DZ Facts
Why do we have 6 values?
We have 6 founders
What is our philanthropy?
Hearing and Speech (NOT speech and Hearing
Why did you join a sorority?
(Up to Hannah's discretion)
PNM
Potential New Member; somebody going through recruitment
What is COB and how is it different from formal recruitment?
Continuous Open Bidding; falls outside formal recruitment period, less structured, more casual, open sisterhood events
What is our flower?
The pink Killarney rose
What are Delta Zeta's total service hours per year and semester?
Per year: 36 hours, per semester: 18 hours
Do you guys go to frat parties?
We hang out with fraternities in many social settings such as greek grind or greek week, and sometimes we also partner with them for various events like spirit nights or philanthropy events! REDIRECT
5 B's
Boys, Booze, Bucks, Bible, Ballots; things we are NOT allowed to talk about during recruitment
Define strict silence
period where nobody can contact PNMs, Pi Chis, or Pan Exec regarding recruitment; period between pref and bid day; time between recruitment rounds
What is our jewel?
Diamond
Who are our National Partners and Global Service Project?
National Partners: Starkey Hearing Foundation and ASDC; Global Service Project: Serious Fun Children's Network
What are some sisterhood events you guys do?
Friendship bracelet making, movie night, tote bag painting, etc.
Bid Promising
Stating or alluding to the fact that a PNM will get a bid (see you later, you're gonna be my little, you're totally getting into DZ, etc)
What Preference ceremony do we use?
The Wishing Well
When was Delta Zeta founded? (FULL date)
October 24, 1902
What are some phrases to stay away from when discussing those with hearing and speech issues and why? What should you say instead?
DO NOT SAY "hearing-impaired" and "suffer from hearing loss." DO SAY "people with hearing loss" because we want to put the person before their disability
What are some philanthropy events you guys have done?
DZ Dodge It, Valentine's Day roses, ASL Bingo, etc.
Legacy
A potential member whose grandmother, mother, sister, etc. was/is a member of a sorority
What should you look for in a PNM?
Shows delta zeta's values, leadership, would they get along with other sisters
Name all 6 of our founders
Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons
What is the 1902 Loyalty Society?
It celebrates collegiate members who donate $19.02 or more annually to the Delta Zeta Foundation
What are Delta Zeta's values?
Friendship, belonging, curiosity, community, generosity, and empowerment
MRABA
Something every PNM signs to receive a bid. It states that they cannot go through any recruitment process for a full calendar year
What are some red flags in PNMs?
Asking about the 5 B's, being rude, not engaged