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i think a lot of us (nphc'ers) have been under the impression that NIC and NPC orgs were collegiate organizations only - cause that's what we've been told/seen by actions.
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I think NIC/NPC groups are primarily collegiate organizations, in the sense that graduates don't necessarily remain active pst-graduation. You no longer have to pay dues to remain a member. And I've read statements like "don't wear your pin to a job interview" because the interviewer will think you never got over college. I doubt this is true with the NPHC groups. However, we want our members to remain involved - it just frequently doesn't happen. Once you're out of school there is no requirement to do so. And you will hear people say things like, "Oh, I WAS an XYZ in college" - in the past tense. (But it's not true that we have to return our pins. Membership is for life.)
On the other hand, unless some of us remain involved, the sororities will close - because we are essential for financial support and to fill volunteer positions. I think all NPC and NIC orgs would definitely love to have more alums involved and supportive.
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