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Sorority Life

A GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S NPC SORORITIES

Welcome .......................................................................................1.Greek Life: What is it? ..................................................................2National Panhellenic Conference ................................................3Being Panhellenic. .....................................................................4-5 Recruitment Information ..............................................................6How Recruitment Works ..............................................................7Recruitment Week .....................................................................8-9General Tips ................................................................................1.0“What to Bring” Checklist .........................................................1.01.0 Tips for Choosing the Right Sorority for You ........................1.1.Recruitment Week Dos and Don’ts ............................................1.1.

Chapters Alpha Delta Pi ...............................................................1.2-1.3 Alpha Omicron Pi .........................................................1.4-1.5 Chi Omega ....................................................................1.6-1.7 Delta Delta Delta ...........................................................1.8-1.9 Delta Gamma ................................................................20-21. Gamma Phi Beta ...........................................................22-23 Kappa Delta ...................................................................24-25 Sigma Delta Tau ............................................................26-27 Zeta Tau Alpha ..............................................................28-29

Greek Alphabet ..........................................................................30Greek Speak ...........................................................................30-31. Circle of Sisterhood ....................................................................31.Frequently-Asked Questions ......................................................32How to Register for Recruitment ...............................................33Our Sponsors ..........................................................................34-37

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Welcome

Mission: The mission of the Panhellenic Association is to empower all women to exceed their full potential by providing honest and caring relationships, leadership experiences and the opportunity to develop lifelong skills through collaboration, education, purposeful programming and accountability.

Dear Potential New Member,

On behalf of the Panhellenic Association, we would like to welcome you to the University of South Florida and to Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 201.2. We believe we can speak for many Panhellenic women when we say joining a sorority is one of the best decisions we have ever made and it has enhanced our college experi-ence as women and as students. You will grow so much through this process and we encourage you to get as much out of this as you can. It is truly the experience of a lifetime and one you will never forget. The goal of our community is to become the ideal community for all women at USF.

Each sorority encourages individual development by setting high ideals in leadership, scholarship, service to others, and sisterhood. Memories of sorority experiences will be treasured for years after graduation, and many of the friendships created will be cherished for a lifetime.

No matter which sorority you choose, you will find a unique bond of friendship. You will be joining a group of women with whom you are able to share laughter, dreams, and even tears. Above all, the lessons learned will remain in your heart forever and will help you grow for the rest of your life!

Throughout Recruitment Week you will be provided with an opportunity to learn about and meet each soror-ity. The best advice that we can give you is to try to enter Recruitment with an open mind. Each organization has its own unique characterizes and outstanding qualities. Look for the group that best fits your personality, ideals and gives you the most opportunity for personal growth and development. Most of all, look for the group where you feel most at home.

If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are here for you!We want to wish each one of you the best during your time at the University of South Florida. We hope to see you during Recruitment!

Go Bulls!

Alex ApthekerPresident

Katlyn PatzwaldVice President of Recruitment

Rachelle GardowVice President of Development

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Vision: The University of South Florida’s Panhellenic Association will be the ideal community for all women at USF.

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the govern-ing body that promotes and governs 1.3 fraternities on the USF campus. The council is responsible for coordinating fraternity participation in intramural sports, compiling and reporting scholastic standings and informing chapters about upcoming events like Homecoming and Greek Week. For more information on the Interfraternity Council visit www.southflorid-aifc.com.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is composed nationally of nine historically African-American organizations, each holding a rich history and basing itself on common principles they apply in everyday life. Eight of the nine NPHC organizations are currently on USF’s campus (including 4 sorori-ties). NPHC is not limited to African-Americans; it is open to people of all races, creeds, nationalities, genders, and religions. For more information please check out their website at www.usfnphc.com.

The Unified Greek Council (UGC) is the govern-ing organization formed to unify a set of culturally-based fraternities and sororities. UGC prides itself on the respect and diversity of each organization in the council. The primary purpose is to unite the member organizations in order to share ideas and resources, provide a support network for involved students and collectively accomplish goals. For more information on the Unified Greek Council at USF go to www.usfugc.com.

The Greek Programming Board (GPB) is charged with upholding the ideals and integrity of the Greek community at the University of South Flori-da. Greek Programming Board is a group of student leaders who assist in programming for the Fraternity and Sorority Community. GPB was created with the purpose to develop and grow fraternal organiza-tions and to advocate on behalf of all Greek members.

Our community is composed of 4 governing councils: The Interfraternity Council, The National Panhellenic Council, the Unified Greek Council

and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

What is it?UNITE: We build partnerships with entities both within and outside of the Fraternity and Sorority community.

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Junior Panhellenic CouncilPromotes interfraternal friendship and increases awareness, knowledge and participation in the Panhellenic Associa-tion. By holding meetings specifically designed for them, new members have an outlet to learn about our community and prepare for early leadership roles in both their own chapter and in the Panhellenic Association.

Panhellenic CabinetA body of appointed sorority women who coordinate various programming for the Association. Directors work alongside the Executive Board in planning and implement-ing activities for our community and throughout the USF campus and community.

Panhellenic Ethics BoardActs as justices in Panhellenic hearings, which are a part of our standard judicial procedure. The members also play an important leadership role in the community as they educate members about our rules and accountability proce-dures.

Panhellenic Marketing TeamFocuses on purposeful programming and marketing that properly associates with the Panhellenic brand. The goal of the Marketing Team is to promote the ideals and values of the Panhellenic Association, alleviating negative stereo-types and preconceived notions about sororities.

The Panhellenic ExecutiveBoard oversees the operations of the Panhellenic Association. Each officer is a member of a Panhellenic sorority at USF and represents the interest of the Association at large. The Executive Board’s main objective is to promote the overall welfare of the Associa-tion, to compile rules and regulations that govern it, and to guide its regular business. The Panhellenic Executive Board for 201.2 is shown to the right along with a descrip-tion of each officer’s duties.

Alex Aptheker, PresidentResponsible for the overall operation of the Panhellenic Association and serves as a liaison between Panhellenic and USF.

Camille Darby, Vice President of Internal Affairs Responsible for performing all duties of the President in her absence and serves as the chief judicial officer of the Panhellenic Association.

Katlyn Patzwald, Vice President of Recruitment Responsible for organizing all things Recruitment oriented.

Melissa Stewart, Vice President Administration Responsible for the general supervision of the finances. She also records attendance and minutes for all Panhellenic Association meetings.

Natalie Emerson, Vice President of Programming Serves as the head of the Panhellenic Cabinet and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all educa-tional, social and philanthropic programs.

Rachelle Gardow, Vice President of DevelopmentEducates, trains, and manages the Recruitment Counselors and assists potential new members with the Recruitment process.

Danielle Kushner, Vice President of External AffairsResponsible for all public relations and marketing efforts for the Panhellenic Association.

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INSPIRE: Through leadership opportunities and meaningful experiences, we inspire all women to reach their potential.

USF Panhellenic looks forward to the accomplishments that Gamma Phi Beta will bring to the community.

Chapter Accomplishments

Nothing could make Delta Gamma

prouder than their very own Guide Dog,

Alistair! She is a priceless set of eyes,

allowing someone with visual impair-

ments to now lead a happy and healthy

life.

INSPIRE: While supporting and serving others during our collegiate experience, we develop strong characters and builda commitment towards a lifetime of involvement and engagement.

For the past 22 years, Sigma Delta Tau has hosted “Put-ting on the Hits,” a

lip sync competition. Other fraternities and sororities participate to raise money for

Prevent Child Abuse America. Last year,

they raised $34,000!

Every year the members of Zeta

Tau Alpha volunteer and participate in

the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® whom they serve as national sponsors of

the Survivor Recogni-tion Program.

PanhellenicBeing

This past year Alpha Omicron Piput on their first

Alpha Male event, a male pageant, and raised $6,200 for

Adult and Juvenile Arthritis Research

Foundation.

Chi Omega has donated over 3,000 community service hours and $29,000 to the Make-a-Wish

Foundation which has helped grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical

conditions.

Alpha Delta Pisupports the Ronald

McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay by visiting and cooking the families meals and raising

money throughphilanthropy events.

Kappa Deltas work year round with the

Girl Scouts while rein-forcing their common

values of integrity, friendship, and fun.

Delta Delta Delta provides members with the opportunity to unite in support of a children’s cancer

chartity. The Beta Al-pha chapter of Delta

Delta Delta raised over $36,000 in 2011-

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LeadershipSororities are self-governing and managed by its members; each individual has the capacity to determine the success of their organization.

ScholarshipSororities promote academic success through peer tutoring, class selection assistance, group study sessions, resource information, learning incentives, and many other opportunities.

SisterhoodSisterhood is the backbone for our community. The sisterhood you find in a sorority is one built on trust, virtue, and respect.

ServiceOne way sororities give back to the community is through vari-ous philanthropies; these events raise funds in creative and fun ways while serving and giving all proceeds to a cause.

Leadership. Sisterhood. Scholarship. Service.

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Recruitment GuidelinesTo ensure a smoother, more enjoyable Recruitment Week, the Panhellenic Association and its sororities have set up some regulations for the recruitment period. These rules are designed to help you make an unbiased decision con-cerning sorority membership and to give all USF sororities an equal opportunity during the membership selection pro-cess. Your cooperation in adhering to these regulations will be greatly appreciated. If you feel that one of these rules has been violated, please speak with a Pi Chi or any mem-ber of the Panhellenic Executive Board about the issue.

Sorority members may only recruit during recruitment events. Outside of recruitment events, sorority women may only engage in friendly contact. Friendly contact is general conversation that does not concern sorority life or sorority recruitment.

In addition to these general rules, all women associ-

ated with the sororities at USF subscribe to a Code

of Ethics. According to the Code of Ethics, sorority

members will not pressure, or promise membership

to join a particular group prior to the issuing of for-

mal bids by the Panhellenic Association on Sunday,

September 9, 201.2.

Affiliated sorority women may not call, send gifts or letters of any kind to potential new members. Affiliated women may also not contact potential new members via social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

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RecruitmentInformation

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A PNM is any woman who has not yet accepted an invita-tion or bid to join a sorority. Sororities accept women of all class levels – as long as you are an undergraduate, full-time student on the USF-Tampa campus, you are eligible to join a sorority. Right now you are a potential new member!

The Mutual Selection ProcessFormal Recruitment is a mutual selection process that bal-ances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the existing sorority chapters. There is no specific formula that explains why a woman is released from a par-ticular chapter, or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another. While you might not get your top choice, all of the chapters at USF have something to offer and you are strongly encouraged to keep an open mind.

What Happens at a Recruitment Event?A recruitment event is the time set aside for PNMs to learn more about the individual chapters and for the chapter members to learn more about the PNMs. Most women are meeting you for the first time and need to ask the same “get to know you” questions. Don’t be shy; the more you get to know the chapters the easier it will be to select what chapter is best for you.

Recruitment Counselors: What is a Pi Chi?A Pi Chi, or Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, is a woman in a sorority at USF. She has disaffiliated from her chapter so that she can facilitate the recruitment experi-ence. Pi Chis are trained for the purpose of providing a more enjoyable and less stressful atmosphere during Re-cruitment Week. Pi Chis are chosen based on enthusiasm for USF, Panhellenic, Fraternity and Sorority Life, objec-tivity, and dependability.

Your CounselorsPi Chis are here to answer any questions, explain all as-pects of Recruitment, and are available for you at any time. While Recruitment Counselors will plan activities to do during Recruitment Week, their primary purpose is to help you experience Recruitment in the most positive, enjoyable way possible. They will also be a shoulder to lean on when decisions get tough and will always be ready to give you support.

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Formal recruitment is hosted by the Panhellenic Associa-tion, and is a great way to meet the nine National Panhel-lenic Conference chapters at USF. As a new or returning student, formal recruitment introduces you to the sororities on campus and an is excellent way to form a network of close friends within just a few days.

Formal Recruitment involves three types of women: disaffili-ated members (Pi Chis and Panhellenic Executive Board), chapter members, and potential new members (also known as a PNM).

Philanthropy DayDate: Monday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m. in Greek VillageDescription: Philanthropy Day consists of up to 6 events lasting 40 minutes. Today, PNMs will participate in an activity (usually making a craft) that will support each chapter’s philanthropy.What to Wear: Casual attire is recommended such as a simple shirt with shorts or a skirt and comfortable shoes. Be sure not to wear expensive clothing or jewelry as many crafts involve paint or glue. What to Talk About: Talk with each sorority member about their chapters’ specific philanthropy and what events they hold throughout the year to raise money. Ask ques-tions such as: What is the best memory you’ve had since being in the sorority? What other types of events do you participate in? What are your favorite events?

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Orientation NightDate: Friday, August 31. at 7:00 p.m. in the Marshall Stu-dent Center BallroomDescription: The first event is a mandatory Orientation Night. PNMs will be meeting their Pi Chis and the Pan-hellenic Executive Board. All questions will be answered and final schedules for the week will be distributed. This is the final chance for women to sign up for Recruitment!What to Wear: The suggested dress for this event is casual.What to Talk About: Ask any questions you may have about how to prepare for the Recruitment process or what to expect each day!

Spirit DayDate: Sunday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m. in the Marshall Student CenterDescription: Spirit Day consists of 9, 25-minute events where PNMs will visit all the Panhellenic chapters for a meet and greet. What to Wear: Spirit Day is the most casual round of Recruitment and it’s themed around USF spirit! Wear simple tops paired with shorts or pants. We will be in the Marshall Center, so bring a light sweater and wear com-fortable shoes.What to Talk About: This is the first time you will be meeting the chapter so most conversations will be casual. Some questions you may want to ask the sorority women include: Why did you join a sorority and what is your favorite part? What are some requirements for this sorority?

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Bid DayDate: Sunday, September 9 at noon in Greek VillageDescription: Bid Day is the culmination of Recruitment Week! It is a fun day full of spirit as PNMs find out which sorority has extended them an invitation and sororities celebrate the new women joining their sisterhood!What to Wear: This day is very informal and all potential new members should wear the Recruitment t-shirt provided to them at the beginning of the week, some comfortable bottoms, and shoes to run home in!

Sisterhood DayDate: Friday, September 7 at 1.:00 p.m. in Greek VillageDescription: Sisterhood Day consists of up to 4 events lasting 50 minutes. Sororities will show PNMs a video displaying the chapter’s sisterhood, philanthropy, activities, and other highlights of the chapter. What to Wear: This day is slightly more formal and PNMs should select outfits that they would wear to church, temple, or to a nice dinner. Sundresses and nice skirts and tops are suggested. Simple jewelry may be worn and shoes, again, should be comfortable.What to Talk About: By today, PNMs have started to feel connections with some of the sororities and should look for a sorority that fits their lifestyle. Look at the friendships in each chapter and begin thinking about where you feel at home. Ask about the academic, financial, time, and social commitments.

Preference DayDate: Saturday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. in Greek VillageDescription: Preference Day consists of up to 2 events lasting an hour each. On this day, sororities welcome PNMs for a deeper look into their sisterhood, traditions, and in some cases, the sorority’s rituals. What to Wear: Preference Day is the most formal round of Recruitment. Formal dresses that you would have worn to a cocktail or semi-formal benefit are good examples of what most people will opt to wear. Simple jewelry may be worn. What to Talk About: This is the last opportunity you have to find out about the chapter and its members. Ask questions that you need final answers to. Ask serious or light-hearted questions. Open up to the members that you speak with and feel free to talk about anything you may be struggling with.

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Mandatory Acceptance Policy The Panhellenic Association has a mandatory acceptance policy that requires PNMs to attend all chapter events that they are invited back to. PNMs may not “pick and choose” the chapters they wish to attend on their schedule. If a PNM chooses not to attend a chapter on her event sched-ule, she will be removed from the recruitment process. Mandatory acceptance only applies to event invitation selection, not to preference card signing.

The purpose of this policy is to broaden your horizons and give you the opportunity to meet all the amazing women in our community, not just in specific chapters.

Recruitment ContactPNMs may not have any pre-recruitment interaction with any undergraduate or alumna sorority member. Pre-recruit-ing is defined as any communication about any specific chapter. During Formal Recruitment anything beyond casual contact and interaction is prohibited outside of recruitment events.

Fall Recruitment begins on Friday, August 31. with check-in at Orientation and ends on Bid Day, September 9.

A PNM may not provide sorority members with any type of gift and vice versa.

TipsGeneral“Go through the entire recruitment process knowing you will meet count-less remarkable women who may be your friend no matter what sorority you join.” –thesororitylife.com

n Hair brush, mints, tissues, contact solution, and any other necessary toiletries

n Any prescribed medications

n Towel or blanket to sit on

n Umbrella

n 201.2 Fall Recruitment Bag and this Recruitment Booklet – this elimi- nates the need to bring a purse or backpack.

n Snack Foods – Panhellenic does provide food and refreshments during breaks but you may get hungry before meals are served.

n Reading material

n Pens

What to BringChecklist

While Pi Chis will have some necessary supplies, it is advised that all potential new members bring the following every day of Recruitment:

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1. Select a sorority that will improve your academic expe-rience and not distract from it with questionable behavior or activities.

2. Make sure you join a sorority you feel comfortable with and enjoy the time spent with the rest of the members.

3. Select a sorority that will provide you with a rich expe-rience in friendship, guide you through challenging times, congratulate you during triumphs, and push you to do the best that you can be.

4. Avoid selecting a sorority just because your friend is in it (or wants to be in it) and you want to be with her. Joining a sorority is a choice that must be made by each individual.

5. Remember that sororities vary from campus to campus and over time. Carefully evaluate each sorority as it is at USF.

DO ask questions. No question is a dumb question and most importantly, BE YOURSELF!

DO visit the national websites of USF’s sororities. This gives a big picture of what the sorority is all about.

DO consider the commitments involved when joining a sorority.

DO utilize your Pi Chis. They will aid you in any way pos-sible; feel free to discuss any concerns with them.

DO make time to use the restroom before events begin. PNMs are not allowed to use the restrooms inside the sorority houses.

DO use graduation announcement name cards as “tea cards.” These cards are used when you walk into the chap-ters.

DO get plenty of sleep and eat healthy meals. These days are long and require a lot of energy.

DON’T be afraid to eat/drink anything that’s offered to you! They give you a drink because they want you to be comfortable!

DON’T be nervous. Chapter members are just as nervous about meeting new people and making a good impression.

DON’T leave this booklet at home.

DON’T be late! Recruitment is fast-paced and being late can affect your ability to visit the chapters you are invited to.

DON’T believe everything you see on television or in the movies about Fraternity and Sorority Life.

DON’T contact the chapter members outside of Recruit-ment and do not be offended if you see them and they are brief.

DON’T dismiss a house based on what you’ve heard from other people. Go in with an open mind, and trust your gut.

6. Learn as much as you can about each chapter. Consider where you felt most at home and remember to look at the organization as a whole and not just base your decision off of one member.

7. Make sure you understand academic, monetary, hous-ing, and behavioral requirements of a sorority before accepting an invitation to join. Ask questions if there is anything you are uncertain about.

8. Once initiated, you may only choose one sorority to be in for the rest of your life. Make sure that your choice is the one that you really want to be a part of for a lifetime.

9. While it is important to look at an organization’s philanthropy, consider how involved a sorority is in the philanthropies of other organizations.

10. Select a sorority that fits your lifesytle.

the Right Sorority for You10 Tips for Choosing

Dos and Don’tsRecruitment Week

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Nickname: ADPi

USF Chapter: Epsilon Lambda

Founded: May 1.5, 1.851.

Flower: Woodland Violet

Symbol: Diamond

Colors: Azure Blue and White

Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House

GPA Requirement: Incoming Freshman 3.1.4 Current College Student 3.0

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: In house: $637 Out of House $837

Alpha Delta Pi

The Beauty of Violets, The Strength of Lions,

The Brilliance of Diamonds, The Love and Loyalty of Sisters

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“We livefor each other”

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Alpha Omicron Pi

Nickname: Alpha O

USF Chapter: Gamma Theta

Founded: January 2, 1.897

Flower: Jacqueminot Rose

Symbols: Rose, Panda

Color: Cardinal

Philanthropy: Adult & Juvenile Arthritis Research

GPA Requirement: Incoming Freshman 3.0 Current College Student 2.75

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $923 In-House Dues $375 Out of House Dues $625

Women enriched through lifelong friendship.

“One motto, one badge, one bond and

one singleness of heart”

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Chi Omega

Nickname: Chi-O

USF Chapter: Theta Theta

Founded: April 5, 1.895

Flower: White Carnation

Symbols: Owl and Skull & Crossbones

Colors: Cardinal and Straw

Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation

GPA Requirement: 1.st Semester Freshman 3.0 2nd Semester Freshman 2.7 Upperclassmen 2.5

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $1.,095 In-House Dues $467 Out of House Dues $61.7

to work honestly • to speak kindly • to act sincerely

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“To bewomanly always,

to bediscouraged

never”

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Delta Delta Delta

Nickname: Tri Delta

USF Chapter: Beta Alpha

Locally Founded: September 1.6, 1.966

Nationally Founded: Thanksgiving Eve, 1.888 at Boston University, Boston, MA

Flower: Pansy

Symbols: Stars & Crescent, Trident, Dolphin

Colors: Silver, Gold, Blue

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

GPA Requirement: Incoming Freshman 3.0 Current College Student 2.75

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $1.,1.62 In-House Dues $565 Out of House Dues $730

“Let us found a society that shall be kind alike to all and think more of a girl’s inner self and character than of her personal appearance.” —Sarah Ida Shaw

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“Let UsSteadfastly

LoveOne Another”

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Nickname: Dee Gee

USF Chapter: Delta Kappa

Locally Founded: September 1.0, 1.963

Nationally Founded: December 24, 1.873 at the Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi

Flower: Cream Colored Rose

Symbols: Anchor / Hannah Doll

Colors: Bronze, Pink, Blue

Philanthropy: Southeastern Guide Dogs

GPA Requirement: Incoming Freshman 3.0 College GPA 2.6 Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $1.,1.73.50 In-House & Out-of-House Dues Fall $768.50 Spring $692.00

“For hope,for strength,

for life.”20

Delta Gamma

Personal integritypersonal responsibilityintellectual honesty

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Nickname: Gamma Phi

Nationally Founded: November 1.1., 1.874

Flower: Pink Carnation

Symbol: Crescent Moon

Colors: Brown & Mode

Philanthropy: Building Resilency in Girls

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: Building Fund - $20 one time fee Badge Fee - $95+ New Member/Inititation Fees - $1.50 International Dues - $56 per semester Local Dues - To be determined

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Gamma Phi Beta

Love, Labor,Learning, Loyalty

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“FoundedUpon A Rock”

USF Panhellenic is welcoming Gamma Phi Beta into the community fall 2012.

Nickname: Kay Dee Ladies

USF Chapter: Delta Eta

Founded: October 23, 1.897

Flower: White Rose

Symbols: Dagger, Nautilus Shell

Colors: Olive Green, Pearl White

Philanthropy: Child Abuse America Girl Scouts of the USA Children’s Hospital of Richmond Virginia & Orthopedic Research Award

GPA Requirement: 3.0

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $1.,21.5 In-House $600 Out of House Dues $825

Kappa Delta

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“Let us strive forwhich is honorable,

beautiful and highest.”

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Sigma Delta Tau

Nickname: Sig Delt

USF Chapter: Gamma Eta

Locally Founded: April 1.7, 1.988

Nationally Founded: March 25, 1.91.7

Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

Symbols: Torch

Colors: Café Au Lait, Old Blue

Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America

GPA Requirement: 2.7

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $950 In-House Dues $650 Out of House Dues $850 “One Hope

of Many People”26

To build lasting relationshipsto foster personal growth

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Zeta Tau Alpha

Nickname: Zeta

USF Chapter: Kappa Sigma

Founded: October 1.5, 1.898

Flower: White Violet

Symbols: Strawberry, Five Pointed Crown

Colors: Turquoise Blue, Steel Grey

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

GPA Requirement: Incoming Freshman 3.0 Current College Student 2.5

Breakdown of Chapter Dues: New Members $961. In-House $585 Out of House $790

Satisfaction in being rather than seeming.

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“Seek the Noblest”

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ALPHA • al-fah

BETA • bay-tah

GAMMA • gam-ah

DELTA • del-tah

EPSILON • ep-si-lon

ZETA • zay-tah

ETA • ay-tah

THETA • thay-tah

IOTA • eye-oh-tah

KAPPA • cap-ah

LAMBDA • lam-dah

MU • mew

NU • new

XI • xzeye

OMICRON • om-eh-cron

PI • pie

RHO • row

SIGMA • sig-mah

TAU • taw

UPSILON • youp-si-lon

PHI • fie

CHI • kigh

PSI • sigh

OMEGA • o-may-gah

ACTIVE A person who has been initiated into lifelong membership in a fraternity or sorority.

ALUMNA A graduated member of a sorority. Alumnae often support chapter activities through donations, assistance with advising, employment of undergraduates, and mentoring.

BADGE Sorority pin worn by an initiated member which bears an emblem of the organization.

BID A membership invitation extended to a prospective member.

BIG SISTER An active member of a sorority who serves as a sponsor or advisor to a new member, guiding them through their new member program and initiation.

CHAPTER A local group of a national sorority designated by a specific Greek name.

CHAPTER An alumna who establishes and main- ADVISOR tains a close advisory relationship with a chapter and serves as a teacher, counselor, and friend.

FACULTY/ A faculty/staff member who is the STAFF ADVISOR organization’s representative to the University and advises the organization on university matters.

GREEKS Members of a fraternity or sorority, distinguishing themselves by letters.

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INFORMAL A continuous, open recruitment period RECRUITMENT with no specific, scheduled, system-wide activities for recruiting new members. Bids may be extended and accepted at any time.

INITIATION A values-based ceremony that marks the acceptance of lifetime commitment to a fraternity or sorority.

LEGACY A daughter, sister, or granddaughter of a fraternity/sorority member.

NATIONAL The governing body for 26 national and PANHELLENIC international women’s fraternities/sororit - CONFERENCE ties. (See also www.npcwomen.org) (NPC)

NEW MEMBER A person who has accepted a bid to join a sorority chapter but has not yet been initiated.

NEW MEMBER A sister responsible for overseeing the EDUCATOR development of new members and their preparation for initiation.

PHILANTHROPY Community service events done by frater- nities /sororities to raise money for charities. Each organization has a philan- thropy to which they donate time, money, and energy to.

SISTER An initiated member of a sorority. It is used as a form of address when one initi- ated member refers to another member.

The University of South Florida Pan-

hellenic Association proudly supports

the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation.

The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation

will leverage the collective wisdom and

influence of sorority women to support

entities around the world that remove

educational barriers for girls and women,

uplifting them from poverty and

oppression. Learn more at:

www.circleofsisterhood.org

or at our Facebook page,

www.facebook.com/usfcircleofsisterhood.

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What do sorority members actually do?Sororities participate in many activities on campus and in the community. Sororities provide a calendar of social activities including formals, Homecoming, socials, athletic activities, retreats, and other special events to make attending the university a more fulfill-ing experience. In addition to social activities, soror-ity members are leaders in many campus clubs and groups and are especially active in student govern-ment. Community service is also an important aspect of Greek Life. Every sorority has an official charity for which they raise funds and awareness.

How will joining a sorority benefit me after college?The lifelong friendships you will make by being a member of a sorority will last into post-college years. Membership in a chapter can be a lifelong experience that is an investment in your future. Wherever you end up after college, chances are you will be able to find an alumnae chapter or members from your soror-ity in the area.

Will my academics be compromised if I join a sorority?Academic achievement is the number one priority for students in fraternities and sororities. When students join a sorority they become part of a larger group of students who value their academic goals. In order to join each chapter, individuals are required to have a minimum grade point average. Once involved with a sorority, members provide more academic support by offering awards, education programs, and other re-sources.

Don’t sororities take up a lot of time and money?Each sorority’s membership requirements differ. A general range for commitment is anywhere from two to eight hours a week. Whether it be a community service project, planning an event, or regular weekly meetings, members have learned to manage their time wisely with other commitments that they are involved with. It’s also important to remember that what you put in is what you will get out of the experience.

Dues are per semester and vary for each sorority, which you can find in this booklet. This cost is used to pay for the upkeep of the house, community service, scholarships, member development programs, intra-murals, formals, and many of the social events offered.

I’m new to campus. Should I wait until I know my way around classes and campus before I join?USF is a large campus with more than 40,000 stu-dents. The sooner you know more people, the more comfortable you will feel on campus. By joining your first year, you will find adjusting to life at USF easier. Most members who don’t join their first year often wish they had.

Do I need a reference letter?At USF, recommendation letters are not required but they are happily accepted. Recommendations are used to simply introduce a potential new member to the chapter before Recruitment starts. Recommendations tell the sorority a little more about your personality, scholarship, and activities.

This is also true of legacies. Each potential new mem-ber has the same opportunity to join a sorority wheth-er she is a legacy or not. Each chapter has a different policy on recruiting legacies. Please note that legacies are never guaranteed a bid.

Will I be hazed if I join a Greek organization?Hazing and discrimination are strictly prohibited and both are treated with severe consequences. The Panhellenic Association and its members follow and strictly uphold these policies. Also note that, in the State of Florida, hazing is illegal.

Where can I go to learn more?For more information, please contact our Vice Presi-dent of Recruitment, Katyln Patzwald at usfsororityre-cruitment@yahoo.com or call the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at (81.3) 97GREEK (974-7335).

Frequently-Asked Questions

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Registration for the 201.2 Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is only available online. Registration is currently open and will close Orientation Night – Friday, August 31., 201.2.

To register, you must visit www.usfpanhellenic.com and click on the button that says “Register for Recrui-ment” on the home page.

Have your University Identification Number, or U number, ready as well as your home address and high school information (for Freshmen). It is optional but highly encouraged to include a photo of yourself and a list of activities.

Now is the time to pay:

By Credit Card: at the time of registration

By Check: write the check to USF Panhellenic and mail it to the following address:

Panhellenic AssociationAttn: Melissa Stewart4202 E. Fowler Avenue MSC41.00Tampa, FL 33620-2246

The registration will be $65 if paid before August 1.. Thereafter, the cost will be $75.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Vice President of Recruitment Katlyn Patzwald or Vice President of Development Rachelle Gardow at usfsororityrecruitment@yahoo.com.

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