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Originally posted by AKA_Monet
The NPHC constitution dictates that any group with an African American greek lettered focus can join them if they have been active for at least 25 years with an appropriate number of affiliate chapters.
Moreover, when I say greek lettered focus, I mean it is not for a "profession" in nature--such as only Biology Majors can join, etc. It has to be open to all people with a strong constitution.
It also must have a national and international office as well as conferences. And they must be willing to sign the agreements made between all the organizations for some of its activities--such as anti-hazing statutes, etc., a course for membership intake, accounting procedures, it main non-profit center or 501(c)3 status, etc. And the organization must be incorporated.
Moreover, like others NPHC affiliates stated that there must be at least 50% or more of its membership active at the collegiate and graduate levels.
There are also participations within the NPHC national and international conferences and conventions. And there are hefty dues that are required to be paid, yearly.
That is why it took the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. to become members of the NPHC.
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While I'm not a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. nor the NPHC Historian, I thought that these measures weren't put into place
until Iota sought membership. Prior to 1997 the last organization to join NPHC was Sigma Gamma Rho in 1937. And I'm not sure how the council dealt with expanision then because I seriously doubt all the organizations meant those requirements.