Do many people join Greek organizations that aren't Nationals?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DGTess

Gotta love those who have to pick up on that. For all I know (and what I presume) is that you do things that some consider hazing because someone might consider it demeaning. I'm thinking thinks like pledges answering the door at the house, or answering the phones, or actually having to hold a conversation with every sister prior to her initiation.

My original answer explained that because of hazing, locals were on their way out because every single one of them is a lawsuit away from extinction and generally, they're going to have an awfully hard time finding an insurance carrier when they explain among their reasons for independence are that they want to haze a little bit.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Kevin

My original answer explained that because of hazing, locals were on their way out because every single one of them is a lawsuit away from extinction and generally, they're going to have an awfully hard time finding an insurance carrier when they explain among their reasons for independence are that they want to haze a little bit.

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[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by 33girl

In her neck of the woods, from what I understand, the tradition of local sororities is very strong . . .

I think it is very important to remember that this is the case in some places and at some schools. Statements similar to this one:

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

. . . I joined an NPC for a lot of reasons, one of the biggest being the rich history and traditions. There is something sacred to know you are participating in the same ritual that has been handed down for so many years, and was written when women were not even allowed to vote. The struggle that they had to even be given an education and the things they went through means a lot to me. . . . And the ideals it represents. Every time I see my badge it reminds me of those ideals, and that I must do my best every day to live up to them.

can be made by members of some locals.