At Least We're Not at the top...

[Ottor 246]

<<NOTE: I think I read on GC, some time ago, that Indy was chosen as our HQ city because it was easily accessible by train to the greatest number of our chapters. With the communications tools we have at our disposal today, it shouln't matter if IHQ were on the moon. Answers that used to take weeks to get can now be back to us in minutes.>>

I agree with John G. that there are indications that there could be a problem here. So where are the UGA alumni, and why aren't they checking on it?

I have a general wariness of centralized government, and lean more toward the side of volunteer involvement and personal responsibility. Saying, "Why doesn't IHQ do something?" while you watch a chapter go down the tubes is (to me, anyway) the same as watching some street thug beat up an old lady and asking, "Where are the police?" You're already there...do something!

Regardless of how we structure our headquarters, common sense tells me it will never have the resources to monitor our chapters that closely. And they shouldn't. IHQ is not your mom. Recognize your problems, make a plan and FIX THEM.

Remember - the oath you took when you joined Lambda Chi does not expire when you get your degree. If you've got a brother with a problem, don't ask why somebody doesn't do something...step up and help him.

The sermon has ended. Go in peace.

[EM1843]

AMEN! HALELUJA!

[JoinerLxa]

I don't see any problem with posting "bad news" here. After all, the information
is readily available, and not mentioning it here makes it look like we're
"sweeping it under the rug"....something fraternities are known for doing
anyway.

An 18-yo rushee might even be impressed that a bunch of old geezers
(you're old if you're over 25yo) would even CARE what the frat boys are
doing. Unfortunately, others may say "Phi K Phi had the most arrests...
they must have the most fun...I'm going there!"

I would only have two suggestions:
- post more GOOD NEWS (like the brother rescuing the baby from the fire)
- keep the discussion civil, no need to make personal attacks. I know, this
is how American society is today (especially in politics), but some of us
still have hope that one day we'll return to the days when those who
disagree passionately can still be the best of friends, even fraternity
brothers.

Oh, and I think HQ is in Indy because the state of IN passed laws (tax,
incorporation, etc) favorable to national fraternity HQ's...thus about
half of them are there

RX this weekend! I can't wait!

[john1082]

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