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Originally posted by Measi
The reason you do not see them as Greek is because you choose not to, or you're taught not to. If all of the NPC sororities have a similar purpose, then I would ask what the point of having multiple organizations is?
Answer (for all GLO's): Because each one has a particular niche that its members find appealing.
While the purposes of TBS are done using music, their eventual goal is life-wide. They are summed up as follows:
Purpose #1 is an appreciation of music.
Purpose #2 is to recognize those who who excell and challenge themselves beyond normal expectations
Purpose #3 is to develop skills of leadership, integrity, and good conduct
Purpose #4 is to promote challenge and achievement
Purpose #5 is to promote community and companionship
These purposes are not that far from what NPC sororities have. We just go about it in a different way-- using our love of music as a way to visualize that goal.
~ Mel.
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Well said, soror (both this and your last post)....
I always find it amusing that those who trivialize non-NPC/non-NPHC Greeks always say "you may be visible where you're from, but you're not Greek on MY campus" and assume that their experience is the norm rather than the exception. They don't say it in so many words, but that's the tone/position they take. Unless you've traveled to every campus where my organization has a chapter, you can't make a statement like that with a straight face...
As for dual membership in Greek orgs, I don't personally have a problem with it, although I don't see how anyone can be give equal devotion to more than one org without one of them suffering (no offense to any of the Psi or in TBS who are in the D9/NPC/etc., you do you). For me, there is only one brotherhood and one Bond....
For those who don't believe that musical Greeks are on the same level: I am willing to bet that I spent more time with my LBs, before, during, and after my undergraduate "crossing", then many of you did. If you really know about Psi, then you'll understand why I make that statement. Even though I left my undergrad years behind me a while ago, I still carry Psi and its purposes in my heart wherever I go, and I am continually living those purposes to this day...
It's not about trying to "be" NPHC/NPC/IFC/whatever. It's about being Greek. The NPHC/NPC/IFC don't define "Greekdom". Besides, trying to "be NPC", per se, is a pointless, losing battle. It's not about what another org thinks of us, it's what we do to uphold our purposes and uplift the community we serve. And yes, it is an honor "to be asked to serve" (Psi/TBS know what I am talking about).
The musical Greeks (KKY/TBS/SAI/PMA) are in a class by themselves. We don't want to come live in your house, but you may want to drop by ours for a visit sometime...
And that's my
$19.19.