dual membership

AGD1111 · #1 09-15-2011, 01:05 AM

I am an initiated sister of AGD and I absolutely love it. However, I recently transferred schools, and the school I'm currently attending doesn't have a chapter. They do have a local sorority, KTE that I like, and I just miss greek life so much. Is it possible to join KTE and still retain my membership in AGD? A few of the KTE sisters think it would be cool if I joined and we held events with my chapter of AGD. Any information and/or advice would be great

ComradesTrue · #2 09-15-2011, 07:25 AM

When you first asked this exact question in another thread,

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okay, so I've tried to read as much of this thread as I could, but I didn't quite find what I'm looking for. forgive me if the answer should be obvious, but it's been stated multiple times that dual membership in two NPCs is not allowed, but what about an NPC and a local? I recently transferred schools and there's no chapter of my NPC here. Is there anyway I could join the local sorority? I've been told I could because it's local, but I've also been told that in order to do so I would need to drop my NPC. I am not willing to do that. I just miss greek life.

and MysticCat graciously and properly gave you this answer,

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Since you are already in an NPC sorority, this question should first be addressed to appropriate people in your sorority (i.e., IHQ).

I don't think that posting the same question in another (albeit AGD) thread was what he was thinking. Please note the part in parenthesis. You will know for certain that you have the correct answer by talking to a real person in your IHQ. Good luck.

DoctorD · #3 09-15-2011, 08:16 AM

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When you first asked this exact question in another thread,

and MysticCat graciously and properly gave you this answer,

I don't think that posting the same question in another (albeit AGD) thread was what he was thinking. Please note the part in parenthesis. You will know for certain that you have the correct answer by talking to a real person in your IHQ. Good luck.

Yep - check out the alphagammadelta.org website - look under directory. Pick the staff member who looks like she can answer your question. I assure you you'll get an answer as soon as possible.

AGD1111 · #4 09-15-2011, 08:55 AM

I wasn't sure how to go about asking IHQ and I thought someone on this forum may have had experience with this situation. Thanks for telling me where to go though

ree-Xi · #5 09-15-2011, 10:11 AM

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I am an initiated sister of AGD and I absolutely love it. However, I recently transferred schools, and the school I'm currently attending doesn't have a chapter. They do have a local sorority, KTE that I like, and I just miss greek life so much. Is it possible to join KTE and still retain my membership in AGD? A few of the KTE sisters think it would be cool if I joined and we held events with my chapter of AGD. Any information and/or advice would be great

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I actually pledged APO and a social greek at the same time. it was a little much time-wise, but it was a great experience. I'm sure it differs from chapter to chapter, but if you're not pledging both at the same time, you probably won't have much of a struggle with time management. And if the social you're rushing has a philanthropy requirement, you can kill two birds with one stone. I would definitely recommend both APO and social greek, but greek life on my campus might not be like greek life on yours. good luck with whatever you decide though!

Just wondering if you are initiated into APO as well.

Always AlphaGam · #6 09-15-2011, 12:20 PM

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I wasn't sure how to go about asking IHQ and I thought someone on this forum may have had experience with this situation. Thanks for telling me where to go though

You mentioned that your potential new sorority is interested in getting together with your AGD chapter. Are you in good terms with your old chapter? If so, speak with an advisor regarding your membership. If she can't help you, I'm sure she can refer you to the most appropriate person at IHQ.

33girl · #7 09-15-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Just wondering if you are initiated into APO as well.

That has nothing to do with this thread.

ree-Xi · #8 09-15-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

That has nothing to do with this thread.

Oh noes, I swerved off-topic!

I was just curious.

LaneSig · #9 09-15-2011, 02:19 PM

/lane swerve/

Would the local chapter be willing to let you be a "social member"? At my college, some undergrads who transfered to the campus and were initiated into organizations that didn't have a chapter there, would be invited to be social members. The social members paid a small fee and came to socials and non-ritual/meeting events. The social members made it clear to anyone outside of the chapter that they were not members of the chapter.

Just a thought.

/returning to lane/

MysticCat · #10 09-15-2011, 03:47 PM

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/lane swerve/

Would the local chapter be willing to let you be a "social member"? At my college, some undergrads who transfered to the campus and were initiated into organizations that didn't have a chapter there, would be invited to be social members. The social members paid a small fee and came to socials and non-ritual/meeting events. The social members made it clear to anyone outside of the chapter that they were not members of the chapter.

Just a thought.

/returning to lane/

As I've said before, this kind of situation makes me miss the "Stray Greeks" groups that many campuses had decades ago.

33girl · #11 09-15-2011, 04:21 PM

There are a few KTEs out there. One is from an all-local sororities campus and some are from campi w/ a mix of locals & nationals. IMO the first one isn't a conflict but the second is. I'd say that for any NPC sorority.

AGD1111 · #12 09-15-2011, 05:24 PM

Off topic answer: yes, I am initiated in APO as well. To my original post: thanks for the feedback, and

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There are a few KTEs out there. One is from an all-local sororities campus and some are from campi w/ a mix of locals & nationals. IMO the first one isn't a conflict but the second is. I'd say that for any NPC sorority.

What??
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're trying to say :\

MysticCat · #13 09-15-2011, 07:04 PM

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What??
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're trying to say :\

I think she's saying that she thinks there wouldn't be a conflict with your AGD membership to join KTE if all the sororities at your new school are locals. But, if there is a mix of locals and NPC sororities at your new school, she thinks there would be a conflict with your AGD membership if you joined a sorority at your new school.

AGD1111 · #14 09-15-2011, 07:11 PM

Oh, okay. Why would the mixture be an issue? And no, I haven't spoken to IHQ yet. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to ask.

agzg · #15 09-15-2011, 08:33 PM

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Oh, okay. Why would the mixture be an issue? And no, I haven't spoken to IHQ yet. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to ask.

It depends on whether they're members of the campus panhellenic council.

Talking to someone from IHQ should give you a lot of answers though.