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Originally Posted by Boodleboy322
I agree with both scenarios - However, the original question was how do you define being "Social" and this thread simply implies that there is dual meaning behind it.
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I would say that, at least as generally understood by GLOs, your first definition -- networking and sharing camaraderie with your members -- is "social. " (I detest the word "networking," though.
) Your second definition -- Philanthropical meaning as it relates giving back to Society -- is "service" (or philanthropy).
Per the dictionary --
Social: pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations (a social club); seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious; living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation.
Both aspects are certainly important, both for the individual development of our members and the public perceptions of our organizations. But that doesn't make both aspects "social."
And if you're going to look at history, I'd say that from the outset fraternities were formed and existed to provide companionship for students and assist in their development -- "social" reasons. Philanthropy, or service to the wider society, was not a significant part of social fraternity life until, I'd guess, the mid-20th century or later.