Gamma Gamma
What type of events do we have and explain them?
sisterhoods, mixers, philanthropy events (moonball, sneaker soiree, grilled cheese with Gphi B's, alum events, formals, big little, chapter meetings, retreat, photoshoots, etc etc
How many volunteer hours are required each semester?
5 hours per semester
Why join Gphi?
Explain what is COB (continuous open bidding)?
A way PNMS can join a sorority outside of structured recruitment ANYTHIME there is a spot open.
A PNM expresses how badly she wants to be a gamma phi beta but says even with a payment plan she cannot afford dues and says she would need a full scholarship for her membership. She is an exceptional member of the community, has a 4.0 GPA, already volunteers with girls on the run and is interested in becoming our philanthropy chair if extended membership. Should she get a bid?
No! Although she sounds that she would be a great member of our organization, she cannot afford it in which she would accept a bid and then have to drop due to her inability to pay. This then takes away a spot from someone who can afford our org and would be able to keep her bid and continue with membership. Also leaves us no longer at quota and having to COB for her spot.
What are our GPA requirements? HS and college
HS - 3.0
College - 2.7
What is our philanthropic focus?
Building Strong Girls
True or False: Gamma Phi Beta was the first women's group to be given the name "sorority."
True!!
What are the 5 B's of recruitment that we DON'T talk about with PNMS
Bible
Ballot
Booze
Bucks
Baes
How should we handle important information like GPA issues, cant attend chapter meetings, someone is a legacy of greek life, cannot afford dues, etc?
TELL an advisor & Include in your notes.
We would LOVE to be able to read every single comment but there are THOUSANDS so please include in your voting notes AND tell an advisor to make sure we have it documented and dont miss it
How much are new member dues, active dues, and the pin?
Bonus 100 points: what else should you include when discussing dues?
new members: $693
actives: $509
pin: starts at $100
Should inform PNM what our dues go towards and that it's not just a fee that we don't see back. Payment plans available.
What should I share with a PNM about Girls on the Run?
we partner with our local mke GOTR
you can also become a coach for GOTR
5K
Sneaker Soiree
True or False: Syracuse had no other sororities on campus when Gamma Phi Beta was founded.
False! Alpha phi had extended membership invites to our founders and they turned it down to start Gamma Phi Beta.
True or False: The process in which we vote on PNM's can be shared with others.
FALSE! This is confidential!
What is strict silence?
the period of time between the end of the last recruitment events and bid day, where potential new members (PNMs) and active sorority members are prohibited from communicating with each other.
this restriction ensures that PNMs can make their own decisions about which sorority to join without external influence or pressure.
What are our mandatory events?
Initiation
Moonball
Formal Recruitment
COB events
Chapter meetings
Summer Retreat
Sisterhood Retreat
Recruitment schools/bootcamps/workshops
Ritual events
Make sure PNMs know classes are excused!
What is Girls on the Run?
an organization that empowers young girls through physical and social-emotional development programs
Can I discuss our ritual events and procedures with PNMs?
No. A PNM can know that we have rituals but you have to be an INITIATED member to know about our rituals.
The reason we are allowed to do a preference ritual with PNMs is because it was designed to be a public ritual.
True or False: I can discuss what score I gave a PNM with my sisters.
FALSE. This is confidential and votes will not be discussed with anyone other than membership selection if asked for elaboration, or if you have a concern you can bring it to Danielle to fix in Omega Recruit. Strict silence during voting. It is highly inappropriate to discuss your vote on a PNM with others and there will be consequences if done so! Also, PNMs are everywhere, hanging out in the union and hear everything! Don't be discussing our recruitment procedures outside of our recruitment room.
What is a PNM introduction form and where can I find it?
The PNM Introduction Form is a great way to introduce a PNM to a Gamma Phi Beta chapter. The form provides valuable information about the PNM’s involvement and accomplishments, which helps the chapter have quality conversations with the PNM during recruitment. This form replaced the old recommendation form. Chapters are notified if this form is filled out prior to recruitment and can be accessed on the Gamma Phi Beta website!
True or False: One of Gamma Phi Beta's International Vice Presidents currently serving is a Gamma Gamma.
TRUE!! Lindsay Healles
What was gamma phis original philanthropic focus?
Camping with girls
Partnered with Camp Fire and Girl Guides of Canada
Can I join Gamma Phi Beta without attending college?
We have an alumnae initiate program for qualified women who may have never attended college, attended a college or university without a sorority community or never became an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority while in college!
What is the legacy policy when it comes to primary recruitment?
TRICK QUESTION!
There is no longer a legacy policy! (Anymore, but PLEASE let Danielle know ASAP if u run into a legacy)
True or False: I can tell a PNM I could see them as a sister.
True!!!