Wearing letters

blkwebman1919 · #1 10-05-2006, 11:05 AM

I wear my line jacket (sometimes) when I work with the band alumni group at my alma mater.

I've got several caps/hats/t-shirts/sweatshirts/etc. that I wear from time to time...

I have paraphernalia on my car (not too much, though - license plate/stickers/etc.). And every now and then, I might buy something new.

Bottom line: I am Greek until I die, so I reserve the right to wear letters/para when and where I please....

However, overkill is bad, whether you are active/undergrad or alumni. Less is more, they say....

jojapeach · #2 10-05-2006, 02:28 PM

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However, overkill is bad, whether you are active/undergrad or alumni. Less is more, they say....

I agree, but you know we break the rule for our "Seasoned" members with 40+ years in the org. I've seen "Seasoned" members of different orgs with 2, 3, and even 4 pieces of 'nalia at once.

There's nothing wrong with wearing your letters. It's just showing pride in what's a part of you. Just keep the 'nalia tasteful and neat, and don't go around acting like a brand spanking new undergrad neophyte, ie chanting, singing, doing calls etc, during the workday.

I keep a jacket at work for the arctic A/C, and I keep my lanyard for my keys on display.

There was a teacher at the school I taught at who everyone knew was an Omega. How did we know? He donned purple and/or gold every single day. He didn't run around barking or throwing up hooks, but everyone knew he was one of the 8 Omegas on the faculty.

DSTCHAOS · #3 10-10-2006, 04:02 PM

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I agree, but you know we break the rule for our "Seasoned" members with 40+ years in the org. I've seen "Seasoned" members of different orgs with 2, 3, and even 4 pieces of 'nalia at once.

They are the only ones who should even consider wearing XYZ tennis shoes, XYZ jogging suits, XYZ shoelaces, and other things that just scream "I'm seasoned and I don't have to have 'nalia moderation." I've seen younger members trying to do this stuff and I always shake my head.

I remember when I first crossed, I tried to put every piece of car 'nalia on my vehicle. It was the Delta mobile and my Greekfriend had to pull me to the side and say "we get the point, give it a rest...and take off that humongously ugly neo wooden lettered pin...and stop always carrying around that darn bag they made for you all...and put that huge, plastic Fortitude pin to rest too."

PreppyTriDelta · #4 10-10-2006, 07:53 AM

I saw a woman, about 50-55, in the grocery store wearing an Everybody Loves a Delta Gamma Girl shirt. She was so adoreable that I went out and order a Tri Delt one. I thought I may be too old to wear shirts like that, although I do wear my letters and pin, but she really reminded me how nice it is to see other alumnae/i supporting their GLO and that it doesn't just have to be the greek letters.

It is important for us to show the same pride we did as collegians. Membership is for life afterall.

ThetaPrincess24 · #5 10-10-2006, 01:28 PM

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I saw a woman, about 50-55, in the grocery store wearing an Everybody Loves a Delta Gamma Girl shirt. She was so adoreable that I went out and order a Tri Delt one. I thought I may be too old to wear shirts like that, although I do wear my letters and pin, but she really reminded me how nice it is to see other alumnae/i supporting their GLO and that it doesn't just have to be the greek letters.

It is important for us to show the same pride we did as collegians. Membership is for life afterall.

I got a Theta shirt like that a couple of months ago and I love wearing it!

DSTCHAOS · #6 10-10-2006, 03:53 PM

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but she really reminded me how nice it is to see other alumnae/i supporting their GLO and that it doesn't just have to be the greek letters.

Especially when they are financial and active.

With hundreds of thousands of members, I always say that my sorority doesn't need anymore young or old women walking around with our symbols on if these women aren't contributing beyond that.

PreppyTriDelta · #7 10-10-2006, 04:13 PM

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Especially when they are financial and active.

With hundreds of thousands of members, I always say that my sorority doesn't need anymore young or old women walking around with our symbols on if these women aren't contributing beyond that.

How VERY true!!! Its not a lifetime commitment to wear letters, its a lifetime commitment in all aspects.

ThetaPrincess24 · #8 10-10-2006, 04:47 PM

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Especially when they are financial and active.

With hundreds of thousands of members, I always say that my sorority doesn't need anymore young or old women walking around with our symbols on if these women aren't contributing beyond that.

I totally agree!!

Tom Earp · #9 10-10-2006, 06:37 PM

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Especially when they are financial and active.

With hundreds of thousands of members, I always say that my sorority doesn't need anymore young or old women walking around with our symbols on if these women aren't contributing beyond that.

How do you know they are not contributing?

Did you go up and ask them!

Who gives you the right to belittle people for wearing letters?

I wear mine, so am I wrong?

I have been a member of The Greek Community a heck of a lot longe than you!

Your symbols? You are the only one who feels that You can wear Those symbols?

You better thank God for those people who made it available for you to be able to wear them today!

AXO Alum · #10 10-10-2006, 06:44 PM

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Who gives you the right to belittle people for wearing letters?

I wear mine, so am I wrong?

I have been a member of The Greek Community a heck of a lot longe than you!

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Only Tom Earp would make something like this to be a personal attack against him!!

What gives YOU, Tom, the right to belittle people for sharing an opinion? If you will think for a second about what she is saying, it makes sense! The point is simple -- DON'T wear letters if you don't continue to contribute to the org past collegiate days. This OBVIOUSLY doesn't apply to you. Get over yourself & quit making problems where there are none.

DSTCHAOS · #11 10-10-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

How do you know they are not contributing?

Did you go up and ask them!

Who gives you the right to belittle people for wearing letters?

I wear mine, so am I wrong?

I have been a member of The Greek Community a heck of a lot longe than you!

Your symbols? You are the only one who feels that You can wear Those symbols?

You better thank God for those people who made it available for you to be able to wear them today!

For the love of all that is good and wholesome, shut the hell up, Tom. Geesh.

GDIfly · #12 10-10-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

How do you know they are not contributing?

Did you go up and ask them!

Who gives you the right to belittle people for wearing letters?

I wear mine, so am I wrong?

I have been a member of The Greek Community a heck of a lot longe than you!

Your symbols? You are the only one who feels that You can wear Those symbols?

You better thank God for those people who made it available for you to be able to wear them today!

I love how Tom is consistently able to find a different emoticon for every sentence in each of his posts.

KSUViolet06 · #13 10-11-2006, 01:31 AM

As far as items that I want to keep forever, I actually DO have a few things that I won't be passing down and plan on wearing after graduation:

*My "little sis" hoodie from my big.
*My family letters (my entire sorority family got matching pink lettered hoodies).
*My "name" hoodie. I got a lettered hoodie with my name written under the letters in cursive.
*My "jersey" hoodie. It's a lettered hoodie in Sigma colors with my chapter's letters on the the sleeve.

Tom Earp · #14 10-11-2006, 05:08 PM

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I love how Tom is consistently able to find a different emoticon for every sentence in each of his posts.

Thank You, I love the little smileys!

agzg · #15 10-11-2006, 05:35 PM

I think it's a little harsh to jump on alum and say "If you don't contribute, don't wear letters."

If they had disgraced the organization, maybe, but come on. I'm a new alum and I can't afford to contribute much to my organization. I can't even afford to contribute as much as I used to pay in dues. But, I contribute time, and in my mind that might be a more valuable contribution than just sending a wad of cash around every year.

Am I wrong in thinking this? I'd much rather organize a JDRF walk or help my chapter during recruitment time than just pinch pennies and send some small donation along. Plus, a lot of recent alum can't even spare enough time to contribute that way, because they're working hard at starting a career. Should they just not wear letters at all? I'd think they'd be rather deserving, especially if they're setting themselves up to be admirable for their hard work and good character.