Service, Prof., Social, MCGLO, BGLO... huh?

[Allie_XO]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:

Btw, are you all doing anything for the education of Sickle Cell anemia/fundraiser? lupus? Are you all sponsoring a Black History program on your campus in conjunction with other groups, like the African-American council or whatever label is used?

Just curious!

Well, as for sickle cell anemia or lupus - no, we aren't doing anything about it. But neither is anyone else! However, AKA did have a coat day, where people bring in old coats to donate to homeless shelters. Chi Omega donated a huge number of coats and jackets. We host an annual event called Songfest. It is where every orginization on campus, Greek or not, Black, White, or Purple, is begged to take part. They pay a small fee to enter - like $50 I think. And they put on a show. Each groups sings and dances and there is a trophy for the winners. Parents often come into town to see it, and it is a really big deal. All this raises money for cancer research AND cancer treatment for the poor. The effort we are making helps those who would otherwise not be able to afford advanced treatment. Doesn't that affect the black community, white community, latin community, asian community, and so on???

I can honestly say that of one of the BGLO's held a benifit for sickle cell research I would be there. One of my best friend's mother, who was like an adopted mother, died from it. If there was a money raising event for lupus patients, I would be there. And all my sisters would be there! Part of who we are is doing everything that we can to help - Songfest takes all year to plan. We can't do it all, but every little bit helps.

As for the racial climate of the school - from my point of view, there's really no problem, but some people may feel differently. It all depends on your own attitude - If you don't practice racism, you won't feel any tension when you are around other races.

I'm not trying to get into an argument. I know that at some schools some "white" chapters don't want anything to do with "black" chapters. And also vice versa. The thing that I have the most problem with (and I'm probably opening a huge can of worms) is that the BGLO's were formed because of descrimination, right? They couldn't get into the "white" orgs based on the color of their skin, so they formed their own. To stop unfair treatment shouldn't we try to work together to show that we are all equal?

Although, the fact that I am part of the "majority" means that I don't understand exactly what it is like to be in the "minority".

I'm not trying to be b#$chy, just talking talk.

I also wanted to thank everyone for the info - everyone is so nice to help. I'm been in the land of Oz this weekend, so I haven't gotten on the computer all weekend. (Oz is a nickname for my home, Ozark)

And by the way - Happy Founders Day (belatedly) and Happy Black History Month. I'll make it a point to say something sooner next time.

Allie

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by Allie_XO:
Well, as for sickle cell anemia or lupus - no, we aren't doing anything about it. But neither is anyone elseAllie

How do you know that? I know when I was an undergrad, many of our activities were not ONLY campus related. We did many things in the community? So, is it really fair to say what another org is or is not doing?

Do you have to do things because the others ARE or ARE NOT doing it?

Yeah, you all should try to become equal, it is the year 2001 AND WE STILL ARE JUST TRYING TO...

aw shucks, let me stop...

*AKA2D grabs her things and crosses the RR tracks**

Good luck Allie!

[This message has been edited by AKA2D '91 (edited February 04, 2001).]

[Allie_XO]

Ok, I stand corrected. I am not aware of anything being done. However, Panhellinic has a NPHC delegate who announces what NPHC events are going on. Then our delegate tells the chapter. Nothing has been announced, but I will look and listen around more carfully. I hope that we find that something is going on!

Allie

[DGPhoney]

I am a member of Delta Gamma Pi Multi-Cultural Sorority and we are both social and a service organization, but as for your question it really depends on the sorority cause some other MCs might just be social , and vice versa
Hoped that helped http://www.homestead.com/deltagammapi/index.html

[AKA_Monet]

Allie_XO

Why are you interested in know what different organizations are about? Just asking.

As far as BGLO's are concerned on your campus, for whatever reason, most African American students seem to be trying to "find" their niche in their culture. NOT ALL, but most. I find that when I am teach my biology classes, my African American students are the most quiet and a scared to be there.

It is VERY, VERY different at an HBCU because most of the professors are African American WITH DOCTORATES... And these same professors teach these students how to function in society that has traditionally discriminates against them...

And I have to agree with my Soror AKA2D'91. Has your chapter every supported one of our myriads of "philanthropies" for Sickle Cell Anemia, Beta-Thalassemia, Type 2 Diabetes Walks, UNCF Walkathons, Hale House, NAACP? Have you ever tried to have a program about Affirmative Action? Would you support it? We basically support what goes in our communities.

You know, I really shouldn't have gone there 'cuz some people on this board are crazy...

[This message has been edited by AKA_Monet (edited March 14, 2001).]

[MaMaBuddha]

IotaNet...you are the best! your post says it all.

[mgdzkm433]

And I have to agree with my Soror AKA2D'91. Has your chapter every supported one of our myriads of "philanthropies" for Sickle Cell Anemia, Beta-Thalassemia, Type 2 Diabetes Walks, UNCF Walkathons, Hale House, NAACP? . . .I can only speak for myself and no body else, but I personally wouldn't be offended if a predominately caucasian group only supported caucasian causes

There are no BGLO's on my campus, so just out of curiosity are you naming the Philanthropies of ceritain BGLO's? Or african-american causes? I was wondering because my dad has type 2 diabetes (and his sister/my aunt has type 1) and he's caucasian--I wasn't sure if I was misreading or if you might have been misinformed. Just curious--not trying to offend anyone.

[ahhkbah]

Just gonna drop my change in the pale. I am a member of a BGLO and a member of a professional fraternity as well. The brotherhood in my beloved fraternity runs deep. I Love my BRUHS and I Love my Frat. While I have formed and maintainged strong relationships with people in my Professional fraternity; I have realized that the overall sense of brotherhood is lacking to some degree. I am seeing more and more youngsters coming to rush just to put something on their resumes. COuldn't imagine someone saying that to me in a BGLO capacity.


Only a few cross those burning sands......

[AKA_Monet]

Originally posted by mgdzkm433:
There are no BGLO's on my campus, so just out of curiosity are you naming the Philanthropies of ceritain BGLO's? Or african-american causes? I was wondering because my dad has type 2 diabetes (and his sister/my aunt has type 1) and he's caucasian--I wasn't sure if I was misreading or if you might have been misinformed. Just curious--not trying to offend anyone.

I personally an not offended--although others could be. As far as Type 2 diabetes, majority of people that are suffering severely are the African American, Latino and Native American populations. For the Native American populations, especially the Pima Indian Tribes in the US, there is a "program" devoted to understanding the diabetic risk and why the development of diabetes is so severe at a certain age and weight. There is also a Pima tribe in Mexico that suffers from a similar type of diabetes and studies have been done to compare the two in which researchers have found that it was partly because of the diet of the Mexican Pimas that limited their severity to diabetes.

As for African Americans: Black women have the highest rates of clinical obesity with increases their risks to several cardiovascular disease. There are several government programs to understand why this is and how can it be changed. One of the factors for diabetes especially among African Americans is Mature Onset Diabetes in the young or MODY where some people develop type 2 diabetes and are thin!!!

So in essence, when your sorority does the Komen Breast Cancer Walk which is for all person suffering from breast cancer, my sorority is not only doing it for women but for African American women off a "fringe" group that the Komen Breast Cancer Association may have "specially" for African American women, usually as a support group...

Why there are these divisions are unknown to me. There are cultural differences within the American community in handling each illness. But that still doesn't answer your question which I personally think is valid and a good one...

Hell, if someone did a philanthropy for Vice President Cheney and understanding his heart condition which is obviously genetic, then I wouldn't have a problem with it... But there are those out their that are clinging up the ladder to have their disease be worse that someone elses--like a disease can segregate and discriminate... But that's my opinion...

[ECUGSS]

Originally posted by Allie_XO:
What is a Service GLO? I know that social fraternities have philanthropies. Please exlain? And are there national blanket org. Like NPC and NPHC for Service, Professional, or Multi Cultural GLOs?
but what is the sister or brotherhood like? I mean - Is it the same kind of sisterhood that you would feel in a social? I can tell from a lot of posts that everyone in one of these GLO's is cery proud, but I wanted to know if these orgs inspire the loyalty that socials do.

Being a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority, I will answer your question regarding service glo's.
We are considered Service because our main goal is to provide service to everyone in need of it, not just a specific organization. I know that our sorority is non-selective which is the only real difference between us and social sororities. We do have loyalty for our sorority (I mean if all you wanted to do was volunteer you could do that without joining a sorority).
"but I wanted to know if these orgs inspire the loyalty that socials do." -- why wouldnt they? just because they are not social? sorry, but I dont understand your question 8')
Our sisterhood is probably (i say probably because i have never attended a social sorority's meeting) run about the same as social's are :')

No, there is not a blanket organization like NPC for Service greeks at my school, I am not sure about other schools though.

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[ECUGSS]

Originally posted by SigTauJake:
We have service orgs here too. I am not sure what the difference is. They mix sometimes with the fraternities here, but that is a little hypocritical. They don't have to follow the same rules as us, but they are trying to be "semi-social"

I dont think its hypocritical for service greeks to mix with fraternities, we are NOT trying to be semi-social in anyway. You dont really know what the difference is between social and service greeks so you really cant say that. The difference between my sorority and social sororities is that we are NON-selective.

You are right, we dont have to follow the same rules as social greeks but that doesn't mean that we dont have any of our own. Sorry of the social sororities have problems with us mixing with fraternities but its a 2-way street there, we have no rules that say we cant mix with fraternities and if they have such a problem why not suggest to fraternities not to mix with those that aren't social? Or would that be selective, would it matter since you are selective with your membership choices? Just wondering ...



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"All our young lives we search for someone to love, someone who makes us complete. We choose partners and change partners. We dance to a song of heartbreak and hope, all the while wondering if somewhere and somehow there is someone searching for us."

[DGPhoney]

I can't speak for any other group, but I am in MGLO's and it all depends on the organization, we are social and service, just like a social; organization, but with an added community service activities. A lot of other groups are different though, some are mostly Social, and I think there are few just service MGLO's
Hope that helped or made sense rather

Delta Gamma Pi MC Sorority
One and Always Much Love

[pirate00]

Alpha Phi Omega is a National Co-Ed Service Fraternity. We are the largest Greek organization of our kind in the USA and for 75 years we have set the standard for campus-based volunteerism. Our fraternity's four fields of service are to the community, campus, fraternity, and the nation/world. So, in the broadest sense, HUMANITY IS OUR PHILANTHROPY!!! Of course, we are not isolated, we network with other Greek organizations frequently.

[mgdzkm433]

AKA_Monet,

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me!

As far as Type 2 diabetes, majority of people that are suffering severely are the African American, Latino and Native American populations.

I didn't know this! Thanks for that insight. It's a very interesting fact to know. My dad has been diabetic for 27 (almost 28) years with Type 2. My grandfather was type 1 and controlled his by diet, along with my father's sister (my aunt), but my fathers (to be honest) was set off by drinking too much when he was younger. NOTE: All those out there, remember that drinking can lead not only to alcoholism but other serious diseases such as diabetes!!! (as I step off my little soapbox)

But there are those out their that are clinging up the ladder to have their disease be worse that someone elses

I agree, and it's sad. I hope that I didn't come across as doing this. I was just curious and understand now. I'm glad you weren't offended.

And by the way, I'm getting married in 6 months. Instead of giving guests favors we are placing a card next to our guest book that reads:

"In honor of you, the guests, the Bride and Groom have made a donation in your names to The American Diabetes Association"

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by AKA_Monet:
Allie_XO

Why are you interested in know what different organizations are about? Just asking.

IMHO, Allie was just trying to learn a few things about the myriad of org's we all represent on here. Things were rolling along just fine and I was really happy to see that for maybe once in our GC lives we were all working and playing together and *WOW* learning about each other in the process.

As usual though.....[AXO Alum picking up her marbles and going home ]

I want to say thanks for the responses on here that have continued to help me learn about the various orgs - its always great to see what others are doing to uplift the names of all greeks!