[Senusret I]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
My basic question will now be, How do you have your New Associates Show on Campus they have Asociated with Your Organization?

Not speaking for all organizations, because everywhere it is different. Generally, NPHC organizations and other BGLOs have a Neophyte Show, in which new INITIATES (not pledges) are introduced to the campus for the first time. Different things happen at neophyte shows, but in general they are the first time that a new initiate is associated publically with their organization. It is a big deal -- the entire campus, chapter alumni, parents, and friends are invited.

In absence of a Neophyte Show, which involves stepping, chanting, and singing, some organizations have a reception, banquet, or more formal event to introduce the new initiates.

And some orgs have no debut at all. You will know who the new initiates are when they start wearing paraphernalia.

Do you keep them under wraps untill Initiation and then say TADA this is a new Member?

Pretty much.

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Could they not proudly wear Letters or some sign of recognition. Could they not help to promote the Group that they Associated with and go out and sell You Organization to others for the Informal Rush or next Sem. Rush! This is how a Greek Organization grows.

That may be how YOUR Greek organization grows, but most NPHC organizations do not take that approach.

It is not the job of aspirants to promote the organization, first and foremost. In NPHC organizations, that responsibility falls on the initiated members.

Also, SOME NPHC organizations DO have forms of recognition during their membership intake process, such as pledge pins. It depends on the organization.

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Do you not want people on Your Campus to know who you have Assiociated?

In general, no. Membership intake is a matter involving the members of the organization, the potential members, and the college administration.