Interesting FACTS That Some May Not Know About Your Organization

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

There is a pharmaceutical fraternity named Delta Sigma Theta.

Yes, I have heard this and wondered how the both of you can have the same letters. Is it because they are a fraternity or because they are a professional organization?

[LaneSig]

Sigma Chi was originally named Sigma Phi at its founding. Our founders were unaware that there was already a Sigma Phi fraternity. Shortly after our founding, a rival fraternity (Beta Theta Pi was the prime suspect) broke into their chapter room and stole our constitution/ritual. The founders rewrote the ritual and renamed the fraternity Sigma Chi.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Yes, I have heard this and wondered how the both of you can have the same letters. Is it because they are a fraternity or because they are a professional organization?

I think that because it is a fraternity and we are a sorority that makes a difference, since the whole name is put into the incorporation papers, i.e., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

[BlueNYC2]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

There is a pharmaceutical fraternity named Delta Sigma Theta.

was...

[Mooch279]

Something I always thought was pretty unique about Lambda Chi is that we actually kicked out our founder Warren A. Cole b/c he wouldn’t sign over royalty rights to our badge and other jewelry. His membership was reinstated in the 50’s before his death I believe.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by Mooch279

Something I always thought was pretty unique about Lambda Chi is that we actually kicked out our founder Warren A. Cole b/c he wouldn’t sign over royalty rights to our badge and other jewelry. His membership was reinstated in the 50’s before his death I believe.

Yes, and check the C & C about where he is buried and so called Lost, but was Found!

Billy, You may PM me!!!!!

ZAX,

[SnuKnight172]

Originally Posted by nwu43

Do founders really get to actually choose their letters? I thought they're given to them.

In IFC Fraternities the letters of the Fraternity name usually represent something special. Why would you assume they are assigned? Look at some of the IFC Fraternity web sites and you will find out how and why they were formed. Of course there is private things that you will not find.

I visited your national website and your founders are probably still alive and I am sure they would be more than happy to talk with you about the meaning of your letters.

The differences between IFC, NPHC and newer organizations is amazing. Do us all a favor try to contact some of your founders and let us know a little more about your story (not your ritual but your history). The more we know about one another the more similarities we will find.