2012 IFCIFC

What is the Interfraternity Council ? The Interfraternity Council ( IFC ) is the governing body for members of IFC Chapters. IFC Executive Council: President: Brian Barnes VP Recruitment: Patrick Harris VP Recruitment Counselors: John Sullivan VP Standards: Taylor Blaylock VP Public Relations: Diego Garcia VP Philanthropy: Reid Patrick VP Finance: Gabe LaBonia VP Scholarship: Michael McLarty

Why join a Greek Organization? Lasting Friendships Lifetime Membership Academic Enrichment Community Service Leadership

Who is eligible for Formal Recruitment? Full-time students (enrolled in minimum 12 hours on Oxford campus) Student must not have pledged a fraternity in the last 12 months

Grade Risks Any potential new member who has below a 2.5 high school GPA, or 2.5 college GPA with 12+ hours completed Each chapter can only take 5 grade risks

Location

ATO

Beta

Delta Psi

KA

Kappa Sig

Phi Delt

Phi Psi

Phi Tau

Pike

SAE

Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu

Sig Ep

Sigma Pi Nickname: Sigma Pi. Chapter: Beta Mu. Local founding: April 2, Colors: Lavender, Gold, and White. The mission of Sigma Pi Fraternity is to build and support chapters and alumni organizations for the purpose of maintaining a Fellowship of kindred minds united in brotherhood. To advance Truth and Justice; to promote Scholarship; to encourage Chivalry; to diffuse Culture; and to develop Character…in the service of God and man.

Phi Kappa Theta Colony Very Strong National Organization Founded in 1959 at Ohio State University National Website:

What is Formal Recruitment?  The official process of MUTUAL selection between potential new members and the fraternities affiliated with the Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Recruitment Advisor Selected on the basis of application and interview Members of each fraternity on campus who disaffiliate from their chapters Guide each potential new member through recruitment

Round Zero Also Presidents’ Address Sunday August 26 th 12 pm Lunch Provided by Taylor Grocery Fraternity Houses Open 1 st Floor common areas only Respect

Robert Langley Memorial Flag Football Tournament September 5-7 th Chance to meet actives outside of Formal Recruitment OrgSync for registration

Floor Meetings Recruitment Advisors will give vital information 6 p.m. Answer any questions Notify of room changes

Convocation Sunday September 16 th 2 p.m. at Fulton Chapel Group Assignments All needed information will be given

When is Formal Recruitment?  Begins Wednesday, September 19th  Ends Sunday, September 23rd

Groups Divided into 14 groups Divided alphabetically Each group will have 4-5 Recruitment Advisors

Round 1: Wednesday Meet your group in front of the Tad Pad at 3:45 Visit 7 houses for 30 minutes each There will be a dinner break from 6:45 to 7:45 Potential New Members will get to know members of each fraternity. Ends at 9:35 p.m.

Round 1: Thursday Meet your group in front of the Tad Pad at 3:45 Visit 7 houses for 30 minutes each There will be a dinner break from 6:45-7:45 Potential New Members will get to know members of each fraternity. Ends at 9:35 p.m. Select at 6:15 a.m. at Tad Pad Friday morning

Round 2: Friday Meet at Tad Pad at 6:15 am PNMs receive schedules. 6 Parties of 60 Minutes each Dinner break Round ends Ranking at Tad Pad

Round 3: Saturday Final round of recruitment Three parties of 60 minutes each Meet at Tad Pad at 1:45 p.m. A formal setting where Potential New Members will have in-depth conversations with members Head to Tad Pad for final ranking. Make your final decision.

Additional Information NO SKIPPING CLASSES TO ATTEND A RECRUITMENT RELATED FUNCTION! A formal excuse MUST be filed in order to miss a round If you miss a class, you will automatically be released from recruitment Form is found at

Recruitment Tips Keep an open mind Maximize your options/selections Info Tent Major Absentee (athletic absentee, etc.) Respect towards each Chapter

Finances Deadline to register is September 12th ($100) If you choose to join a fraternity, the average cost of membership is $350 - $450 per month. –For most fraternities, this includes three meals a day during weekdays and two meals on Fridays. Many fraternities know the burden of financial obligations and offer adjusted payment plans and scholarships. Fraternities are willing to work with you!

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