Georgia Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi
University of Georgia
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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n these unprecedented times, it has been more important than
ever for Pi Phi to be in constant communication with each other.
Whether it's between myself and the Chapter Leadership Team,
our Executive Council and the chapter or our Panhellenic Executive
Council and our Potential New Members (PNMs), we have been
discovering new ways to connect.
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment looked a little different this year
than in years past. Round one traditionally involves two full days of
meeting all 1,500-plus PNMs face-to-face at the 886 — plus singing
and chanting. This year, PNMs sent in videos of themselves, including
an introduction, their likes and dislikes, embarrassing memories, etc.
Rounds two, three and the Preference Round were all done on Zoom,
where PNMs and active members met one-on-one with each other
in breakout rooms; this made for personable experiences in spite of
current limitations.
Bid Day also got an overhaul as we switched to a virtual bid card reveal
and events. Active sisters met with their New Members in small groups
or one-on-one, on and off campus. Sisters organized scavenger hunts,
picnics and trips to get ice cream. Although this was not what we had
originally planned, all members and New Members had a wonderful day!
Overall, despite the many challenges, this was the best recruitment UGA
Panhellenic has ever had; 1,570 women found their homes this year!
Georgia Alpha welcomed home 88 new angels this recruitment, and we
are so happy to have them.
Due to COVID-19, our live-in sisters have adapted to new rules in
the chapter house. CDC guidelines are strictly enforced; this includes
mandatory masks in all commons spaces and hallways, eating dinner
in shifts and no out-of-house members allowed inside the house. All
chapter business that would be done in the house is now held via Zoom
meetings. Although this has been a difficult adjustment, our women are
so thankful to have the opportunity to be all together, even if that now
looks a little different.
While we do not have all the answers for how exactly sisterhood events,
game days, date nights and initiation will look, we are in constant
contact to ensure that our members feel loved and supported in this
sisterhood. We are looking forward to another amazing year at the 886
and all the new challenges and fun that will come with it.
In Pi Phi,
Amanda Keller '17, Chapter President
EMBRACING CHANGE AND SAFETY
Pi Phi Sisterhood Finds Its New Normal
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