First, ZPhinest that was an excellent post! I thought it was very insightful and something you are passionate about...keep up the good work!
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Originally posted by nachural
Like I said if you are interested then you will see them. I am interested on the undergrad level therefore i dont know much about grad chapters nor their interest level.
nachural
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RD, as usual
, you took the words right outta my mouth!
Nachural, I am a little flustered about your post because if you are seeking membership into ANY organization you need to research EVERYTHING about the undegrad AND grad. I don't know if you know this but the grad chapters have a very serious hand in the dealings of ungrad chapters. Maybe if you take the time to observe them more it would further solidify your decision on if you are making the right choice. You having very little interest in the grad chapter seems to be a poor excuse for not doing your research.
I personally feel that there is a commonality to the issues we have discussed in every corner of the globe---from attitudes to the quality of members. Already, I notice now with suspensions, expulsion, etc. being lifted for certain orgs. there are GDI's who want to become XYZ "talk" of how they are going to be toward people once they make it (not if they make it). But these are the type of people who need to be weeded out---people with poor ideals of what Greekdom is about.
But the only way that change will be made is if those that are or who become members of any NPHC org. maintain the goals on which they were founded.
However, I feel we should concentrate on the solutions. ZPhinest (et. al), I would like to see:
1. More sessions on what is expected from a member (or to become a member) of XYZ----very FRANK discussions
2. State upfront that membership related questions will only be discussed at appropriate times.
3. Discreteness on every level--both undergrad and grad and interests (basically keeping your mouth shut)
4. Conduct more interviews like companies
5. Have a community service quota set by the nationals to maintain visibilty
6. Be more frank--just ask prospectives what do they know
7. Offer more projects that would involve the assistance of non-greeks
8. Every now and then when a step show is being sponsored plan a community service event at the same time to show that community service takes precedence over stepping
9. Greeks being more of a Big Brother/Sister to incoming freshmen
just to name a few......
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