DZ Basics
What are Delta Zeta's Colors?
Rose and Green
What is the main goal of recruitment conversations?
To genuinely get to know the potential new member and help her get to know Delta Zeta
Turn this into an open-ended question: “Do you like St. Mary’s?”
"What has your experience at St. Mary’s been like so far?”
You forget a PNM’s name halfway through the conversation. What should you do?
Politely ask again rather than pretending you remember.
Recruitment does not end when someone receives a bid. True or False?
True
What is Delta Zeta's Flower?
The Killarney Rose
True or False: You should spend most of a recruitment conversation talking about yourself.
False
A PNM says, “I’m really involved on campus.” What is a good follow-up question?
“What organizations are you involved in?” or “What has been your favorite involvement experience?”
A PNM mentions another sorority she really likes. What do you do?
Stay positive, don’t criticize the other chapter, and continue showing her what makes DZ special.
What is one way members can help new members feel included?
Invite them to events, sit with them, introduce them to sisters, check in, include them in conversations, etc.
How many women founded Delta Zeta?
Name 5 topics you should avoid during recruitment.
alcohol, partying, politics, religion, boys/relationships, money in an inappropriate context, or speaking negatively about another sorority.
Give one question you could ask a PNM about her values.
"What qualities do you value most in your friendships?” or “What are you looking for in a sisterhood?”
A PNM asks you something about DZ and you don’t know the answer. What should you do?
Be honest and connect her with someone who knows.
Why is member retention important?
Strong membership depends not only on recruiting women but creating an experience that makes members want to stay involved.
Where was Delta Zeta founded?
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
What should you do if a PNM is giving short answers?
Ask open-ended follow-up questions, change the topic, and find something she is interested in.
A conversation suddenly gets awkward. Name one way to recover.
Ask a new open-ended question, relate back to something she mentioned earlier, introduce another sister, or transition naturally to another topic.
You notice a sister dominating the conversation and the PNM barely gets to speak. What should happen?
Redirect the conversation toward the PNM and ask her questions.
What is everyone’s role in recruitment?
Every member represents the chapter and contributes to creating a welcoming, genuine experience.
What was the movie called that featured a real-life Delta Zeta house?
Legally Blonde
What is more important during recruitment: memorizing a script or making a genuine connection?
Making a genuine connection
Give a question that could help you understand whether someone would connect with Delta Zeta without directly asking, “Why do you want DZ?”
“What are you hoping to find in a sorority?” or “What kind of sisterhood are you looking for?”
A PNM tells you something very personal. What is your responsibility?
Treat it respectfully and maintain appropriate confidentiality rather than turning it into recruitment gossip.
Finish the idea: “People may join because of recruitment, but they stay because of _____.”
Sisterhood, relationships, belonging, experience, connection