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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Vis a vis your first paragraph, I think the jury is still out on that. I've heard men from newly dry chapters saying everything from numbers actually being up -- best thing that ever happened to us; to numbers dwindling. It's going to take a while to sort this out.
If they system doesn't die, it will certainly change.
Nobody I know would disagree with your final paragraph above -- but, you're correct again, that just ain't gonna happen.
So, maybe what that means is that someday there will be Greek Letter Organizations who have moved back to their roots and the reasons for their founding rather than places to party.
Or, maybe the system will die.
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I agree that it isn't clear whether numbers decline when chapters go dry. Sorority houses have been dry for decades, it's not a new thing and membership has it's ups and downs for many reasons.
I know of one chapter who was put on social probation and they could have mixers but only alcohol free mixers. The initial reaction was "none of the guys will want to party with us then". However, the fraternities on campus supported them through their difficult year, partied with them and some members even found out that you really can have fun without alcohol. Their numbers did NOT decline and their GPA rose!
Numerous studies have shown that the numbers of college students who engage in "binge drinking" (more than 5 drinks in a night) is on the rise but no organization can condone underage drinking or binge drinking. Perhaps some of the rules would be different if everybody drank responsibly, but unfortunately, that isn't the case.
GLOs have a lot more to offer than just doing community service and having study tables.. you're forgetting the most important thing, which is Sisterhood and Brotherhood. No other organization offers that!!!
Dee