I had to dig up some of my Sigma stuff, but here we go.
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Originally posted by 12dn94dst
Greetings,
I have a question about that statement. Sigma Gamma Rho was not among the charter members of the NPHC. Having said that, I'm confused. If Sigma had a primary role in the founding, why wasn't she either among the charter organizations or added soon(within 1-2 years) after the founding? Might you be referring to the incorporation? PM or e-mail if you'd like.
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From our historical archives:
Sigma Gamma Rho, one of the organizers of the Pan-Hellenic Council, voluntarily withdrew its membership at the Sixth Boule (1930), to meet the campus chapter quota as prescribed by the Constitution drawn up by the NPHC. It was readmitted 5 February 1937.
Also in the historical archives:
Representatives of Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities and Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities met in Indianapolis, 27-30 December 1928 to establish a Pan-Hellenic Council.
So they were among the charters, but they voluntarily withdrew because of their own high standards (but of course), then came back in February 1937.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-Yip!!! to my SoRHOrs!!!!