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Originally Posted by GirlNextDoor1
On my campus all other social greeks are national organizations. Here is why my founding sisters and I started a local:
- We believe the sisterhood and fraternity can get lost when it gets caught up in the policies & procedures of nationals & npc.
- We believe its easier to communicate and follow ideals, morals, and values as a local organization. Thus, we believe in being a sole, independent, local chapter.
- We do not believe in recruitment parties. Therefore, how we recruit is alot different.
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There are a lot of policies and procedures that go along with being in a national organization, but that shouldn't prevent you from experiencing brother/sisterhood. Most of my bonding has come from "Hey, bro, let's go hang out today!" rather than "Hey, bro, nationals said we have to have a brotherhood retreat today!" Also, there are several non-NPC organizations that hold recruitment without the parties, so there are other options out there.
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Originally Posted by PhiMu_Gator
that's what I meant, there are so many NPC, NPHC, IFC, professional orgs, interests orgs, all greek letter orgs that it seems a little crazy to be creating brand new ones all the time. all of the ones currently have many years of tradition (especially npc, ifc, and some pro groups) so why continue creating so many new ones? to me, the point of joining an org is to give something back to them and get something out of it as well. you're supposed to make it your own and mold it into the best experience you could possibly have. if you can't find your "niche" maybe greek life isn't what you expected, but there are still many ways to create a niche in your org or join some other org. I just feel we're a little "if it's not exactly what we want, then we'll just make our own!" crazy. =) I'm for joining pre-existing orgs because each one is different but let's face it, if you are going out to join a social sorority, then you have to be ready too meet those expectations like being social, outgoing, attending public events like greek week and philanthropies. if you're more interested in something academic, there are plenty of honor societies out there or honor frats.
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I agree. Speaking from the NALFO aspect, I think there are WAY too many organizations (in the council, and the new ones popping up every day -- that's a WHOLE 'nother topic though). Back in the 70s/80s, it's understandable since most of the organizations were regional back then. But with the creation of the internet, I find it hard to believe that someone can't find ANY organization already in existence with aligning goals/values. Too many people with founder-itis.
FYI - NPHC and many of the NALFO Greeks have rich histories as well, so let's not count them out 