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IFCIFCIFCIFC
What is the Interfraternity Council ?
• The Interfraternity Council ( IFC ) is the governing body for members of IFC Chapters.
• IFC Executive Council:President: Brian BarnesVP Recruitment: Patrick HarrisVP Recruitment Counselors: John SullivanVP Standards: Taylor BlaylockVP Public Relations: Diego GarciaVP Philanthropy: Reid PatrickVP Finance: Gabe LaBoniaVP 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, 20011.
• 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:
http://www.phikaps.org/
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 26th
• 12 pm
• Lunch Provided by Taylor Grocery
• Fraternity Houses Open
• 1st Floor common areas only
• Respect
Robert Langley Memorial
Flag Football Tournament
September 5-7th
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 16th
• 2 p.m. at Fulton Chapel
• Group Assignments
• All needed information will be given
When is Formal Recruitment?
Begins Wednesday, September 19th
EndsSunday, 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 www.olemiss.edu/greeks
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!
More InformationVisit our website
www.olemiss.edu/greeksVisit Greek Life office
Union 406 call
662-915-7609Or follow us @OleMissIFC