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Originally Posted by Titchou
Actually the reason NPC groups don't do it is because we have a rule against it. The rule was instituted because groups were stealing members from other groups. NPC doesn't happen to have a reciprocal rule with any others. Should we? That's not up to me but it evidently isn't a priority for NPHC and NALFO and NPC at the moment (though I understand some NPHC groups forbid membership in NIC groups and maybe others).
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Four of the five NPHC fraternities are also members of the NIC (as are several NALFO fraternities) and as such, they also follow NIC Bylaws. The NIC does not allow duel membership in “general (social) fraternities”. As I understand it, regardless of the conference/council.
However, if a member resigns from a “general” fraternity and seeks membership in a second “general” fraternity, once the second fraternity has been formally notified in writing by the national office of the first fraternity that the candidate is no longer a member, then he may be initiated into the second fraternity – but only if the second fraternity (or chapter) allows it. In other words, while the NIC may allow it, a specific fraternity (or chapter) may not.
ETA: I saw MysticCat already replied. (Perhaps I should read the thread to the end before replying.)