[lauroo615]

Hello all,

I am responding to this thread in defense of the actions we [the NPC interest group of Appalachian State University] have taken to persue the possibility of adding another NPC organization to the seven NPC organizations already represented.

The following information is taken from the NPC website, under College Panhellenic Extension information: http://www.npcwomen.org/college/c_ex..._resources.php

Under the NPC Extension Step-by-Step Outline, explanation for extension is divided into three sub-categories, we believe our situation better applies to the College Panhellenic Council Step-by-Step (http://www.npcwomen.org/college/extension_pdf/Step-by-Step_Outline.pdf)

I can assure you that we have followed these steps very, very meticulously. For those of you who may be interested in more detail, consider the following:

- Appalachian State University's statistics and needs have indeed been assessed, and the findings have been presented to the College Panhellenic Council, and NPC Area Advisor. From my understanding, these individuals expressed a positive regard toward extension on the Appalachian State campus. We have heard informal positive response from a few of the existing NPC organizations on campus, however, nothing official.

- Note: Appalachian's campus is not open for extension at this time. We are keenly aware of this. We, the interest group, are currently working together as an informal group of women who are merely interested in bringing another NPC organization to the Appalachian State campus, hoping to eventually affiliate and join the amazing NPC women already on campus. We indeed have nearly 60 interested women, and will have an official interest meeting on Tuesday, February 20th.

The meeting will be headed by both Greek Advisors, attended by the ladies in the interest group and hopefully representatives of the existing NPC groups, and will be used as a learning tool for what to expect next in the possible extension process.

Normally I wouldn't bother with message board chatter, however, I am quite concerned with the possible misrepresentation of my university, and wanted to clear up whatever lingering rumors may still abound. We have not officially nor unofficially affiliated with any NPC organization. "phenomenalZTA" is a Zeta Tau Alpha and Appalachian State alum, as well as a friend of one of the women in our interest group. Personally, I consider her a Rho Gamma and friend more than any actual affilation. We appreciate her wisdom and guidance in our situation as she takes time out of her schedule to help us, and as the official Greek Advisors are quite busy.

This thread alone has been viewed nearly 1,000 times. This is amazing and quite terrifying at the same time. I am sure that national organizations view this board from time to time, and rumors of illegal NPC extension procedures would certainly raise a red flag.

We are working incredibly hard to have extension opened on our campus. I think it would be a shame to possibly hinder the chances of our extension and national affiliation simply because ugly rumors flying about.

Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Thank you.