Sweetheart Orgs

[Zetagymnast]

I wanted to know what everyone thinks about Sweethearts groups. I talked to a lot of Greeks about it and some have different opinions. Some think they are respectable and others think they are sluts.
What do you think??

[DeltaSigStan]

Unfortunately, most IFC groups banned these Auxilery groups in the Mid 80s. A Kappa Sig might be able to fill you in on why.

Delta Sigma Phi fraternity became the first to ban such groups. Our last Sisters of the Nile was in the early 80s...From what I hear the guys would have a RUSH for the Sisters after Fraternity rush week, and most of them weren't sorority girls. I doubt any girl would join now in 2004.

It sucks for the nationals, but a lot of locals and cultural GLOs have them.

Hey, if they can, more power to them.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
Unfortunately

I'd have to disagree, and say fortunately. Our program caused deep division in my chapter, especially around "Sweetheart Rush" time. It was not worth the headache, and good riddance.

[KSUViolet06]

A lot of groups have strong opinions about Sweetheart Orgs. I once had the same question. There's been some real good discussion about these in the past. If you search the boards, you'll find a lot of stuff.

[DeltaSigStan]

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
I'd have to disagree, and say fortunately. Our program caused deep division in my chapter, especially around "Sweetheart Rush" time. It was not worth the headache, and good riddance.

Well, since you were actually an active during those days, I see what you're saying. Besides, with all the stuff GLOs are involved with, to have an organized rush for the opposite sex sounds like torture.

[ChaosDST]

Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
Unfortunately, most IFC groups banned these Auxilery groups in the Mid 80s. A Kappa Sig might be able to fill you in on why.

Sweetheart organizations have also been banned from the NPHC orgs. Iota Phi Theta has the only nationally recognized sweetheart organization.

[DeltaSigStan]

Originally posted by ChaosDST
Sweetheart organizations have also been banned from the NPHC orgs. Iota Phi Theta has the only nationally recognized sweetheart organization.

Thanks for the addition

[Zetagymnast]

If they have been banned, how come these orgs are still around and still cross girls? And they still hang with their frat group.

[DeltaSigStan]

Since most IFC frats banned them, the locals and other orgs that do allow them do so openly and happily. They aren't illegal by law, individual GLOs impose the ban on themselves.

[tunatartare]

Can someone please explain to me what exactly a sweetheart org is?

[LatinaAlumna]

What I always wondered about are these "little sister" groups. Are they the same thing as "sweethearts?" In college I would see women wearing sweatshirts that said "XYZ Little Sis" and I always wondered why a grown woman would allow herself to be called a man's "lil sis." I understand and appreciate the concept of "big sis/lil sis" within sororities. However, I often wonder why these "little sisters" to fraternities didn't join a sorority if they were so into greek life.

I would on occassion see pledges of some fraternities perform certain actions, like kiss the hand of a "lil sis" and give her some kind of rehearsed greeting! That was outrageous to me!

[AOII_LB93]

Well back in the "day" the whole sweetheart/lil sis thing was a lot different from what I understand. (From what some of the older alums told me as a collegiate--stuff that would even make me blush!) My BFs chapter voted me sweetheart while he was collegiate and I was a grad student just because I baked them cookies and made them dinner and stuff. I didn't have any kind of initiation, it was just more of a "You're nice and you cook for us so you are our sweetheart." At their formal they gave me a set of letters that said "Sigma Nu Sweetheart" which is cool.=) I wear my badge more though...=)

[TheEpitome1920]

I personally don't see their purpose. And no one has been able to explain their relevance to me so I give a thumbs down.

[33girl]

A lot of chapters still have A sweetheart who is one special girl chosen by the fraternity. Little sisters are a different matter - they rush, pledge, have a big brother etc.

Our little sister groups ranged from what Russ said (the brothers found it more trouble than it was worth) to the fraternity that kind of went in the crapper after they were discontinued since the little sisters were basically holding the fraternity together.

[jubilance1922]

Zetagymnast, the former sweetheart orgs for the NPHC fraternities and sororities are now separate organizations. So for example, Kappa Sweethearts are now called KKI (Krimson Kourt Inc.). The same applies for Alpha Angels, Sigma Doves, Que Pearls, as well as the male auxillaries (though they are not as prevalent). While these organizations are separate on paper, many people on both sides still recognize their bond.

I personally do not see the need for these organizations, especially after they were banned in 90's.