Bringing the Councils together

[SalukiPhiSig]

At Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, we have an Inter-Greek Council which is composed of members of IFC, PHC, NPHC, and MGC. They meet every other week and the respective sub-councils meet on the weeks that IGC doesn't.

I guess that I've become so used to how we do things that I assumed having an Inter-Greek Council was pretty common.

Not to mention, if it had not been for IGC, I wouldn't have met some of the women of Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority whom I've planned philanthropy/community service events with.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by SalukiPhiSig

At Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, we have an Inter-Greek Council which is composed of members of IFC, PHC, NPHC, and MGC. They meet every other week and the respective sub-councils meet on the weeks that IGC doesn't.

I guess that I've become so used to how we do things that I assumed having an Inter-Greek Council was pretty common.

Not to mention, if it had not been for IGC, I wouldn't have met some of the women of Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority whom I've planned philanthropy/community service events with.

Gooooo Salukis!!!!

Charter member of the Delta chapter there.

[ladygreek]

I have a basic question. Is there something wrong with the councils not working together?

[ADivinePIe]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I have a basic question. Is there something wrong with the councils not working together?

I believe there is. I think that it is important for the councils to work together so that all chapters can be supported and encouraged to participate in not just "Greek" events but school events at large. Some of the biggest events on our campus at Indiana University are not put on by IFC and PanHel, but our school's student foundation. The event is still primarily greek, but MGC and NPHC are not participants in these events. I want them to participate for the greater good of our school and our GC.

Furthermore, I believe that the divided/segregated councils goes further than just Greeks. I think it’s important for the greek councils to work together to set an example for more of the other student organizations to work together.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by ADivinePIe

I believe there is. I think that it is important for the councils to work together so that all chapters can be supported and encouraged to participate in not just "Greek" events but school events at large. Some of the biggest events on our campus at Indiana University are not put on by IFC and PanHel, but our school's student foundation. The event is still primarily greek, but MGC and NPHC are not participants in these events. I want them to participate for the greater good of our school and our GC.

Furthermore, I believe that the divided/segregated councils goes further than just Greeks. I think it’s important for the greek councils to work together to set an example for more of the other student organizations to work together.

YOU want them to participate, but do THEY want to? And are you saying then that it is wrong that they don't want to?

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I have a basic question. Is there something wrong with the councils not working together?

I fail to understand why you would NOT want to collaborate with your fellow Greeks. You work and play with other NPHC GLO's; why do you not want to do the same with others?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

I fail to understand why you would NOT want to collaborate with your fellow Greeks. You work and play with other NPHC GLO's; why do you not want to do the same with others?

Because maybe what the other councils are involved in isn't something the NPHC groups (or vice versa, the NPC groups) are interested in or have time for. Like the poster below said, if the NPC and IFC say "hey! come join us for Greek week" but they don't want the NPHC to have any input, just show up, it's a hollow sort of invitiation. Kind of like a bridezilla who plans everything and then says to the groom and attendants "just show up and do what I tell you to do."

Sometimes I think it takes 2 individual groups from different councils working together (I know someone mentioned on here that AKA & DZ at their school had a "pink & green" fundraiser) to show that the IFC & Panhel want real input, not just diversity for the sake of diversity.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

I fail to understand why you would NOT want to collaborate with your fellow Greeks. You work and play with other NPHC GLO's; why do you not want to do the same with others?

It was just a question. I am an alumnae chapter member. But considering the attitude you expressed your answer, why would I want to collaborate with you on anything?

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by fantASTic

I fail to understand why you would NOT want to collaborate with your fellow Greeks. You work and play with other NPHC GLO's; why do you not want to do the same with others?

Because of the condescending attitude displayed by folks IRL like many in this thread, in particular. YOU PEOPLE keep asking why don't the NPHC Greeks want to participate in YOUR activities....how about you offering to participate in some of THEIRS or even better, collaborate to come up with something totally NEW that both groups can fully support?

[AGDee]

Sometimes, some events work well as a collaboration. Other times, not so much. I think it's great when all of the Councils can find something that all the groups can totally support, but I don't think they should all be painted with the same brush either. Ultimately, the goals and aims of each council are different, so it doesn't always make sense for them to do things together. I do think it's nice when all of the groups support each other's efforts at philanthropy or community service. As for Greek Week, the activities planned and the sizes of the groups aren't always consistent with everybody's goals and aims. There's a difference between doing everything together and supporting each other as Greeks.

[ZChi4Life]

This is a really interesting discussion. After reading the responses, I have a question. Do you all think that the reasons to bring/not to bring the councils together stem from the type of campuses you are/were on?