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Oh fun! Where to start?
1. Who do we normally see posting that has not posted here yet? I can think of a few. Would one of them be the mysterious Think About It?
2. I have to deal with this in greek affairs constantly. Our office exists ONLY for NPC/IFC/NPHC orgs. I send them someplace else for APO, PMA, and SAI.
3. I never see anyone wearing letters for any honorary or professional society (wouldn't the Pharmacy org have fun with all of the PX castoffs from NPCs everywhere). I do see a few PMA and OPA letter shirts aroung. Our OPA is generally used as a stepping stone to get into NPHC sororities (service hours and involvement on campus). I didn't even realize it was co-ed until Greek Chat. Once they join the NPHC sorority, I never see OPA letters again.
4. I do agree strongly with those who said that the purpose of social fraternities tends to make them more meaningful to their members. IT WAS MEANT TO BE. Social organizations are all encompasing. A professional society only caters to the professional aspects of a person. I know Phi Mu helps in networking, friendship, service, scholarship.....
5. Many professional societies do little more than hold initiation once a year. It is hard to find much meaning in an open ritual read out of a folder. (thaks Nut BrnHair) And especially when the invitation to join comes in a mass mailing from a university office.
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