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Here's my take on the whole issue, short and sweet,
Traditional chapters are an in-group, as are BMP chapters, the differences are obvious, what is not however are the similarities. What nationals has not done, is to educate the two of them together, about each other, which would solve many problems. Carlson's are run from a strict BMP standpoint which is detrimental to traditional chapter development, which should also be included. Every Carlson I have been to, I have been asked about BMP, and I always tell it how it is, not that much different from traditional. Don’t get me wrong, I know the differences exist and are significant in some ways, but many aspects are the same, big brothers still exist here, along with making paddles, having pledge classes, and doing interviews with older brothers and chores around the house. The biggest thing I have seen is that most traditional chapters are afraid that BMP chapters are letting in any joe blow that walks off the street and signs up. This again is not true, as the "pledge period" if you will is often significantly longer than traditional chapters, as most members who rush in august don't become initiated until March or April. On another note, the big issue I have heard is about our ceremonies...and rest assured that any member who does not deserve to, is never revealed the secrets of Sigma Phi Epsilon. With that being said, I am applying for a position with nationals when my stay here at USF is done, and the one thing I want to accomplish is to show people the new future of SigEp chapters, not strict balanced man, as it loses some of the pledging prestige, I agree, but rather a blend of balanced man and traditional aspects, incorporating the best of both worlds if you will, which is where I believe the future of this fraternity is headed. The development process of the BMP is unparalleled, as many other national organizations are adopting programs similar to it. Again, SigEp has set the precedence in a positive fashion. If you wish to disagree I would enjoy debating about it, but in the end, we all agree on one thing:
"I believe in this fraternity because it would have me strive in every way to live up to the high principles for which it stands. These are VIRTUE, DILIGENCE, and BROTHERLY LOVE." so when it all comes down to it, we all agree on the same thing, so let us be happy with that at least.
So maybe it wasnt short, sorry
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