Re-Initiating

AChiOhSnap · #1 02-06-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherH84

If there isnt a datbase or anything how would her chances of being found out be high?

There was a girl at my campus that transferred after initiating and signed up for recruitment at another school. Someone from her old school found out that she was going through recruitment again -- friends of friends and all -- and called the Greek Life office at her new school. They made a few phone calls and sure enough, she was unceremoniously kicked out of recruitment. It looked really, really bad for her. It was not a good situation all around, but she was convinced she could fly under the radar.

I also wouldn't rule out that you could get in trouble if you allowed her to be initiated into your sorority and you knew that she was already affiliated. I actually think you could get in really, really big trouble. Tread carefully.

Xidelt · #2 02-06-2007, 09:45 PM

why doesn't your friend transfer and affiliate with a different chapter of Delta Zeta? Chapters can really vary from campus to campus. Just because she isn't happy in her chapter of DZ doesn't mean she wouldn't feel at home someplace else.

smiley21 · #3 02-06-2007, 10:05 PM

I am not sure if this is the same school or not. I find it hard to believe that it is the same school because what makes her think that this other sorority would want her? She acts as if the only thing in her way is the fact that she was already initiated in another sorority. Wouldn't the other girls already know about this girl?

#4 02-06-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by smiley21

I am not sure if this is the same school or not. I find it hard to believe that it is the same school because what makes her think that this other sorority would want her? She acts as if the only thing in her way is the fact that she was already initiated in another sorority. Wouldn't the other girls already know about this girl?

The OP stated in the first post that her friend is at another school.

HeatherH84 -- there is no black or white answer to your question. The facts have been presented to you, you know the rules, and my advice would be to tell your friend that she shouldn't go through with it. If she tries to join your sorority, let her know that you have an obligation as a member of your organization to maintain its integrity.

The fact that she's being disloyal to her organization (regardless of the circumstances) is a red flag in itself. What makes you think she'll be a loyal asset to your sorority?

Keep in mind that college is only for a few years. The DZ sisterhood lasts a lifetime, and while her current situation is not the most ideal, there are plenty of other sisters out there.

You know it's wrong. And you know what to do. I don't see why you have to question it any further.

smiley21 · #5 02-06-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

The OP stated in the first post that her friend is at another school.

I totally forgot about that part of the post. oops.

BlueNYC2 · #6 02-06-2007, 11:41 PM

i'm not sure how orgs in the other councils work, but in the NPHC, you cannot join an organization after you have become of member of another one that is an honorary, or service org.

and IF she would have been able to join another org, she's what is called a PANCAKE!!!

#7 02-06-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNYC2

i'm not sure how orgs in the other councils work, but in the NPHC, you cannot join an organization after you have become of member of another one that is an honorary, or service org.

So are you saying that NPHC members cannot hold dual memberships in in the NPHC and service/honorary/professional organizations? I know that once initiated in the NPHC, you cannot join another NPHC. But I know several NPHC members who are in service/honorary/professional fraternities.

It's the same for the NPC. Once initiated in the NPC, you cannot join another NPC sorority. The original poster knows this. What she was wondering is HOW her friend would be found out if she decided to initiate into two.

ladygreek · #8 02-07-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueNYC2

i'm not sure how orgs in the other councils work, but in the NPHC, you cannot join an organization after you have become of member of another one that is an honorary, or service org.

and IF she would have been able to join another org, she's what is called a PANCAKE!!!

That is not true. For my org you cannot become a member if you are or have been a member of a NPC or another NPHC org. We have many members who are also members of honorary or service orgs.

AngelPhiSig · #9 02-07-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueNYC2

i'm not sure how orgs in the other councils work, but in the NPHC, you cannot join an organization after you have become of member of another one that is an honorary, or service org.

I know MANY women who are members of a NPCH sorority and also in organizations like Tau Beta Sigma (honorary) and Gamma Sigma Sigma (service)... so obviously this isnt true - and not just at my school but at other schools, including HBCUs.