You are missing the point...They have to earn that right.

I co-sign!!!

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Yes, like wearing our colors in a plaid or floral print...A definite No-No!!

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It's just weird that you say that...all of the D9 embraced their colors and wear them with pride...hey, but to each his own.

Hello fellow Alum! I went to RU too C/O 1999!

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Wait, I'm confused, so you couldn't get letters that had blue and white flowers on them?

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I guess its just a difference between the D9 and the NPC sororities, not that any way is better. its just a different value system.

But our colors dont really mean all that much, to my chapter at least.... our founders chose them for a reason, but we dont stress the importance of it. And the reason they were chosen isnt exactly stirring to me, its kind of random. I dont feel that the colors mean anything personally. My chapter on the whole felt that way, which is why we adopted the similiar scheme of Red and Black, our schools colors. We still have red...

Hiya!!!

I was there then, i actually pledged Fall 99 :D
R-U- Rah Rah!

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I have seen NPHC letters with a fabric print that matched the colors of the organization. It wasn't exactly plaid or floral, but it was a design nonetheless. Whether this violated an organization's protocol, I do not know. I trust that the member wearing the print knew their own rules. :D

And if I saw an ASA sister wearing DZ letters, that would be a situation. I'm trying to explain the logic of why NPC groups might not put the same importance on wearing letters in the group's colors only and/or wearing the colors in general, and find something to equate it to so both sides can get a handle on it.

People, how difficult is it to just understand that everyone's organization is just not the same. Understand that if organizations in the NPC are permitted to wear their letters with any combination of colors it is because their colors may not have the level of significance to their organization as do members of the NPHC. As a member of an NPHC organization, I can say that our colors have a ritualistic, secretive meaning; therefore we are not permitted to wear our letters with any color just because we like the way it looks, or whatever the case may be. As far as identifying aspirants to our organization by way of wearing our letters and colors, one has to know the history of organizations of the NPHC. Before 1990 aspirants to orgs. of the NPHC wore identifying clothing and carried items unique to the org they were pursuing membership with. Because pledging as we (NPHC) once knew it is now forbidden, no org of the NPHC wants anyone to be able to identify its potential new members simply because of the penalties they may face if it is discovered. Anyone with Greek radar can tell which org. a person is pursuing if they know what to look for in a case like this, but in a nutshell, it's as simple as I just explained it.

Oh, yeah did I forget to say that I am a ..... Zeta?;)

First off it is good to stir up the pot a bit.

I am a Brother of not only LXA, LX Z Chapter but APO, Beta Upsilon Chapter.

My basic question will now be, How do you have your New Associates Show on Campus they have Asociated with Your Organization?

Do you keep them under wraps untill Initiation and then say TADA this is a new Member?

Could they not proudly wear Letters or some sign of recognition. Could they not help to promote the Group that they Associated with and go out and sell You Organization to others for the Informal Rush or next Sem. Rush!;) This is how a Greek Organization grows.

I am not speaking for LXA, but myself! Do you not want people on Your Campus to know who you have Assiociated?

That is my main question!

TOM. THEY DON'T.

NPHC does rush differently than us.

It's okay. It works for them.

Just let them be. They have a different intake process, they have a different pledge process, they operate differently. It works just fine.

DROP IT.

PLEASE.

Not speaking for all organizations, because everywhere it is different. Generally, NPHC organizations and other BGLOs have a Neophyte Show, in which new INITIATES (not pledges) are introduced to the campus for the first time. Different things happen at neophyte shows, but in general they are the first time that a new initiate is associated publically with their organization. It is a big deal -- the entire campus, chapter alumni, parents, and friends are invited.

In absence of a Neophyte Show, which involves stepping, chanting, and singing, some organizations have a reception, banquet, or more formal event to introduce the new initiates.

And some orgs have no debut at all. You will know who the new initiates are when they start wearing paraphernalia.


Pretty much.


That may be how YOUR Greek organization grows, but most NPHC organizations do not take that approach.

It is not the job of aspirants to promote the organization, first and foremost. In NPHC organizations, that responsibility falls on the initiated members.

Also, SOME NPHC organizations DO have forms of recognition during their membership intake process, such as pledge pins. It depends on the organization.


In general, no. Membership intake is a matter involving the members of the organization, the potential members, and the college administration.

GeekyP, I was not looking at any Particular group whether it any one Type of Organization does things! OK!

If the NHPC want to do it their way OK!

I still think I had a valid question and your problem is?

If any other Greek Organization want to do it Their way, that is fine! OK?

I just asked a question and wanted to find an answer, Period!

I will never say My Organization is 100 % right as I do not agree with them all of the time, just like I do not do here!

If I as A LXA am not Proud enough to let the Total Campus know that these fine young men have decide to Join My Organization, then that is Me and My Fraternity to do it our way!

You may now refrain from climbing up my back side!:rolleyes: