While that may be true, it could be that the OP wants to learn more about Greek life, so let's answer his questions.
Teamcrunk-- get together a group of people interested in starting a co-ed social organization. As a group, come up with the following:
- A mission statement: why do you exist and why should people want to join? Hint: this purpose should be something you would be proud to tell your parents about.
- Pick a name, colors and symbols: what is your brand? come up with a tag line, something that will have some longevity and something your mother would be proud to repeat.
- How do people join?
- What does the organization do? Develop a schedule of activities that range from social to service to academic, as well as regular business meetings
- How much will it cost to develop and put on these activities? Plan for dues and how many members it will take to pull off these activities without each member breaking the bank.
- Are there phases of membership or an initiation? Develop plans to educate new members and create a new member manual with all of the things a member of your organization should know.
- If you plan to create a special ceremony to initiate your members, do so. This can mirror some of the induction ceremonies you may have participated in while in high school-- a pledge to be loyal to ideals of the organization, respectful of its members, and an official pinning or receipt of a token that symbolizes the organization.
Hope this helps! Starting any new organization, whether or not it has Greek letters, is a lot of work. It can be very challenging to get others to participate, to pay dues or to follow through on doing the things they promise to do. You may want to see if perhaps your university already has other organizations that are more established -- it may be easier to join an existing activity and immediately enjoy the benefits.
As a co-ed organization, if your membership practices are not exclusive; that is, if anyone at the university may join, you may be eligible to receive student government funding.
Good luck!
