....and that's it, cause ya'll makin' me ti'id (read: tired)
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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
SkeephistAKAte and others who feel like her,
I totally understand what you mean in terms of why is it that when the NPHC is recognized, it is primarily for the stepping that we do and not for the commitment to our programmatic thrusts or philanthropic endeavors. I understand, respect, and agree with your views.
It is rather disheartening that the Greeks orgs do not come together, NPC, IFC, and NPHC as well as other Greek councils that I do not know the names of, and do a Habitat service project or domestic violence or where ever your org's service interests lie.
However, to question an org's process or what history they learn is not called for. NPC orgs are different from NPHC orgs, plain and simple. Bridging the gap is great, but stepping should not be the only way that it is done. Our orgs all have SERVICE at the heart of the org, let that be where we come together, not stepping.
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Good points, CT4. Please allow me to clarify a previous point I made in one of my posts.
When I said that NPHC orgs should abolish stepping and other aspects of its culture, I didn't mean for it to be done permanently; just long enough for outsiders to see, witness, and really truly appreciate the talents and gifts that NPHC folk bring to the table.
Frankly, I think that is the reason why non-NPHC orgs and others only know NPHC orgs for stepping; because it's high degree of flair tends to overshadow the true aims, principles, and purposes of these orgs.
FOR THE RECORD....
My true beef with the NPHC lies in the fact that too many of the current generation of members (Generation X and Y) simply do not know what it means to be HUMBLE, and to proactively act with true discerning WISDOM!
Thank you for reading.