[Kevin]

I don't see it necessarily as a belittlement to say that NIC/NPC isn't as much a "for life" organization as NPHC groups typcially are.

At their core they are very different in their aims and what they mean by "for life." You'd probably agree that the VAST majority of our alumni in NIC/NPC disappear. I know a *few* but not many alums that wear paraphenelia still. If someone is an alum of NPHC you'll know it when you meet them a lot of the time... They'll be wearing paraphenelia and at least around here 90% of the time their car will be sporting a license plate representing their org.

To compare the two though is apples to oranges.

They are BOTH for life but as a lifelong member from what I've seen and heard the 2 groups would have completely different expectations for participation, etc.

(correct me if I'm wrong)