SHOP - LEARN - CONNECT
Rush Ready, a first-of-its-kind sorority recruitment preparation event, is set to bring together collegiate women, their moms, and incoming students for a curated day focused on confidence, community, and connection ahead of the sorority recruitment season.
Designed to empower young women navigating the recruitment process, Rush Ready will feature a beautifully curated shopping experience showcasing apparel vendors, many of which are local Newport Beach businesses, giving attendees access to fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands tailored to sorority recruitment and college life.
Featured pop-up shop vendors include, Besita Boots, Boot Bows, Glitter for Breakfast, Heroes Beauty, LaVoie Activewear, Love Shack Fancy, Mama Bijoux, Newport Knits, Roller Rabbit, Sorority Savvy, Stella Laguna Beach, Sugar Paper, The Monogram Store, and Toka B. Not only are many of these vendors local but also woman-owned.
In addition to shopping, attendees will gain insider knowledge from sorority recruitment experts through engaging conversations and guidance designed to help young women feel informed, prepared, and confident as they enter recruitment season.
Designed to empower young women navigating the recruitment process, Rush Ready will feature a beautifully curated shopping experience showcasing apparel vendors, many of which are local Newport Beach businesses, giving attendees access to fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands tailored to sorority recruitment and college life.
Featured pop-up shop vendors include, Besita Boots, Boot Bows, Glitter for Breakfast, Heroes Beauty, LaVoie Activewear, Love Shack Fancy, Mama Bijoux, Newport Knits, Roller Rabbit, Sorority Savvy, Stella Laguna Beach, Sugar Paper, The Monogram Store, and Toka B. Not only are many of these vendors local but also woman-owned.
In addition to shopping, attendees will gain insider knowledge from sorority recruitment experts through engaging conversations and guidance designed to help young women feel informed, prepared, and confident as they enter recruitment season.
Location
The Balboa Pavilion
400 Main Street Newport Beach, CA 92661
400 Main Street Newport Beach, CA 92661
Date & Time
Thursday
June 18
1-5 pm
June 18
1-5 pm
Schedule
1:00 pm
Doors Open
Shop the latest fashions in everything from dresses, shoes, to accessories. Complete your rush look all in one place
2:00 pm
Welcome Remarks
2:05 pm
The Rush Preparation and Process Explained
Speakers: Missy Harris, Sorority Savvy - Laura Weiss, Greek Gurus
Preparing for sorority rush can be overwhelming. Missy Harris from Sorority Savvy will give tips and explain everything from resumes, video submissions, Instagram, and more. Laura will help give insight to the process from convocation to sisterhood to pref. What does it all mean.
Preparing for sorority rush can be overwhelming. Missy Harris from Sorority Savvy will give tips and explain everything from resumes, video submissions, Instagram, and more. Laura will help give insight to the process from convocation to sisterhood to pref. What does it all mean.
2:35 pm
Etiquette, Eloquence, and Mind/Body Wellness for Confidence
Speakers: Tina Salvucci
There is no better way to stand out from the crowd than with confidence. Confidence can be gained through silent signs of gratitude through manners and etiquette. Tina will also give tips and tricks through body movement and healthy choices so you can stay on top of your game through rush. There are many simple tricks that can speak silent volumes.
There is no better way to stand out from the crowd than with confidence. Confidence can be gained through silent signs of gratitude through manners and etiquette. Tina will also give tips and tricks through body movement and healthy choices so you can stay on top of your game through rush. There are many simple tricks that can speak silent volumes.
3:00 pm
Preference and Bids
Speaker: Peyton Peterson - UGA KD Alumnae
The preference and bid process is handled through an algorithm and computer program. It's good to remember how to rank your top choices. Remember, you are interviewing the sororities just as much as they are interviewing you.
The preference and bid process is handled through an algorithm and computer program. It's good to remember how to rank your top choices. Remember, you are interviewing the sororities just as much as they are interviewing you.
3:00 pm
Community Connections
Mix and mingle with girls from sororities across the nation. Ask questions and hear first hand from other girls that were once in your very same shoes.
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Shop Until You Drop
Join us June 18