We are a team of women who believe you deserve the tools for success in sorority recruitment. And we intend on delivering those tools to you. We currently have a how-to book, digital resources, a great blog, and many other tools in-the-making. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop on our new inventions. We're hard at work here.
Who is "we?"
Beth Titlow Gittons, Delta Zeta, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Beth Titlow Gittons is a former college Panhellenic president, student body president, Greek Life Advisor, and a in all likelihood a lifetime volunteer for Delta Zeta Sorority. Beth holds a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and a masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University. She can be emailed at first name (at) suresister.com, or tweeted at @PETALBeth.
Kristi Jensen, Kappa Kappa Gamma, University of Oregon
Kristi Jensen served as the treasurer for her University of Oregon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma and her Panhellenic community as director of continuous
open recruitment and vice president of accountability. She also
served her fellow students as a senator in student government. Kristi
holds a bachelors degree in political science and Spanish and plans
to attend graduate school in 2011. She can be reached at @PETALKristi on Twitter or via email at her first name at SureSister.com.
Mary Kate Lobough, Sigma Sigma Sigma,Eastern Illinois University
Mary Kate Lobough is a past college Panhellenic Vice President of Public Relations and was a Greek Life graduate assistant at Eastern Illinois University.
Mary Kate holds a bachelors degree in history and a masters degree in
student affairs in higher education from the same institution. A member
of Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority, Mary Kate has served on both advisory boards and housing corporations. She can be reached via email using her first name (at) suresister.com, or at @PETALMaryKate on Twitter.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
SUNDAY TOLLEFSON is an author, professional speaker, coach, and a leading authority on sorority recruitment preparation. She is the author of RUSH RIGHT: Reveal Your Best YOU During Sorority Recruitment - the result of two decades of involvement in the sorority recruitment process. Sunday wrote this book because she noticed an absence of education and advice for young women who are considering joining sororities—education that could dramatically improve their experience during and results from sorority recruitment.
State Recruitment Introduction (Recommendations) Chair
National Recruitment Supervisor
Four-time National Convention Attendee
National Sorority Scholarship Application Evaluator & Committee Member
After her college years, Sunday moved on to advisory positions within the sorority and individual contributor roles within Fortune 100 companies. Similar to sororities, those companies excelled in both training their employees and recruiting the best talent.
Professionally, Sunday worked for GE, Intel Corporation, and Morgan Stanley, which collectively trained her in depth on topics like interpersonal communication skills, persuasive communication skills, psychology, sales skills, personal branding, marketing, personal development, organizational recruiting strategies, behavioral interviewing, and emotional intelligence. Each of these subject areas has influenced the philosophies she discusses in her book, which is designed to make the sorority recruitment experience easier for everyone involved in the process. Sunday brings the pertinent lessons from all of these organizations together with the SureSister PETAL System™.
Sunday speaks to sorority hopefuls, both through her book and at college campuses across North America. Her audiences enjoy her talks about putting forth their best impression during this most unique interview experience known as sorority recruitment. Sunday savors the opportunity to assist women through an often exhilarating, stressful, exhausting, adventuresome, invigorating, and life-changing week.
Sunday holds a bachelors degree in business management from the University of Washington. She lives in Tacoma, Washington with her young son and old dog.
Speaking Engagements
Sunday Tollefson's speaking fee of $3,000 isinclusive of air fare, hotel, meals, ground transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. This fee also includes pre-speech interviews so Sunday can customize her presentation to meet the goals and objectives of your meeting. Additional savings are available if you select the Pre-Pay Option. Ask for more details on this option. Sunday makes every effort to work within your budget. Books may be added to the speaking package at a generous discount. The deadline for booking is 45 days in advance of your event. To inquire about Sunday's availability for a speaking engagement on your campus, please email petals at SureSister dot com.
"Creating a Phenomenal Recruitment Experience" - Recruitment Orientation or Convocation
Listening to Sunday Tollefson’s own story of her "rush" experience as a college freshman helps the audience understand the dynamic nature of Panhellenic
formal recruitment.Sunday's heart-felt talk gives women the facts about the recruitment experience and
encourages them to recognize and express their personal beauty.Posture tips, conversation ideas, etiquette
tips, damage control techniques, and listening tricks are sprinkled in with thefun anecdotes and stories.Sunday touches on the SureSister PETAL System and closes with a call
to action for audience members, inviting them to be self-confidentby revealing their authentic selves. Sunday helps your
future Panhellenic community members to have a great recruitment experience by
reminding them why they are awesome candidates for sorority life. Students
enjoy her comforting nature and energy.
"She's adorable and her speech makes me feel prepared!" - Shelby P.
"She was well prepared and entertaining. I was well informed. Good job!" -Marissa W.
"Her speech really helped me prepare
myself for meeting the girls. She helped me feel more relaxed about
the whole process as well." -Brooke W.
"Sunday gave very useful information about what to expect and how to put my best foot forward." - Jennell L.
"I thought Sunday's speech was very relevant. She was articulate and well mannered. Super cute!" -Emily B.
"Sunday's speech was certainly useful.
(It) made a lot of impact in forcing me to consider my happiness level
within different sororities rather than just worry about whether or not
the sororities are interested in me." - Alexandra S.
"Very useful and inspiring. Great job!" - Eliza C.
"I thought her speech was relevant to
recruitment and useful in the fact that we are more comfortable &
know what questions to ask the chapters and what's appropriate to talk
about." -Brittany P.
"Sunday was very confident and passionate in her speech and made me feel more confident in myself." -Caitlin D.
"I liked how she created the people to compare ourselves to. She was fun and energetic - good flow! -McKenzie W.
"This was inspiring! Now I am much more excited rather than nervous." -Whitney B.
"Very useful; calmed my nerves quite a bit!" - Audrey S.
"Sunday was entertaining and all of
her information was extremely useful and helped me to better understand
what I should expect and how to prepare myself for recruitment."
-Morgan R.
"She was energetic & informed." -Kelsey G.
"Sunday was very helpful and made me more comfortable for recruitment." -Paige N.
"Sunday's speech was relevant and reassuring. It was a good way to get ready." -Courtney M.
"It really made me feel more relaxed about this week!" - Erin S.
"It was very relevant and prepared me for carrying on a conversation while at a party." -Erica N.
"It was very useful & helped prepare me; I got "inside tips." -Laura M.
Book Sunday Tollefson today for an
unforgettable kickoff to your formal recruitment week!
To book Sunday Tollefson, email petals at SureSister.com with your preferred date, time, location, and purpose/audience. Sunday makes every effort to work within your budget.
Inquiries and phone consultations with Panhellenic representatives are always complimentary.
"Not joining a sorority in college has always been a huge regret of mine. When I walked into sorority recruitment, I got hit by a freight train. None of my family or older friends were in sororities, so I had no clue how the recruitment process worked. I dropped out of recruitment early after my favorite sororities released me. When I look back, I wish I had been armed with the SureSister PETAL System™ so I could have managed my conversations with sisters better. If only this book had been on the market when I was in school, my recruitment experience would have been much more positive."
- Kristin Walinski, Attorney, University of Virginia ( Charlottesville , VA )
"I wish I had this information going into formal recruitment my freshman year! Now on the other side, as the head recruitment counselor at my university, I want to pass this information to all of the potential new members. Joining a sorority shapes the rest of your life, so finding the best fit is key. This book can help you get there."
-Emily Coyle, Head Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor, Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA)
"Too often I've seen wonderful women get passed over during sorority recruitment because they weren't quite sure how to present themselves in the best light. Potential members always seem to feel overwhelmed and helpless as they go through the process of joining a sorority, and that's not the point! Don't miss out on what could be the most incredible experiences of your life just because you had one awkward conversation during a recruitment party - read this book."
- Sophia Chen, Alpha Chi Omega, Denison University (Granville, OH)
"The information shared in this book will not only benefit women going through recruitment, but it is also an important tool to share with the parents of these women. It is imperative for parents to play a supportive role throughout college and especially through recruitment; this should be shared with sorority women and their parents alike."
- Lizzie Raudenbush, Pi Beta Phi, University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
"Too often I've seen wonderful women get passed over during sorority recruitment because they weren't quite sure how to present themselves in the best light. Potential members always seem to feel overwhelmed and helpless as they go through the process of joining a sorority, and that's not the point! Don't miss out on what could be the most incredible experiences of your life just because you had one awkward conversation during a recruitment party - read this book."
- Sophia Chen, Alpha Chi Omega, Denison University (Granville, OH)
Beth Titlow Gittons, Delta Zeta, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Kristi Jensen, Kappa Kappa Gamma, University of Oregon
Mary Kate Lobough, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Eastern Illinois University
Sunday Tollefson's speaking fee of $3,000 is inclusive of air fare, hotel, meals, ground transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. This fee also includes pre-speech interviews so Sunday can customize her presentation to meet the goals and objectives of your meeting. Additional savings are available if you select the Pre-Pay Option. Ask for more details on this option. Sunday makes every effort to work within your budget. Books may be added to the speaking package at a generous discount. The deadline for booking is 45 days in advance of your event. To inquire about Sunday's availability for a speaking engagement on your campus, please email petals at SureSister dot com.
