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First of all, I joined Sigma Beta Xi because the concept of a sorority designed with the needs of mothers in mind was very appealing to me. Also, the philanthropies that we support hold great personal meaning to me and I enjoy being able to support them along with other women across the country.

Secondly….

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Are these D9 members still active in their organizations because we all took an oath and made a lifetime commitment? Abandoning one org to start/join another isn't cool unless there is a VERY good reason, especially when you can just as easily pitch the idea of starting a new chapter program; one that can incorporate your needs (as long as they somehow align with our National programs). And there are plenty of mothers (married and otherwise) in our graduate chapters so accomodations do have to be made and their needs are taken into consideration. As far as your sorority being founded by a member of sgrho...now I understand why Sigma is your first letter and why there are references to "Sigma Land" on your chapter websites. Do you really think that's a coincidence? You might want to ask your founder about this and I'm not being sarcastic...I really want you to ask her.

I just realized something. Maybe your founder isn't an sgrho at all (although she may have told you so) but rather an eternal Aurora...hmmmm.

This post is just rude and disrespectful on many different levels. It would be one thing if we came on here bashing other organizations, but we did not. I have the highest respect for members of other organizations. The problem I have is where members of D9 orgs think that other organizations should not exist if they are not part of the NPHC. The last time I checked, this is America and there are choices available for anybody to find what best fits THEM. The many different types of organizations that are represented on this forum point that out perfectly.

I feel honored and proud of my organization just as well as anyone else does for theirs. The fact that you tried to put one of our founders on blast was unnecessary. I have no need to question anything, but if it bothers you that much then I’m sure you can contact her personally. Also, why are you searching our websites looking for things to talk about? Why not recognize and respect the work that we are doing, instead of trying to assume that we feel the need to copy anyone else.

Lastly, you answered your own question regarding starting a new organization in your own post. Apparently, what our founders had in mind was not “in line” with what was available, which prompted the need to form Sigma Beta Xi in the first place. Every organization is not going to be able to offer every program out there. That is why others exist.