KAPPA ALPHA THETA LETTER OF REFERENCE TO BE USED BY MEMBERS OF KAT ONLY What to send Complete the letter of reference, including the section titled member’s qualifications and attributes. Including a picture of the potential new member (PNM) is highly desirable. Who can send Any alumnae members in good standing may submit letters of reference. Current undergraduate members in good standing may submit letters of reference for PNMs attending universities other than their own. Where to send References should be sent directly to the college chapter, attention reference chairman. If the PNM lives in an area with a recruitment reference board (RRB) a copy of the letter of reference may also be sent to the RRB. Remember Theta and NPC Guidelines Once recruitment has started, alumnae and collegiate members from other campuses must NOT contact members of the college chapter to inquire about a PNMs progress. Such calls must be addressed to the chapter’s membership advisor. Alumnae should neither expect to receive any information about the status of a specific potential new member nor expect to receive bid list information. Alumnae are also prohibited from sending food or gifts in any form to the chapter on behalf of a potential member. Breaking Panhellenic rules may cause the chapter to be penalized. I. Potential New Member Information Name of Potential New Member ________________________________________________________________________________ LAST FIRST MI NICKNAME Reference for _____________________________Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at _____________________________________ UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Entering as .Freshman .Sophomore .Junior .Senior Age _______________________________ Hometown __________________________________________________________________________________________________ High School _____________________________________________________________Graduation Year____________________ NAME, CITY AND STATE Class Size ______________ Class Rank ______________ Scholastic Average/GPA _______________ ACT/SAT _____________ College(s) attended _____________________________________________________________________ GPA _________________ NAME, CITY AND STATE Parent(s) or Guardian(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________ FULL NAME MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME, IF KNOWN Home Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE II. Potential New Member Connections Kappa Alpha Theta Legacy Information: . sister . mother . grandmother . great-grandmother Name ________________________________________________________________ Chapter ______________________________ FIRST MAIDEN LAST Name ________________________________________________________________ Chapter ______________________________ FIRST MAIDEN LAST Other KAT Relatives ___________________________________________________ Chapter ______________________________ Other women’s fraternity connections: Name ___________________________________ Relation ________________________ Fraternity _________________________ Name ___________________________________ Relation ________________________ Fraternity _________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For RRB Only RRB____________________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Address _________________________________________Phone and/or e-mail ___________________________________________ Comments: For Chapter Use Only Required written follow – up with individual and/or RRB Acknowledged reference ______________________________ by _____________________________________________________ Notice of outcome ___________________________________ by _____________________________________________________ New member information submitted online: yes . no . If pledged by KAT, send this reference to Fraternity headquarters within 14 days; if pledged to another NPC group on your campus, please destroy this reference. If not pledged to any NPC group, retain this reference for two years. III. Qualifications and Attributes Scholarship Please write your personal evaluation of the candidate you sponsor. Provide information and relate her qualifications to Kappa Alpha Personality Ladership Theta’s 4-Points of the Kite. Presentation Please check and add comments and examples at right (May attach sheet if space provided is not adequate) Scholarship __ Honor Student __ Enrichment Programs __ National Honor Society __ Likely to Finish College Personality __ Good Moral Character __ Loyal Member __ Dependable Presentation __ Socially Congenial __ Compatible in a group __ Reserved/Quiet __ Poised Leadership __ Widest Influence for Good __ Extracurricular Activities __ Volunteer Activities __ Leadership Abilities __ Commitment IV. Suggested topics of conversation during recruitment V. Endorsement Please check applicable statements . The family and/or this woman is able to assume financial obligations of fraternity membership . To my knowledge this woman is not, nor ever has been, an initiated member of an NPC group . I hereby recommend this woman for membership in Kappa Alpha Theta based upon: . My personal acquaintance with her. I have known her for _____ years. . My Acquaintance with this woman is through her family. I have known them for _____ years. . I do not know the potential new member, information was secured from a reliable source (mutual friend, teacher, clergy, Panhellenic files, etc.) That source is _________________________________________________________________ . 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