Indianapolis - Page 2

cuteASAbug · #1 02-28-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Katmandu

That sounds like a wonderful trip!

I am curious.... is there a particular reason why so many groups have their HDQ in Indianapolis? I know several were founded in the region, and it is centrally located, but does that account for all of them? I had no idea until this thread that so many sororities and fraternities had their headquarters in Indianapolis. I will need to plan a road trip. It's only 1.5 hours away.

Be sure and give us an update when you are finished!

Land is cheap in Indiana to build on, there are jobs in the area which can attract people to move there with their families to work for headquarters, and most importantly, Indiana has good laws about non-profits owning property since no fraternity or sorority is a full 501c3 non-profit.

Benzgirl · #2 02-27-2008, 09:53 PM

Wow. Wish I could. Sounds like it would be a great Road Trip!

SWTXBelle · #3 02-27-2008, 09:54 PM

If you live near a HQ you really should visit. It is so inspiring! I have loved every one I've toured, and I can't wait to get to the mother lode in Indianapolis.

Buttonz · #4 02-27-2008, 10:00 PM

I so wish I could come with you! I'd love to see some HQ's...esp my own!

BuckeyeTriDelta · #5 02-27-2008, 10:22 PM

Being close to Columbus I should really go check out Delta Gamma's and Kappa's. I have always wondered if HQ's gave tours to non-members and this thread gave me the answer.

LucyKKG · #6 02-27-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeTriDelta

Being close to Columbus I should really go check out Delta Gamma's and Kappa's. I have always wondered if HQ's gave tours to non-members and this thread gave me the answer.

Yeah, I would love to go to Kappa's HQ. One of my sisters got to go. Luckyyyyy!

I proposed a rode trip, but California is pretty far from Ohio...

That is a cool idea about visiting other org's HQs though. I'm sure they are all pretty impressive.

AlwaysSAI · #7 02-27-2008, 10:36 PM

I'll never forget when I went to tour SAI's HQ over the summer. I called up on a Saturday and when Ruth Seiber Johnson actually answered the phone I got so nervous, I hung up! I called back about 15min later and this time talked to her--asked her if I could come by. It's in Asheville, NC only an hour from my sister who I was visiting at the time.

It was a beautiful place. I loved it. And, I got a personal tour from our very own, well known, Ring of Excellence recipient, Ruth Sieber Johnson. She told me that she always comes in on Saturday to tend the garden, but usually doesn't pick up the phone. She said, "Something told me to pick up the phone today."

My sister (AGD), her sister-daughter, & their dear friend (SAE) came with us. So, yes, tour away.

I honestly wonder if there was some stuff she didn't show me because non-members were there....hmmm....

My sister went to her IHQ over fall break. It looks like a beautiful place.

SWTXBelle · #8 02-27-2008, 10:36 PM

When I contacted KD, they were a little hesitant - then I forwarded them a copy of an article I had written for The Crescent, and told them I was president of my APH - so they knew I wasn't some hack journalist looking for a negative sorority story (!).
But I've found that sororities are (rightly) so proud of their HQ, and thrilled with the fact that someone who isn't a member is interested and has a knowledge of their org (yes, I admit I study up before my visits) that they are wonderfully hospitable.

eta - Asheville is so beautiful, SAI - glad you enjoyed your visit.

AGDee · #9 02-27-2008, 10:53 PM

Our Headquarters is on Founders Rd. Our Foundation offices are on now on Vincennes.

indygphib · #10 02-27-2008, 11:09 PM

If you're looking to tour outside the NPC...

Delta Sigma Phi's HQ is located on Delaware Street near the President Harrison home near Downtown. So if you are planning to visit downtown Indianapolis, you might want to check both of them out while you're there.

Too bad Gamma Phi's HQ isn't in Indy - I'd love to have it in my back yard!

em_adpi · #11 02-28-2008, 01:37 AM

I've been outside the ADPi HQ but it was closed...

SWTXBelle · #12 02-28-2008, 08:28 AM

Oh no! It's so lovely - and the new addition blends in so well.

cuteASAbug · #13 02-28-2008, 12:15 PM

Enjoy. From what I remember, Zionsville is pretty close to Founders Road.

OleMissGlitter · #14 02-28-2008, 12:16 PM

Sounds like a fun trip. You should take pictures too of the outside of each Headquarters!

SWTXBelle · #15 02-28-2008, 12:58 PM

Y'all have been so helpful. Thank you very much!