Philanthropy
AST Basic Facts
In the recruitment room
Core Values
Talking to PNM's
100

What are our local philanthropies?

Wise and Habitat for Humanity

100

What is our gpa requirement?

2.6

100

What day do we wear the tan AST shirts?

Saturday

100

What is our 1st core value and explain it (starts with an i)

  • Intellect – The pursuit and cultivation of knowledge, wisdom, and culture.
100

What are some topics to talk about on the first day of recruitment?

Name/major/year/hobbies

US 

Yourself and herself!

200

What is our national philantrophy?

The woman's wellness initiative 

200

What are our colors? 

Emerald Green and Gold

200

If a sister walks up to your conversation and puts her hand on your back, what is she signaling?

you to bump out

200

What is our 2nd core value? explain it. (starts with an e)

  • Excellence – Always seek to perform at the highest level; have a disdain for mediocrity; create and take advantage of opportunities to excel.
200

What should your day 2 conversations include?

Talk about the philanthropy! 

Ask them if the volunteer anywhere

Which one of our philanthropy's to they resonate with?

Then back to same as before!!!

300

What are some of the organizations we partner with?

Girls who code and dress for success

300

When do we have chapter?

Monday's at 8pm

300

Explain (from the active getting bumped out) how to transition the conversation to the sister bumping in.

Tell the new sister the pnm's name and what you guys were talking about. Then "it was nice to meet you"/"it was so good talking to you" then leave
300

What is our 3rd core value? explain it. (starts with an g)

  • Graciousness – Embody kindness, generosity of spirit, charm, tact, courtesy, and authenticity in all we do.
300

What should day 3 conversations be start with?

Talk about the ceremony 

Ask about the recruitment video 

How are they feeling about this process?

Did they feel anything from the speeches?

400

What are our 2 philanthropy events of the year and what organization does each help?

Wise Week/Walk/Walk in her heels: Wise

Anchor Slam: Habitat for Humanity

400

What is one activity we do every week to strengthen our sisterhood?

Tau nights

400

What should you do if you do not get a pnm in the beginning of each round?

Hangout in the front of the room and wait happily for your turn!

400

What is our 4nd core value? explain it. (starts with a r)

  • Respect – The highest level of esteem for the worth of ourselves, Sisters, Ritual, and community.
400

What conversations should be happening with pnms after the end of preference round?

hard: no talking :)

500

Describe each one of our philanthropies.

Women's wellness initiative: Help women become the best versions of themselves

Girls who code: Help support women in the workplace (focused on closing the gender gap in stem)

Dress for success: Helps provide support, professional attire, and tools for women in the workplace

Wise: Wise provides support and shelter for women and children of domestic and sexual violence

Habitat: Helps provide/improve safe shelter for families in need

500

What are our dues? (generally)

Around 300-400, first semester is a bit more

Talk about payment plans!

500

true/false: You can leave the uc at any point of recruitment and go to the bathroom within a party.

absolutely no :)

500

What is our 5nd core value? explain it. (starts with a c)

  • Connections – Build and maintain meaningful, sincere, and lasting relationships with our Sisters, our alma mater, and our community.
500

What conversations are off limits? 

Anything b's related

political/controversial topics

intentional single preference bidding

If you wouldn't say it to your teacher/boss/grandma its not an appropriate topic