[misscherrypie]

Well, I have news.


Well, the verdict is in. Because of rule changes that predate my arrival to campus, Beta Sigma Phi isn't going to be able to be recognized by Greek Life as a sorority because our international doesn't fall under one of the recognized umbrella organizations of Greek Life.

We could be recognized as a club, but would be unable to use our actual name (So we'd have to use a name such as The Rose Society) and we'd have to modify our constitution to permit men to join to comply with title IX.

I knew that there was some reason why there are no Beta Sigma Phi chapters on Public University or College campuses. Never mind the fact that we don't have enough actual students to become recognized as a campus club or organization.

I'm more annoyed that I can say at the moment. My sisters all think that taking our time and not trying to push things (meaning....working gradually to become recognized as a campus club, and then seeing if things change.....and if it takes past the time that we graduate to become recognized as an org....then so be it.) will be the key to success. I believe that I'll warm up to the idea....but I'll be truthful in saying that with as feisty as I am....being taken down a peg is not something that I immediately accept....it takes a while for me. A flaw, but at least I'm honest about it.

I didn't appreciate being told that the sorority that I've given my time, finances and spirit to try to bring to campus doesn't measure up enough to be eligible for campus recognition. I think that is what got my goat the most.

A large part of me wants to give up the idea of even bothering to become recognized on campus. If its not going to happen....then why expend so much energy trying to recruit PNMs who want that Collegiate Greek experience who will see that we're not like other sororities and aren't what they're really seeking.

On the overwhelming positive....we have enough members to charter Nevada Nu and no matter what the school says.....we're going to be recognized as a full fledged chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in just a few weeks. So, my dream of having sisters who are my age and in college like me did come true. I was afraid that it never would.