Southern California Council of Alumnae Panhellenics (SCCAP) The Southern California Council of Alumnae Panhellenics (SCCAP) coordinates recruitment information for the California Colleges and Universities.  Our purpose is to further awareness and involvement with National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations and the institutions of higher learning at which they are located.  For information on Recruitment Activities in California, please refer to the Northern, Central or Southern California link.  Information as to recruitment will be provided.  Alumnae Panhellenics throughout Southern California host SCCAP.  The 2005-2006 host Alumnae Panhellenic chapter is the Greater Long Beach Alumnae Panhellenic. What is an Alumnae Panhellenic (APH)? An Alumnae Panhellenic Association is a community based organization, affiliated with National Panhellenic Conference, whose membership is composed of representative alumnae from NPC member group fraternities. Purpose of Alumnae Panhellenics: To INFORM fraternity women of current trends To PROMOTE the fraternity system To IMPROVE the Panhellenic image To STIMULATE a continuing interest in Panhellenic affairs At this time, there are over 200 APHs in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Based upon NPC policies, APHs set up their own organizations and carry out programs in line with their special interest or situations. APHs enhance the fraternity system through scholarship awards, annual educational informational functions for prospective college freshman, philanthropic projects, community participation and civic leadership. Last year, over $435,000 was raised and granted in scholarships by APHs to over 580 women. If located in a college community, an APH can give valuable support to a College Panhellenic. Alumnae Panhellenics offer alumnae of the 26 member groups of the National Panhellenic Conference further leadership and social opportunities, beyond the college years. An APH represents an ongoing commitment of women to promote and foster the Greek experience. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)  www.NPCwomen.org College Panhellenics : : Overview What is a College Panhellenic (CPH)? College Panhellenic associations are to be established on campuses where there are at least two NPC member group chapters. CPH's exist to develop and maintain fraternity life and interfraternal relations. CPH's through their all-sorority programming efforts, often promote superior scholarship, leadership development and dissemination of information important to women in general. The CPH is the coordinating body for recruitment If one is a member of a chapter on a campus with a CPH, then one is automatically a member of that CPH. This means that CPH's often represent the single largest women's organization on most campuses. Each chapter has a designated person that attends CPH meetings. Additionally, presidency or chairmanship of the CPH works on a rotational basis determined by the date each chapter was founded on the given campus. Other leadership roles within the CPH are available and necessary to the smooth functioning of the organization. What is the NPC Connection with the College Panhellenic? Members of the NPC College Panhellenics Committee are assigned as Advisors to the College Panhellenics. Each Advisor has specific Panhellenics she advises on matters pertaining to NPC policies and procedures. Area Advisors are available via phone and e-mail at the request of the College Panhellenic. Area Advisor Coordinators and the College Panhellenic Committee Chairman are available to assist the Area Advisors and College Panhellenic. National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)  www.NPCwomen.org