SK on MTV

CASIGKAP · #1 05-28-2004, 01:18 AM

MTV wants to film our chapter of Sigma Kappa for TRL this Monday! We are so excited! I don't know if we'll be going on live or be taped for a later broadcast but it should be so much fun! I love Long Beach!!!

P.S. I say it might be taped b/c of the time they are filming us so I doubt it will be live. We might just be a taped segment but I could be wrong. What time does TRL air anyways?

navane · #2 05-28-2004, 01:38 AM

Cool!!!!!

.....Kelly

Diamond Delta · #3 05-28-2004, 07:57 AM

No self respecting sorority lady would want her letters on MTV. The people that go out of their way to distort greek life and put on shows like Sorority Life and Fraternity Life do not deserve to be in your presence. Think more highly of yourself.

aopinthesky · #4 05-28-2004, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by CASIGKAP
MTV wants to film our chapter of Sigma Kappa

Does your Inter/National office know about this?

#5 05-28-2004, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by aopinthesky
Does your Inter/National office know about this?

Ditto.

Being on MTV is one thing. Being on MTV while acting as a representative of your sorority is another.

I know Alpha Gams need permission from IHQ before being photographed/filmed by the media when wearing letters and representing the organization. I'm guessing other NPCs are the same way.

That being said, it's great that you'll be on TRL, but to avoid stepping on any toes, maybe it's best to leave the SK name out of your experience.

Just my $19.04!

AOIIalum · #6 05-28-2004, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
That being said, it's great that you'll be on TRL, but to avoid stepping on any toes, maybe it's best to leave the SK name out of your experience.

Ditto, ditto and ditto! Enjoy the TRL ride, but leave your letters at home that day. If it's a condition of appearing on the show, just say thanks but no thanks. If it's truly crucial for some reason that your chapter has such exposure, call SK headquarters and obtain permission first. It's not worth the risks.

Honestly, I cannot imagine why sorority woman would want to be in her letters on MTV, but that's just me.

_Lisa_ · #7 05-28-2004, 08:50 AM

Honestly, the way you make it sound is that MTV wants your chapter of Sigma Kappa specifically. And I don't think its a good idea @ all.

Sigma Kappa should not be on MTV. I think its great that you girls get to be on TRL, but don't open the door for Sigma Kappa's reputation to be hurt in any way!

SGill4613 · #8 05-28-2004, 10:52 AM

Some people may say that any PR is good PR, but I just challange you to look at it in a different way.

Unless you've invited the media there for something good that you've done, you probably don't want them there.

Besides, anyone who watches MTV even semi-regurally, knows that they tell people that they're going to put them on one show and then film for completely different purposes.

BE SMART

KellyB369 · #9 05-28-2004, 11:15 AM

Our National would flip and our founders would be rolling in their graves.

aopirose · #10 05-28-2004, 11:16 AM

If your chapter hasn't done so, contact your advisers and HQ ASAP! AOII issued a statement last year specifically stating for chapters NOT to participate in TRL events. If your HQ has given its permission then I say congratulations and I hope that the experience is postitive.

_Lisa_ · #11 05-28-2004, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by aopirose
If your chapter hasn't done so, contact your advisers and HQ ASAP! AOII issued a statement last year specifically stating for chapters NOT to participate in TRL events. If your HQ has given its permission then I say congratulations and I hope that the experience is postitive.

I don't know about Nationals giving permission for this particular incidence, but our handbook does not condone it in any way.

aopirose · #12 05-28-2004, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by crzychx
I don't know about Nationals giving permission for this particular incidence, but our handbook does not condone it in any way.

Yeah our policy is similar in that you have get HQ permission "before being photographed/filmed by the media when wearing letters and representing the organization." It was just that several chapters had contacted HQ for permission. HQ saw the trend and issued a reminder.

CASIGKAP · #13 05-28-2004, 01:58 PM

WOW! I really could not believe all the negativity associated with this topic.

However, I found out that MTV wants us to wear shirts that say Sigma Kappa on them. All your posts suddenly were starting to make sense. I find it odd that they wants everyone to know that we're sorority girls. I'm starting to think that they may not portray us in the most positive light so I have decided to bow out but I don't know if my sisters will do the same. I can only hope that the arguments I present (thanks to all of you) will be heard.

Thanks!

ztabchbum · #14 05-28-2004, 02:05 PM

This is how you get ALL of your sisters NOT to participate:

It is against Sigma Kappa's by laws and any sisters that participate will be reprimanded.

Also, contact HQ and let them know what's going on.

_Lisa_ · #15 05-28-2004, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by ztabchbum
This is how you get ALL of your sisters NOT to participate:

It is against Sigma Kappa's by laws and any sisters that participate will be reprimanded.

Also, contact HQ and let them know what's going on.

Coudn't have said it better myself.