We've been told we aren't a "real" sorority because we're international. On our campus, "real" sororities are supposed to be local. One of them even tried to say they coined the word sorority.
My chapter was local for 100+ years before we became a Gamma Phi Beta colony, and we <b>lost</b> members when we were internationa. The locals have often accused us of "having a corporation-like sisterhood" and tell girls that they won't be real sorority members because we don't pledge. It is absolutely ridiculous...so yes, I know where you're coming from. There is also an interest group for Iota Phi Theta, Inc. on campus, and I really hope they get brought back.