Your Guide to Sorority Life

Important Dates

August 31 Recruitment Orientation

6:30pm at Garrison Lecture Hall

September 1 Informational Parties

Meet outside the Lecture Hall by 5:45pm

September 2 Philanthropic Parties

Meet outside the Lecture Hall by 5:45pm

September 3 Preference Parties

Meet outside the Lecture Hall by 5:45pm

September 4 Bid Day

Meet In the Lecture Hall at 4:00pm

*Rho Gammas/Recruitment Counselors will send you daily reminders*

Hello ladies!

I want to begin by saying welcome to Henderson State University! You have al-ready made such a wonderful decision in your life by choosing to come to this school. Now

it is time to make another decision, whether or not to join Greek life. This decision,

for me, wasn’t very easy. I wasn’t sure if this would be the right thing for me to do.

However, I know now that it is one of the best decisions I have made.

Each of the NPC sororities on Henderson’s campus is unique in their chapter values,

personalities, and interests. Each chapter has numerous beautiful, intelligent, and

passionate women that I have been so blessed to have in my life. There is one

thing; however, that ties all of us together as sisters, our relationship with NPC and our dedication to uphold its values and standards. It is this sole tie that has made us all better

women, not only within our chapters, but also on campus and in society.

It is my hope that you will find your HOME in one of our NPC chapters. Something

very special to all is the philanthropy we represent. Whether it be Special Olympics, Habi-

tat for Humanity, or Autism Speak, each chapter strives to promote awareness, raise funds, and

volunteer for their philanthropy.

My fellow Rho Gammas and I are here for your help. Pleas do not hesitate to come to us with questions

or concerns. We are here to help you find your HOME in NPC and we are willing to do whatever it

takes to help you figure out what that is.

I hope to see all of you at Formal Recruitment so that you can get a chance to meet each of the

amazing ladies of NPC! If you have any questions regarding recruitment or Greek life, feel free to

get in touch.

Best Wishes,

Mallory Bell—Recruitment Director mb131067@reddies.hsu.edu

Dear Potential New Members,

The next four years will be exciting times of transition and develop-

ment, times of intellectual, emotional, and personal growth. I rec-

ognize that much of that growth and development will happen

through experiences outside of the classroom.

Fraternities and sororities are among the organizations

that foster the enriching and rewarding opportunities for

growth that are so characteristic of the college years.

The sisterhood and brotherhood of Greek life

provide not only an encouraging environment for your academic work, but

also an established platform for deeper engagement with the Henderson campus and the Arkadelphia

community.

Our Greek chapters develop leadership skills and a commitment to service. Greek life at Henderson also offers special op-

portunities for friendships and fun. The relationships you can develop in a fraternity or sorority are important to your well being

and to your sense of connection to the campus and the world beyond the campus. In fact, the friends you make in college will

enrich your life forever, and the Greek community provides a network of alumni that stretches around the world.

There are lots of ways to get involved in college, and Greek life is among the best. But you should look for the routes that work

best for you. I do want you to consider your academic success as your highest priority, but I also hope that you will use these

next four years of your life to explore your community and your values, and make your college years all they should be.

In Reddie Spirit,

Chad Fielding Assistant Vice-President & Dean of Students

Tips For Potential New Members

Tips For Potential New Members

FROM THE GIRLS WHO

KNOW...

keep an open mind—do not stereotype a chapter or

Greeks in general! To find the best fit for you, you’ll need to

dismiss stereotypes, meet people, and form your own opinion.

You might hear people talking, but never trust their judgment

over your own!

ask questions—we encourage you to ask questions about

chapter values and programs when you are talking to other

members. Definitely check out our Henderson Greek Life Fa-

cebook and twitter page. Taking that first look will help you

be more aware and give you a better understanding of our

community and its members.

do not go to Chapters’ Parties/Socials

(outside of formal recruitment) until after the

bid day period has concluded! You have the rest of your

college career to enjoy social activities, and you do not

want to jeopardize your opportunity to participate in

formal recruitment. Remember, if anyone reports seeing

you attending social activities before the conclusion of

formal recruitment activities, you risk being removed

from the recruitment process...and we’ll be there keep-

ing an eye out–don’t risk it!

be yourself—pick a chapter that matches your per-

sonality—don’t try to match theirs; you’ll be thankful you

did in the long run. Remember, we’ve been there too and

we can’t wait to welcome you all to the Henderson Greek

community in September!!!

Sincerely,

The Panhellenic Council

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Bid Card

Signing

At this mandatory event, you will

meet your Recruitment Director

and Rho Gammas (Recruitment

Counselors) to learn more about the

recruitment process. You will also

have the opportunity to ask any

lingering questions that you may

have

This evening each group will rotate

to each sorority’s room for 45

minutes.

During this time, you will get to know

more about each sorority and be

able to meet members of each. The

attire for this night is casual.

Here you will find out which so-

rority you have been invited to

join, learn your recruitment di-

rector/counselor’s affiliation, and

then be taken to your

Bid Day celebration!

Bid Day

During this time you will sign the re-

quired final bid report and make your

final selection in order to be

matched/pledged to a sorority. This

will happen right after you attended

the parties you were invited to

This time will provide you with an

introduction to each sorority’s indi-

vidual philanthropies. This party will

allow you to interact with current

members. The sorority will focus on

their philanthropy supported by

their national organization. We call

this REDDIE Spirit Day, so wear a

Reddie t-shirt.

You will pick up your invitations in

GL110A office on September 3rd.

You may only go to the party(s) that

you receive an invitation from.

The attire for this night is very

dressy. You should wear clothes

that you would normally wear to

church. A nice dress or suit is ideal. You may invite your family and

friends to this celebration!!

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this informational party. Just remember,

FIRST IMPRESSIONS matter!!

For this day you will want to wear shorts or a

skirt. We encourage to wear whatever is most

COMFORTABLE for you.

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This is the dressiest round of recruit-

ment and lasts one hour. PNMs should

wear a nice dress, such as one you might

wear to an afternoon wedding. Prom

dresses are unnecessary.

Everybody will wear a REDDIE /

HSU t-shirt with a nice skirt,

shorts or jeans/pants. They are

all appropriate for Philanthropic

Parties.

Jeans, capris, denim skirt, or shorts

are appropriate for this day. You will be

given a Greek Recruitment t-shirt by

your Recruitment Counselors!

Bid Day

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A verbal bid is any kind of state-

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you becoming a member of their

Any outside contact (phone calls, gifts,

letters, visits) from undergraduates or

alumnae is strictly prohibited.

Sorority members may only recruit dur-

ing their formal recruitment process.

Your recruitment counselor is there to help you during recruitment

and is always looking out for your best interest. If you ever feel

like one of these violations occurred, make sure to inform your re-

cruitment counselor. You should never be made to feel uncomforta-

ble during recruitment.

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Developing women of poise &

purpose

Motto

Aspire, Seek, Attain

National Founding

1901

National Website

http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/

Colors

Crimson and pearl white, supplemented by the secondary

colors palm green and gold

Alpha Sigma Tau

Beauty of Spirit

Fulfillment of Self. Exceptional Sisterhood

Motto National Founding

Active, Self-reliant, Trustworthy 1899

National Website Colors

http://www.alphasigmatau.org/ Emerald Green and Gold

Alpha Xi Delta

Inspiring women to realize their potential

Motto

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

National Founding

1893

National Website

http://www.alphaxidelta.org/

Colors

Double blue (light and dark) and gold

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Dr. Veronikha Salazar

salazav@hsu.edu

greek@reddies.hsu.edu

870-230-5289

Box 7553

Mr. Calvin Kirklin

CK169576@reddies.hsu.edu

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