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Fall & Spring Rush

     Fall rush begins in August and Spring Rush begins in January, when classes begin. He Is Sufficient is open for any Christian female at TCU to join. New Members do NOT need to sign up for PHC Rush to join HIΣ. Please read on to learn more about the pledging process or contact our current New Member Educator for more information.

General Membership Information

     New Membership in Eta Iota Sigma is granted to any female Texas Christian University student who seeks to nourish her bond with Jesus Christ and who agrees to participate in a one-semester period of preparation and training in the ideals and purposes of Eta Iota Sigma. New members become full active members after successfully meeting all requirements of new membership and attending the Induction ceremony.

     Active membership in Eta Iota Sigma carries all rights and privileges of the sorority. Active membership is open to any female Texas Christian University student who seeks to nourish her bond with Jesus Christ and who successfully completes the period of new membership.

     Alumnae membership is granted to all who have held active membership in Eta Iota Sigma upon leaving the sorority. An alumna is permitted to attend meetings and various social events with prior permission from the President. The alumna is responsible for keeping her personal contact information current with the sorority.

Purpose of the New Member Program

          The new member program of Eta Iota Sigma serves several purposes. New Membership is designed to:
  • Introduce new members to Eta Iota Sigma
  • Unify new members with each other and with the active sorority members spiritually, physically, and emotionally
  • Give the new member an opportunity to experience the sorority and later decide whether or not to accept the invitation of the chapter to become an active member

Requirements for New Membeship

Attendance
     Regular attendance by all members is essential for developing the sorority's unity. Both excused and unexcused absences will be recorded, and more than three unexcused absences will result in a meeting with the Executive Committee for review. The Executive Committee will then decide if she may attend formal. All new members must meet the following requirements in order to become active members of Eta Iota Sigma:

  • New Members must attend weekly new member meetings.
  • New Members must attend weekly chapter sorority meetings.
  • New Members must attend assigned weekly Bible Studies.
  • New Members must attend New Member Retreat.
  • New Members must attend church regularly.
  • New Members must attend a New Member Chat with the Executive Committee.

Test
     New Members must complete the new member test with a score of 100% The test will be administered during the last new member meeting and will include information such as:

  • The sorority's purpose, founding scripture, symbols, and colors.
  • The history of the sorority, including the founding members.
  • Other information to be announced later by the New Member Educator.

 

 

For more information, contact

Current New Member Educator

Katye Tankersley
k.s.tankersley@tcu.edu

Letter from Our New Member Educator

Hello! I am so glad you are interested in HIS and were able to find our website. Here is some more information about our organization. HIS is the Christian sorority on campus. We are affiliated with the office of Religious and Spiritual Life as well as the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Basically, what this means is that both aspects of our sorority, both the religious aspect and the sorority aspect, are covered by different factions of TCU (double duty if you will). Requirements of our members include attending weekly meetings on Tuesday nights at 8:15, doing 2 hours of HIS sanctioned philanthropy, being involved in a bible study either in HIS or through another organization, and regularly attending church. If you don't currently have a home church in Fort Worth, not a problem! We can help you through the search and hook you up with a church that is right for you! As a new member, you would also have New Member Meeting on Tuesdays at 7:15 (right before big meeting) and attend a New Member bible study that would count as the required bible study. New Member dues are $150, Active's dues are $130, scholarships are available so don't hesitate to ask! Other things that we do as a sorority include chapter retreats, formals, mixers, Victory (dance honoring the new members), inductions and more!

In terms of Fall rush, we do not do formal rush like the Panhellenic sororities do. This means there is no registration form to fill out, rec letters to get, or summer rush activities. We do have a couple rush events planned for once school starts that are really just a meet and greet. It's a chance for you to see the sorority in action and decide if it's something you are interested in joining. There are 2 open meetings at the beginning of the semester (Tuesday at 8:15), and we usually hold other events like movie nights. Also, just so you know- because we are not a Panhellenic sorority, you can be in both HIS and a Panhellenic sorority if you are interested and if your other sorority is ok with it as well. We have some girls in HIS currently that are also in other sororities. It's a big time committment, but it is possible!

We also do Spring rush, which is the same as Fall. We have two open meetings the first two Tuesdays of the semester at 8:15 and other fun events!

If you would like more information, I encourage you to check out our websites- there are 2.  The national HIS website is www.etaiotasigma.org and our TCU specific website is www.etaiotasigma.tcu.edu. If you email me, New Member Educator (Katye Tankersley – k.s.tankersley@tcu.edu) I will add you to a list of women who have voiced interest in joining HIS and I will add your name to that list. So you can expect an e-mail from me around the beginning of the school year telling you in more detail what the rush activities will be.

If you have any questions in regards to this e-mail or anything else, please feel free to e-mail me and I will be more than happy to answer them.

I look forward to meeting you!

Katye Tankersley
New Member Educator
k.s.tankersley@tcu.edu
Policies


Hazing
Hazing is not tolerated. Any mistreatment of new members or members violates the purposes of this sorority.

Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted among leadership in HIΣ. As well as, among new members and actives who under the age of 21. Those of legal age are permitted to consume alcohol, but must not wear any HIΣ paraphernalia while consuming. This is to preserve the witness and integrity of the sorority.

Dues
Dues are necessary for the functioning of the sorority. Payment can be made in full or in installments. Any payment arrangements must be made with the Treasurer. Lack of finances, however should not be a burden that keeps anyone from joining the sorority who has a desire to join. Scholarships are available. New member dues are $150, and every semester after that it will drop to $130.
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