa Lambda
Delta Sorority is confident, inclusive and
beautiful. For more information please contact
kappalambdadelta@gmail.com
Kappa Lambda Delta
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Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated is the
First and Largest Latin Sorority in the nation. The sorority
was founded in December of 1975 by 17 lovely Founding
Mothers at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. The
original purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha was to establish
a support system for Latina women pursuing higher
education. “Latin by Tradition, not by Definition” has been
adopted by the organization to continue to guide women
of all backgrounds to become Universal Women along the
principles of Unity, Love, and Respect.
For more information please reach out to
LTA.epsilonrho.president@gmail.com
We are Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority, Inc., an
organization rooted in service and sisterhood.
For many of us, SLA has become our family away
from home, on campus. As our saying goes, “TCU
is my dream, but SLA is my home.” We continue
to grow as an organization in service, leadership,
unifying the Greek community, and creating a
stronger bond as sisters. Please contact
tcusla.pnmdirector@gmail.com for information.
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Resources
VIOLATION OF RULES
If you need to file a violation you experienced or witnessed, here is what you do:
1. Do your best to get specific details, names, exact wording, and setting. The more detail, the better.
2. Do not spread the details. Speak with individuals that can help solve the problem and
prevent future situations like this. Talk to your Rho Gamma, any Panhellenic Executive officer,
a Fraternity & Sorority Life staff member, or email tcupanhellVPRO@gmail.com (the Vice President
of Recruitment Operations).
3. We will do everything in our power to keep the identities of those who come forward private and ask
that you do the same too.
4. Do not think your chances of receiving a bid will be hindered by this. Be confident that you are doing
the right thing! This will help prevent future unethical behavior in our community.
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Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta
Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi
Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega
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