WHATS UP WITH AUXILIARY GROUPS?

[prettygyrl]

I was wondering exactly what are all the Auxiliary groups? The only ones I have ever seen was Kappa Sweethearts. I did not any other exist until I ran into this girl who said she was "pledging" Que Pearls. The way she was telling it, it was the Ques that were pleding her. Then I ran across the Sigma Doves before in on of these forums. Do all the frats have one? Is it really legal for a group pf women to call themselves Kappa this or Que that? I jusr recently heard that the sororities have guys that are in this type of groups. Is that true? What are they called? When I saw those sweethearts they were head to toe in Krimson and Kream. Some even have nalia? How many are out there? What exactly is that they are supposed to be? Do they have websites and forums and actual pledge processes like greeks? Do they function like Greeks? Sorry so many questions Just curious about this though `

[ZetaAce]

Hi prettygyrl,

These organizations were banned by the NPHC organizations back in 1990. (The exception for Iota Phi Theta's sweethearsts. They didn't join the NPHC until after the ban and their sweethearts are 'legal'.) In some places they still exist but they are not officially affiliated with the fraternity they 'represent'. There are soooo many I couldn't possibly name them all. Just a few are Alpha Angels, Sigma Doves, Kappa Kourts, and Que Pearls. Yes, there were even some that the sororities had, like Zeta Knights and Delta Beaus. (I don't know the names of the AKA and SGRho groups) A lot of them do have 'nalia and there are places you can buy stuff for them. I have never run across an 'official' site for any of these groups, but there are a lot of 'chapter' websites out there. If you want to see some more just do a search on Blackplanet and I bet you can find a lot of members of these auxilliaries, lol. (Anyone who's ever been on BP knows what I am talking about!!)

Originally these groups were formed to 'assist' the members of the organization they were affiliated with. I have heard that some of them 'pledge'. They are not supposed to function like greek organization, but some of them do. (For example, stepping, doing calls, calling each other soror, etc.)

I hope I answered some of your questions!
ZetaAce


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[Shelacious]

In a nutshell, these type of auxilary groups were founded by NPHC-member orgs (I'm trying not to use BGLO in light of the other forum, but in using only NPHC, that implies that other predominately "African" GLOs didn't also use auxilary groups) to assist "pledges" in their pledging activites. Additionally, these groups also assisted the fraternity (or sorority less often) with service events and fundraisers. All fratnities and sororities had one, but each indiviual chapter subsequently created the infrustructure around it, which is why some auxilaries looked more like fraternities/sororities than the helpers they were originally intended to be.

These groups were banned in 1990 when pledging was banned and MIP instituted. I do not believe these groups are formally recognized any longer by the individual organziations, although they seem to never completely die on collegiate campuses.

Everyone you will talk to will have a different opinion on these auxilary groups, from tolerance to dislike to genuine affection. From my perspective, I would not join one at this time because they ARE NOT recognized and if I'm going to dedicate my time and talent for an organziation, I want to be recognized for my accomplishemnts: therefore I joined a SORORITY. At any rate, I would NEVER be "pledged" by men (period) to earn one of THEIR letters, when I could "pledge" to earn three of my own.

Keep in mind, however, that most of these same organziations have youth and adult auxilaries that ARE legal. Zeta Phi Beta, for example has Zeta Amicae (adult women without college degrees since 1948), Zeta Archonettes, Amicettes and Pearlettes (young women and girls) and Zeta Male Network (men in the lives of Zetas)--all of which are legally sactioned.

[ZetaAce]

2 more cents:

Some WGLOs used to have sweethearts groups too!

ZetaAce

Originally posted by Shelacious:
Everyone you will talk to will have a different opinion on these auxilary groups, from tolerance to dislike to genuine affection. From my perspective, I would not join one at this time because they ARE NOT recognized and if I'm going to dedicate my time and talent for an organziation, I want to be recognized for my accomplishemnts: therefore I joined a SORORITY. At any rate, I would NEVER be "pledged" by men (period) to earn one of THEIR letters, when I could "pledge" to earn three of my own.
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I agree with you 100%!!

[prettypoodle6]

For Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, our auxillary group was the Sigma Rhomeo. And for the most part these were the boyfriends and husbands of sorority members--and their rolse was to assist us with projects, community service, and such.

But as stated before, our association with the group was dissolved in 1990. But if I am not mistaken, some (not all) of these auxillary groups have since become incorporated entities on there own...(The Fraternal Order of Sigma Rhomeo, Krimson Kourt, Inc...). Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!

I have a serious question about the incorporation of auxilary groups. I heard this before that they are separate but "official." How can they be considered incorporated if they have different names- (i.e.- kappa sweethearts, diamonds or kourts, omega gems or pearls) If someone knows if these groups have a national headquarters somewhere, please let me know.

[prettygyrl]

Thanks everyone for all your responses! i really appreciate it.

[Salience]

C&C: some orgs Do have headquarters.

Women of Omega, for one, is headquartered in FL.

As a former Alpha Angel, I feel I have to lend my two cents to this topic. When I "pledged" (or whatever) the group, they were still legal and there was a rather large number of auxillaries out there. On my campus there were two, Kappa Diamonds and Alpha Angels. I was selected to join the group during a summer program held on campus for incoming freshman. Unfortunately we were too "naive" to really see what this (particular) group was all about. Basically, we were around to boost the Alphas egos and run errands for them while they pledged. After 3 months, I walked!

Many auxillaries claim they are viable alternatives to sororities! While they might be for some, they aren't for women who seek true sisterhood and want to be involved in community service. They are mostly for women who: 1) have (bad) reasons for not joining a sorority or 2) love being used by frat boys!

[Corbin Dallas]

My chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha used to have a group called the Crescent Club, from our symbol, the Cross and Crescent. I'm not sure how this worked, but in our formal, with all of our composites, are a few Crescent Club composites. I'm pretty sure it hasn't been around for 10 years or so. I don't have the composites handy though. I'm not sure if or when the Fraternity stopped recognizing, or ever did recognize these groups though.

Steve Corbin
Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity
Theta Kappa Zeta Chapter
Rose-Hulman Inst. of Technology

[tickledpink]

Prettygyrl, At one time, we had MIAKAs (pronounced meeahhkas) on our yard --- Men Interested In AKAs. Our campus also had Delta Gents, Kappa Diamonds, Alpha Sweethearts, Que Pearls, & Sigma Doves.

Out of the Blue, sorry you had such an awful experience. I was a Kappa Diamond (I suppose you could call me a Silhouette now) and we assisted in fund raising for the chapter.
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[This message has been edited by tickledpink (edited June 29, 2000).]

[blu_theatrics]

just to add my 22 cents, I know that the Sigma Rhomeos are now the Fraternal Order of Classy Gentleman and they actually have their own little sister group. All the Rhomeos I have met have contacted me a sister and I have much love for them.

This is something I took from a Rhomeo page


"The Classy Gentlemen of Sigma Rhomeo, was established on the campus of
Prairie View A&M University, in the year 1980, in efforts to fulfill the
accomplishments of the Greek lettered Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Inc.
The purpose of the Elite young men was to enhance brotherhood, social
awareness, participation, and development, through social programs. This
was prepared to strengthen the University's educational and cultural
objectives. In the fall of 1990, all Greek organizations disbanded their
affiliates. As a result our name was changed to The Fraternal Order of
Classy Gentlemen, in order to continue functioning as a social and cultural
vehicle at universities.
The Fraternal Order of Classy Gentlemen has marked well in changing the
University's atmosphere and controversial nature of the fraternal system.
The Classy Gents have realized the necessity for responsible behavior and
sincere contributions for combined objectives of public image and personal
growth. The Classy Gents established itself as an instrument of intellectual
attainment, creativity, and academic excellence. The social function of the
Classy Gents provides a variety of social situations to prepare its members
for social awareness and maturity, which in return provides the vehicle
whereby lasting friendships are built through fraternity life."


If I am wrong about anything, just let me know

[Church Lady]

Since many of the people who posted to you are NOT a member of an auxillary group, I will try to answer your questions. I "pledged" Que Pearl some time ago. We were NOT pledged by men nor are we anyone's errand runners, etc. Yes we did/do assist the bruh's in community service projects as well as do community service projects of our own. We are NOT a sorority nor should we be considered as such. Calls, sign, colors, etc. doNOT make our organization. Please check out Black Planet. I have a site there as well as some of my sisters. You will see that we are highly educated (BS, Masters, & Doctorates), community leaders, successful business women (lawyers, doctors, CEOs, music executives, teachers), wives, and mothers. Just because we chose to join an auxillary organization dosen't make us any less of strong, beautiful, black women. Many of us have officially incorporated, thus Women of Omega Social Service Organization, Inc. We are a social service organization, NOT a sorority. I have accomplished more than many people will in their entire lives, though I am not the type who has to be "recognized" for my accomplishments, I did it all with ONE letter on my chest.

Much Black Peace & Love,
Church Lady

P.S. Job offer still stands

I did it all with ONE letter on my chest.


So are you saying that there is something wrong with those of us who wear THREE letters on our chests? If not, then why did you end your post with this statement?