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The UAFS belltower-a campus landmark

Before arriving in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, I really did not know what to expect!  While the town of Ft. Smith was as expected (small with not much to see), UAFS has a chapter of Delta Gammas that place a big emphasis on sisterhood.  Because the chapter is also small, the women are able to really get to know each one of their members well.

My visit to UAFS was a combined CDC & Recruitment visit.  Upon my arrival, recruitment prep was in full swing!  On the first night, the women helf a recruitment practice and invited their moms to act as the PNMs.  It was a great way for the women to practice recruitment conversations and the moms LOVED being there.  The next day, the first round began!  The women chose the oh so popular nautical theme :)
 

A nautical theme isn't complete without sailor hats! 

The preference ceremony was beautifully done with the women dressed in white and performing the Lei Ceremony.  Some of the members spoke about their personal stories while others sang an acapella version of Lady Antebellum.  And all of the recruitment planning was well worth the late nights because the chapter pledged wonderful new members!  One of the seniors moms took photos that day to capture the excitement:

After recruitment was over and as a meeting/report writing break, I was able to attend a free concert the University hosted on their main quad!  It was so perfect because the main band was The Fray, one of my absolute favorites!  Girl Talk also played which was so fun to see since I constantly have Girl Talk playing on my workout playlist J  I also tried my first Indian food dish at dinner one night and the women took me to a Frozen Yogurt bar to get my Froyo fix. 

The Fray!

The rest of my stay at Eta Omicron consisted of meetings with each of the VPs and directors.  The women were eager to listen to suggestions and I really appreciated their willingness to embrace changes.  I am so glad I met these women and hope they continue to grow this semester with new members!

A sign hung in the room during recruitment...one of my favorite DG cheers!