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Originally posted by Firehouse
Could they not bring more than one at the same time, since their markets are substantially different? I would think bringing in a Jewish-emphasis sorority would be fine, but would do little to solve the problem of too few "general interest" sororities. Do the 'multi-culturals' also have to go through this extension process, or can they just appear as they will? Thanks.
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I agree with Firehouse. Also, bringing on a Jewish sorority (and that is how DPhiE is perceived in this region, especially if DPhiE is interested in this local) might create problems, if that is the only sorority being brought on. It is doubtful, but not impossible, that a Jewish sorority will become a 120+ woman organization at FSU. I just don't believe that there is the demand. All of the active NPC chapters take Jews. As do the fraternities. When I was active, we had only one Jewish fraternity, and they had less than 20 active. Other historically Jewish fraternities have popped up at FSU in more recent years, and they have either folded, or they took a non-sectarian aproach to their chapter culture.
What happens if this local is allowed to affiliate with an NPC group, and they can't hit total? Do we wait another 15 years before another NPC group is allowed on? That would not be good for FSU's greek system. Also, I don't believe that refusing a local, that uniquely fills a market niche, is in anyone's best interest.
I hope that Gamma Lambda proves me wrong in my assessment about their ability to become a fully competitive NPC group. I also hope that the FSU Panhellenic reconsiders only adding one group. What would be so terrible about allowing Gamma Lambda to affiliate with a NPC group, and become a full member in FSU's Panhellenic, while simultaneously allowing another NPC group to recolonize? As long as that second NPC group has resources for housing, they will be able to succeed.
BTW, multi-culturals operate more like NPHC groups, so they don't need Panhellenic's blessing.