66 NIC-Indy houses?

DeltaSigStan · #1 07-28-2002, 08:34 PM

I always thought that there were only 23 or so big houses in the North American Interfraternity Conference, but their website says 66! Some of them are members of NPHC (Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi), and some are cultural (Lambda Phi Epsilon, Sigma Lambda Beta). So, are these other ones just affiliates, or do they get to vote and have members on the board just like the more nationally known 23?

phikappapsiman · #2 07-28-2002, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
I always thought that there were only 23 or so big houses in the North American Interfraternity Conference, but their website says 66! Some of them are members of NPHC (Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi), and some are cultural (Lambda Phi Epsilon, Sigma Lambda Beta). So, are these other ones just affiliates, or do they get to vote and have members on the board just like the big 23?

Sorry, but which fraternities are considered the "big 23"?

#3 07-28-2002, 10:25 PM

From what I have always known the 66 get to vote. I don't think there is the "big 23", at least I have never heard of it. It might be that there are 23 out of the 66 that are more nationally known. They're reputations are better know and they have more chapters dispersed than the others. Just like theyre are 26 NPC's, but people may only really know of lets say 8, because of national reps. If I am wrong someone correct me, but like I said I have only known about there being 66.

My questions is, its easy to name all 26 NPC's and the Divine Nine, but who can name all 66 NIC's??

(No peaking at the website, not that one would be able to tell anyways.)

Also to the NPHC fraternities who also belong to the NIC, if you can say what is like to be in two conferences? When it comes to rules and regulations does belonging to the tow ever conflict? Say for example, being allowed to do something that is allowed in NPHC guidelines, but its against policy in NIC guidelines. Only say it if you can of course.

DeltaSigStan · #4 07-28-2002, 10:54 PM

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It might be that there are 23 out of the 66 that are more nationally known.

That's what I meant.

OnePlus69Is70 · #5 07-29-2002, 10:03 AM

There is no big 23. All 66 fraternities are equal, more or less. The vast majority of them have between 50 and 100 chapters spread out over North America, so they're all more or less equal anyway. NIC-Indy doesn't do anything of real importance anyway- it's mostly just a forum for sharing ideas and lobbying Congress. It doesn't act in the same capacity as the NPC.

DeltaSigStan · #6 07-31-2002, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by OnePlus69Is70
There is no big 23. All 66 fraternities are equal, more or less. The vast majority of them have between 50 and 100 chapters spread out over North America, so they're all more or less equal anyway. NIC-Indy doesn't do anything of real importance anyway- it's mostly just a forum for sharing ideas and lobbying Congress. It doesn't act in the same capacity as the NPC.

What does NPC do in comparison to NIC?

Kevin · #7 07-31-2002, 08:32 PM

NIC = Fraternities
NPC = Sororities

PiKA2001 · #8 07-31-2002, 08:33 PM

They talk about shopping and their hair, and their husbands/boyfriends.

DeltaSigStan · #9 07-31-2002, 08:44 PM

Lovin the sarcasm

OnePlus69Is70 · #10 07-31-2002, 08:58 PM

NPC does all kind of stuff- that's where all the crazy recruitment rules sororities have come from. The national sororities all get together and set certain basic rules about recruitment, housing, social events....everything. I think most of their rules are designed to screw over fraternities- for spite or for fun, I'm not sure.

#11 08-01-2002, 12:46 AM

Alright boys, I realize that your comments were all in good fun, and I am the last person to not be able to take a joke, but even I have to say lay off a little. Some of the comments could be considered a little rude and uncalled for. Lets play nice

To Stan on a serious note...

Here is what the National Pnahellenic Conference is all about:

The NPC has 26 women's fraternities (aka sororities)currently. The NPC was started because st the turn of the century when greek lettered organizations increased, members realized they had many common objectives and problems. Each fraternity selects an offical delegate who cast the fraternity's votes and acts as the liason betweenher fraternity and other NPC member groups. Each fraternity may have up to 3 alternate delegates.
The NPC meets biennially. The offices of Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer are held by member fraternities in rotation, according to their admission to the NPC, So the opportunity for a fraternity to have one of its members to hold the head position only comes every 52 years.
Members of the NPC work together in a bond of mutual respect to share information and strengthen the entire fraternity system. It is a conference body, which CANNOT transgress or supersede in any way the rights and powers of individual fratenities. There are certain statements, principles and standards of conduct, which have been approved by all member groups known as the Unanimous Agreements. These agreements cover the Panhellenic Compact, Standards of Ethical Conduct, College Panhellenics Agreement, Agreement on Questionnaires and Constitutions, Jurisdiction of a College Panhellenic Council, The Declaration for Freedom and the Panhellenic Creed. Each fraternity is responsible for enforcing within its membership adherence to these agreements.
The NPC along with Alumnae and Collegiate Panhellenics meet to discuss mutual concerns, formualte recruitment procedures, uphold good scholarship, and promote harmony and understanding in order to further the ideals of fraternity.

*side note all in love and fun as I am sure the guys comments where*

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I think most of their rules are designed to screw over fraternities- for spite or for fun, I'm not sure.

No need to screw you guys, you seem to be perfectly capable of doing it to yourselfs

DeltaSigStan · #12 08-01-2002, 12:57 AM

lol thanks for the defense, but I knew they were joking, so was I.