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GREEK LIFE

Greek Life Contacts

Natalie Brewster Coordinator of Greek Life and Activities

nbrewster@franklincollege.edu 317.738.8091

Keri Ellington

Director of Student Activities/Organizations kellington@franklincollege.edu

317.738.8086

Ellis Hall Dean of Students

ehall@franklincollege.edu 317.738.8080

Additional Resources http://www.npcwomen.org

http://www.nicindy.org

http://www.FranklinCollege.edu

http://www.thesororitylife.com

http://www.sororityparents.com

http://www.fraternityinfo.com

http://www.hazingprevention.org

Table of Contents

Letters from the Presidents 3 Greek Glossary 5 Non-Hazing Statement 6 Greek Alphabet 6

Panhellenic Sororities Recruitment Schedule 8 Registration Information 9 Recruitment Events 9 Potential New Member Bill of Rights 10 What to Wear 11 Panhellenic Association Information 13 Chapter Profiles 14

Interfraternity Council Fraternities

Recruitment Schedule and Information 18 Chapter Profiles 19 Interfraternity Council Information 24

On behalf of the Greek Community, I would like to welcome you to Franklin College. As president of the

Interfraternity Council, I am honored to represent the incredible Greek Community that contains five fraternities and three sororities which all have the goal of instilling values and supporting the academic and future careers of their members.

Greek Life is an extraordinary experience unlike any other offered. Every fraternity and sorority has values which its members strive to uphold on a daily basis. Through philanthropy and service, academic support, and a network of connec-tions and friendships, Greek Life pushes members to be academically successful, active in their community, and promising leaders in their careers.

Before coming to college, I had not intended on joining a fraternity, but I quickly learned that the Greek Community is filled with passionate people who are looking to make a difference on and off our campus. The decision to join a fraternity has positively changed my life and offered me life-long bonds with people like me, leadership opportunities, and a place to grow into the person that I want to be. It has helped me grow as a person, leader, and a scholar in a way unlike any other.

Becoming Greek is a positive and life-altering decision which I ask that you look into. Greek Life has enhanced my college experience socially, academically, and has given me the ability to serve as a leader and serve my community. The Greek Community has a lot in store for anyone willing to join so I encourage you to continue looking joining Greek Life here at Franklin College.

Corey Mills

2014 Interfraternity Council President

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Welcome to Franklin College! FC has many unique and special things to offer each and every individual to help you find your own niche. I found mine through Greek life. Greek life means so much more to me than I ever thought possible. Greek life has given me my family away from home through the sense of community, not only in my sorority, but the entire Greek community. I have always been somewhat of a shy person, but being Greek has made me step out of my comfort zone and develop into a confident person. My leadership and communication skills have developed the past two years and I have Greek life and all it offers to thank. It has pushed me to become the best me possible. Being Greek offers the opportunity to better not only yourself, but also the community. Through the deep rooted value on service, Greek life helps the community through philan-thropy and Greek Week events. Philanthropy events put on by each sorority and fraternity are not only benefitting the community, but are also a lot of fun and bring the entire Franklin College community together.

Greek life has taught me values that are instilled within me and will continue to help me grow. Although I have depicted what Greek life means to me, it is a different experience for each person. It is truly a rewarding experience that lasts a lifetime. I welcome you to see, for yourself, what Greek life has to offer.

Molly Preston 2014 Panhellenic Association President

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Greek Glossary

Active: an initiated member of a chapter who has not yet graduated Alumnus/Alumna: an initiated member who has graduated. In the plural, it would be Alumni for men and Alumnae for women Bid: a formal invitation of membership to a fraternity or sorority Big/Little: Pairings of mentors (initiated members) with mentees (new members) in a fraternity or sorority Chapter: the local branch of a national organization. Each of the fraternities and sororities at Franklin are chapters of a larger national organization Chapter House: for the men, this is the house that some of the chapter members live in. Currently, all 5 fraternities have chapter houses Greek Community: the collective of fraternities and sororities at Franklin. The Greek Community currently has 8 chapters Greek Week: a week in the spring dedicated to fraternal values and celebrating the accomplishments of the Greek Community IFC: Interfraternity Council, the governing body of the 5 men’s fraternities Initiation: the formal process through which a new member becomes an active member of a chapter New Member: Formerly referred to as a pledge, a new member is an uninitiated member of a fraternity or sorority NIC: North-American Interfraternity Conference, a national advocacy group for fraternity men NPC: National Panhellenic Conferenec, the governing body for 26 national sororities. All sororities at Franklin are part of NPC Panhellenic: the college Panhellenic Council, the governing body of the 3 women’s sororities Philanthropy: a non-profit organization that a Greek chapter supports either on the local or national level Potential New Member (PNM): a student who has not joined a fraternity or sorority yet; alternatively, a student going through the recruitment process Recruitment: a period of time during which bids are extended to PNMS. This can occur in the fall or occasionally in the spring Rho Gamma: for women, a recruitment counselor who assists PNMs through the formal recruitment process Suite: the space designated for Franklin’s sorority chapters. This is not a living space, but a space for meeting and conducting chapter business

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Non-Hazing Policy Franklin College takes all allegations of hazing as a serious matter. Hazing is defined as an act that, as an explicit or implicit condition for initiation to, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in a group or organization could be seen by a reasonable person as endangering the physical health of an individual or as causing mental distress to an individual through, for example, humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning treatment; destroys or removes public or private property; involves the consumption of alcohol, other drugs, or other substances; or violates any of the policies of Franklin College.

Additionally, all national fraternities and sororities have similar non-hazing statements and treat these issues with the utmost level of seriousness. For more information on what colleges and fraternal organizations are doing to combat hazing, visit www.hazingprevention.org.

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Panhellenic Council

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Fall 2014 Panhellenic Recruitment Schedule

Brains. Heart. Courage. Monday, September 22nd— PNM Informational Meeting 8 pm, Branigin Room A meeting for all women registered for formal recruitment to go over schedules and final information before rounds begin. Each chapter will also give a short presentation. Dress is casual.

Tuesday, September 23rd— Round 1 Check-in, 6:30 pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room Check in with your Rho Gamma group and get excited! The first night of rounds you will visit all 3 chap-ters for 40 minutes each.

Thursday, September 24th— Round 2 Check-in, 6:30 pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room Check in with your Rho Gamma group for night 2! Tonight you will visit up to 3 chapters for a total of 45 minutes each. Friday, September 25th— Preference Round Check in, 6:00 pm, Dietz Center Dining and Seminar Room Check in with your Rho Gamma group for the final night! Tonight you will visit up to 2 chapters for a total of 50 minutes each. After your last event, you will then rank your choice of sororities.

Sunday, September 27th— Bid Day! 10:00 am, Bids Delivered by Rho Gammas! 10:30 am, Check in at Chapel Today’s the day! Bids will be delivered by Rho Gammas starting at 10:00 am. After you receive your bid, make your way to the chapel to meet up with your new sisters, check out our Rho Gamma reveal, and join your new chapter! Bid Day activities vary by chapter, but everyone has a fun day of getting to know each other and celebrating sisterhood planned!

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Registration is your first step on the road to recruitment!

2014 Recruitment Registration is open! Registration is simple and takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

There is a $12 fee for registration (this can be paid online or in person in the SAC) which covers the cost of

putting on recruitment for the Panhellenic Association. The deadline to register and pay is 4 pm on Friday,

September 19th. The link for registration is http://ow.ly/nuKfh.

Here are some quick tips for making registration as easy as possible:

Have your academic and involvement information ready, and be as thorough as

possible with activities, volunteer works, and anything that will give a clear pic-

ture of who you are— we want to get to know you!

Be sure to have a headshot ready for upload— no worries, it just helps us put a

face with a name. Make sure you are the only one in the picture and don’t

stress: a Facebook profile style picture is fine with us.

If you have any female relatives who are members of any of our national organi-

zations, be sure to have their information, too.

After you register, you should get confirmation information with a link to order a recruitment shirt.

These shirts are not required, but are a nice way to get started on your sorority wardrobe. Orders for

shirts should be placed by August 25th, so don’t delay on registering!

Recruitment Events To help you get the most out of the experience, the Panhellenic Association has planned a few events that we strongly encourage you to attend.

Activities Fair— August 28th, 6-9 pm, Napolitan Student Center Be sure to check out the Greek Life table at the Activities Fair! Stop by to meet sorority women, get more infor-mation about each chapter, and get some free Greek swag! Rho Gammas will be on hand to answer your ques-tions and help you register for recruitment on-site if you want.

Sorority 101— September 2nd and 16th at 7 pm in the Branigin Room We are offering this session twice to double your chances to attend. Facilitated by our Panhellenic Vice Presi-dent of Recruitment, Rho Gammas, and Coordinator of Greek Life, by the end of this program you will know everything you need to rock a recruitment round! Learn about fit, the right questions to ask, and how to make sure the real you shines in every event.

Sorority Suite Tours— September 9th, 7-9 pm, Sorority Suites You don’t want to miss this one! This is your chance to visit each sorority suite and get to know a little more about each chapter from the sorority women themselves. We’ll also have fun activities with the Rho Gammas and opportunities to ask questions and get more information. Stay as long you want or just stop by for a few minutes— we hope to see you there!

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National Panhellenic Conference Resolution on Potential New Member Bill of Rights

WHEREAS, Sorority is a social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations, and

WHEREAS, Sorority membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection, and

WHEREAS, The mutual choice is only as effective as is factual information available, therefore, be it

RESOLVED (1989), That all college Panhellenics be encouraged to adopt the Potential New Member’s Bill of Rights.

Potential New Member Bill of Rights

The right to be treated as an individual.

The right to be filly informed about the recruitment process.

The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and sorority members.

The right to be treated with respect.

The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.

The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.

The right to have and express opinions to recruitment guides.

The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides

The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.

The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing.

The right to make ones own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.

The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.

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What to Wear... Worried about what to wear to recruitment? Don’t stress! Remember, formal recruitment is essentially a long mutual interview process. Your conversations during the rounds are the most important part of recruit-ment, but as with any interview process, the appropriate attire is important, too. If you are comfortable and feel good about how you look, you can spend your energy on making sure your awesome personality shines through and being the version of you!

Round 3 Round 3 is the most formal event of recruit-ment. We recommend “Sunday best.” A nice dress is appropriate.

Round 2 Round 2 is a little more dressy than Round 1. We recommend business casual attire. A nice skirt and top, dress pants, or a sundress are appropriate.

Round 1 Round 1 is the most casual night. We recom-mend wearing snappy casual attire— basical-ly something you would wear on a first date or a nice dinner out with your parents.

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And Not Wear.

Pro Tip: Fight the urge to buy a new recruitment wardrobe— it’s expensive and unnecessary. Plan ahead and borrow clothes from friends at home to fill in your outfits or swap pieces with a roommate or hall mate.

Pro Tip: A cute pair of flats are your new best friends! Remember, you’re going to be doing a lot of walking, standing up, sitting down, and moving around. Heels may be stylish, but we promise your feet won’t feel stylish by the end of the night. Fact: a pair of shoes does not make or break your chances for a bid.

Don’t Wear Things that look like you’re going to the gym: yoga pants, running shorts, tennis shoes, etc. Unless you are coming directly from athletic practice (the chapters will be informed ahead of time if that’s your case).

Pro Tip: Check the weather each day and plan accordingly. If it’s going to be humid, consider that when fixing your hair. Again, being comfortable helps you be yourself!

Don’t Wear Dresses or skits that are too short or too revealing on top. You’ll be moving around a lot and you don’t want to be pulling down your skirt or pulling up your top all night.

Don’t Wear Remember: Preference is not a for-mal affair. Stay away from dresses that are too formal (prom dresses, for example). And keep skirt length and neckline depth in mind again tonight, too.

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2014 Panhellenic Association Officers

Top Row: Molly Preston, President; Michelle Murphy, Vice President of Administration; Jess Ayers, Vice President of Finance Bottom Row: KaLeigh Hurley, Vic ePresident of Membership Education; Ali Norton, Vice President of Scholarship; Danielle Jordan, Vice President of Social Affairs Not Pictured: Kayanna Wolter, Vice President of Recruitment

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Delta Delta Delta “Let us steadfastly love one another.”

Values: Truth, Self-Sacrifice, Friendship Nickname: Tri Delta

Founding Date: November 27, 1888

Symbol: Pine Tree, Trident

Mascot: Dolphin

Jewel: Pearl

Colors: Silver, Gold, Cerulean Blue

Flower: Pansy

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Philanthropy Event: Delta Says

Scholarship Requirement: 2.5

New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: $171 Initiation Fees: $155 New Member Fees: $45 Chapter Dues for first Semester: $245

Initiated Member Fees: $245

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Nickname: Pi Phi Founding Date: April 28, 1867 Symbol: Golden Arrow Mascot: Angel Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Flower: Wine Carnation Philanthropy: Literacy Philanthropy Events: Lips for Literacy Scholarship Requirement: 2.5 New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: Included in dues Initiation Fees: $160 New Member Fees: $55 Chapter Dues for First Semester: $243

Values: Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Philanthropic Service to Others, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Sincere Friendship

Pi Beta Phi

"To promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service."

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Zeta Tau Alpha

Nickname: Zeta

Founding Date: October 15, 1898

Symbol: 5 Point Crown, Strawberries

Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education

Philanthropy Events: Big Man on Campus

Scholarship Requirement: 3.0 High School; 2.8 College

“Seek the noblest.”

New Member Fees: Badge/Pin Fees: Starts at $65 Initiation Fees: $110 New Member Fees: $60 Chapter Dues for first Semester: Total of $436, not including badge

Initiated Member Fees (to be paid the semester after initiation): $291

Values: Service, Scholarship, Leadership, Sisterhood

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Fraternities at Franklin College practice an open recruitment structure. Men interested in joining a fraternity are encouraged to take the first few weeks of school to get to know members from each organization and get a feel for which chapter is the best fit. Here are some suggested events to get you started meeting fraternity men and thinking about affiliating with a fraternity: Thursday, August 28th— Activities Fair Be sure to stop by the Greek Life table at the Activities Fair to meet the IFC officers, get some free Greek gear, and get your name on the interest list. Being on the interest list is how our fraternity chapters know you are thinking about affiliating and will get you invited to chapter recruitment functions. Wednesday, September 3rd— IFC Dodgeball Blow off some first week of classes steam with the men of IFC at an evening of dodgeball. Saturday, September 13th— IFC Cook-Off Tailgate Get ready to cheer on the Grizzlies in the first home football game of the season with IFC’s Cook-Off Tailgate. Chapters will be grilling out and the food is free. Come out for some cornhole, food, and fun before heading over to Faught. Monday, September 15th— Fraternity Tabling Stop by the Napolitan Student Center Atrium during lunch or dinner to meet men from each fraternity and learn more about their chapter, philanthropy and service, and recruitment week activities. Monday, September 15th— Fraternity House Tours Fraternities will be open during this time for interested men to stop by, tour the houses, meet brothers, and learn more. Be sure to check in at each chapter house with the IFC officer—getting your card signed by each officer will put you in the running for some prizes at the end of the night. Fraternity Recruitment Week officially begins on September 15th. Each chapter will host events during the week for interested men. Some are open, some are invitation only. Recruitment schedules will be made avail-able on September 10th. Bids will begin being distributed on Sunday, September 21st. Men receiving bids have until Wednesday, Sep-tember 24th to accept. On the 24th, IFC will sponsor a formal bid signing in the Chapel where men accepting bids will come and sign their official paperwork, meet their new brothers joining with them, and then head out to their new chapter houses for their first new member activities.

Fall 2014 Fraternity Recruitment Schedule

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Kappa Delta RhoKappa Delta RhoKappa Delta Rho

Nickname: KDR

Founding Date: May 17, 1905

Colors: Middlebury Blue and Princeton Orange

Symbol: Peregrine Falcon

Philanthropy: National– KDR Kids

Local— Boys and Girls Club

of Franklin

GPA Requirement: 2.5

New Member Fees: $360

Initiation Fees: included in new member fees

Recruitment Contact: Deron Molen (deron.molen@franklincollege.edu)

“Honor above all things.”“Honor above all things.”“Honor above all things.”

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Lambda Chi AlphaLambda Chi AlphaLambda Chi Alpha

Nickname: Lambda Chi

Founding Date: November 2, 1909

Colors: Purple, Gold, and Green

Symbol: The Cross and Crescent

Philanthropy: North American Food Drive

GPA Requirement: 2.5

New Member Fees: $350

Initiation Fees: $200

Membership Dues: $1,100

Recruitment Contact: Darrius Crite (Darrius.crite@franklincollege.edu)

“Every man a man.”“Every man a man.”“Every man a man.”

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Phi Delta ThetaPhi Delta ThetaPhi Delta Theta “One man is no man.”“One man is no man.”“One man is no man.”

Nickname: Phi Delt

Founding Date: December 30, 1848

Colors: Azure and Argent

Philanthropy: ALS Foundation

GPA Requirement: 2.8

New Member Fees: $315

Initiation Fees: Included in New Member Fees

Membership Dues: $450

Scholarships Given Annually: $1,500

Recruitment Chair: Matt Millard (mathew.millard@live.franklincollege.edu)

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Sigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Alpha Epsilon “True Gentlemen.”“True Gentlemen.”“True Gentlemen.”

Nickname: Sig

Founding Date: March 9, 1856

Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold

Symbol: Lion

Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network

GPA Requirement: 2.3

New Member Fees: $225

Recruitment Chairs: Terry Sargent (tsargent@live.franklincollege.edu)

Tanner Phelps (tanner.phelps@live.franklincollege.edu)

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Tau Kappa EpsilonTau Kappa EpsilonTau Kappa Epsilon “Not for wealth, rank or honor, but personal worth “Not for wealth, rank or honor, but personal worth “Not for wealth, rank or honor, but personal worth

and character.” and character.” and character.”

Nickname: Teke

Founding Date: January 10, 1899

Colors: Crimson Lake Cherry and Pure Silver Gray

Symbol: Equilateral Triangle

Philanthropy: National– St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Local- Christmas Angels and Indiana

Masonic Home

GPA Requirement: 2.5

New Member Fee: $90

Initiation Fees: $110

Membership Dues: In House- $25, Out of House- $350

Scholarships Given Annually: Multiple are awarded

each year

Recruitment Chair: Zach Fite (zfite@live.franklincollege.edu)

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2014 Interfraternity Council Officers

Top Row: Corey Mills (Kappa Delta Rho), President; Jacob Collins (Phi Delta Theta), Vice President of Fraternal Development; Andrew Behnke (Tau Kappa Epsilon), Vice President of Finance Bottom Row: Evan Downey (Tau Kappa Epsilon), Vice President of Recruitment; Brad Morgan (Lambda Chi Alpha), Vice President of Social Relations

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