PRAP Spring Newsletter

PRAP
SPRING NEWSLETTER
2015
Hello, Greek Sisters!!!
What’s on tap for PRAP this spring? It’s going to be a whirlwind of
activity! If you weren’t part of the 40 members and guests at our January Chili
Cook-off you missed 12 outstanding recipes to taste. 1st place went to Julie
Karnes’ Paleo Chicken Chili with Clare Korst’s Sitte’s Italian Chili giving the
winner a close race to victory. Look for their recipes in the newsletter.
Programs? Check out Vickie Mox’s article with all the details.
Recruitment (aka Rush)? Our major Spring Project is just around the corner.
The most aggressive Forum PRAP has ever hosted will be held Saturday,
February 28th at Christ United Methodist Church. Seven area Panhellenics will join us as we welcome +/- 1,000 PNMs and parents at the first ’Regional’ Sorority Information Forum. Yikes!
1,000? Volunteering to help is the most important thing you can do this spring. Check out the Frat
Ed’s information to learn more.
Be prepared to say YES when the Nominating Committee gives you a shout…
Finally, Scholarships! You’ll see lots of changes this year. Remember to encourage your daughter,
granddaughter, niece, or friend to apply for one of our $1,000.00 scholarships awarded at our May
20th Salads and Scholarships meeting.
It has been my pleasure serving as your PRAP President this 2014-15 year.
Good health, happiness, and Greek Sisterly love,
Inside this issue:
Sorority Recruitment Information Forum
2
Special points of interest:
Fraternity Education
3
 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Membership
3
 SPREAD THE WORD & JOIN
Spring Events
3
Fashion Show
4
Scholarships
4
Chili Recipes
4
Fundraising
5
 DONATE TODAY!
 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
DEADLINE 3/31.
GUESS WHAT? We are back on Facebook! So take 30 seconds and
like the page to stay up to date on amazing events and more! Simply
search Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic or use:
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LOOKING FOR A LITTLE SORORITY DIRECTION?
JOIN US FOR HELP WITH MAPPING
YOUR SORORITY ROAD TRIP!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Registration opens at 1:30pm
Program begins at 2:00pm
(break out groups to follow main program)
SORORITY RECRUITMENT
INFORMATION FORUM
Sorority Recruitment has ended for 2014-15! The Results are posted on the PRAP website in the
Members Only section.
But, of course, we are getting ready for the Class of 2015! The flyer for the 2015 Sorority Recruitment Information Forum is attached. Please pass this on to your friends, family and contacts who
are looking for information about going through recruitment.
This year's forum will not only be hosted by PRAP - but also the following Panhellenic groups:
Frisco-Allen Texas Alumnae Panhellenic
CHRIST UNITED
North Dallas Suburban Panhellenic (Lewisville ISD)
METHODIST CHURCH
McKinney Panhellenic
3101 Coit Road, Plano
Rockwall County Alumnae Panhellenic
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Alumnae Panhellenic
Mesquite-Sunnyvale Alumnae Panhellenic
Garland-Sachse-Rowlett-Murphy-Wylie Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Contact [email protected] with
any questions or to volunteer for
this great event!
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION FORUM NEEDED
Two zillion volunteers are needed for the Recruitment Information Forum. We will gather at
12:30 to set up with registration beginning at 1:30, the program at 2:00 and break out groups at
3:00. Keynote speaker is Karen Gray, back by popular demand. Because the 2014 Forum was so
well received, we have invited all of the surrounding Alumnae Panhellenic groups to join.
Please spread the word to all high school senior girls and their parents about our Forum.
Volunteers for a zillion different tasks are needed.
Please contact Heather Carrio, 214-621-4712 [email protected]
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FRATERNITY EDUCATION TEAM
Does the thought of working with high school senior girls interest you? Do you like to answer the same
questions repeatedly? Then YOU are the perfect person to join the Fraternity Education Team.
Are you wondering what the FRAT ED Team does? Each FRAT ED Team
member has several universities that she “mentors” the Potential New Members (PNMs), formerly known as rushees, attending that university from the
close of the Recruitment Information Forum through Bid Day and beyond.
Currently we are planning the Regional Recruitment Information Forum
that will be held Saturday, February 28th, our other responsibility. That’s it.
Team members are Cheryl Burns (ΚΑΘ), Chair; Sandra Holman (ΔΔΔ), Phoebe Chenoweth (KΔ), Carol
Hillman (ΧΩ), Caroline Morgan (KKΓ), Ann Dennis (ΔΔΔ), Connie Dragolich (XΩ), Heather Carrio
(AXΩ), and Libby Luther (KΔ). Please contact Cheryl Burns, Chair, 214-697-5668 [email protected], that
you would like to be a part of this team.
MEMBERSHIP
PRAP membership has topped 100 members for the 2014-2015 membership year! Beginning March
1st, the PNMs for the class of 2015 will begin to pour in. Don't miss the opportunity to see which girls
will be going through recruitment this fall and spring of 2016 on the Members Only page of our website! Members also have online access to recruitment results and the PRAP directory. To join today
using a credit card, visit www.praptx.org. SPRING EVENTS
Visit our calendar of events page for more details . All events start at 7pm unless otherwise noted. FEBRUARY
2/18 Who Do You Think You Are?
Home of Jean Callison, XO
1705 Burning Tree Plano, TX 75093
Learn how to research your family lineage with
our PRAP sister Lea Humphreys, SK
Sorority Hostesses: & 
APRIL
4/15 Organize Your Home
Home of Jan Rollow , 
5811 Stillforest DrDallas, TX 75252
Learn how easy it is to get organized and
stress free in your home.
Sorority Hostesses:  & 
2/28
MAY
5/20
Recruitment Information Forum
Christ United Methodist Church of Plano
MARCH
3/18 Officer Bianez Returns
Let’s talk about protecting your home.
Home to be determined.
Sorority Hostesses: ΧΩ
3/28
Recruitment Fashion Show
North Park Center
Details To Come
Scholarships & Salads
Home of Julie Anderson XO
3100 Harvard Ct Plano, TX 75093
Bring a salad or dessert to share as we recognize our 2015 Scholarship Recipients and
Install the 2015-16 Officers
Sorority Hostesses:  & KΔ
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RECRUITMENT FASHION SHOW
We are planning a Recruitment Fashion show Saturday, March 28th
at Northpark Center for the girls going through Recruitment. This
event will truly aid the high school girl in what fashion to wear for
each party they will be attending during their sorority recruitment. This is a fundraising event where the ticket sales will go towards our scholarship funds. If you would like to attend you will be
able to purchase tickets directly on our website at praptx.org in a
few weeks. Stay tuned!
PRAP SCHOLARSHIPS
Each spring, Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic awards a minimum of
four scholarships to young women from the Plano / Richardson area. A minimum of two will be given to potential new members who register with PRAP
prior to participating in sorority recruitment, and two will be awarded to active
collegiates who registered with PRAP the year that they completed recruitment. The scholarship guidelines and application will be available on the PRAP
web site in late February, and the application deadline is March 31. The 2015
scholarship recipients will be recognized at our Scholarships and Salads meeting
on May 20.
The scholarship guidelines and application will be available on the PRAP web site
in late February, and the application deadline is March 31.
“PRAP Members,
please help
spread the word
by encouraging
eligible friends,
daughters,
nieces and
granddaughters
to apply!”
CHILI COOK-OFF RECIPES
SLOW COOKER QUESO CHICKEN CHILI
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 bell peppers, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 cups salsa
2 garlic cloves; minced
1 1/2 cup of water
1tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 avocado, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic salsa, water, cumin, chili
powder, onion and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).
Once the cooking is done, remove the chicken breast. Shred them with a fork,
and return them to the slow cooker.
Place the bell peppers and jalapeño in a large skillet over a high heat and cook
for 4-5 minutes until well roasted.
Add the peppers and jalapeño to the slow cooker
Give everything a good stir and cover.
Let the Chili simmer for another 20 minutes and add some water to reach the
desired consistency; if needed.
Top with avocado before serving.
SITTE’S ITALIAN CHILI
Use BIG pot. Cook the 1st 4 ingredients together until beef is browned. Add celery and
cook until the it becomes sort of translucent.
Add remaining ingredients, simmer and add
salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes. Might actually be better
the next day or if it simmers for a longer time.
2 lbs of ground beef
1 onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 large bunch celery (all parts)
Salt and pepper
1 8 0z can mushroom stems & pieces
1 46 oz can tomato juice
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 can garbanzo beans
4-6 oz sliced pepperoni
1 heaping tbsp dried oregano
1 generous tbsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING DRIVE
Our purpose and philanthropy is solely extending scholarships to high school seniors and
current collegiates to aid in furthering their college education. This year, we are initiating our
efforts towards an Annual Scholarship Fundraising Drive. We would greatly appreciate your
help in making a donation so that we will be able to achieve our $5,000 fundraising goal.
Just take 2 minutes, go to our website, praptx.org, click on Scholarship Club and make a
donation by credit card or PayPal. It’s quick and easy. Let’s all help to make a difference in the
lives of the girls who will be our PRAP members of tomorrow!
Donors to our Annual Scholarship Fundraising
Drive will be recognized annually in our fall
newsletter. We hope you will be a part of our
Inaugural Scholarship Club!
Recognition Levels
$50 - $100
Friendship Circle
$101 - $200
Loyalty Circle
$201 - $300
Sisterhood Circle
$301 - $500 Diamond Circle
All proceeds will benefit our PRAP Scholarship
Fund. We will award five (5) $1,000 scholar$501 on up Platinum Circle
ships to deserving young women in our community and recognize the 2015 Scholarship recipients at our PRAP Scholarships & Salads meeting on May 20th.
If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to PRAP and note “Scholarship Fund”
in the memo. Mail your check to our Treasurer: Lisa Duke, 6410 Faircove, Garland, TX 75043.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact our Fundraising Committee.

Camille Zihlman, 214-801-9322, [email protected]

Leanne Justiss, 469-235-9134, [email protected]

Rose Groce, 972-765-7967, [email protected]
Thank you for your donation!