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For those who were ignorant, as I was, as to the purpose of the NPHC, here is the information that I got from their website.

National Pan-Hellenic Council Mission Statement

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is an organization, which facilitates the collaborative agenda of its affiliate organizations.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents.


National Pan-Hellenic Council Objectives

In the furtherance of the Mission Statement, NPHC recognizes the following objectives. NPHC:

Assists in establishing and facilitating local councils on campuses and within communities wherein chapters of member fraternities and sororities are located.

Serves as the communication link between/among these constituent fraternities and sororities, especially in matters such as scheduling workshops and national meetings.

Conducts periodic workshops or training sessions with the officers of the local councils to ensure a clear understanding of common operational procedures.

Conducts regional conferences on a biennial basis as a means of developing operational efficiency and promoting programs effectiveness.

Conducts a NPHC National Convention/Undergraduate Leadership Conference of the active membership, including officers and delegates of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the constituent local councils.

Works cooperatively with and contributes to other community groups: These include such agencies as the National Black Leadership Roundtable, the National Coalition of Black Voter Participation, NAACP, The Urban League, the National Council of Negro Women, United Negro College Fund, National Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference, National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Association of Fraternity Advisors, Fraternity Executives Association, Congressional Black Caucus among others.

Provides unity and economic empowerment through and by the member organizations.

Performs such other coordinating functions as set forth within the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Pan-Hellenic Council or as determined by the Executive Board of the NPHC, Inc.