Members of other chapters visiting...
 

So, I was wondering what the "protocal" is on sisters from other chapters and other states visiting Pi Phi houses/dorms, etc? Does that happen ever? Like if you know someone or even if you don't?

Random, I know...

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Are you asking if it's OK to let a Pi Phi friend stay over at your house? That depends on your house rules. I know that in my chapter you had to notify of any out-of-town guests (females only obviously).

My chapter used to do a joint recruitment event with the Virginia Tech chapter from time to time. They would spend the night in our house in sleeping bags and such (though some of them went back to Blacksburg for the night). So it's definitely OK to do that too.

I guess if another chapter or set of girls just randomly show up at your house wanting to stay the night that would be a whole different barrel of fish. But if you can verify they're Pi Phis I don't see why it would be a problem to show them around your house. In fact it would be courteous to do so. I was given a little tour of the Texas Alpha house by some members when I first visited Austin.

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I guess that wasn't too clear.

Let's say I wanted to go to a Pi Phi house in my homestate, just to see it. Like, the USC house. My brother was a Greek at USC but that's irrelevant. Anyway, would it be "proper" to visit the Pi Phi house without notification? We would let them know that we were Pi Phis in our own special way :) of course. Or would it be better to contact the chapter president?

Am I making any sense yet? It doesn't seem like it....hehe.

OK, I see what you mean. I think that's fine. I think it would actually be weirder to call ahead. I don't think it would be improper to drop by on a Saturday afternoon or something like that. I've done that at both Texas and at Wake Forest when I first visited those campuses. Of course, depending on when you visit, the chapter members might not be around.

If anyone thinks you should call ahead first feel free to correct me. I tend to think doing so might be excessive.

Thanks for the help, breathesgeletin! I really appreciate it. I haven't made any plans yet but one of my sisters and I want to visit the USC house sometime (we're both huge USC fans despite not going there!). Thanks so much!

Of course you should call ahead. Just because you are members of the same national sorority does not mean that proper etiquette is thrown out the window.

I would think that just showing up, even on a random Saturday afternoon, would merit a phone call beforehand. If you are taking the time to plan to visit the house, why wouldn't you take five minutes to see if it's okay with the residents. For a myriad of reasons, it may not be a good time to accomodate visitors or those interested in a tour, even if you are sisters.

If we do end up going, or if I ever want to go, I will call ahead or e-mail (since that seems to be the ideal way to get in touch with people nowadays!)