iValue Booklet (6 x 8.5 in)

Panhellenic Formal Recruitment

Reflection Guide 2024 The Panhellenic Council of Virginia Tech

The Panhellenic Council of Virginia Tech welcomes you!

1

Table of ConTents Your Guide to Recruitment

03 . . . . . . .

Letter from the Panhellenic Council

04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community Map

05. . . . . . .

Potential New Member Bill of Rights Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)

06. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 - 08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial Definitions

09 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“I Love Myself Because”

11 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter Profiles

16 . . . . . . . . . . .

A Note About GPA Requirements

17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ExperienceVT & Strengths

18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circle of Sisterhood

2

Welcome to Formal Sorority Recruitment! We are thrilled that you are considering making sorority membership a part of your experience at Virginia Tech. The recruitment process is both an exciting and rewarding experience. We encourage you to make the most of recruitment and enjoy all the new people you will meet. Throughout recruitment, we challenge you to understand the commitment of sorority membership and discover what you are looking to gain from joining a sorority. Here at Virginia Tech, we take pride in saying that we have a values-based recruiting process. We encourage you to really judge how well you fit with each sorority based on the conversations you have with each chapter member you meet. We hope you use this book as a resource during the week of recruitment. It is here to provide answers to your questions and help you organize your thoughts. Remember to have fun, be yourself and build friendships with the women around you throughout the recruitment process. Virginia Tech is proud to have a strong fraternity and sorority community that offers great opportunities regarding lifelong learning; it is our hope that you will become a part of our future and leave your legacy at Virginia Tech in the fraternity and sorority community! Dear Potential New Member of the Panhellenic Community,

Panhellenic Council

3

Panhellenic Sorority Community Map

ΑΧ Ω

BUS STOP

oak lane

ΠΒΦ

ΣΚ

ΑΦ

Α Δ Π

ΔΔΔ

Κ Δ

ΚΑΘ

ΓΦΒ

ΖΤΑ

ΚΚΓ

Χ Ω

Δ Γ

4

Potential New Member Bill of Rights

Be treated as an individual. Be fully informed about the recruitment process. Potential new members have the right to:

Ask questions and receive objective answers from the PHC recruitment leadership team, Panhellenic executive officers, and recruitment counselors. Be treated with respect. Be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized. Ask how and why, and receive honest answers. Have and express opinions to a recruitment counselor. Have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with a recruitment counselor. Make informed choices without pressure from others. Be fully informed about the binding agreement implicit in the preference card signing. Make their own choices and decisions and accept full responsibility for the results of their decisions. Have a positive, safe, enriching recruitment and new member education experience.

5

The MRABA (Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement) will be signed by all women who finish the recruitment process. It is effective for one calendar year and, in short, states that you are willing to accept a bid from any chapter you rank. If you are offered a bid and do not accept, you are no longer eligible for Continuous Open Bidding (COB) and can not join another organization for one calendar year. The potential new member will sign this immediately following her last event. Be sure to review this carefully and direct any questions to your Rho Gamma. You will be given more information about this document after preference round. Copy of the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement Below is a copy for your review: I have participated in the membership recruitment period at Virginia Tech. By signing this acceptance agreement, I understand and agree to the following terms. Please read and initial each of the following. I may limit my choices to just one OR list any women's sorority (fraternity) whose preference-round (last) event I attended, and from which I am willing to accept membership. I realize that by not listing the maximum number of events I attended, I may be limiting my potential to join any other NPC group during formal recruitment should I not be placed with my choice(s). Once I submit this agreement to the College Panhellenic Association, I cannot change the order of my preferences or add or delete a preference. If I do not receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed, I am eligible for continuous open bidding. I have the option of not submitting an agreement at this time. Once I submit this agreement, I am bound by the National Panhellenic Conference one-calendar year rule. This rule states that if I receive an invitation to membership from a group that I have listed and then do not accept it, I am not eligible to be pledged to any other NPC member sorority (fraternity) on this campus for one calendar year ( 12 month period) from the time of this signing. By signing this form you ore agreeing to accept a bid from any of the women's sororities you list below and, if offered, you are bound to that bid for one calendar year. I agree to the terms stated above, and I om willing to accept an invitation to membership from any of the following women's sororities (fraternities) whose preference event I attended (listed in order of preference). I am willing to accept an invitation to membership from any women's sorority (fraternity) that I list on this agreement.

6

Financial Definitions

Membership Organization Fees: Badge Fee: Each member organization has a badge/pin. Some organizations require a member to purchase a badge and others include it in the initiation fee. Badges may be very simple or jeweled. If a member is purchasing their badge, they determine how much or little they would like to spend.

Per Capita Fee: Fee paid to inter/national organization per member to support overall sorority operations.

Technology Fee: These funds support the member organization database, social media, and other technologies.

Facility Fees: House Corporation Fees: These funds are used to support chapter property and physical grounds. Often this is a one-time fee paid prior to initiation. Parlor/House Usage Fee: The entire membership has access to the house and thus the property is subject to a great deal of wear and tear. This fee is used primarily for care and maintenance of the property and furnishings in the common areas of the chapter facility. Security Fee: Special security staff may be employed to protect chapter property, members and guests. Typically, all members, not just those living in the house, would be asked to help cover this expense.

7

Membership Organization Fees:

Assessment: A chapter may vote to support an activity/event/cause that is not included in the chapter budget and the expense would be assessed per member.

Campus Obligation: These funds are used when a chapter is asked to donate funds to other organizations and/or fundraising opportunities on campus.

Chapter Dues: These monies fund member activities including programming, recruitment, chapter supplies and chapter operations.

Composites: An annual photograph is taken of each chapter's membership. This expense can be included in chapter dues or billed separately.

Initiation Fee: Fee paid to finalize initial membership in the organization.

Liability/Risk Management Insurance: This fee covers insurance-related costs for the safety of members, their guests and sorority property. Funds may also be used for special programming relating to risk management concerns on campus or within the chapter.

New Member Fee: Fee paid to establish membership in the organization.

Panhellenic Dues: These funds are used to support Panhellenic operations. Examples of items that may be included in the Panhellenic budget are attending conferences, office operations, leadership development and risk management programming, marketing, philanthropy activities and electronic media. Parking Permit: Parking is typically limited at chapter houses. Spaces are allocated by each chapter to members based on criteria set by the leadership and/or chapter corporation.

Philanthropy Fee: Each chapter has a philanthropy and some have local causes they support. This fee can be included in chapter dues or billed separately.

Social Fees: Social functions not included in chapter dues are billed out individually based upon the cost of event(s).

8

Love

I

myself because . . .

To have the best possible experience during recruitment, it is important to be authentic; chapters want to meet the real you! Every person participating in recruitment is unique and has so many special qualities to offer the Panhellenic community. To best portray your authentic self, please use recruitment as a time to focus on all the amazing physical, intellectual and emotional qualities you love about yourself. Following the prompt, "I love myself because ... " please write at least three qualities that complete the statement. Use this time to reflect and appreciate who YOU are. Please reference the examples below to get you started!

Examples: I love myself because...

Intellectual

Emotional

I work hard to be successful in school by dedicating time to my studies I educate myself and others on issues in my community to spread awareness I enjoy reading in my free time

I spend my free time volunteering at the local soup kitchen I am a caring and compassionate person who would help anyone who is struggling I value respect, so I treat others the way I would want to be treated

Physical

I am strong and use that strength to play my favorite sports I love the color of my eyes I am confident in myself and I encourage other women to be confident in who they are

9

Emotional

Intellectual

Physical

Traits

Traits

Traits

Now that you have taken the time to reflect on some of your many unique qualities, the Panhellenic Recruitment team asks that you sign a pledge promising to be authentic by remembering all the qualities you love about yourself throughout the recruitment process.

After reading it, please sign your name on the line below.

"I pledge to be authentic during recruitment by remembering the qualities I love about myself. I will not compare myself to other women because I am special and loved for all the qualities I listed above. I will seek a chapter who acknowledges and appreciates these qualities by being authentic through my conversations during each round. I will strive to use recruitment as a time to discover new qualities I love about myself. I promise to never doubt who I am because I am enough, I am accepted, and I am loved for the person I am right now. I pledge to be authentic and real because I am enough just the way I am."

10

Panhellenic Chapter Profiles

ΑΧ Ω

ALPHA CHI OMEGA Nickname: A Chi O Motto: "Together, let us seek the heights" Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention GPA New Member requirement: 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $939.00 Fall Semester Dues: $635.00 Spring Semester Dues: $635.00

Α Δ Π ALPHA DELTA PI Nickname: ADPi Motto: "We live for each other" Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $767.00 Fall Semester Dues: $503.50 Spring Semester Dues: $380.00

ΑΦ ALPHA PHI Nickname: A Phi Motto: "Union hand in hand"

Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation: Womens Cardiac Care Initiatives, Forget-Me-Not-Fund GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $1275.50 Fall Semester Dues: $696.51 Spring Semester Dues: $565.00

12

Χ Ω CHI OMEGA Nickname: Chi O Motto: "Sisters on Purpose” Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation GPA New Member requirement: 2.0 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $900.00 Fall Semester Dues: $655.00 Spring Semester Dues: $480.00

ΔΔΔ DELTA DELTA DELTA Nickname: Tri Delta Motto: "Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another" Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital GPA New Member requirement: 2.6 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $1006.00 Fall Semester Dues: $531.00 Spring Semester Dues: $531.00

Δ Γ DELTA GAMMA Nickname: DG Motto: "Do Good" Philanthropy: Service for Sight GPA New Member requirement: 2.75 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $836.00

Fall Semester Dues: $465.00 Spring Semester Dues: $318.00

13

ΓΦΒ GAMMA PHI BETA Nickname: Gamma Phi Motto: "Founded on a Rock" Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls through our partnership with Girls on the Run GPA New Member requirement: 2.65 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $660.00 Fall Semester Dues: $525.00 Spring Semester Dues: $525.00

ΚΑΘ KAPPA ALPHA THETA Nickname: Theta Motto: "Women Supporting Women” Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) GPA New Member requirement: no minimum New Member 1st Semester Dues: $756.00 Fall Semester Dues: $756.00 Spring Semester Dues: $572.00

Κ Δ

KAPPA DELTA

Nickname: KayDee Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest", “Go Confidently” Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Girl Scouts of America, Orthopedic Research, Colorectal Cancer Alliance. GPA New Member requirement: 2.65 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $957.00 Fall Semester Dues: $377.00 Spring Semester Dues: $500.00

14

ΚΚΓ KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA Nickname: Kappa Motto: "Dream Boldly. Live Fully." Philanthropy: Mental Health and Wellbeing with a current focus on the JED Foundation. Rose McGill Fund, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Caitlin M. Hammaren Memorial Scholarship Fund. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, of the New River Valley. GPA New Member requirement: 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $784.00

Fall Semester Dues: $636.00 Spring Semester Dues: $712.00

ΠΒΦ PI BETA PHI Nickname: Pi Phi Motto: "Friends and Leaders for Life" Philanthropy: First Book, Champions are Readers, Read>Lead>Achieve GPA New Member requirement: 2.5 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $802.00

Fall Semester Dues: $595.00 Spring Semester Dues: $551.00

ΣΚ SIGMA KAPPA Nickname: SK Motto: "One Heart, One Way

Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Gerontology (the study of aging), Maine Seacoast Mission, Inherit the Earth, Sigma Kappa Foundation GPA New Member requirement: 2.7 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $999.00 Fall Semester Dues: $587.00 Spring Semester Dues: $559.00

15

ΖΤΑ ZETA TAU ALPHA Nickname: ZTA Motto: "Seek the Noblest" Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness GPA New Member requirement: 2.5 New Member 1st Semester Dues: $952.65

Fall Semester Dues: $610.00 Spring Semester Dues: $672.65

There is no GPA requirement to participate in Panhellenic Formal Recruitment. However, each individual sorority has a minimum grade point average requirement for membership eligibility. Panhellenic requires that Potential New Members have at least 12 college credits completed and passed at Virginia Tech or another 2 or 4 year University (post high school) in order to participate in Panhellenic formal recruitment. A Note About GPA Requirements 2.75+ your options are likely not limited by your GPA Green: 2.6-2.74 your options might be limited by your GPA Yellow: below 2.59 your options are likely to be limited by your GPA Red:

16

Experience VT

As you are preparing for Panhellenic recruitment, we invite you to utilize the tools and resources provided by Experience VT to help you design your overall experience at Virginia Tech. These tools are designed to help you create a customized plan for your academic and personal growth so you're successful not just here at Virginia Tech, but beyond your graduation! As you think about who you are and the type of experience you're looking for at Virginia Tech, we encourage you to think about how joining a Panhellenic organization might contribute to that. This success begins with understanding and knowing yourself from a Strengths perspective. Many of the women in our chapters have already completed this and it can be a great conversation starter! If you haven't already completed your free Clifton Strengths Assessment, we encourage you to do that now, using the QR code!

Understanding your goals will be very helpful for you throughout your time at Virginia Tech and during Panhellenic recruitment - and research tells us that this will also help boost your confidence and well-being! One way to track your progress toward your goals is through your ExperienceVT map, which we encourage you to complete. As you are completing your ExperienceVT Map, we encourage you to add "Join a Fraternity or Sorority" to your experiences by searching for it in the search bar and clicking on "Add to My Map". Throughout your membership and your time as a student at Virginia Tech, you can continue adding clubs, organizations, and leadership experiences to your map as you go!

17

Circle of Sisterhood Removing Barriers to Education

While each chapter at Virginia Tech supports their own philanthropy, the entirety of the Panhellenic community supports the Circle of Sisterhood foundation.

"The Circle of Sisterhood foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. Collectively, we are one of the largest communities of college-educated women in the world while not even seven percent of the world - men and women combined - have college degrees, and two thirds of all illiterate adults are women. Standing together as one community, we will give girls and women an equal chance for rewarding lives and livelihoods through schooling, the learning of a trade, or even a college degree."

Each semester our community comes together to raise money for Circle of Sisterhood and awareness of its phenomenal cause. In previous years we have held events such as percentage nights, self defense classes, and Panhel Week (pictured here). All of these events work to raise money in order to provide girls and women equal opportunities and access when it comes to education.

18

iValU Participanat Journal

Table of ConTents from PhiredUp

A Letter to Sorority Women, From Sorority Women Do’s & Don’ts to Sorority Recruitment Part One: Understanding

21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Values 23 - 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Two: Understanding You 28 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . Part Three: Using Your Values to Find a Sorority That is Right For You 32 - 39 . . . . .

Part Four: Daily Recruitment Journal 40 - 47 . . . . .

Pre & Post Preference Round 48 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asking Good Questions 52 - 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

Good luck with your recruitment process! It is important to understand: Sorority does not define you – the members of each organization are what defines “sorority”. We, as sorority women, are committed to changing the world. We look forward to you joining our Panhellenic community and joining our mission to make the world a better place. Dear Sorority Potential New Member, Congratulations on deciding to go through the Panhellenic formal sorority recruitment process! You have just joined millions of women who, at some point during their college career, made a choice to see what this thing called “sorority” was all about. Joining a sorority can enhance your collegiate experience and your life for many years to come. Before you begin, there is something very important about sororities we would like you to know: Sororities change the world. Let that sink in for a moment. Sororities change the world! We, sorority women, impact the world in positive ways every day – and you are about to become part of this community of women dedicated to making the world a better place. The decision to join a sorority is yours. It’s a decision you make for a lifetime. It’s one of the greatest decisions you will ever make. It is likely that as you are reading this, you have already heard some things about the sororities on your campus. We’d be willing to bet that a relative, friend, someone in your residence hall, a random fraternity member, or total stranger has probably told you the stereotypes of each organization on your campus. We beg you not to listen to them! While we are sure any and all people on your campus mean well, this decision belongs to you. Only you have the opportunity to make the choice that is right for you. iValU is meant to help you with this important decision. iValU and the pages in this workbook will serve as a guide for you to use as you go through the process of sorority recruitment. It’s built to help you discover yourself, what you value, and identify an organization that will allow you to become the best, most authentic version of you – so that you can help us change the world for the better – in big ways and small ways – everyday.

21

of Sorority Recruitment the and Do's Don'ts

Do Don't

Do Don't

use your values to make your selection

show your true self

worry about sorority reputation; it’s not important

show who you think the sorority is looking for

Do Don't

make the decision that is best for you and your values make the decision based on what others are telling you to do

Do Don't

be authentic, genuine, vulnerable, and curious in this process go with the flow of what everyone else is doing

Make your own DO’s and DON’Ts statement. What is something you want to DO during recruitment, and what is something you DON’T want to do during recruitment?

Do Don't

22

Understanding Your Values PART ONE:

Values Bracket Values are the lens through which you look at the world. They dictate how you look at yourself and others around you. They help shape the experience you want to create. They are also used to make decisions. The decisions we make are a reflection of our values. Making values based on decisions is necessary for individualism and self-actualization. Your values are not political, religious, or ethical viewpoints of opinions. However, values DO help us decide what we think about those things. At this point, you have completed the Values Bracket activity. You may have taken this after you registered for recruitment inside CampusDirector or more recently inside your CampusDirector account. You should have received an email with your top 4 (four) values, as well as a Values Category chart. If you did not receive this email, please let your facilitator know. You will need your four values and your championship value later on in the workbook.

24

Values Reflection Write down your Top 4 (four) values from your Values Bracket, the Category they fall into, and describe what those values mean to you. Use this time to reflect on WHY these values are important to you. Was there a point in your life that you realized this value was important to you?

1.

2.

3.

4.

25

Group Discussion Question Use the space below to take notes on the group discussion

What was your Championship Value?

Why?

What is something interesting you learned about someone else?

Who are the women in your Values Category for your Championship Value?

26

Notes

27

Understanding You PART TWO:

Why do you want to be in a sorority? Select up to 3 (three) of the options. Be honest with yourself; there are no bad reasons.

Academic Support Community Service

Philanthropy Opportunities Friendship and Sisterhood Support System Making Campus Feel Smaller Social Events, Socializing, and Having Fun lntramurals Live in the Chapter House (if applicable) Leadership Opportunities Getting Involved on Campus Personal Development and Growth Networking and Job Opportunities Family Members were Greek Friends are Greek/Going Greek Being a Part of Something Bigger than Myself Make the World Better Something to Do

29

Personal Reflection

Describe, in your opinion, who the authentic you is. Think about it; Who is the best version of your authentic self? What are things you want to change about your authentic self? And why are these things important?

Who are the people in your life that bring out the best version of you - who are the people that make you a better person?

30

Personal Reflection

Describe the person you would like to become as a result of college and sorority. What do you wish you were better at or did more of? What would improve about yourself? Consider career, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc.

Who is the person you do NOT want to become as a result of college and/or sorority?

31

Using Your Values to Find a Sorority That is Right For You PART THREE:

Your values help you make decisions. One of those decisions can and will be choosing which sorority is right for you. You'll hear lots of opinions during recruitment, and maybe even before, of what people think of each sorority. We encourage and empower you to not listen to what you hear; this decision is about what you value within yourself and what you value in other women. Before recruitment begins, consider one final scenario and question:

What unique skills and strengths do you have to bring to a sorority? Think about what makes you great, and how you can share those gifts with sorority women.

33

Group Discussion Question Use the space below to take notes on the group discussion

How can a sorority chapter still be a good fit for you even if they don’t share all of your values?

Answer:

34

Notes

35

Value:

Why are you looking for this value in a sorority and the women you meet?

What do you want to feel after talking to these women about this value?

What are some questions you could ask these women to determine where their sorority also values this?

What answers would you want to hear to know the sorority and their members truly value what you value?

36

Value:

Why are you looking for this value in a sorority and the women you meet?

What do you want to feel after talking to these women about this value?

What are some questions you could ask these women to determine where their sorority also values this?

What answers would you want to hear to know the sorority and their members truly value what you value?

37

Value:

Why are you looking for this value in a sorority and the women you meet?

What do you want to feel after talking to these women about this value?

What are some questions you could ask these women to determine where their sorority also values this?

What answers would you want to hear to know the sorority and their members truly value what you value?

38

Value:

Why are you looking for this value in a sorority and the women you meet?

What do you want to feel after talking to these women about this value?

What are some questions you could ask these women to determine where their sorority also values this?

What answers would you want to hear to know the sorority and their members truly value what you value?

39

Daily Recruitment Journal PART FOUR:

Open House reflection

Based on your experiences today, name at least three organizations that align best with and/or compliment your top values.

Why do you feel they align with/ compliment your top values?

In which videos did you feel most connected to chapters?

Hypothetically: If you were not invited back to some of the chapters that you think best align with your values, will you continue with recruitment? Why or why not?

41

Chapters I Visited:

Philanthropy Day One

Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours? How do you know this?

What conversations did you have today where you felt like you made a connection with a sorority woman? How were those conversations connected to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations thus far, name at least two organizations in which you feel like your personal values would be understood and supported.

42

Chapters I Visited:

Philanthropy Day two

Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours? How do you know this?

What conversations did you have today where you felt like you made a connection with a sorority woman? How were those conversations connected to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations thus far, name at least two organizations in which you feel like your personal values would be understood and supported.

43

Notes

44

Chapters I Visited:

Sisterhood Day one

Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours? How do you know this?

What conversations did you have today where you felt like you made a connection with a sorority woman? How were those conversations connected to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations thus far, name at least two organizations in which you feel like your personal values would be understood and supported.

45

Chapters I Visited:

Sisterhood Day two

Based on your experience today, name at least three organizations that have values similar to yours? How do you know this?

What conversations did you have today where you felt like you made a connection with a sorority woman? How were those conversations connected to your values?

Based on your experiences and conversations thus far, name at least two organizations in which you feel like your personal values would be understood and supported.

46

Notes

47

Pre and Post Preference Reflection

Pre - Preference

What things are most important to me in a sorority?

What things should I be looking for in Preference Round?

What questions should I be asking or concerns I should be expressing during Preference Round to the chapters I am visiting, or my Rho Gamma? most important question:

49

Post - Preference

What are the moments that stood out for me today?

Who did I talk to at each chapter and what did we talk about?

In what moments and what conversations did you feel like you feel like you could be your most authentic self?

What chapter(s) do you feel confident joining? Why?

50

Notes

51

Asking Good Questions

It's okay to have questions. Concerns are normal. There's a lot of misinformation out there and no two organizations are the same. Below are questions often asked during recruitment.

What's your best memory as a chapter member? Are there any people in the chapter who you aren't friends with or don't know? Do you feel close to the people who you joined with or close to the whole chapter? Do you feel like the chapter pushes every person to get better, or let's each person chill and do their own thing? What's the one thing that you hope never changes about the chapter? Do you feel like everyone in the chapter is best friends or like there's pockets of best friends that make up the chapter? What's the one thing you really want to change about the chapter right now? What makes someone a great member? How does the chapter support you?

Pro Tip: Recruitment is about people. So, relax. Be curious, generous, authentic, and vulnerable in your conversations. Keep an open mind. Be yourself. Have fun. Make friends. People join people. YOU GOT THIS!

Asking thoughtful questions in an appropriate way shows that you care and that you're giving serious thought to joining. Taking the initiative to ask a member if you can ask some questions will be well received.

Avoid closed-ended questions that are easily answered with yes/no or a one-word answer. Instead, ask open-ended questions that invite a longer, more thoughtful answer. For example, questions that start with:

Help me understand Tell me about How? Why?

Explain to me

53

The Panhellenic Council of Virginia Tech