Appalachian State - Possible NPC Expansion

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It isn't just GC sentiment, it's Panhellenic procedure.

I don't understand why Aaron and Julie are holding a meeting when there's already an established interest group.

It doesn't really matter, they can do whatever they want, if the college Panhellenic votes it down it's a moot point.

Believe me, if any of the national groups get wind of things not being done as they should, things will get straightened out quickly.

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

Of course, an email to the NPC Chair might do the same thing.......

Hmmm......I wonder who might do that? lol

Whatever the intent of these posts, they come across as a veiled threat. That's the way they sounded to me and, apparently, I wasn't alone in that assessment.

[Senusret I]

Well maybe someone should email the NPC chair.....

I mean, I'm not NPC and something still seems fishy about it to me. And it doesn't matter whether I'm alone or not, cuz I am Senusret I and I'm outta here..... lol

[lauroo615]

Thank you Leslie Anne! What you quoted was exactly what I was reading into, if not "over-reading" into. Sure, there's a chance I'm overreacting, but we're working incredibly hard over here to make sure everything works out as we hope, and I for one want to make sure all bases are covered. Even if the bases include a message board.

Keep the responses coming, though! I know my previous post didn't quite come across as this - but I do enjoy reading what everyone thinks about our situation. Even if the thoughts are not-so positive, I'd like to soak up all the knowledge I can!

Thanks to everyone, and keep it coming!

[lauroo615]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Well maybe someone should email the NPC chair.....

I mean, I'm not NPC and something still seems fishy about it to me. And it doesn't matter whether I'm alone or not, cuz I am Senusret I and I'm outta here..... lol

Yep, we've done that too. Emailed the chair, I mean. Why are you suggesting "someone" email the NPC chair on a national message board, anyway?

Also, we don't have our hopes up. We have having a blast as it is, getting together and doing community service, and learning how to work together overall. Over half of our group are rising seniors, so if this doesn't work out in terms of affiliating, we will still have memories of having a great time.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by lauroo615

Yep, we've done that too. Emailed the chair, I mean. Why are you suggesting "someone" email the NPC chair on a national message board, anyway?

Because as I said, in the same post you're quoting, that it sounds FISHY.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Because as I said, in the same post you're quoting, that it sounds FISHY.

Lord People. Obviously you ALL missed the LOL part of my sentence. GET A GRIP.

My god, yes people are over-reacting.

In addition, I was simply pointing out the fact that IF someone thought things weren't being done correctly they COULD send an email on it so DISCRETION is always better. I'm sure I'm not the only one on here who's on a first name basis with their GLO's NPC Delegate.

Originally Posted by lauroo615

Yep, we've done that too. Emailed the chair, I mean. Why are you suggesting "someone" email the NPC chair on a national message board, anyway?

Chances are, it probably already happened.

I know of at least 3 NPC VP-Extensions who read GC daily.

[lauroo615]

Originally Posted by OTW

Chances are, it probably already happened.

I know of at least 3 NPC VP-Extensions who read GC daily.

If someone has already been called, it is perfectly fine. I honestly feel like we have nothing to hide.

Oh, and I think I'd like a dappled mare. I would definitely ride it to class.

[33girl]

I think the confusion came from wondering why an official meeting was being sponsored by the Greek advisor(s) when it wasn't clear what exactly the meeting was for. If it was a meeting to let everyone know there was an interest group and for the whole Greek community to ask questions about the official extension process...that's fine and what should be happening.

However, it came across as though the Greek advisors were presenting this interest group as having the "stamp of approval" and holding a meeting partly to help them recruit new members when it wasn't clear if the CPC had voted to open for expansion or not.

There were other posts - since deleted - that confirmed this latter view.

[lauroo615]

Yes, thank you for the clarification 33girl. It is indeed a meeting to let everyone know there is an interest group, and it is intended for the whole Greek community (as well as non-affiliated girls) to come and ask questions.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think the confusion came from wondering why an official meeting was being sponsored by the Greek advisor(s) when it wasn't clear what exactly the meeting was for. If it was a meeting to let everyone know there was an interest group and for the whole Greek community to ask questions about the official extension process...that's fine and what should be happening.

However, it came across as though the Greek advisors were presenting this interest group as having the "stamp of approval" and holding a meeting partly to help them recruit new members when it wasn't clear if the CPC had voted to open for expansion or not.

There were other posts - since deleted - that confirmed this latter view.

Exactly. (I hadn't even noticed they were deleted)

[FSUZeta]

those of us who have been on gc for a while have pretty much learned how to read posts from regular posters-new people don't have the history to understand that things that may appear inferred or veiled, may just be the tone that a particular poster usually posts in.

i have to admit i raised an eyebrow at a couple of posts-it sounded like some posters were calling foul, forgetting that the women doing the explaining might not have the extensive npc background that others have, therefore, they are not able to explain the actual process that the school is using.

we all need to untwist our panties, calm down, and wish this group luck-that is, if the we haven't totally turned them off from affiliating with an npc sorority.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Whatever the intent of these posts, they come across as a veiled threat. That's the way they sounded to me and, apparently, I wasn't alone in that assessment.

Oh for crying out loud, I wasn't "threatening" anyone. My group doesn't have a chapter there, so it's not like I could do diddly squat even if I was in that sort of position. Just stating that if the nationals of any of the groups think that things are being done re expansion that jeopardize their chapter there, they're going to act to correct it in some way.

And also, if the college Panhellenic votes expansion down, it's a moot point. That's a statement of fact, not a threat. It doesn't matter how wonderful of an idea it is if the CPC decides it isn't. It's not like I'm going to call the App State Panhel reps and promise them a pony if they vote it down.

Here's the thing: having had experience with one of my org's chapters getting f'ed over because Panhellenic procedures weren't followed, I'm kind of a stickler for the rules where NPC is concerned. If that makes me "threatening", so be it.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by 33girl

And also, if the college Panhellenic votes expansion down, it's a moot point. That's a statement of fact, not a threat. It doesn't matter how wonderful of an idea it is if the CPC decides it isn't. It's not like I'm going to call the App State Panhel reps and promise them a pony if they vote it down.

That's exactly what I'm getting at, as well. It seems like a much better idea to allow the CPC to vote on expansion FIRST before getting these girls hopes up.

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It's not like I'm going to call the App State Panhel reps and promise them a pony if they vote it down.

I'd want either a Bashkir Curly or a Paso Fino.