The Greek Chapter
Resource Guide
For chapter officers, rush chairs, membership coordinators and exec boards
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Annual Ceremonies
& Greek Traditions
Every chapter has moments that define the year. Initiations, Big/Little reveals, probates, senior send-offs. Knowing what to order and when keeps your chapter ready before the rush starts.
New Member Initiation
Wooden paddles and Greek letters are the standard for initiation gifts. Rush chairs and new member educators should coordinate sizing and quantities with the pledge class roster at least 3 weeks ahead.
Fall and Spring intakeBig/Little Reveal
Custom laser cutting or engraving on paddles and letters is the signature move for Big/Little week. Membership chairs: build the reveal order into your semester calendar so it never gets missed.
Throughout the yearSenior Send-Off
Commemorative paddles engraved with graduation year and chapter motto are a meaningful way to honor departing seniors. Recruitment chairs transitioning out make great candidates to coordinate this tradition.
April through MayProbate and Crossing
For NPHC and Divine 9 organizations, probate gifts carry deep significance. We carry the full range of org-specific symbols and paddles. Membership chairs: order at minimum 4 weeks out for large line crossings.
Spring season"Best paddles we've ever used. Perfect for probate gifts. Ordering again for spring."
Kristin S., Delta Sigma Theta, Georgia TechFor officers, rush chairs, and recruitment leads: Set a recurring calendar reminder 4 weeks before each ritual event. Add this guide to your chapter's shared drive so incoming officers, new member educators, and recruitment coordinators always know when to order and never scramble at the last minute.
Group Gathering
Ordering Guide
Whether it's a paddle night, equipping a full pledge class, or a rush recruitment giveaway, group orders save time, ship faster, and cost significantly less than ordering individually.
Automatic Group Discount
Every group order starts at 15% off. The bigger the order, the bigger the savings.
Ships Within 24 Hours
Group and individual orders ship within one business day, every time.
Free Priority Shipping
All orders over $50 ship free. Most chapter orders qualify automatically.
The Group Order Playbook
Collect member specs 3 weeks out
Rush chairs and new member educators: create a Google Form for your pledge class collecting preferred size, any custom laser cut or engraved text, and chapter colors. Share via GroupMe or your chapter listserv.
Place one consolidated order
Submit everything together at lettersyard.com/pages/group-orders. One order, one shipment, one tracking number, and the best bulk rate. No chasing down individual payments from members.
Pick up and gather together
Plan the event for 7 to 10 days after your order date. Unboxing together is part of the tradition. Set up stations and get the chapter involved in the process.
Log the order for incoming officers
Membership chairs and exec board: record what was ordered in your officer binder or shared drive. Sizes, quantities, custom symbols. Incoming officers will thank you and your chapter loyalty discount grows with every repeat order.
Chapter Pricing
& Loyalty Program
Letters Yard offers the lowest prices on the web, guaranteed. Group discounts start at 15% and scale with your order size. And the longer your chapter orders with us, the better your rate gets.
Group Order Discount Tiers
Discounts apply automatically at checkout. Found it cheaper somewhere else? We'll match it. Officers, rush chairs, and membership coordinators can request a custom quote for large or recurring orders at lettersyard.com/pages/group-orders.
Chapter Loyalty Rewards
Every time your chapter places a new order, your discount grows by 1%. It compounds and never expires. The chapter that keeps coming back pays less every time.
To claim your loyalty discount: Email your chapter name, school, and previous order number to tony@citynorth.co before placing your next order. We'll apply your rate and send a custom code. Stacks on top of group pricing.
Custom Symbols
& Exclusive Designs
Need something that doesn't exist yet? We design and laser cut custom wooden symbols for specific schools, chapters, line names, mascots, and one-of-a-kind traditions.
Tell us what you need
Send a sketch, a reference image, or a description. We work with fraternities, sororities, NPHC orgs, and independent chapters. School mascots, state outlines, medical symbols, sports logos, line crests. If it has meaning to your org, we can cut it.
Approve a proof
We'll send a digital proof before any wood is cut. Most custom designs are finalized in one to two rounds. Approval to production takes 3 to 5 business days.
Your design, on file for every future order
Once your custom symbol is in our system, repeat orders are instant. No re-approval, no redesign fee. Rush chairs and membership coordinators: this means faster turnarounds every semester.
To start a custom order, visit lettersyard.com/collections/cool-symbols or email tony@citynorth.co with your design brief. Custom orders qualify for all group and loyalty discounts.
Earn More
Three Ways to Benefit
Beyond discounts, Letters Yard offers three programs that put real money back into your chapter or your pocket. Ambassador, fundraising, and wholesale opportunities built for Greek life.
Ambassador Program
Chapter officers, rush chairs, and active members can apply to become a Letters Yard ambassador. You get a personal promo code to share with your chapter, your network, and on social. Every time someone orders using your code, you earn a real commission. Ambassadors also receive personal discounts on their own orders and early access to new products.
Learn about the ambassador program at lettersyard.comChapter Fundraising
Set up a fundraising partnership and earn cash back on every order placed through Letters Yard by your chapter or org. Recruitment chairs and treasurers: this is a straightforward way to turn your regular orders into a budget line for chapter events, philanthropy, or new member programming. The more your chapter orders, the more comes back.
Set up chapter fundraising at lettersyard.comWholesale and Supplier Program
Want to run your own Greek goods business? Letters Yard offers a wholesale and supplier opportunity for members who want to resell our products on campus or through their own channels. You buy at wholesale cost, sell at your own price, and keep the margin. A real entrepreneurial path built on a product Greek life already trusts.
Explore wholesale opportunities at lettersyard.comPass it to incoming exec board, rush chairs, and membership coordinators each semester.
Questions? tony@citynorth.co