Recruitment Week Necessities

Some would say spirit week and recruitment week are two of the most stressful weeks of the sorority calendar. I would have to say those people are wrong if you make sure you have everything you need in your bag to face any challenge you may come across. I have compiled the top 10 things you HAVE to have in your recruitment bag. 

• A Small Beauty Pack
• Coffee Filters: Great for blotting shiny noses
• Hairspray: Holds make up and hair as well as keeps undergarments from moving
• Chapstick: Helps eliminate dry lips and you can dab it on knicks to make them stop stinging
• Your Standard Makeup: Touch up in between parties

     

• A Nail Kit: Cuts loose threads, hang nails, tweezers to help with eyebrows and any other minor problems 

• A Wristlet: If you are running to print off lists for the recruitment chair you don't want your whole tote 

• Headphones: In case you need a few minutes of me time

• Lifesavers: Will help you get fresh breath in a pinch and can also give you a sugar pickup if  needed. 

• Starbucks Vias: Caffeine in 2 minutes or less

• A Recruitment Binder
• Your new member book: Brush up on your facts when you have a minute to spare
• An itinerary: It's awesome to be the one who knows what time parties are starting. 
• An encouraging note or set of quotes: For when you get a girl who just gets your mood down and need a pick me up. This is also useful when you get stressed with your sisters to help remind you why you joined. 
• Paper for when you need to take notes about PNMs or other tips your Recruitment Chair gives you

• A First Aid Kit: Band-Aids and Tylenol. There will always be someone who needs both. 

• A Small Snack: Low blood sugar and an empty stomach will make recruitment miserable so avoid this if possible. 

• Hand Sanitizer: You will shake so many hands this week, it's not worth getting sick. 

With these (inexpensive) useful things, your recruitment week should go off without a hitch! Good luck recruiting and remember that the lack of sleep and blistered feet are for the amazing new members you get at the end of the week!

Got any other necessities for recruitment? Share them in the comments!