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Recruitment Book
Spring Recruitment
2012
Hello!
We are half way through spring semester and that gets us excited for one thing: Greek recruitment! This year, the
month of April is set aside for prospective pledges to think more about the idea of becoming a Gustavus Greek. The
eleven fraternities and sororities at Gustavus have some great events planned for anyone who may be considering
Greek life. There are BBQs, study breaks, sporting events, and tons more planned. Whatever you're interested in,
recruitment is a great time to explore all of the Greek chapters on campus!
Most importantly, we feel that you should take time to personally approach a member from each of the six
sororities and five fraternities and ask them questions. Even if you already have an idea of which group you would
like to join, we encourage you to talk to actives about the philosophies, values, and activities associated with their
organization. All eleven chapters have something special, something that makes them unique, and we highly suggest
that you find out what that is! If you have any general questions, two great resources are the Inter-Greek Senate
(x6331) or the Student Activities Office (x7282). You may also contact us by emailing:
[email protected].
This is a wonderful time not only for prospective pledges, but for active members as well. You are the future of these
organizations. We look forward to meeting, chatting, and exploring with you – our future brothers and sisters.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Stewart
IGS Co-Pledge Chair
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Alec Saunders
IGS Co-Pledge Chair
Tau Psi Omega
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∆ΦΩ
Name: Delta Phi Omega Sorority
Nickname: Deltas
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Date of founding: 1926
Annual events: Breast Cancer Benefit, Relay for Life, Trick or Canning, March of Dimes, Eppie/Delta
Christmas, Special Olympics, Delta Dive
Community service/Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness
Interesting information: We raised $13,000 during our Fall 2011 Breast Cancer Benefit
Current active members: 49
President names: Annabel Landaverde (alandave) and Emily Nelsen (enelsen)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Maggie Shishilla (mshishil) and Brittany Boyd (bboyd2)
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ΣΣΣ
Name: Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
Nickname: Sigmas or Tri Sigma
Colors: Royal Purple and White
Date of founding: Nationally 1898, Gustavus in 1998
Annual events: Rockin' for Robbie, Fall and Spring Formal, Sigma Week
Philanthropy: Robbie Page Memorial (The Robbie Page Memorial raises money to provide play therapy
for children in hospitals)
Interesting information: National sorority with over 110 chapters, Carrie Underwood is a Tri Sigma
Current active members: 46
President: Claire Koukol (ckoukol) Vice President: Sarah Lucht (slucht)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Abbie Barrett (abarrett)
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ΤΜΤ
Name: Tau Mu Tau Sorority
Nickname: TMs
Colors: Maroon and Gray
Date of founding: 1904
Annual events: Suicide Awareness Week, Christmas Tree Project, Fall Banquet, Spring Banquet,
Sisterhood Sleepover, Greek Week
Community Service/Philanthropy: Suicide Awareness, Special Olympics, Christmas Tree Project, bellringing for the Salvation Army
Interesting information: Our motto is strong women, strong bonds. We won the sisterhood award last
year, and are very close! We love meeting new women!
Current active members: 54
President names: Jane Linner (jlinner) and Alissa Fahrenz (afahrenz)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Casey Mauston (cmauston)
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ΘΞΓ
Name: Theta Xi Gamma Sorority
Nickname: Thetas
Colors: Blue and White
Founded: 1920
Annual Events: Miracles Benefit Dinner/Silent Auction, Theta Week, Mr. Gustavus Pageant, Banquet
Community Service: Miracles of Mitch and The Lupus Foundation
Interesting Information: We were originally founded as a literary society for women
Current Active Members: 41
President's Name: Alexandra Stocco (astocco2)
Contact Person for Pledging: Kiki Engen (kengen) and Steph Skorich (sskorich)
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ΖΧΦ
Name: Zeta Chi Phi National Sorority
Nickname: Zetas
Colors: Baby Blue and Black
Date of founding: Nationally- January 30th, 2003, Gustavus- December 4th, 2003
Annual events: Zeta Week, Probate, Homelessness Benefit, Zeta Cafes, Zeta Step-Show
Philanthropy: Homelessness
Interesting information: The Zetas mission statement: “Our mission is to further promote cultural
awareness and diversity to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and
expanding our reach.”
Current active members: 8
President names: Chue Mai Thao (cthao3)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Mandi Turnquist (aturnqui)
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ΑΣΤ
We are excited to announce that Alpha Sigma Tau
will begin colonization at Gustavus in the fall of
2012!
Name: Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority
Nickname: AST
Colors: Emerald Green and Gold
Founded: Nationally -1988, Colonizing at Gustavus in 2012
Philanthropy: Pine Mountain Settlement School, Habitat for Humanity (national service project)
Interesting Information: The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social
development of its members.
Contact Person: Gretchen Stahl ([email protected])
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ΕΠΑ
Chapter: Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity
Nickname: Eppies
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Date of Founding: October 10th, 1928
Annual Events: Take the Hill Triathlon, Diabetes Awareness Week, Rock for Tots, Education Pi Awareness
Community Service: Insulindependence: to inspire people with diabetes to set their own fitness goals,
educate them on diabetes management strategies, and equip them to explore their individual capabilities
Interesting Information: We have an Epsilon Pi Alpha flag planted at the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
placed there by our former advisor, Dr. Gustav Otto Richard Reusch
Current active members: 37
President(s): Co-Presidents: Peter Michaletz (pmichale) and Joe Carlson (jcarls10)
Contact for pledging/recruitment: Dylan Bodette (dbodette) and Wes Kloster (wkloster)
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ΦΑ
Name: Phi Alpha Fraternity
Nickname: Alphs
Colors: Brown and Gold
Date of founding: 1907
Annual events: Skate with the Alphs, LoneyFest, Banquet
Community service/Philanthropy: Men's Health Awareness
Current active members: 28
President names: Andrew Lewis (alewis) and Harrison Blankenship (hblanken)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Either co-president
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ΩΚ
Chapter: Omega Kappa Fraternity
Nickname: OKs
Colors: Royal Purple and Gold
Date of founding: 1906
Annual events: Car Smash
Philanthropy: Africa Jam
Interesting information: We have just reestablished on Campus, we have over 100 years of Alumni and
history.
Current active members: 23
President: Keenan Madson (kmadson)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Tom Olsen (tolsen)
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ΣΑΕ
Name: Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity
Nickname: SAE
Colors: Gold and Purple
Date of founding: Nationally -1856, Gustavus -2009
Annual events: Paddy Murphy Week, Bic a Bro
Community service/Philanthropy: Bic a Bro (For Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), Landfill Clean up, Luck of the
Irish Benefit, Special Olympics Volunteers
Interesting information: Won the Best Chapter in the Midwest Region for SAE for 2010-2011.
Current active members: 32
President names: Josh Sande – President (jsande) and Nick Atkins –Vice President (natkins)
Contact person for pledging/recruitment: Dan Marino (dmarino) and Cameron Clause (cclause)
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ΤΨΩ
Name: Tau Psi Omega Fraternity
Nickname: REDS
Colors: Cheerful Red
Date of Founding: 1904
Annual Events: Father-Son Softball Tourney, Bowling Socials, St. Patty's Day Parade Float, Reds Dive,
Loney Fest, Pancake Breakfast, Canned Food Drive, Third Floor Youth Center, Special Olympics
Interesting Information: First fraternity founded on campus
Current actives: 49
President: Todd Kremmin (tkremmin) Vice President: Marty Schmitz (mschmitz)
Recruitment Contact: Mitch Moore (mmoore4)
So many possibilities…
Why not GO GREEK?
Questions? Email [email protected]