Ok, I gotta kinda disagree with the statement that if you don't know how to start a sorority, than maybe you shouldn't do it. I only disagree with this because in my opinon who really DOES know how to start one? Most of us in groups know what goes on because weve been in them for so long and others have taught us how to work in them. I don't think (and this is just my opinion) that all of our founders knew exactly what they were doing (right away at least) when they started out. I know my sorority's founders seeked help out and Im sure others did. You somehow model those sororites around you and modify it to your liking. I'm sure when ADPi started out they might have gotten their ideas from the fraternities that were around them but changed stuff to their liking.

Anywho Jenn, as far as our traditonal stuff goes, there is just some stuff that no matter how much time flys by...doesnt need to be changed (no matter how ridiculous you may think it is) because of the senitmental value you get from it. Like someone said, if and when you get yours started, who knows maybe 10 years down the line, the girls in the one you founded will think not too fondly of the rituals you cherished when you started it. As far as thinking that many sororities are too traiditon and stuck back in time, its not like we're all still wearing corsetts, wearing skirts that hit the ankle, and having tea while playing cricket (ill stop the tangent now). Over whatvere number of years an org has been around, its members adapt that orgs values and concepts to the current culture wihtout really changing the foundation of them. So we do tend to start anew with fresh ideals and concepts. Good luck with starting a new sorority. Just seek help from indiviuals who have done it and you should be fine.

BTW, where in New York are you?