fraternity clubs

[magichat]

What happened to this great idea? I am aware that DKE still maintains a club, and from what I understand it is thriving, and I know many Universities have their own clubs. Why did fraternity clubs die out? One would think that as membership in greek lettered organizations has expanded as much as it has that these establishments would be doing quite well.

Originally Posted by magichat

What happened to this great idea? I am aware that DKE still maintains a club, and from what I understand it is thriving, and I know many Universities have their own clubs. Why did fraternity clubs die out? One would think that as membership in greek lettered organizations has expanded as much as it has that these establishments would be doing quite well.

Never heard of 'em.

[magichat]

They were very popular in New York City in the early part of the century. Most of the old line New England fraternities had them, as well as some of the more mainline organizations (Phi Gamma Delta).

Originally Posted by magichat

They were very popular in New York City in the early part of the century. Most of the old line New England fraternities had them, as well as some of the more mainline organizations (Phi Gamma Delta).

What's the purpose of them? A place to meet where everybody knows your name?

[tld221]

Originally Posted by OTW

What's the purpose of them? A place to meet where everybody knows your name?

im sure they were always glad when they came.

[TSteven]

The DKE Club of New York City

[33girl]

Originally Posted by OTW

What's the purpose of them? A place to meet where everybody knows your name?

Yes, pretty much. Especially good in NYC where so many people commute.

I think everyone is too busy going home and "nesting" (bleah) to patronize these. Either that, or they just meet up on the golf course instead.

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yes, pretty much. Especially good in NYC where so many people commute.

I think everyone is too busy going home and "nesting" (bleah) to patronize these. Either that, or they just meet up on the golf course instead.

Dunno, I looked at the DKE club website, and while I do appreciate the history behind, I assume that maintaining one of these clubs would require lots of $$$.

Perhaps they died out because members felt that $$$ would be better off spent somewhere else? Their chosen philanthropies, maybe?