8/16/2008
Dear Future Aggie Greeks,
I hope this post finds you all moving into your dorms/apartments/houses successfully. In less than 48 hours recruitment will have started! Your convocation is tomorrow (Sunday, August 17). My early post had the two groups separated A-M and N-Z. However, do to the high number of women who registered I would like to change the groups.
I would like the 4pm Convocation to be for women last name A-I. The 7pm Convocation should be for women last name J-Z. If you already made arrangements to attend the way I previously stated that is okay. However, if possible could women last name J-M please attend the 7pm Convocation now.
The location is Reed Arena 301. Look for women in lime green shirts holding signs.
Please let me know if you have any questions. My e-mail is tamurecruitment@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Laura Beth Parker
CPC – VP Recruitment
7/14/2008
Howdy!
I hope this post finds you all having a wonderful summer. Here are some recruitment updates.
1. Convocation: Sunday, August 17
Place: Reed Arena 301
Time: You ladies are split into two groups.
Group 1: Last name A – M will attend the 4pm Convocation
Group 2: Last name N – Z will attend the 7pm Convocation
This event is your mandatory introduction to recruitment. We will go over the rules,
and the schedule, attire. This will also be your chance to get your Day 1 shirt (white shirt
with navy writing) and meet your recruitment counselors, also known as Rho Gammas. The
attire is casual. We understand that most of you will be moving into your housing all day.
Due to space constraints only the potential new member may come to this event.
2. Recruitment Schedule
Busses begin running 90 minutes before the first party starts.
Monday: 10am till 6:40pm
- 12 parties, 20 minutes each with a 20 minute passing periods
- These parties are your introduction to each chapter.
- You must wear your Day 1 shirt.
- You will be provided lunch on the row from 1:40pm till 3pm
Tuesday: 3pm till 10:20pm
- 8 parties, 35 minutes each with a 20 minute passing periods
- These parties are your introduction to the chapters’ philanthropies.
- Please pack snacks because it is a long day.
- You will have a snack break from 6:20 till 7pm.
Wednesday: 2pm till 7:05pm
- 5 parties, 45 minutes each with a 20 minute passing periods
- This night the chapters will perform skits about their sisterhood and
values.
Thursday: 5pm till 9pm
- 3 parties, 60 minuets each with a 30 minute passing periods
- This night is the most personal night for both you and the chapters. They
will share with you some of their traditions. This will be your final
opportunity to assess which chapters are the best fit for you.
* Prior to these parties, in the morning, you will attend convocation two by
groups. Your Rho Gammas will inform you of the time at a later date.
Friday: Bid Day
- You will need to arrive at the Recreational Student Center (The Rec) by
4pm.
- Starting at this time women will be dismissed by their groups to receive their
bids. You will then be bussed to meet your new sisters.
- Please dress casually as you will receive your bid day tee-shirt at your new
home.
- Due to space constraints only the potential new members may attend Bid
Day. The chapters welcome the parents to wait for their daughters on
Sorority Row. You daughter will be able to call you to let you know what
chapter to go to. Expect to arrive at the chapter around 6 to 6:30pm.
3. Registration
- Regular Registration closes Friday, July 18. Starting Saturday, July 19 the
cost to go through recruitment will be $125. Late registration closes Friday,
August 1 at midnight.
- You will receive an e-mail from our registrars once your registration is
complete and final. Please try to limit e-mails regarding your status as there
is a large volume of women going through recruitment and it takes time to
process information. We are getting through it as fast as we can.
- If you have specific questions regarding the registration process please e-
mail cpcregistrars@gmail.com.
4. Letters of Reference
Letters of reference are not required to go through recruitment at Texas A&M
University. However, if you are getting them please have them to the chapters
by August 1. To find out the location to send them please go to
cpc.tamu.edu/recletteraddress.
5. Finance
At your convocation you will receive financial statements from all twelve
chapters. These statements will inform you of the financial responsibilities of
membership for each chapter.
I hope this information helps. Please e-mail me at tamurecruitment@gmail.com if you have any
other questions.
Sincerely,
Laura Beth Parker
CPC – VP Recruitment
WELCOME 5/15/2008
Howdy!
My name is Laura Beth and I am this year’s Panhellenic Vice-President of Recruitment. I am so excited that you are all coming to Texas A&M University and wanting to GO GREEK!
As of right now our registration is up and running. You will find the link on our main page. You will not be able to go back and change your information once you have competed registration. So make sure everything you type is correct. While filling out your information you will be asked to upload your photo.
You will also need to mail in a final official transcript. A final official transcript means it contains all your information from high school. It will have your spring final grades. That means that you should not be sending us a transcript prior to your graduation. Make sure you go to your registrar’s office after graduation and before they close for the summer to ensure it is sent to us by the deadline.
· The mailing address is:
Texas A&M University
College Station Panhellenic Association
P.O. Box B-2
College Station, Texas 77844-9012
Here are some important dates you should know:
· Regular registration closes July 18
- This means you have completed registration, paid, and your transcript is post-marked by this date.
· Late registration closes August 1
- This means you have completed registration, paid, and your transcript is post- marked by this date.
· Sunday, August 17 – Convocation
· Monday, August 18 – Thursday, August 21 – Recruitment Events
· Friday, August 22 – Bid Day
Please read this blog throughout the summer for updates. Again I am so excited that you are interested in our Greek community. If you have any questions please e-mail me at tamurecruitment@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Laura Beth Parker
CPC – VP Recruitment