A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

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GREEK LIFE tHe GreeK alPHabet A Alpha B Beta G Gamma D Delta E Epsilon Z Zeta H Eta Q Theta I Iota K Kappa L Lambda M Mu N Nu X Xi O Omicron P Pi R Rho S Sigma T Tau U Upsilon F Phi C Chi Y Psi W Omega 10 Portico 2009-2010 IT S ALL grEEk TO ME...CONTINuEd Panhellenic Association: The cooperative campus organization of Virginia Tech’s National Panhellenic Conference sororities Panhellenic Council (PHC): A council of elected officers and delegates from all 13 of Virginia Tech’s National Panhellenic Conference sororities. The Panhellenic Council governs the Panhellenic Association Philanthropy: Charitable projects, events, or donations Potential New Member (PNM): A student who is not yet affiliated with a chapter Preferential Bidding: A system used at the conclusion of formal recruitment to match sorority and Potential New Member preferences Probate: A potential member going through the intake process Recommendation/Reference: A letter or form written by an alumni/alumna member recommending a Potential New Member to a sorority. Recommendations are generally not required at Virginia Tech Recruitment: Sometimes called rush, this is the membership recruitment process. Potential New Members are sometimes referred to as rushees Recruitment Counselor (Rho Gamma): A Panhellenic representative who has no contact with her own chapter during a period surrounding formal recruitment and is selected to assist and counsel Potential New Members through formal recruitment Ritual: The secret tradition that ties together the beliefs and standards of a fraternal organization Sorority: A Greek-letter sisterhood (also may be called a fraternity) United Council of Fraternities and Sororities (UCFS): The council that governs our multicultural and special-interest fraternities and sororities
IFC AAA INTErFrATErNITy COuNCIL Welcome to Virginia Tech. There are many opportunities this school has in store for you. Early in your college career, you will be faced with numerous decisions that will change the course of your future. Among the decisions that you will face is whether or not to join a fraternity. You are encouraged to carefully weigh your alternatives and the decision to join. If you decide to participate in recruitment, you will soon discover that it is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Membership in a fraternity will greatly enhance your life and leave you with many fond memories when you graduate. Fraternities not only provide you with social opportunities, but also allow for personal development, close friendships, leadership opportunities, academic achievements, and athletic competitions. In general, each fraternity offers a unique experience that cannot be matched. We welcome your decision to explore fraternity life, and hope that you strongly consider becoming a part of one of the various organizations reviewed in this guide. Keep in mind that participating in recruitment does not mean you must join a fraternity; it just means you are exploring the option. However, we do hope that you decide to become a part of the proud Greek tradition here at Virginia Tech. Read on to discover the benefits of joining a college fraternity. IFC Portico 2009-2010 11
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Dear HoKie woMen, Welcome to Virgin
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SOrOrITy LIFE In a Panhellenic soro
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SChOLArShIP ANd ACAdEMICS PHC Acade
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