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I can sympathize with the frustration of not being able to wear your letters. Certain positions on our campus were not allowed to wear their letters or have any identifying Greek symbols visible (RA's couldn't even have it in view in their room). The argument that was always made is that these people could place undo influence on people. For example, an RA could say, join AAA and you can have extra freedom in the dorm. Unfortunately it is the fact that some people will abuse the power they have to help their organization so rules had to be put in place. On our campus it went so far that before and during recruitment, RA's could not wear their letters or attend recruitment events. It was a frustrating situation because they wanted to be part of the activities but couldn't.
Orientation leaders were not able to display their affiliation or discuss the particulars of their fraternity/sorority during freshman orientation. However, after the official orientation phase was over, all rules were off. When they were giving tours to perspective students, they could wear their letters and discuss their groups freely. The idea of strategically placed members is also key. Several groups would strategically place members of their organization on the "tour route" in their letters and the tour guide would say hello and appear to have a friendly "visit" with them. It would usually be along the lines of, "are you coming to the meeting tonight?" or "do you have a date for formal yet?" It was always something to point out they were a member of that group without the guide ever having to say they were. When the freshman asked if they belonged they would say yes but that they were unable to discuss specifics about any Greek organization during orientation but they would be happy to talk to them about it after the week ended. It always proved to be VERY helpful.
Hope this gives you some ideas.
Jen
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