New Chapters- Much Love or More Tests
 

Greeting Sorors,
I attend a top notch Ivy League Institution and for years my LS's have been trying to get a chapter established at our school. Just this past Spring we were successful in reaching our goal. I was wondering what are everyone's opinions on New Chapters. Will we be recieved with open arms or will we have to Stand the Test of Time and prove our worthiness.

Much Love & Deltaness
Small Wonder
SPR '00

Greetings Soror Small Wonder:

Welcome to our illustrious sisterhood!

A new collegiate chapter (Tau Theta) was established in May 2000 at West Point, in Upstate New York. Although I was unable to attend the ceremony, many of my L.S's did. And from what I understand, everything went well and the new sorors were welcomed with open arms.

I would only hope that any sentiments you've experienced from sorors in established chapters, have been nothing short of warm and inviting.

I hope this helps! Once again, welcome to our illustrious sisterhood because we are a DevaSTating and DiSTinguighed sisterhood of college-GRADUATING women committed to academics and outstanding public service!

"THEE BKLYNDELTA"

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Who and how many chartered the chapter?

Can you email me this info?

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Director #2
LMAC
Spr 99

Soror Small Wonder,
Welcome to Delta! I wouldn't worry about a lack of love since you are with a newly formed chapter---Sorors will show you a lot of love! By the way, what's the name of your Chapter.
BklynDelta and DirectorDST99, I heard about Theta Tau at West Point. I think they have the distinction of being the first collegiate Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chapter chartered at a military institution. If this is incorrect, let me know. I found out from another Soror, I wish I could've went.
RedAngel
11-Spring96

Hey LS and fellow sorors!!! I went to the charter meeting of Tau Theta and it was beautiful!!! This occurred on May 7 and 11 young women were bought into our prestigous organization. Their process was officiated by members of Rockland and Westchester Alumnae chapters. My sands are wonderful people and it was an honor to meet them. Trust me, their wasn't a snub off of any new soror!!!!

Crimson Tail
E-Tau

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Seems like it should be Tau Theta and not Theta Tau????

congratulations to you and your LS's. I am sure you will have more love than you can handle. The ladies of DST are truly phenomenal. Much love

DA BRUHS

my spec...the crimson tail...we riding out to philly!!!!

all of my love...




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Delta Alpha/Epsilon Tau
Spring 94
the 24th Diva of Perfection

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Director #2
LMAC
Spr 99

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According to the DeltaNet Theta Tau is Valdosta State University...The Theta chapters were use up a LOOOOOng time ago.

As per Nationals, the chapter chartered on May 7, 2000 at West Point is named TAU THETA!

"THEE BKLYNDELTA"

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It's easy to transpose names...the city-wide chapter is Tau Theta...we all make mistakes. Dejavu, good eye for detail.

So, now that we know the name..let's welcome them with loving arms.

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Director #2
LMAC
Spr 99

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Deja Vu,
Interesting question. My chapter of initiation is Theta Nu and it was chartered back in 1971. And the way I was told chapters are named, that would mean that only 12 chapters have been founded since mine 30 years ago. But then again, there may have been circumstances we don't know about. Just a Sororly observation.

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Prestigious #22
"24 Reflections of Perfection"
Spring 1997


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MBuddha, spec, we riding to philly!!!!
Can't wait to see ya!!!



[This message has been edited by CrimsonTail (edited July 06, 2000).]

I didn't realize that I transposed the name.
Thanks for the correction!
RedAngel
11-Spring96

Small Wonder, welcome into our Illustrious Sisterhood!!! I hope that Delta continues you be all you hoped and more!

As for your question about how you'll be received in the Sisterhood, I have this to say:

Any Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated who fully understands AND lives by our virtues, motto, and oath should ALWAYS receive you with open arms, a welcoming smile, a heart of love, and a high level of admiration for connecting with a charter member of one of our many chapters.

You and your Sands are history-makers-- something that has been a tradition among our members since the Suffrage March in 1913. Not only in Delta History have many of our members carved their names, but in black history and American history as well. I think it is wonderful that you and your Sands are carrying on the Delta legacy of being "firsts" at your university!

While all our Sorors should echo my feelings, let me warn you of the bad apples of the NPHC family who can sometimes lure in the dark clouds. There may be people of other BGLOs who turn up their noses when they discover the youth of your chapter; there may be people who draw conclusions about your pledge process and your knowledge of sisterhood and black greek traditions because your chapter is new. I am a member of Pi Kappa chapter-- it was founded in 1985 and based at a tiny, private, "lily white" liberal arts college in Ohio. When some shallow people learn of the attributes of the university, they immediately set our chapter apart from single-letter chapters and chapters at HBCUs or large state schools. I remember being at a large party once and I was leading the Delta line with some PHAT steps my chapters Sorors and I made up. People were extremely impressed! However, I was amazed at the number of folks who said to me, "Dang, I didn't even know y'all did that kinda stuff at Denison!"

I will not deny the fact that I had to prove myself and the worthiness of my chapter to some people. But, I never looked at it as a negative thing; my chapter and I viewed it as a challenge. Naturally, as Delta Women, we know that the opinions of others don't mean much, but it was a good thing for us to go out and demand respect! If we'd have been a chapter that instantly got "props" for being at a black school or having one-letter nomenclature, or being at a popular predominantly white state school, we probably would have been tempted to "slack" (Note: I am NOT saying these kinds of chapters slack!). Instead, we threw ourselves into community service and leadership involvements, making a name for ourselves as women of the Pi Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Now, people who don't know my name know me by my chapter and respect me for it!

The moral of this LOOONG story? Don't focus on whether or not you'll be received by Deltas or other black greeks. As I said from the start, all REAL Delta women will give you nothing but that strong sisterly love characteristic ONLY of Delta Sigma Theta! As for other greeks, let the work of your chapter speak for you!

For all my lovely Sorors reading this, please do not be offended by anything I've said. I love all of you and the chapters you represent. I sincerely hope my words to Small Wonder are not taken out of context. Ciao!



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Pi Kappa
#3 SPR97
QUINTESSENCE