A Letter to All Pi Chi Applicants

It's that time of year again... Pi Chi Applications for Recruitment 2017 have officially been released. We asked one of our senior members Juliet Wilson to share a letter detailing her Pi Chi experience. Juliet was a Pi Chi for Recruitment 2015 and went on to serve as Head Pi Chi for Recruitment 2016. She describes her time "Pi Chi'ing" as one of the most rewarding experiences she has had at U of SC. After reading Juliet's words of wisdom, I promise you will want to apply to be a Pi Chi.

Dear Pi Chi Applicants, 

"MOTIVATED, DEDICATED, RECRUITMENT IS FUN!!!!"

There is no better way to describe my time as a Pi Chi and Head Pi Chi then those three words. Motivated, dedicated and most importantly, fun. 

If you would have told me when I was selected to be a Pi Chi my sophomore year that I would spend the next two years of my college career dedicated to the Panhellenic Community I would have laughed. I applied to be a Pi Chi because I thought it would be fun... never in a million years did I think it would turn into my defining college experience. As a Pi Chi I was able to not only meet and become friends with women from each chapter on USC’s campus but I was given the opportunity to foster relationships with other Tri Deltas who were also Pi Chis. During Recruitment, my Pi Chi partner and I were graced with 20 PNMs (#18forever) who gave me more then I could have ever given them.They not only equipped me with a heart to lead but they gave me confidence in myself I had never experienced. 

The confidence, fun and leadership the PNMs of Group 18 instilled in me continued into the next year when I was selected as the Head Pi Chi. My group of 20 PNMs had suddenly turned into 132 Pi Chis sitting in front of me ready to be trained every Tuesday night. It was terrifying but in the best way. My time as Head Pi Chi was without a doubt the most challenging period of my college career, but like with every challenge came a great reward. Every week I was able to stand in front of a group of women who were literally the coolest people I’ve ever met and share the excitement I have for everything Recruitment.  I quickly learned what it means to confidently be myself no matter the audience. I was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to foster and encourage leadership among 132 of the most dedicated and motivated leaders at USC who in turn did the exact same thing for me.

I credit so much of myself to the Panhellenic Community of USC. Serving the greek community as a whole is a constant reminder of what it truly means to be a member of something bigger than myself. I got to experience running home on Bid Day three different times. With each time I fell more in love with the unifying individuality of each of the chapters at USC and most importantly I fell in love with Tri Delta all over again. 

Motivated, dedicated and so much fun. The two years I spent "Pi Chi’ing" changed my life. So, find something you love, make other people love it and you’ll never be the same! 

“The glory of life if to give, not to be given; to love, not to be loved; to serve, no to be served.” - Sarah Ida Shaw

Sincerely, 

Juliet Wilson 

Former Head Pi Chi

Apply to be a Pi Chi!!!

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer

A huge shout out to all of our members who participated in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer this past Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina. In total, our chapter raised over $12,000 in fundraising efforts leading up to the race. This made us the top fundraising team involved in the Charleston race. Our top fundraiser was Rebecca Barnhart who raised over $1,000 on her own. So proud of our chapter and its commitment to our philanthropy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Our Philanthropy Chair Valerie Pruc described her involvement in this race,
"It was such a wonderful experience being able to come together as a chapter to support a cause so dear to our hearts. Our girls represented Tri Delta so well and really showed the love and passion they hold for St. Jude by being so enthusiastic about the run. Compared to what these beautiful children and their families have to go through each day in their journey, participating in this run was the least we could do as a chapter to help and to honor these families. I am looking forward to continuing this on as an Alpha Lambda tradition!"

New Member (name removed for Pi Chi) summed up her experience,
"As a freshman in Tri Delta I wasn't really sure what my first philanthropy event would be like but little did I know I was in for quite a lot of fun. Not only did I get to hangout with my sisters, but I got to see first hand what a true impact Tri Delta has on St. Jude. We walked up and instantly felt at home with all the other girls not only from USC but Charleston as well. We registered and then went into the barn set up with free decor and everywhere we looked there was Tri Delta accessories... signs, buttons, pins and that's when it hit me how truly real this connection between my home and this cause is. Not only were we there as one of the largest groups, but it was so inspiring for me to walk hand in hand with all my sisters for a cause that not only we love and care so much for but also loves us back. Now, that's the biggest blessing."

New Member Retreat 2016

The New Member Retreat 2016 was the weekend of September 9th at Lake Lure. Our new member class along with some older members came together for a much needed weekend of sisterly bonding.

This is such an incredible experience as it gives the new members the chance to really feel like they are a part of Tri Delta. So many members value this time together as it has brought them some of their very best friendships in Tri Delta.

There is nothing quite like escaping the your daily routine with your best friends in a beautiful place. We are so happy ya'll had such an amazing time and cannot wait to see you grow closer as a pledge class!

Shout-out to our extremely dedicated and incredible New Member Educator, Carson Cook. None of this could be possible without you! You are such a wonderful role model to our new members, and we cannot thank you enough!!

Crush Party: It Was Out Of This World

It's that time of year again... 

Our first function of the semester was out of this world! 

Crush Party was on Thursday, September 8th at Ozzie's. The event theme was "Out of this World." 

Take a look below to see how our members made this theme one for the books!

We had so much fun and could not ask for a better first function! A HUGE thank you to our incredible Social Chairman Caroline Grigg. Our members are so thankful for your constant hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see what you have planned for us next!!