Transferring from a small college to a state school. Am I still considered a brother?

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by das343

Wow that's just ignorant. We need less people like you in Greek Life. My brothers would definitely not agree with your statement.

You better hope the brothers of your new chapter don't say the same about you.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by das343

Such horse****. Who are they to say I'll fit in?

The active members of the chapter, just like the active members of the chapter you currently belong to got to decide whether you'd fit in with them or not. Ditto any other chapters that offered you bids.

If each one of those fraternities thought I could fit in with their fraternity, then I don't see why I can't fit in with the FIJI at my new school.

Maybe you will fit in with them, or maybe you won't. But it's their call. And if they say "no," you'll still be a FIJI and still be their brother -- you just won't be a member of their chapter.

It's funny, though, how you keep talking about what brotherhood is about, but when it's suggested you ask how you could start helping and volunteering with the chapter now, you see that as being about wasting your summer and "proving" yourself instead of being about acting like the brother you claim to be. And by funny, I mean sad.

[Titchou]

Why don't you direct your opinions to your Grand Council or whatever FIJI calls it and request they change their policy and procedures? We can't do anything here but direct you to your own resources (national web site/officers) which you seem not to be able to do on your own.

[Mevara]

Originally Posted by das343

Helping? Volunteering? I did that stuff when I was a brother at my old school, why should I take time out of my summer to help out now just to "prove" myself as a brother??

I'm all for volunteer work and such during the school year and other activities associated with the fraternity, but I don't understand what I have to prove. I went through the same process as every other FIJI and became a brother. What do I have to prove?

Honestly, I'll be insulted if they reject me, because that's not what FIJI is about.

If you were at your first chapter wouldn't you be required to do those things anyways? So what is the difference if you do it for your old chapter or new chapter?

[das343]

I have a 60hr/week job in the summer. Plus I doubt there are brothers living in the fraternity house. What good is it to contact them about volunteering now?

Everyone here is putting words in my mouth. I never said I'm against volunteering. But I would like to be accepted as a brother before I participate in activities within the fraternity such as philanthropy, formals, and such.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by das343

Such horse****. Who are they to say I'll fit in? Is this high school again? I got bids to 4 different fraternities on my campus, each one with a different stereotype. They included: the rich kids, the bros, animal house/the stoners/football players (FIJI), and the nerds/intellectuals.

If each one of those fraternities thought I could fit in with their fraternity, then I don't see why I can't fit in with the FIJI at my new school.

I never said I don't want to volunteer. I said I don't need to waste my summer proving myself to the chapter at my new school, that's what the school year is for. I'm down to volunteer, I had 150 volunteer hours from last year and helped set up a philanthropy event that raised 1600 dollars.

That is it... I call BS on this poser. I just can't believe that such a horse's ass is really a fraternity member. I don't believe a REAL brother would have such nasty things to say about his potential new chapter before he has even met them.

Now go away.

[Greek_or_Geek?]

Originally Posted by das343

Wow that's just ignorant. We need less people like you in Greek Life. My brothers would definitely not agree with your statement.

But the brothers at your new school would.

[DrPhil]

For the general topic, here is an example of one Delta collegiate chapter's policy on transfers:


1. Transferring membership from another chapter is immediate upon payment of local dues and submission of an official verification of payment of Grand Chapter dues.


2. Transfers must show verification and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.


This is why people need to contact NHQ/IHQ and schools/chapters rather than asking Greekchat for everything.

[das343]

I'm not saying nasty things about them personally. I would meet them and chill with them before making a judgement. This would allow for them to make a judgement as well.

Anyways, I found out one of my good buddy's friend is in the fraternity as well as another one of my good friends. Looks like if my friends are really good friends with some of the brothers, then it shouldn't be a bad fit for me.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by das343

Anyways, I found out one of my good buddy's friend is in the fraternity as well as another one of my good friends. Looks like if my friends are really good friends with some of the brothers, then it shouldn't be a bad fit for me.

I call bullshit on this.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Did you actually initiate? Your first post says "completed the pledge process", but I don't know if that means you have actually been through initiation.

[agzg]

Dear das343,

You are not a very pleasant person.

XOXO,
agzg

[das343]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I call bullshit on this.

Not bullshit at all actually. Most of my friends are in fraternities at my state school.

And yes, I did initiate. That's why I said I completed the pledge process.

I swear, everyone is now just trying to pick at every little thing they can just for the sake of attacking me. I hope the FIJI over at my state school isn't as bad as the jerkoffs on this message board.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by das343

Most of my friends are in fraternities at my state school.

And yes, I did initiate. That's why I said I completed the pledge process.

I call bullshit.

[das343]

Good for you.