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Originally posted by 12dn94dst:
I cannot speak for the 1 million individuals who are members of NPHC organizations, I can only speak from my experiences for me, RM. As far as I'm concerned, there is no tension and I've always treated the APOs I've met with the same love & respect I have for members of NPHC organizations. When I meet a member of GSS, I'll treat her the same way.
Not only can APO/GSS not vote or hold NPHC office, you can't even sit on the council. That's in the NPHC by-laws. It's not something that the individual members are making up, those are the rules. If you'd like that rule to change, follow in Iota Phi THeta's footsteps.
Yes, APO and GSS are entitled to the same respect that any other greek is entitled to, but I'm not going to sit here and say that it's going to happen. BUT, by the same token, members of APO (I really don't see the issue with GSS) should have respect for the things that have been readily associated with an NPHC organization like wearing gold boots. Handsigns & calls really don't bother me because if you pay attention, you can tell the difference.
I have another question. If this is REALLY an APO/GSS versus the NPHC issue, why are there people who hold membership in both?
Again, just wondering.
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Kelli,
I will respond by paragraph:
First paragraph: Thank you. If the other 999,999 other NPHCers felt the same way you did, I wouldn't have to post this thread
Second paragraph: We are not asking to sit on your council. Our bylaws (Article IX, Section ???)specifically prohibit membership on councils consisting solely of social fraternities/sororities, except when university adminsitration requires such.
Third paragraph: How do you feel about us twirling canes?
Seriously, if you feel disrespected because another org is wearing gold boots, there is a major self-esteem and selfishness issue. I went to a party with this one woman who saw another woman wearing the same dress. My date told me "Take me home, that b**** got on my clothes. I said, "Chill out and relax, dontcha know other folx shop at Sears too? Doggone! If anything it means you both have good taste."
Answer to your question: Don't know, you would have to ask someone who holds duel membership. I admit I tried, but I came to my senses just in time.
Rain Man