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Hello!
I think dialogue is the best remedy to understanding ones differances. So I applaud those who have asked questions!
Fist off, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Does have City-Wide chapters. For instance, Lambda Chapter is the Chicago City-Wide Chapter and was founded in 1919 at the University of Chicago. It now services over 11 Universities/Colleges in the Chicago Area. Most of the NPHC organizations do have City-Wide Chapters.
To answer the question regarding small chapters, most of Delta Sigma Theta's smaller chapters are probably concentrated in the Midwest andCentral region of the United States. Why? Well first and foremost look at the African American populations at the Universities, This contributes to the small chapter sizes. Secondly, take a look at our Rush process. Many times, our membership requirements alone limit the number of qualified African-American students. You will find the larger chapters at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
As an advisor to a chapter with 12 members in the chapter, we have still maintained a prominent presence on the campus in terms of leadership/community service and academic excellence. So quality is not neccesary defined by quantity.
As long as you have one person assembled in the name of God to sincerely better the community....you have all the elements you need to have a successful chapter. All it takes is a small core of dedicated women or men!
Do we get stereotyped? Of course we do. Does it bother us. No. We continue the work in each of our organizations. membership is a lifetime commitment with us.
Where does that pride stem? Some would say from our pledge process. But think of it in this sense. Because we dont have a bid process, prospective members come to the table with an assumed allegiance to the organization. They seek membership with XYZ org. As opposed to us giving a bid.
Hope this helps
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