Local trying to go National
Our campus greek officials are forcing our sorority to either go national or die out. Our first option was have the other sororities on campus vote us on...which takes every sorority to say yes and there is a lot of sorority rivalry here...so not everyone said yes. Another sorority on our campus did the same thing, but they applied as a fraternity and they are its sister chapter...does anybody know how we can do that??? OR does any have any other ideas!!!
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Clarify with your school what they want. Do they want you to affiliate with an existing NPC sorority? Any already established national group? Or, do they want your local sorority to become a national group?
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Well they basically said do whatever you can.
We presentated to panhellic twice, and we were turned down by a vote from the local sororities. So we have the option of a Kappa Delta Phi style affiliated fraternity which already exists here. We could become a club, which isnt an option---we're a sorority! Other than that...we arent sure what to do...which is why I am here for your help |
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there really is no easy way to become national. it is a long process that takes many years. your best bet would be to continue looking for a national group that already exists and continue to apply for entrance into your school's council. You must know that being in a sorority is a lot of work, espcially if you are trying to colonize an existing organization. so make sure you definitely have the time and energy to devote to this organization.
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Same Struggle!
Dear Theta Kappa,
We are going through the same thing! Two nights ago our administration informed us that they were inviting NPC to join our Greek Community. As a result, Gamma Chi Sorority (because we are local) will no longer be a recognized organization on campus as of 2009. Our only option is to become national by taking on another national sororitie's letters, or not be Greek at all. Can we be an affiliate group of NPC? Do they have to strip us of our letters? What other options do we have? Please help! I will let you know if I learn anything new! Thank you. |
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Unfortunately, Gamma Chi cannot join the National Panhellenic Conference in any capacity as a single chapter.
Is the university telling your chapter to affiliate with an NPC or are they inviting an NPC to campus regardless? If it is the former, find out how much “say” your chapter gets in “who” is picked. Your only option at this point seems to be research the NPC groups not on your campus. http://npcwomen.org/undergrads/membe...nizations.aspx Hopefully, you will be able to find a member organization that aligns closely with your sorority’s ideals. You also want to consult your chapter’s alumnae to let them know what is happening. All of the NPC members have experience in absorbing local sororities so they understand what you are going through. AOII absorbed a Columbus State local sorority last fall and they will be installed as an AOII chapter this weekend. There is also a thread on this board regarding Alpha Chi Omega absorbing a local at Carnegie Mellon. It is a very interesting read. Through the link that I posted, there is a tab called “Extension Information.” Click on that tab to find out more about the official process. Best of luck! |
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Thanks for all your help. I wish there was a better solution.
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Wow, I can't believe another Gamma Chi made an account here. I made mine about 1000 years ago when I was helping with recruitment last year. We're so uncreative with our usernames! Haha. The situation sucks sweetheart. Regardless of the letters, we're still sisters. But yeah, our school is turning our Greek system completely upside down. It's horrible.
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