Supporting Zeta Upsilon
We do what we can to help the sisters of Zeta Upsilon have the best possible collegiate sorority experience. Because only a few of our members live in the Cleveland area, much of what we do is long-distance.
Zeta Upsilon chapter house, fall '04
Academics
this is our number one priority - exec board has talked at length about ways to encourage the academic and career aspirations of the collegiate (and alumnae) members - some ideas include creating a ceremony to celebrate big personal (academic/leadership) milestones, a career advice network within which alumnae can mentor undergraduates, incentive programs to encourage the chapter as a whole. Look for progress in the coming year!
alums helped out at Family Weekend, letting parents know that there is life and success after graduation
good luck on finals - provide study tips, relaxation exercises, and small gifts
Advising
MTM members serve as advisors
also help recruit advisors for the board
Domestic Violence Awareness
co-sponsor an event during DVA week at Case
encourage the collegians to participate in our Call to Protect philanthropy
send informative emails to mark DVA month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Leadership
our collegiate liaison serves as a sounding board for the chapter president
we send the incoming chapter president a survival kit that includes Roberts Rules of Order, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, a case of her favorite soda, a calling card, a few small gifts and advice from past ZU chapter presidents.
Recruitment
make sure all ZU alumnae know the dates, times, dress codes for Recruitment and encourage those in the area to help out
help with pre-recruitment activities, for example mock rush sessions
help at Recruitment Events - set up, provide food, wash dishes
long distance support by sending care packages to the chapter, notes, cards and good luck emails
provide recommendations and other information on potential new members
Spirit
provide funding for small extras for the chapter Spirit Sister as well as ideas for morale-boosters that have worked in the past
send fun Good Luck emails for Greek Week!
provide food, soda and other extras for Sisterhood Events during Recruitment Week
Welcomes
each new member receives a small meaningful gift and a letter about Mu Tau Mu
each semester we send goodies to the house as a "welcome back to school" - cookies from Presti's, pencils.