INITIATION PREPARATION GUIDE CONTENTS
PRINT THE COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS GUIDE AND PLACE IN YOUR 1" WHITE BINDER w/ CLEAR COVER

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE:

• Forming A Chapter

• Sigma Phi Psi Pride Shirt Voucher Form

• Sigma Phi Psi Official Handbook [Partial Version] [Will Be Emailed To You by Host Chapter Rush Counselor]
  1.  Message From 1st Supreme Basileus [Will Be Emailed To You by Host Chapter Rush Counselor]
  2.  Partial Handbook [Will Be Emailed To You by Host Chapter Rush Counselor]

• Sigma Phi Psi Pride Scarf Voucher Form

• Rush Period Information
  1.  What Is Rush?
  2.  What Is Rush? - continued
  3.  Tips For Rushees
  4.  Tidbits For You To Know
  5.  After Rush
  6.  Glossary of Terms

• Rush Period Objectives
  1.  Page 1 [Will Be Emailed To You by Host Chapter Rush Counselor]
  2.  Page 2 [Will Be Emailed To You by Host Chapter Rush Counselor]

• Pre-Initiation Project - Recruitment [Leadership]

• Initiation - Induction Schedule of Events [Phases I-VIII]

• Lodging Information for Initiation - Induction

• Travel Itinerary Form

• Attire Requirements

• Projected Costs For Weekend

• Education Credentials and Goals

• New Pledge Statement

• Sigma Phi Psi Flyer [Make 10 Copies and Pass Out To 10 U.S. Armed Forces Women]

• Uniform Order Form

• Sigma Phi Psi New Pledge Badge [Wear this badge everywhere you go during Rush.  Also have it on when you report to your pledge destination.]
  

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PRESENTED AT INITIATION / INDUCTION:

• Sorority Identification Card

• Sorority Membership Certificate

• Official Sorority Handbook  [Complete Version]

• Sorority Handbook Cover

• Sigma Phi Psi Pride Shirt

• Sigma Phi Psi Pride Scarf

• Journal

• United States Miniature Flag 

BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU TO INITIATION / INDUCTION:

• Solid Black Back Pack

• A 1" White Binder w/ Clear Cover

• 30 Sheets of Loose Leaf Notebook Paper

• 2 Black Ball Point Pens

• 2 Pencils 

• 3 Solid Red T-Shirts

• 1 Old White T-Shirt 

• Blue Jeans [3 Pair]

• 1 Solid Black Dress for Ceremony

• 1 Pair of Closed Toe Tennis Shoes [Any Color]

• 1 Pair of Black Dress Shoes

• Solid Red Baseball Cap

• Bathing Suit or Attire Appropriate for Pool Activities [Summer Ceremonies Only]

• Long Sleeve Plain Red Sweater [Fall Ceremonies Only]

• Miniature Flag Representing Your State

• 2 Small Face Towels

• 1 Spill Proof 32 oz. Water Bottle

• Sun Glasses

• Sun Block

• Mosquito Repellant

• EACH NEW PLEDGE MUST BRING EVERY ITEM LISTED ON THE ABOVE LIST!!!
   

*Special Note* - Check the weather conditions of your Initiation / Induction location.  Bring weather appropriate gear with you...i.e. coat, sweater, umbrella, etc.

It is extremely important for each New Pledge to read through all pages of this guide thoroughly. 

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