Note to Parents
Dear Parent,
Sending a child to college can be a challenging and stressful time in a parent's life. While at the University of Toronto, your child will encounter many opportunities to become involved outside of their classroom experience. It is important that you, the parent, be educated about the enriching experience that your daughter will find by being involved in a women's fraternity at U of T.
On behalf of the Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, I’d like to express my delight that your daughter has shown interest in joining a Greek organization. As a life-long member of a women's fraternity, female students are offered the opportunity to develop as leaders, serve the local community, and focus on academics, as well as their careers by connecting with alumnae. It is our belief that sisterhood is truly the gift you give yourself, and we are confident you will find her participation in Greek life at UofT to be a very positive and enriching experience. By joining a women's fraternity, your daughter is being offered a lifetime of sisterhood, love, support, and opportunity. We look forward to your support within the Greek system and to your daughters experience!'
Regards,
Lesley McNaughton
Chapter President 2007-2008 - Beta Tau
Alpha Omicron Pi
Your Role as a Parent:
The parental role is crucial in Greek life and it’s important for all parents to understand exactly what their child is getting involved in. You can learn about the fraternity/sorority by visiting the chapter’s website and the official website of the fraternity/sorority headquarters and by reviewing the fraternity/sorority mission, values, and tenants of membership.
• Encourage your daughter to take advantage of chapter services, leadership opportunities, and scholarships.
• Encourage your daughter to attend educational programs in the chapter and on campus.
• Know the contact information for the chapter, big sister and fraternity Headquarters
• Find out the details of the financial obligations of the organization.
• Encourage your daughter to take a leadership role in her chapter.
• Stay involved with them by attending Parents' Day functions or attending community service projects and philanthropies with them.
• Encourage your daughter to get involved in other campus organizations and volunteer organizations.
• Know the grade requirements for new and active members
