[MysticCat]

Hey Brother Chad:

Sorry you're having a rough time. Two things: as others have pointed out, campus IFCs are distinct from the NIC, and there are national fraternities whose chapters I can pretty much guarantee are part of campus IFCs that have withdrawn from the NIC -- as 33girl notes, Kappa Sigma is one such fraternity.

My experience and observation is that the way IFCs/Greek Councils/whatever-you-want-to-call-them are composed and function, can vary a great deal from school to school, especially among smaller schools. There really isn't a one size fits all template to use here.

The other thing (and the best advice I have): have you talked to anyone at Lyrecrest about this? They deal pretty regularly with campus IFC/Greek Council issues, and I know I have seen them encourage chapters to contact them if there are IFC/Greek Council issues at their schools. I imagine that they have some experience with this sort of thing or could put you in contact with other chapters that may have faced similar issues. I think they're also used to dealing with administrators.

I'd give Ryan Ripperton a call before your meeting next week. I'd also, if you haven't done so already, make sure your Province Governor is in the loop.

Good luck!!