Month of the Scholar Overview

“We, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship...”

This being the first part of our Panhellenic Creed,  the doctrine by which our organization lives by, only further illuminates how important scholarship is to us and our members. As the month of the scholar draws to a close, the Panhellenic community has a lot to celebrate. The women of TCU Panhellenic represent our university in the best way- the overall sorority GPA is 3.4. On average, a woman in a sorority will maintain a higher grade point average than a woman not in a sorority, and the community we have developed encourages a positive academic atmosphere. Scholarship is a key pillar to Greek life at TCU, and we as a community take pride in the academic achievements of each chapter.

Listed below are the names of each of the 349 women who achieved a perfect 4.0 in the Fall 0f 2015: 

Alpha Chi Omega

Arnold, Regan

Bowen, Blair

Burreson, Maggie

Clement, Sarah

Cooper, Hannah

Gross, Maggie

Gussoni, Olivia

Helms, Katherine

Hicks, Courtney

Hoppes, Ellie

Jaslikowi, Kathryn

Kirby, Bailey

Leatherwood, Alyson

MacAill, Jordan

Meneley, Taylor

Milligan, Stephanie

Nowicki, Rachel

Papin, Delaney

Patershuk, Alexandra

Path, Elise

Pfeiffer, herine

Richards, Josey

Roberts, Allie

Schulien, Mackenzie

Settle, Maddie

Tew, Miriam

Tolf, Rissa

Williamson, Kacey

Spaulding, Emily

Aguilar, De Lamor

Bentley, Hope

Tucker, Rebecca

Alpha Delta Pi

Banat, Emily

Beckley, Madi

Block, Abbey

Calderon, Alexis

Darrouzet, Claire

Dreixler, Jillian

Edwards, Jessie

Fissell, MaryAnne

Fulton, Shannon

Hall, Ellen

Helm, Myranda

Hinchey, Stephanie

Hopkins, Emily

Howard, Nikki

Inglis, Emily

Kalis, Holly

Kneblik, Cassandra

Knudsen, Molly

Korsan, Lainey

Leslie, Jill

Maenner, Gabby

Medders, Ali

Moreau, Brianna

Morrison, Shaye

Reeves, Eden

Rettig, Katie

Rieder, Kathryn

Spangler, Celeste

Teays, Katie

Whitley, Tori

Wilkerson, Hannah

Zellner, Alyssa

Erickson, Elise

Fletcher, Emily

Mahaney, Hayden

Mayfield, Paris

Nettelblad, Hannah

Samaniego, Ranee

Alpha Omricron Pi

Bruns, Melissa

Calvano, Sierra

Carbine, Chloe

Dianis, Erin

Gaw, Melanie

Heinrich, Morgan

Hughes, Emily

Huntsman, Stephanie

  Krus, Mackie

  Little, Kacy

  Mings, Morgan

  Neudeck, Taylor

  Rydquist, Caroline

  Shirmer, Nicole

  Smalley, Brianna

  Timmer, Sarah

  Hurst, Madeline

  Snow, Maddie

  Vachio, Morgan

Chi Omega

Breeland, Shannon

Bush, Mackenzie

Carlson, Emma

Carroll, Cody

Crofford, Avery

Dace, Emily

Dougherty, Allie

Gallagher, Megan

Gates, Kensey

Heckes, Sydney

Howard, Hannah

Hunsicker, Lauren

Kline, Sarah

Knight, Riley

Locke, Remi

Louis, Mackie

Martin, Margo

Murphy, Sarah

Nelson, Bess

Trank, Meredith

Wampler, Maeson

Woodard, Meg

Wright, Courtney

Bieter, Jacqueline

Cook, Catherine

Denson, Ann Marie

Franko, Grace

Hertel, Ellie

Joe, Sarah

McMullin, Lee

Turner, Grace

Wade, Caroline

Walker, Hughes

Schropp, Kamryn

Sestak, Bailey

Smith, Jordan

Snell, Grace

Reidy, Meghan

Perot, Meredith

Nord, Kally

Delta Delta Delta

Bailey, Anna

Baxter, Sloane

Briscoe, Audrey

Bulleit, Emma

Dockhorn, Alex

Fowler, Lindsay

Gilbert, Lizzy

Hollis, Kristen

Hudson, Bentley

Kenyon, Annie

Lapeyre, Elyse

Miller, Meredith

Paul, Abby

Reckling, Rienzi

Schulz, Maddy

Shaver, Lily

Smith, Alex

White, Taylor

Wood, Nicole

Norton, Caroline

Steed, Brennan

Delta Gamma

Alders, Kelsey

Burgess, Lauren

Cranston, MariClaire

Loe, Steffi

McCurdy, Hayley

Roark, Katy

Toups, Stephanie

Unflat, Alli

Walsh, Courtney

Watt, Darby

Weishaar, Paige

Zanette, Megan

Galloway, Sydney

Trunfio, Julia

Weaver, Teal

   Gamma Phi Beta

Blanchard, Emma

   Bordeaux, Claire

   Brachman, Erin B

   Brown, Jessie

   Burgess, Rachel

   Faust, Ally

   Findley,

   Garrison, Lindsay

   Helf, Marisa

   Hicks, Kaley

   Hiett, Kiley

   Hudson, Meredith

   Hults, Kate

   Ingle, Ashton

   Jupina, Lauren

   Kanakriyeh, Chloe

   Masrin, Jessica

   Reid, Charlotte

   Roughton, Haley

   Scherr, Alyssa

   Schouten, Nicole

   Sullivan, Courtney

   Takeda, Caitlyn

   Tedford, Darcy

   Thomas, Chandler

   Townsend, Hallie

   Bump, Amanda

   Khorram, Catherine

   Michaelides, Eleni

   Schurr, Logan

Kappa Alpha Theta

Anthony, Addie

   Boren, Emma

   Burnett, Makenzie

   Caruso, Brittany

   Cravens, Natalie

   Cress, Tori

   Cummiskey, Catherine

   Duerson, Claire

   Garrett, Madi

   Goodsell, Ashley

   Goulet, Lauren

   Harrison, Beth

   Kendrick, Megan

   Kirkegaard, Sydney

   Lattu, Jenna

   Lindley, Madeline

   Marinko, Ashley

   Maynard, Abbie

   McCurdy, Cami

   McHenry, Samantha

   McSweeney, Catherine

   Middlebrook, Blair

   Mittenthal, Lauren

   Moore, Mandy

   Motley, Marlee

   O'Connor, Colleen

   Passalino, Liza

   Paul, Delaney

   Paul, Hannah

   Powell, Audrey

   Quinn, Shannon

   Rambo, Gayle

   Raye, Jackie

   Reddick, Maddie

   Repeta, Elle

   Sparks, Elizabeth

   Sporl, Morgan

   Stacey, Carly

   Vick, Camille

   Wigand, Brooke

   Zatopek, Jordan

   Flack, Robbi

   French, Caroline

   Goforth, Madison

   Lynch, Jane

Marchbanks, Ericka

   Smiley, Amanda

   Warren, Mackenzie

   Widick, Abbey

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Abernathy, Amelia

   Baker, Mary

   Beathard, Julianna

   Dyer, Claire

   Fortune, Kylie

   Friedman, Allie

   Fussell, Haley

   Griffin, McKenzie

   Harvard, Julia

   Maloney, Monica

   McKee, Colleen

   Murtagh, Maeve

   Otis, Miranda

   Ridings, Sarah

   Roth, McKenna

   Seibel, Raleigh

   Simons, Alysia

   Snitman, Annie

   Todd, Aubrey

   Velarde, Jackie

   York, Hannah

   Zellers, Julia

   Grant, Logan

   Hoes, Talley

   Mauze, Louisa

Pi Beta Phi

Adams, Haley

   Brown, Caroline

   Burns, Nicole

   Charanza, Canon

   Davis, Nellie

   Grona, Kasey

   Hays, Allie

   Hefley, Hannah

   Hockema, Perri

   Krieger, Paige

   Martinez, Maria

   McKerr, Lindsay

   Meland, Ali

   O'Neal, Lainey

   Pourzan, Emma

   Reneau, Samantha

   Sanguinetti, Kendra

   Sidner, Sofia

   Simons, Melissa

   Slater, McKenna

   Stefano, Taylor

   Streelman, Maggie

  Vikos-Kamini, Morgan

   Warren, Carly

Sigma Kappa

Browne, Nicole

   Bulot, Amanda

   Cahill, Meg

   Cook, Maddie

   Dennis, Taylor

   Dohnalek, Sophie

   Egan, Haley

   Fehler, Alexis

   Gillette, Erin

   Hannappel, Maddy

   Hanrahan, Clare

   Hill, Monica

   Howard, Shannon

   Kaase, Michelle

   Linren, Danielle

   Morgan, Katie

   Peek, Ashley

   Racer, Ali

   Ralston, Meggy

   Riccobene, Grace

   Roberts, Francesca

   Shea, Mary Lauren

   Taylor, Hannah

   Teeter, Emily

   Dvorak, Jessica

   Guvenc, Victoria

   Middleton, Camille

   Nagel, Sarah

   Nakhleh, Lauren

   Ramelb, Lauren

    Schmidt, Megan

Zeta Tau Alpha

Amble, Eva

   Bue, Piper

   Clark, Caitlyn

   Flood, Alexis

   Giovenco, Tori

   Green, Caroline

   Grosshans, Kerry

   Jenkins, Halee

   Michero, Randi

   Nolan, Cadie

   Oberg, Madison

   Schmitt, Amber

   Schroer, Haley

   Sloan, Nan

   Tacker, Loren

   Trzaa, Jacklyn

   Westphal, Sarah

   Colombe, Cameron

   Dennis, Danielle

   Duckworth, Sidney

   Gardiner, Kelsey

   Jarvis, Cassie

   Keaney, Lauren

   Rice, Kendra

   Yeager, Shaela

A huge congratulations to all of these women! Additionally, each chapter nominated a member of the TCU faculty and one chapter member who has continually exemplified excellent scholarship.

Members

Madi DiGesualdo

Courtney Hicks

Kathryn Giles

Kally Nord

Mary D’Alise

Katy Roark

Lauren Jupina

Mckenna Roth

Lesli Adkins

Ashley Peek

Mary Grekstas

Haley Schroer

       

Faculty

Yvonne Giovannis

Jessica Ledbetter

Michelle Bauml

Bob Akin

Stacy Grau

Regan Boxwell

Cindy

William Moncrief

Vanessa Shropshire

Elyse Menger

Ronald Pitcock

Jacqueline Lambiase

Thank you to every member of the Panhellenic community who consistently strives to achieve academic excellence and thank you for a wonderful Month of the Scholar! 

Year In Review

This past year has been a great one for all of our chapters on campus. As the semester is coming to a close, we wanted to take a look back on the great things they accomplished! We are very proud of all twelve chapters and look forward to seeing what they do in the future. 

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

1. We hosted our second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at the beginning of October in which fraternities sign up teams to do a relay race in heels. We raised almost $2,000 for the Women's Center of Tarrant County. 
2. Two of our chapter members, Katy Oliphint and Kathryn Jaslikowski, represented our chapter on Panhellenic Exec this year. We are very proud of all their accomplishments on this board. 
3. We initiated 72 new members into our lifelong sisterhood. We cannot wait to see how they will grow throughout their collegiate career. 

ALPHA DELTA PI

1. Very successful chapter retreat with a new format that the chapter loved
2. We were able to host two social visits from international officers including two international presidents

ALPHA OMICRON PI

1. On April 1st we had our first annual Sink Out Arthritis event! The event was created by our own Philanthropy Chair, Caitlin Blanck, and was a huge success! We raised around $2,000 in donations alone and are so excited to see our event grow in the future!
2. The Jingle Bell Run is a nation wide event to raise money and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation, our national philanthropy. Our chapter created a team for the Fort Worth run in hopes of having around 50 members. We ended up with over 60 members and raising over $4,000, making us the biggest team in terms of members and money raised!
3. Our Up 'til Dawn team, led by new our initiates, has a goal of $3,000. So far, our team is in the top 3 for fundraisers!

CHI OMEGA

1. The Rho Epsilon chapter of Chi Omega at TCU helps support Make-A-Wish Philanthropy as Chi O's national philanthropy.  This semester, we raised a grand total of $174,722 for Make-A-Wish!
2. In the fall, we were so excited to welcome 71 new members into the chapter!  They are almost at the end of their new membership program and will be initiated in January when we return from winter break.
3. We are having a bittersweet time spending the firsts of the "lasts" with our beloved senior members.  Many of them have found jobs and internships over the course of the semester, and we know that they will excel in the "real world"!  We cannot see where they end up!

DELTA DELTA DELTA

1. All year long, families scattered throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex anticipate Cookies and Castles, an event held by the Fort Worth Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Chapter and benefiting Cook Children’s Medical Center. During this event, Tri Deltas at Texas Christian University join children and their families in decorating gingerbread houses and gingerbread men. Throughout the three days this holiday event occurs, there are categorized sessions in which people come and design their delicious masterpieces. Since 2001, this event has raised over $400,000 for Cook Children’s. 
2. TCU Delta Delta Delta raises thousands of dollars per year through Delta Dunkfest, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament held in the campus recreation center. Delta Dunkfest donates all of its proceeds to a remarkably important branch of Cook Children’s Medical Center. Every summer, Cook Children’s sends cancer patients and their siblings to a specialized facility called Camp Sanguinity. This camp is the perfect summer getaway for the children, and provides an opportunity for them to experience camp like any other kid. Camp Sanguinity offers this escape to any patient at Cook Children’s, including the ones whose families can’t afford the cost. This is why TCU Tri Deltas contribute their time and energy to Delta Dunkfest, and raised over $50,000 for Camp Sanguinity last year.

DELTA GAMMA

1. Delta Gamma has donated money to Cooks children's hospital to help them buy a crucial piece of equipment that will help children with eye impairments.  Our philanthropy is Service For Sight so we are so excited to be able to help change of lives of children who have sight problems.
2. Members of Delta Gamma made over 145 Braille Bibles which will be sent to third world countries to help teach individuals with sight impairments how to read braille. 

GAMMA PHI BETA

This past calendar year we became members of Gamma Phi Beta’s 1874 Society, participated in a local Girls on the Run race and we were named a 5 Crescent chapter through Gamma Phi Beta’s Order of the Crescent program! 

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

1. Raised almost $50,000 for our philanthropy CASA
2. Started an "Alumni Mentor" program in which local alumni serve as "Bigs" to specific Theta "families." This program is all new and not done yet at any chapter in the nation..we are excited to see how successful it will become!
3. Theta was ranked second for intramural participation, which has never happened before in the past.
4. We implemented a new, thorough, transitioning program in which our new officers will be installed. This was approved by nationals as something that has promise for Theta chapters across the nation!

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA 

1. Kappa donated over $16,000 to George C. Clarke Elementary from money we raised at our 2nd Annual Kolor Run. This money will go toward buying books for the children and establishing college scholarships as well!
2. At our Founder’s Day Celebration, Kappa’s Chapter Advisor Lindsey Jones was the recipient of the Alumni Service Award for 2015!! 
3. Every semester Kappa hosts different Sisterhood Events to bring the chapter closer together, especially during times we might need a break or the support of our sisters. Our most recent event was held at the Kappa house catered by Torchy’s Tacos, and we are looking forward to our Babe’s catered dinner before finals week. 

PI BETA PHI

1. We donated $20,000 to the Pi Phi Foundation -- the most out of any chapter across the world!!
2. We started a new philanthropy called "Pie a Pi Phi" where students paid money to throw a pie in the face of a pi phi
3. A majority of our sorority participated in the Frogs for Cure music video and we all had fun bonding with one another while raising awareness for breast cancer! 

SIGMA KAPPA

Some of Sigma Kappa's accomplishments over this past semester include:

1. Raising over $25,000 for the Sigma Kappa Foundation through our BBB, and over $25,000 for the Alzheimer's Association at the Fort Worth Walk to End Alzheimer's!  
2. We also enjoyed hosting Donna King and members of Sigma Kappa's National Council following Mrs. King's installation as the chairman of National Panhellenic for the next two years.  
3. Finally, we had three great social events, an awesome sisterhood retreat and initiated 73 new members this semester!  Sigma Kappa looks forward to another successful semester and wishes all of our new officers the best of luck! 

ZETA TAU ALPHA

1. The Gamma Psi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was awarded for having the highest GPA of any Zeta Tau Alpha chapter in Texas.
2. Our chapter was awarded "Crown Chapter " at National Leadership Convention

Meet the 2016 Panhellenic Executive Council

The Panhellenic Council at Texas Christian University is the coordinating body of the 12 National Panhellenic Conference sororities on campus. Panhellenic executive council members are current sorority members whose goal is to make our campus stronger through creating positive change within the Greek community.

Below is the 2016 Panhellenic Executive Council. Read on to learn more about them and how they hope to improve our community! Congratulations, ladies!

Eden Reeves: Panhellenic President

What is your major/minor?Speech Language Pathology Major/Spanish Minor
Where are you from?Boulder, Colorado
What do you love?
The mountains! My favorite part of being home is hiking or hanging up my hammock in between two trees and reading a good book. I also love going to concerts. One time, the lead singer of my favorite band grabbed my selfie stick and took it stage with him and took pictures. So cool!
What is your favorite thanksgiving dish?
The turkey, of course! It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without it. And leftover turkey sandwiches are unbeatable.
What are you looking forward to about being on exec? I am looking forward to the relationships that will come out of exec and continuing the legacy the past execs have made. It will be really cool to have a role in all of the changes coming up in our community this year, like our service trip to Nicaragua and the colonization of Phi Mu! Panhellenic is a large organization on TCU's campus and it is ever-changing. It will be awesome to see what our women do in 2016.
What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec?I have loved watching all of the positive changes that Panhellenic has made over the past year. I wanted to be part of that legacy and empower the women in our community to be the best that they can be.
Have you served Panhellenic in another way?I was a Rho Gamma during recruitment this year, I have been a Chapter Resident Assistant for the past two years, and I was also my chapter's Panhellenic Delegate for the past year.
What are the President’s duties?The president oversees all Panhellenic operations to ensure that all Panhellenic duties are carried out effectively and efficiently. She communicates with the other Greek councils, the university administration and the National Panhellenic Council. The president also works closely with the chapter presidents and presides over all council meetings and executive meetings.

Addie Anthony: VP Management

What is your major/minor? 

Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in special education

Where are you from?

Prairie Village, Kansas

What do you love to do in your free time? 

News updates, being surrounded by friends, participating in philanthropy events

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Rhodes Rolls, a little doughy

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

I am looking forward to meeting new people and creating lasting relationships all while helping the Panhellenic community grow!

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I wanted to be on exec after serving as a Rho Gamma. 

Have you served Panhellenic in another way?

I served as a Rho Gamma during this past recruitment.

What are the VP Management’s duties?

The VP Management acts as Parliamentarian during meetings, coordinates all issues relating to the Panhellenic Association bylaws and facilitates the approval process for all philanthropy events in which Panhellenic women participate. She works closely with the Chapter Delegates to promote Panhellenic unity and to uphold the standards of our community.

Anika Sutter: VP Member Development

What is your major/minor? 

Supply Chain Management

Where are you from?

Spring, TX

What do you love to do in your free time? 

I love traveling, reading, cooking, Parks and Rec, and going to concerts

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Sweet potatoes

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

I am looking forward to working with such an awesome group, and having the opportunity to enact change and empower the amazing women on our campus.

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I wanted to be on exec so that I would have the opportunity to learn more about each chapter on campus and how we can continue to grow as a community.

Have you served Panhellenic in another way?

I was a Rho Gamma!

What are the VP Member Development’s duties?

The VP Member Development works with the scholarship chairs of each of the Panhellenic chapter to promote the high ideals of academic success within the Panhellenic community. She coordinates leadership opportunities, recognizes outstanding scholastic members and coordinates Panhellenic scholarship programming. Through sister sororities, a fall event with the Associate Panhellenic Delegates and working with the New Member Educators from each chapter, she strives to create the ultimate New Member experience.

Caroline Pullman: VP Public Relations

What is your major/minor? 

I am Pre-Business right now but I'm hoping to do Marketing and BIS double major once accepted into the business school.

Where are you from?

I grew up in Sherman, TX and then moved to Fort Smith, AR during high school but I consider both places to be my home. 

What do you love? 

Meeting new people/being around people in general, the cookies at Magnolias in the BLUU 2, and going on spontaneous adventures. 

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Stuffing :-)

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

Getting to know and spending time with the other girls on exec and assisting in next year's recruitment.

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I went to the UIFI conference this summer and had a really great experience there, and my small group leader inspired me to want to serve on Panhellenic Exec. 

What are the VP Public Relations’ duties?

The VP Public Relations serves as the liaison between the Panhellenic Council and local media. She coordinates all publicity materials and general promotions for the Panhellenic Association. She spends her days on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms in order to communicate the accomplishments of her Panhellenic sisters.

Sydney Leech: VP Recruitment Operations

What is your major/minor?

Double Major in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management

Where are you from?

Chattanooga, Tennessee

What do you love? 

Cooking, running, adventuring, hanging out with friends, playing with my dog, visiting my family

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish?

Turkey and stuffing

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

Panhellenic is a special exec team because we are all from different organizations, but have the same goals. I think we can make a big impact on the Panhellenic community while also helping each other to become better leaders! Secondly, I am so excited to meet the PNM's for the TCU Class of 2020 and help them find a home in the TCU Panhellenic Community!

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec?

I loved my time as Chief Recruiting Officer for my chapter; however, I want to be a part of something bigger. I wanted to meet a group of female leaders who are just as excited about making changes in our community as I am. I am so passionate about Recruitment and knew that I had the knowledge to make a difference in this position.

What are the duties of the VP Recruitment Operations?

The VP Recruitment Operations is in charge of coordinating all aspects of Panhellenic Recruitment (formal, informal and continuous open bidding). Throughout the summer, she will assist with orientation sessions. During the weeks leading up to and including formal Recruitment, she will oversee the Panhellenic recruitment team and coordinate all National Panhellenic Unanimous Agreements regarding Membership Recruitment Rules. 

Ryan Murray: VP Recruitment Programming

What is your major/minor? 

Actuarial Mathematics major and Economics minor

Where are you from?

Southlake, TX

What do you love? 

Spending time with friends and family, shopping, and watching Grey's Anatomy (duh)

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Stuffing, for sure

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

I am looking forward to meeting new people, growing close and working with the other girls on Panhellenic Exec, and helping the Panhellenic community as a whole. 

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I wanted to be on Panhellenic Exec because I wanted to make a difference in our Panhellenic community. 

Have you served Panhellenic in another way?

I was both a Rho Gamma, as well as a Associate Delegate.

What are the duties of the VP Recruitment Programming?

The VP Recruitment Programming works to choose and train Panhellenic women to lead the potential new members through recruitment. 

Amy Crowe: VP Finance and Administration

What is your major/minor? 

Accounting major

Where are you from?

Kaukauna, WI (right by Green Bay…GO PACK GO!)

What do you love? 

I love dancing, shopping, reading and eating…I’m a major foodie 

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Sweet potatoes!! (see pic)

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

I look forward to getting to know all of the different women on exec and getting to help improve the Panhellenic community.

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I wanted to be on Panhellenic exec because I wanted to help serve the whole Greek community rather than just an individual chapter.

Have you served Panhellenic in another way?

I just transferred from the University of Wisconsin and I was on the Panhellenic Judicial Board there

What are the VP Finance and Administration’s duties?

The VP of Finance and Administration manages and creates the annual and formal recruitment budgets. She distributes reimbursements, provides donations to other organizations on campus and collects monetary funds for our Panhellenic philanthropy, Circle of Sisterhood. In addition to her role as treasurer, she also serves as the secretary. She creates agendas for weekly executive and council meetings, takes attendance and accurately records minutes.

Hannah Taylor: VP Service and Philanthropy

What is your major/minor? 

My major is Writing and my minor is Film and TV Studies

Where are you from?

I am from Austin, TX

What do you love? 

I love reading writing, knitting and watching movies and TV. I am a big TV person. 

What is your favorite thanksgiving dish? 

Mashed Potatoes!

What are you looking forward to about being on exec? 

I am looking forward to truly making a difference on a large scale, as well as better understanding the intricate way the Panhellenic system works! Greek life here is so important to so many people and I am very cited to play a small hand in how that experience goes for some. 

What made you want to be on Panhellenic exec? 

I went to SEPC last year and completely fell in love with Panhellenic and everything awesome we do. Since then, I have wanted to be part of it all on a larger scale. 

What are the duties of the VP Service and Philanthropy?

She is responsible for all service activities sponsored by Panhellenic Association as well as the philanthropy packets. The VP Service and Philanthropy offers opportunities for all organizations to participate in outside service projects and is in charge of coordinating these projects. She meets regularly with the service chairmen to provide assistance with philanthropic opportunities. In addition, she maintains records of chapter service hours.

Circle of Sisterhood Trek 2016

After Ginny Carroll's visit to campus last week, you may be wondering what the Circle of Sisterhood Trek to Nicaragua will entail. Below you will find the details of the trip, and more!

Application Guidelines:

• Based on an internal election process, three women from every chapter will be selected to interview with Panhellenic Exec on a later date in January.
• This process will include an application and an interview, speech or presentation to your chapter. The second part will depend on your chapter. 
• All candidates will complete the application, which includes background information on the candidate and five short answer questions. You can get this application from your Panhellenic delegate.
• Each chapter will have a different timeline for this internal process, so talk to your Panhellenic delegate about what your chapter’s process will look like. 
• Chapter representatives will be chosen by your last chapter meeting.

Trek Details:

• Nicaragua Trek Dates: May 30th-June 5^th, 2016
• 12 members from the Panhellenic community (1 from each chapter) and both the 2015 and 2016 Panhellenic VP of Service and Philanthropy
• Two advisors will attend the trek, as well
• Panhellenic’s goal is to cover all trek and travel costs

buildOn

The Circle of Sisterhood has chosen buildOn as our Implementing Partner when we fund a school build. buildOn works in some of the poorest countries on the planet to build schools in villages that have historically had no adequate school structure – where students are squeezed into dark and crumbling mid huts, or are taught under trees when the weather permits, or have to walk multiple miles to a neighboring village, or can’t attend school at all. To date, buildOn has built more than 700 schools in seven countries. 

Each day you will spend about four hours contributing labor to the construction of the school. This is the most challenging aspect of the Trek for most participants. Training that builds strength or endurance between now and your Trek will make your time on the worksite easier and more enjoyable. However, no previous construction experience is necessary and there are jobs on the worksite suitable for participants of most any age or skill level. An open mind and a willingness to try new things are the only requirements. 

You will work side by side with members of the community on the worksite, and buildOn staff will assist you as you learn how to use the tools and complete the tasks each day. The entire school project will take approximately 12 weeks to complete. During the first week you can expect to dig and pour the foundation, which is the most labor-intensive part of the process. After your Trek, the community volunteers and buildOn staff will complete the school. Pictures of the finished school and an update on the completion of the project will be sent to you 2-4 weeks after construction is done and the school is painted.

Sample Trek Itinerary

• Day 1 

• Arrive in buildOn impact area Meet buildOn staff 

• Dinner and orientation Overnight in town hotel/hostel 

• Day 2 

• Travel to the village 

• Welcome ceremony and covenant signing Meet host families 

• Days 3-5 

• Work on the school in the morning 

• Cultural workshops in the afternoon 

• Spend time with your host family in the evening 

• Day 6 

• Farewell to the village 

• Travel back to town for shopping/final dinner 

• Day 7 

• Depart for home

If you have any questions about the trek, feel free to email TCU Panhellenic at tcupanhellenic@gmail.com.

Circle of Sisterhood Foundation: What is it?

On Monday, October 26th, Ginny Carroll from the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation will be speaking at the all-Panhellenic event. In honor of this upcoming event, we want to share with you what Circle of Sisterhood is all about.

What is the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation?

The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is a mechanism by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. Collectively, we are one of the largest communities of college-education women in the world while not even 7% of the world – men and women combined – has college degrees and 2/3 of all illiterate adults are women. Standing together as one community, we will give girls and women an equal chance for rewarding lives and livelihoods through schooling, the learning of a trade, or even a college degree.

Why is CoS important?
The Circle of Sisterhood Foundation is the official philanthropy of TCU Panhellenic. 

Why sorority women? 

Without education, girls and women all over the world are unable to reach their full potential. Sorority women are fortunate to have the one thing that will help most women out of poverty—an education. As such, we have a responsibility to those less fortunate.

Why does this matter at TCU?

In the summer of 2016, fourteen women from our community will be going on a trek to Nicaragua to build a school for women. We must raise money to support these women from our community on their service trip. 

How can I help?

At your sorority meeting, your Panhellenic delegate will discuss what we call “the pledge”. You can pledge $10 to support women from our community who will be going on this trek. With your pledge, you will receive a sticker that states “TCU Panhellenic supports Circle of Sisterhood Foundation” (see image below). This money will go towards the school build as well as the transportation and needs of our Panhellenic women. If every Panhellenic woman pledged $10, we'd have the total funds necessary to cover the cost of each woman going on the trek. Remember: that woman could be your sister sitting next to you! 

I want to go on the trip! How can I do that?

Your chapter will be holding an election process that you can participate in. Each woman will fill out an application and make a speech to her chapter. Talk to your delegate about how this process will work in your chapter. Of the three women representing each chapter, one will be chosen through an interview process with the Panhellenic executive council. 

Have other questions? Email TCU Panhellenic at tcupanhellenic@gmail.com or visit our social media pages (@TCUPanhellenic) for updates! 

2016 Panhellenic Council Elections

Elections for the 2016 Panhellenic Council are fast approaching! Below you will find the details and some advice from the current Panhellenic exec on what to expect. Please email us at tcupanhellenic@gmail.com or contact any of the current exec members with any questions! 

Advice: 

• Be yourself and don’t be nervous! 
• Be sure you have some points to talk about. Think ahead about things you want to change or ideas you want implement if you were selected. Also be sure to acknowledge things that are going well that you plan to continue.
• Study your position(s) of interest and be sure you’re able to talk about what about you as a person matches with the duties assigned to that person.
• Be able to talk about yourself… it’s your time to brag and shine! 

Logistics: 

• Be sure you get the election packet from your president, on the Panhellenic website (www.tcupanhellenic.org), or on OrgSync.
• Make sure you write down the dates and whats required of you for each event! 
• The required dates during the 2016 school year are actually required… before applying make sure you will be available for these dates!
• Be sure you’re following dress code for each specific event.
• Be sure you understand recruitment disaffiliation and everything that goes along with it!
• Make sure you’ve contacted someone on the current executive council to meet and talk about the positions! (our emails are on the packet)

Application Dates:

• Applications due: November 4th in the Panhellenic box in the Fraternity and Sorority Life office (located in the Multipurpose Building)
• Meet the Candidates: November 11th in the BLUU Ballroom
• Candidate Speeches: November 18th in the Chambers
• Based on the Meet the Candidates, two people will be slated for each position. These women will give speeches at this time.
• Results Posted: November 20th at noon on the Panhellenic Website
• 2016 Officers sworn into office: December 2nd at 5 pm in the Chambers