I am delighted to share that my Beta Sigma Phi chapter has formally invited my daughter (1 year old) to become a Legacy. In our October meeting last week, the Executive Board announced that they had voted to welcome her as our chapter's first Legacy.
In Beta Sigma Phi, being a "Legacy" means that a girl under 18 is registered with Beta Sigma Phi International, is eligible to participate in the Legacy ritual, is eligible to participate in Legacy activities such as the online chatroom, and receives a special necklace that is presented by the sponsoring chapter. A Legacy can be a daughter, granddaughter, or any young girl who is special to a Beta Sigma Phi sister.
I know that in the general Greek community the term "legacy" is used to indicate relationship (daughter, granddaughter, sibling, etc.) to a member, but I'm wondering if Beta Sigma Phi is unique in its Legacy programming. It reminds me a little of Rainbow Girls, but Rainbow Girls is obviously more elaborate. Beta Sigma Phi chapters differ in how much they do with their Legacies. Some only do a ritual as needed. Some have an annual Legacy tea or holiday party. I think you get the idea.
Do you know of other GLOs who handle legacies in this way? I'm just curious.