[astroAPhi]

I have a somewhat similar situation to pose to you, since it's somewhat similar to what's happening at FSU.

We have a local on our campus that wants to go national. Since all NPC sororities are at or above total, we felt it was a good time to open up for Panhellenic Extension. We've established that the girls that are part of this local will help start the colony of whatever national group comes on next Fall.

However, there's some disagreement as to how to pick the new sorority. The girls in the local feel that it should be their decision because it will be THEIR sorority, but Panhellenic has been telling them that they have the final say. What's supposed to happen?

In my heart I feel that the girls are right in wanting to pick what sorority is right for them, but I do understand that Panhellenic wants to make sure whatever group is chosen meshes well with the existing sororities (even though I don't see how it would be a problem).