I love to give gifts. Do you? I love watching friends and family open them and the gratifying feeling of bringing happiness and showing love through those gifts. It starts when I find the absolute perfect item for someone. I envision my dear friends enjoying it for years to come. I have hope that this gift will bring value to their lives by brightening their day or making life a little easier.
The whole process reminds me of Delta Zeta in so many ways. We have the opportunity to share our gift of sisterhood with very special women – our sisters, daughters and granddaughters so they can enjoy Delta Zeta for a lifetime.
This is why I love watching legacies participate in recruitment. I think about how these young women have been preparing for this moment. For years, these potential new members heard all about Delta Zeta. In many cases, the grooming began well before she was born and continued through high school. Mothers likely had pink and green baby showers. Baby girls received stuffed turtles in lieu of teddy bears. Instead of traditional lullabies, these little legacies were sung Delta Zeta songs. They’ve been photographed sporting DZ legacy shirts, which were posted to Facebook and Twitter with pride, then “liked” or re-tweeted by close DZ friends. They were brought to alumnae gatherings and introduced to other Delta Zetas.
Sisters have similar experiences just as emotional. From the moment the new Delta Zeta member began her recruitment process, she made countless phone calls to her sister at home describing her excitement. Her sister heard all about the moment she opened her invitation to join, her new member meetings, philanthropy, socials, sisterhood events, aspirations of leading a committee or running for office. They both dreamt of sharing Delta Zeta with each other one day.
As recruitment approaches, remember, our Delta Zeta legacies are ready. Of all the potential new members, they are the most prepared. They know what sisterhood is. When you are trying to explain how sisterhood is stronger than friendship to the rest of the group, they understand. They’ve seen sisterhood in action. They came to college hoping for their turn to have life-long friendships and the unconditional love of sisters. They yearn to deepen their relationships with their sister, mother or grandmother through Delta Zeta. Legacies know. They are committed and ready. They are sold – and they have been for a while.
So when you have legacies come through your doors this fall, remember that another member has already given her the gift of Delta Zeta. It is our job during recruitment to give her the opportunity to receive it. Sometimes that means giving her the opportunity even when she does not seem to want it, even when you do not think the gift is a good fit. Remember, she already has her gift. It is hers to open.
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