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I went through the rush process at my college and really enjoyed it.

Ultimately, I'd love to open another sorority. I keep thinking it would be great and if all those women in history could do it why can't I open a chapter?

What exactly are the steps I need to take?

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148417)

I went through the rush process at my college and really enjoyed it. I ended up getting a bid to KKG, but I turned it down for God knows what reason-I wasn't thinking clearly. However, I'm nervous about rushing again even though plenty of girls tell me I should (I know rushing as a sophomore is a little harder as it is).

I also know on my campus there was a chapter closed when the house was broken into and a few girls were raped-but that was over 30 years ago now-and the house is still there waiting to be salvaged. And it's so close to a great frat. All in all, it's a waste of a perfectly good opportunity. I've also heard my campus activities advisor has previously discussed wishing there was a 5th sorority on campus because so many girls rush.

Ultimately, I'd love to open another sorority. I keep thinking it would be great and if all those women in history could do it why can't I open a chapter?

What exactly are the steps I need to take?
Do I open a new chapter that I'd like to, or simply attempt to re-open Alpha Omicron Pi? (The chapter that experienced the attack)
If anyone goes to/went to Illinois Wesleyan University that's where I currently attend.

Your campus has to be open for expansion before you can try to add any other groups, including AOII. Also, AOII can't come back just because we used to have a chapter there 30 years ago. Expansion doesn't work that way. If your campus is ready for a new chapter, they open for all groups, and NPC organizations that are interested would submit a packet for consideration. AOII is currently expanding to many colleges and universities. Illinois Wesleyan may not be a good fit for us right now and vice versa. The best thing to do is ask your Greek Advisor what is the likelihood of future colonizations. Realize that this may be two to three years down the road which would leave you high and dry if you choose not to go through recruitment again with the existing groups on your campus.

ETA: Beta Gamma chapter closed in 2000, not 30 years ago.

Just because there is an awesome house available on campus and the Greek Life Director made a random remark doesn't mean that it is a good idea to expand.

Also, I would edit your post to remove your school and the name of the closed chapter. GC and the internet are not as anonymous as you think!

I don't think the first sentence of the second paragraph is necessary.

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel (Post 2148423)

ETA: Beta Gamma chapter closed in 2000, not 30 years ago.

And, I'm guessing, not for the reasons she cited.

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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby (Post 2148450)

And, I'm guessing, not for the reasons she cited.

I'm sure not...those things end up being well publicized a la Bundy, but you never know.

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148417)

I've also heard my campus activities advisor has previously discussed wishing there was a 5th sorority on campus because so many girls rush.

The campus activities advisor is a man who may or may not have a clue as to how NPC sorority expansion works. (I'm leaning really heavily towards not.)

http://www.iwu.edu/activities/about/staff.html

:rolleyes:

at this thread.

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Originally Posted by 33girl (Post 2148462)

The campus activities advisor is a man who may or may not have a clue as to how NPC sorority expansion works. (I'm leaning really heavily towards not.)

http://www.iwu.edu/activities/about/staff.html

Haha, wow.

That picture is quite ridiculous.

reasons I cited. I could or could not be wrong I really wasn't trying to get specific on why they closed.

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148561)

reasons I cited. I could or could not be wrong I really wasn't trying to get specific on why they closed.

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I also know on my campus there was a chapter closed when the house was broken into and a few girls were raped-but that was over 30 years ago now-and the house is still there waiting to be salvaged. And it's so close to a great frat. All in all, it's a waste of a perfectly good opportunity. I've also heard my campus activities advisor has previously discussed wishing there was a 5th sorority on campus because so many girls rush.

You didn't "cite" anything, hun.

Sounds like you knew exactly why they closed. :rolleyes:

BUT THE HOUSE IS SO CLOSE TO A GREAT FRAT!!! OMG THAT MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER AND WE SHOULD THROW OUT ALL THE EXPANSION RULES!!!

Forget it, I didn't realize the process was so extensive. You all are correct. Sorry to waste a thread.
The moderator can delete it, but thank you for the input

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148636)

Forget it, I didn't realize the process was so extensive. You all are correct. Sorry to waste a thread.
The moderator can delete it, but thank you for the input

Did you think you could just sign a lease or something?
:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148636)

Forget it, I didn't realize the process was so extensive. You all are correct. Sorry to waste a thread.
The moderator can delete it, but thank you for the input

What were you expecting insofar as an answer? You turned down a bid to a fabulous (if I do say so myself) sorority. Sorry that Kappa wasn't good enough for you, but most GCers aren't sympathetic to women who turn down bids.

I just wanted to know steps to take in looking into opening a new chapter on campus. But a few of the responses have helped me decide against it-it's a lot more in depth than I have figured. And I thank everyone for opening my eyes to that.

And no I didn't think I "signed a lease", I just don't want to be a part of this anymore.

Kappa is a fabulous sorority. I regret turning it down everyday, but other things were influencing my final decision (not quite making it for me but definitely ruining it for me-especially problems at home) It had nothing to do with the sorority at all. I love the girls I know who are in Kappa and I thoroughly respect them. They are wonderful people.

Not asking for sympathy-just asking to be deleted from GC.

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148685)

No I didn't think I "signed a lease", I just don't want to be a part of this anymore.

Kappa is a fabulous sorority. I regret turning it down everyday, but my parents were not thrilled with the idea at the time since I took on a heavy load academically and other things were going on at home. It had nothing to do with the sorority at all. I love the girls I know who are in Kappa and I thoroughly respect them they are wonderful people.

Not asking for sympathy-just asking to be deleted from GC.

If you really want to "disappear" from GC, stop responding to people in this thread. And if you want to join a sorority, your best bet is to go through recruitment again. But keep in mind, there's no guarantee that you'll get a bid again.

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Originally Posted by AKells (Post 2148685)

Not asking for sympathy-just asking to be deleted from GC.

You might consider taking more responsibility for your actions... start with removing yourself instead of asking someone else to do it for you. You are in college, so I assume that you have some computer skills.

It is not impossible for people to start new chapters, but in the time frame that most people are in undergrad, for them to be active in the new chapters, it is unrealistic. This is why it is often discouraged.

You went through recruitment once and received a bid. I don't know your class standing (sophomore, junior, etc.) but if you would like to try recruitment again, this would probably be your best bet to being in a sorority. Keep in mind it will probably be harder this time. Why? Because sororities usually prefer freshman AND you declined a bid. I'm not saying Kappa will drop you because you declined their bid, but doing that definitely gives off the "I'm not interested" vibe, whether that's true or not. Give recruitment a shot if you want.

I don't know if you can delete your username (unless they ban you, which they wouldn't because you haven't done anything wrong). They can lock this thread, but again there's not much that's terribly offensive in it. I would just stop posting if you choose or if you have a different question/discussion you can go ahead with that.