Clear Lake Area

Panhellenic Association

Sorority Recruitment Information &

Sign-Up Packet

2017

www.clearlakepanhel.org

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WELCOME TO SORORITY RECRUITMENT

The first sorority was founded in 1851. At that time, female students were not fully integrated into campus life at institutions of higher learning. As more women began to seek the advantages of higher education, they banded together on campuses seeking mutual friendships and thereby finding support in their pursuit of education. For more than a hundred and fifty years, these women have written an epic record of leadership, aid to education, achievement, and philanthropy. Today there are 26 sororities recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference. The Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association (“CLAPA”) is composed of sorority alumnae representing most of the 26 groups. One of our primary purposes is to assist young women from our area to have the best sorority recruitment experience possible. We would be pleased to provide you and your parents with information about sorority life and possible sorority membership. This may be accomplished by registering with CLAPA so that we may distribute your information to each sorority alumnae group represented at your university. This serves as an introduction to each group. If you are personally acquainted with a woman that is a member of a sorority, it is a good idea to ask her for a personal recommendation. This recommendation can be mailed directly to her sorority at the university that you will be attending. If you are undecided whether you will be going through recruitment, it is ALWAYS better to go ahead and sign up for recruitment so your information will be processed and ready to go if you decide to participate. Our Sorority Recruitment Information & Sign-­­Up Packet is available on our website. Please visit us at www.clearlakepanhel.org. The Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association recruitment sponsorship program serves school districts in the Greater Houston Bay Area: CLEAR CREEK ISD, FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON, PEARLAND, ALVIN, BRAZOSWOOD, DANBURY, TEXAS CITY, DICKINSON, LA PORTE, DEER PARK, PASADENA AND ALL PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE AREA.

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Top 10 Facts about GrƩƩk Life

1. We are SMART! On average, the all sorority GPA consistently matches and often well exceeds the overall campus average for all women. 2. We are DIVERSE! Sororities represent the rich diversity of the campus population. 3. We are RESPONSIBLE! Members who make commitments to themselves and their chapters prove to be among the most well respected students. 4. We HELP OTHERS! Greek organizations are recognized for their philanthropic work. 5. We are LEADERS! Greek women are involved in campus activities, are often the most visible campus leaders, and are the most enthusiastic at university events. 6. We DO NOT haze! Hazing is illegal. 7. We are AFFORDABLE! Greek life is an investment in your future. The chapter will help members to plan, budget, and fundraise to participate in Greek life. 8. We are NOT RICH! Greek members are not wealthy. Women and men in sororities and fraternities maintain jobs and internships. Many receive financial aid and scholarships to help finance their college education. 9. We NETWORK! Greeks are afforded networking opportunities through alumni for job assistance and advice, internship exposure, and general direction when entering the workforce. 10. We have FUN! Greeks have tons of fun! Greeks maintain a balance between the classroom and personal time. Events such as formal dances, retreats, and sisterhood activities are just a few of the fun events.

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General Information � Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association… “CLAPA” will help provide you with

general sorority information and will notify Clear Lake Area sorority alumnae groups of your intent to participate in membership recruitment. THIS DOES NOT REGISTER YOU WITH YOUR COLLEGE PANHELLENIC.

� By May 1st, 2017, please turn in your completed Recruitment Information Form, social resume, and pictures to our Recruitment Chair, Mary Payne, at the address listed in the instructions. If you miss this deadline or fail to register with CLAPA it does not mean that you will not be able to participate in recruitment. It does mean that we MAY have difficulty finding alumnae members home in the summer and available to write your references and get it to the school in time for the recruitment deadline.��

� The CLAPA deadline (May 1st) is the same whether your school has fall or spring recruitment. The sorority members use the summer time to get organized and ready for recruitment.�

� Campus Panhellenic Association… When you register with your campus Panhellenic (and this is a must), they will send you information about what you can expect during the recruitment process on the campus. Campus registration dates vary so check the campus website or call to find out the deadline at your university. The information you will receive usually has dress guidelines and photo examples. Wear clothes you feel good in and comfortable shoes -­­ you will be standing and walking a lot.��

� Recruitment…Membership recruitment is typically 3 to 4 events, intended for you and the sorority women to meet and for you to learn more about sorority life and the sorority in particular. The emphasis is on conversation and getting to know each other since it is a mutual selection process. Each sorority has a variety of women in them so don’t judge them by a stereotype given to you for the whole group. The period of recruitment varies, but usually lasts for several days.��

� Sorority Membership…It’s for life! All sororities were created with the desire for friendship, leadership, achievement and philanthropy, in their pursuit of higher education. Among the many benefits, they offer you a home away from home, help make the university smaller by providing an easy way to connect with others and give you an opportunity to develop leadership skills. This also provides a lifetime of friendship through alumnae associations throughout the country and abroad where you can make new friends as you move to different locations. Alumnae groups are among the most noted organizations that support community non-­­profit organizations. Sorority membership offers benefits for a lifetime which are too numerous to mention.�

� Scholarship... Every sorority wishes to maintain a high chapter grade point average. Therefore, each must consider a woman’s ability to adhere to its scholastic standards. It is hoped that each student pledged will place importance upon the completion of her education and that she remain involved with the sorority for the full four years.�

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� GPA Requirement… Although some universities publish a GPA requirement of 2.5 for admittance, many sororities require a 3.0 or higher to be considered for membership.��

� Compatibility... Sororities are based upon friendship, congeniality and mutual ideals. The ability to get along with others and the enjoyment of being with people of diverse personalities are desirable qualities.��

� Interest in Involvement... Those who are group-­­oriented and who enjoy working with people are more likely to contribute to sorority operation and to benefit from membership. The potential member’s list of high school activities need not be long if there is indication that she has truly participated in some ... rather than being merely a "joiner" in many activities. It is quality of involvement over number of activities that counts the most.��

� Financial Responsibility... Membership dues finance each sorority. Women participating in the membership recruitment process should be aware of the cost of sorority membership and be willing to accept this financial obligation.��

� Cost of Membership… Expenses for sorority membership include pledge fees, initiation fees, building fees, and dues. To secure accurate information regarding the expenses for sorority membership on your campus, go to the campus website and search for “Greek Life.” Review the material on the university website or contact the Panhellenic Council on the campus you are attending to find out specific costs for sorority membership at that particular campus. Fees will vary by sorority. This information changes from year to year and the Panhellenic office at each campus has the up-­­to-­­date information regarding these costs and will be your most reliable source for this information.��

� It’s a Mutual Decision…Sororities which are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (“NPC”) are private social organizations whose collegiate members have the right to invite into membership the women they deem to be most congenial. The privilege of choice is mutual. Although a sorority has the right to choose whom it will invite to pledge, the recruit also has the right to choose which sorority she will want to join. If you would like to join a sorority, it is best to do it your first year in� college because it is much more difficult to get in your second year of school. It is best not to make up your mind about joining any sorority until you have met its active collegiate members. Remember that you are not joining a "name" but choosing a closely knit group in which you expect to make lasting friendships in college and alumna life. Also, remember that individual sororities differ from campus to campus, and there are girls in every sorority that you would develop lasting friendships with. Enter recruitment with an open mind, go to all the first round parties you are invited to attend and give each group a chance. When your final decision is being made on your preferential signing at the end of the Membership Recruitment events, you, the recruit, are urged to list more than one group, in preferential order, when indicating the sororities that you are interested in joining. Maximize your chances for sorority membership by choosing more than one and knowing that your second or third choice may be the one you have promised to join if you are offered membership.

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National Panhellenic Conference Sororities Texas Colleges and Universities

Angelo State University Southern Methodist (San Angelo) University Texas A&M University Delta Zeta (Dallas) (College Station) Sigma Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Baylor University Delta Delta Delta Alpha Epsilon Phi (Waco) Delta Gamma Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Chi Omega Gamma Phi Beta Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Theta Delta Delta Delta Chi Omega Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Gamma Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi Delta Zeta Kappa Alpha Theta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Kappa Gamma Southwestern University Kappa Alpha Theta Pi Beta Phi (Georgetown) Kappa Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Xi Delta Pi Beta Phi Houston Baptist University Delta Delta Delta Zeta Tau Alpha (Houston) Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Chi Omega Texas A&M – Commerce Phi Mu Stephen F. Austin State (Commerce) University Alpha Phi Lamar University (Nacogdoches) Chi Omega (Beaumont) Alpha Chi Omega Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Chi Omega Chi Omega Kappa Delta Alpha Delta Pi Delta Delta Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Delta Zeta Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Zeta Tau Alpha (Corpus Christi) Midwestern State University Alpha Gamma Delta (Wichita Falls) St. Mary’s University Delta Delta Delta Alpha Phi (San Antonio) Gamma Phi Beta Chi Omega Alpha Phi Zeta Tau Alpha Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Sigma Tau Sigma Kappa Delta Zeta Texas A&M – Kingsville Sigma Sigma Sigma (Kingsville) Sam Houston State Alpha Sigma Alpha (Huntsville) Tarleton State University Delta Phi Epsilon Alpha Chi Omega (Stephenville) Theta Phi Alpha Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omega Pi Alpha Omicron Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma Delta Phi Epsilon Zeta Tau Alpha Delta Zeta

Schreiner University Phi Mu

(Kerrville) Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Phi Epsilon

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Texas Christian University (Fort Worth) 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 Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha Texas State University (San Marcos) Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Gamma Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Zeta Tau Alpha Texas Tech University (Lubbock) Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth) Alpha Xi Delta Gamma Phi Beta Texas Woman’s University (Denton) Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma

The University of Texas – The University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley San Antonio (San Antonio) (Edinburg) Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Zeta Alpha Sigma Alpha

Gamma Phi Beta The University of Texas at Phi Mu Arlington Sigma Kappa (Arlington) Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Zeta The University of Texas at Zeta Tau Alpha Tyler

(Tyler) The University of Texas at Alpha Chi Omega Austin Delta Gamma (Austin) Alpha Chi Omega University of Houston Alpha Delta Pi (Houston) Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Phi Chi Omega Alpha Xi Delta Delta Gamma Chi Omega Delta Zeta Delta Delta Delta Phi Mu Delta Gamma Sigma Kappa Kappa Alpha Theta Zeta Tau Alpha Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma University of North Texas Pi Beta Phi (Denton) Sigma Delta Tau Alpha Delta Pi Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Phi

Chi Omega The University of Texas at Delta Gamma Dallas Kappa Delta (Richardson) Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Gamma Delta Pi Beta Phi Delta Delta Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Delta Zeta Kappa Alpha Theta University of the Incarnate

Word The University of Texas at (San Antonio) El Paso Alpha Sigma Alpha (El Paso) Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Xi Delta West Texas A&M University Zeta Tau Alpha (Canyon)

Alpha Sigma Alpha Chi Omega Delta Zeta Zeta Tau Alpha

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ALERT!!

To participate in Recruitment 2017-2018:

You must ALSO register with your college or university’s Panhellenic

Association.

Contact your Dean of Students for additional information or help with locating the Office

of Greek Life.

Some colleges/universities have Open House information in the

Spring, so early contact is always advantageous.

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CHECKLIST FOR RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION

1. Complete the Recruitment Information Form.

2. Prepare a current Social Resume (jobs, honors, activities, etc.).

3. PICTURES: 2 FOR EACH SORORITY APPLICATION & 1 FOR CLEAR LAKE PANHELLENIC

(1) 4x6 Full Body Shot and (1) 4x6 Portrait Pose or Head Shot (i.e. Texas A&M has 14 sororities; 28 pictures needed +1 (of your choice) for Clear Lake Panhellenic; total = 29 pictures submitted).

4. Take a CURRENT picture of yourself (A 4x6 snapshot is fine; this does not have to be an expensive

picture). Most schools ALSO require pictures when you register for recruitment-so you may want to make all your duplicates at the same time. A good idea is to print your name (or use a label with your name on it) on the back of each of your photos-sometimes these get separated from your paperwork!!!

5. Make enough copies of ALL the above items for EACH sorority at your school (refer to the list of

Sororities at Texas Colleges and Universities in this packet), PLUS 1 extra copy for our Clear Lake Area Panhellenic records. For instance, if your college has eight sororities, then make nine copies of your information. You do not have to include this is any type of folder or envelope. Simply staple each packet together.

6. Scan your 4x6 Full Body Shot photo as a pdf file. Use this format to name this file: [Last Name_First

Name-Photo-FullBody.pdf]. For example, Brown_Sally- Photo-Full Body.pdf. Scan your 4x6 Portrait Pose or Head Shot photo as a pdf file. Use this format to name this file: [Last Name_First Name-Photo-HeadShot.pdf]. For example, Brown_Sally-Photo-HeadShot.pdf.

7. Save or scan your Social Resume as a pdf file. Use this format to name this file: [Last

Name_First Name-Resume.pdf]. For example, Brown_Sally-Resume.pdf.

8. Scan your completed Recruitment Information Form as a pdf file. Use this format to name this file: [Last Name_First Name-RecruitmentInfoForm.pdf]. For example, Brown_Sally-RecruitmentInfoForm.pdf.

9. Scan and send your most recent transcript (either high school or college/university). Do not wait for

spring semester grades to be posted.

10. Send an email to Mary Payne at mpayne60@aol.com with the following:

a. Use this format in the Subject line: [Last Name, First Name – Recruitment Packet]. For example: Brown, Sally – Recruitment Packet

b. Attach your FIVE SEPARATE files per directions #6 – #9 above. 11. Then, for EACH packet, STAPLE together your two pictures, Recruitment Information Form, social resume; and transcript. You do not need to put each packet into a folder or envelope.

12. Mail or deliver by May 1st in a large envelope to:

Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association Mary Payne 16906 Prince Pine Court Houston, TX 77059

13. ***NOTE***If the information is received after May 1st, then Clear Lake Panhellenic will do our best to deliver the information, but there is no guarantee. 14. Register for sorority recruitment with the college or university Panhellenic you will be attending. 15. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…call or text Mary Payne at 281-797-1138 or email her at Mpayne60@aol.com AFTER you go through recruitment. We are always interested in learning about your recruitment experience and finding out which sorority you chose.

PLEASE REMEMBER!!! YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER WITH THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

PANHELLENIC AT THE SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND

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FINAL REMINDERS FOR CLEAR LAKE AREA PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Please return your completed Recruitment Information Form, Social Resume, Photographs and Transcript in one large envelope on or before May 1, 2017. Make sure your name and return address are printed in the upper left hand corner of the envelope. If you mail your application, one stamp is NOT enough. Be sure to use enough postage. Clear Lake Panhellenic is not responsible for late or misdirected mail or for packets sent with inadequate postage. If you would like to hand deliver your packet, you may leave it in the box marked “RECRUITMENT” by Mary’s front door. Her address 16906 Prince Pine Court, Houston, 77059 (in the Pine Brook Subdivision). Also, do not forget to email Mary your five separate pdf files using the format indicated in the Checklist. Her email is mpayne60@aol.com. Please remember – registration with Clear Lake Area Panhellenic does NOT register you for recruitment with the University Panhellenic at the school you plan to attend. Each university has its own rules and requirements for recruitment. College recruitment registration is the responsibility of each young lady. Please contact your University Panhellenic to request recruitment registration materials. Also, please note that registering with Clear Lake Panhellenic does NOT guarantee a recommendation from each sorority group. Each individual sorority makes that decision.

For further information please contact: Mary Payne Tish Wright 16906 Prince Pine Ct. 6146 Bradie Ct. Houston,TX 77059 League City, TX 77573 281-797-1138 832-721-5521 Mpayne60@aol.com tishwright5@gmail.com

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RECRUITMENT INFORMATION FORM

CLEAR LAKE AREA

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION NAME: _______________________________________________________________________

Last First M.I. Preferred name

Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Home Phone E-­­Mail Address: ____________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________

High School: ____________________________________City: __________________________ High School GPA / Scale (Out of ): __________________Year Graduated: _________________

SAT _____________ACT ____________Class Rank ____________Class Size________________

College Planning to Attend: ______________________________________________________

For Fall 2016 Circle One: FR (<30 hrs) SO (30-­­59 hrs) JR (60-­­89 hrs) SR (>90 hrs)

College Attended: ______________________________________College GPA: ____________ (If any) Date of Birth: ______________________

Have you registered with your College Panhellenic? __________________________________

Mother's Name: __________________________ Mother's Cell Phone: ___________________

Mother's Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Home Phone Mother's Greek Affiliation:________________________________________________________________ Sister/Aunt/Grandmother Greek Affiliation: ________________________________________

Father's Name: ___________________________ Father's Cell Phone: ___________________

Father's Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Home Phone Father's Greek Affiliation: _______________________________________________________

Brother/Uncle/Grandfather Greek Affiliation: ______________________________________ Please provide a copy of your most recent transcript (either high school or college). Please do not wait for year-­­end grades to be posted.

On a separate sheet, list all High School (and College) Activities,Clubs, offices held, awards, honors, volunteer activities, community service, and any hobbies or special interests. I give permission for this information to be released to National Panhellenic Council Sorority Alumnae Groups with chapters at my university. ______________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date

Sample Social Resume

Your Full Name Home Address

Home and Cell Phone Email Address

Education: Admitted to University of_______________ (Fall 2017) Attended _______________________High School, Houston Texas (graduated May 2017) Weighted Composite GPA: _______________ Highest Composite SAT (or ACT) Score: ___________________ Math: ____________ Reading: ______________ Writing: ___________

High School Activities: For example, yearbook, school newspaper, clubs, sports, performing arts, choir. Be sure to list leadership positions and years involved.

Awards and Honors: School awards, community awards (i.e. President’s Volunteer Service Award).

Community Activities: Church and similar youth groups, mission trips, NCL and other community organizations, summer camps, etc.

Employment: Names of employer(s), dates of employment, description of duties.

Hobbies & Other Interests: Personal Information: Parents: Names and occupation(s) Family Greek Affiliations (if applicable) Mother: Sorority and school Sister(s): Name Sorority and school You may also list grandmothers, aunts, cousins, although those may not constitute legacy relationships. Some social resumes also list father/brother fraternity relationships, to show interest in overall Greek system.

IMPORTANT!! Do NOT include your Social Security number on your resume.

Be sure to mark through your Social Security number on your transcript.

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Sally Brown

4540 Elm St. Houston, TX 77001

713-­­123-­­4567 sallybrown@gmail.com

Education: Admitted to the University of Texas/College of Natural Sciences (Turing Scholars Program) Fall 2017 Attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Houston, Texas (graduated May 2017) Weighted GPA: 4.15 (out of 4.30) Highest Composite SAT Score: 2280/ACT Score: 34 SAT Math: 790/SAT Verbal: 730/ SAT Writing: 760 High School Activities: Prom committee president (12th), varsity soccer (10th-­­12

th), varsity soccer captain (12th), community service club (10th-­­12th), community

service club public relations officer (12th), varsity cross country (9th and 12th), National Honor Society (11th-­­12th), youth serving community club

(9th-­­10th), St. Thomas spirit club (9th), Junior varsity soccer captain (9th)

Awards and Honors: National Merit Finalist (12

th), Varsity Soccer Charger Award (12

th), Varsity Soccer All District Honorable Mention (11

th), Holy Cross College Book Award

(11th

), National Spanish Exam Silver Medal (11th

), National Spanish Exam Gold Medal (9th

-­­10th

), Highest Academic Honors (9th

-­­12th

) Out of School Activities: West Houston club soccer (9th-­­12

th), Breakthrough Houston (11th-­­12th), T.H. Rogers Volunteer (2 hrs/wk 12th), Star of

Hope Men’s Shelter Volunteer (2 hrs/wk 11th)

Employment: Breakthrough Houston School Year Internship – volunteer internship teaching math to underprivileged middle school students

Employer: Bobby Brown Dates: September 2016 – April 2017

Babysitter Employers: Jenny Jones, Sally Jones, Mary Jones Dates: September 2011 – present

Summer Internship (2011) with Breakthrough Houston – volunteer internship working as a math and science teaching assistant Employer: Bobby Brown Dates: June 2011 – July 2011

Concessions Manager at Bellaire Aquatics Center Dates: May 2010 – August 2010

Personal Information: Mother: Mary Brown, Chief Legal Officer ABC Logistics Father: George Brown, Lawyer Step-­­Father: Bob Jones, Tax Director ABC Services Dorm/Roommate: Grayson through Hardin House/Mary Jones Family Greek Affiliations: Aunt: Amy Brown, Kappa Delta Vanderbilt University Aunt: Sally Jones, Pi Beta Phi Baylor University Cousin: Ryan Jones, Kappa Sigma Baylor University Uncle: Ed Brown, Delta Upsilon Baylor University Cousin in law: Jane Brown, Tri-­­Delta Baylor University Step-­­Uncle: Mike Jones, Kappa Sigma University of Texas Step-­­Aunt: Mary Jones, Tri-­­Delta University of Texas Hobbies/Interests: Teaching, deaf education/American Sign Language, community service, soccer, running, hot yoga, computer science, reading, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, travelling (Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, etc.), horseback riding, outdoors, etc.

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