White men in NPHC

[Laak 315]

gotcha.

[Laak 315]

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

[Reds6]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

We don't have membership issues or lack of them. Keep in mind that most members of BGLO's exposure to BGLO's were most likely happened in their community, teachers, family members, mentors, etc. BGLO are an integral part of our community. For instance because of my exposure to certain BGLO members I knew going into college what organization I wanted to join. If a potential member is interested they would most likely show their interest by attending community service events and other activities sponsored by their organization of choice. Some make it a point to get to know the members of the chapter of their respective organization. The organization holds a rush (meeting on membership), you apply, and etc.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

No D9 org is hurting for members, so we're looking for quality over quantity

The people that we want know who we are. They've either known all their lives, or they work like crazy finding out. Not to sound arrogant, but we don't have to actively recruit to get members. Sometimes, we may have small chapters. Those chapters may, at times, be REALLY small. That's not due to a lack of interest. But the standards are very high. Regarding housing ... As I said, the national orgs are not hurting for members, and well, honestly, there are higher priorities than housing, so a chapter isn't going accept X amount of people a semester just so they can pay for a house on campus.

And yes, we all pay dues. For life.

Wow ... this is so far off topic of the OP ... sorry, everyone!

[Laak 315]

so would it be safe to say then, that a BGLO stands for philanthropy/community service above everything else?

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

so would it be safe to say then, that a BGLO stands for philanthropy/community service above everything else?

Some orgs moreso than others.

[Laak 315]

But would you say that that is the underlying purpose of most BGLOs above anything else?

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

But would you say that that is the underlying purpose of most BGLOs above anything else?

In a word, yes; albeit primarily the Black communities.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

No D9 org is hurting for members, so we're looking for quality over quantity

Not to sound arrogant, but we don't have to actively recruit to get members. Sometimes, we may have small chapters. Those chapters may, at times, be REALLY small. That's not due to a lack of interest.

That is very much true, Laak. She is right. Case in point, take a look at the numerous threads prospective members have started in any of the NPHC orgs' respective forums. There have been quite a few that have started (and ended) recently in the AKA and DST forums.

[jwright25]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Wow ... this is so far off topic of the OP ... sorry, everyone!

hahaha! Yes, but it has been very informative. It's been nice to follow the dialogue and see it actually progress and read different viewpoints on the subject.

[Laak 315]

I've learned more in this thread than I could have learned in a semester in college...actually that's not true, but it's still been helpful...