Famous Greeks... or are they???

[NutBrnHair]

I do understand where you're coming from; however, I think many collegians enjoy these lists (as evidenced by the many chapter websites -- including AOIIs -- where they are listed).

My gripe, as others here have stated, is that many of these lists are inaccurate and it's helpful to point to the HQ website as the final authority.

[TSteven]

Sigma Chi has two honors (lists) on the IHQ website. Nomination and selection for these honors comes from members and are not based on other (popular) perceptions of what may make someone notable.

Exerts of the two are as follows.

Order of Constantine

Each year, the Order of Constantine recognizes a group of up to fourteen Sigma Chi brothers [This year’s pool of nominees warranted that 18 worthy brothers be recognized] for their commitment, dedication and service to the fraternity. Induction into the Order of Constantine is considered to be the highest honor the Sigma Chi Fraternity can bestow upon one of its members. The honor of being named a “Constantine Sig” has been conferred on less than 500 brothers since the inception of the Order of Constantine at the 47th Grand Chapter in 1948.

Each recipient receives a certificate and a medal recognizing him as one “who has worn the White Cross in a manner the seven Founders would have commended.” Those selected have been active alumni for 20 or more years. These brothers are now members of the Order and are known as “Constantine Sigs.”

Each Nominee must receive a minimum of four letters of endorsement, three of which must be from members of the Order of Constantine. Letters of support should only be sought from Sigma Chi Brothers who have personal knowledge of the activities and credentials of a Nominee. That group would include: Members of the Order of Constantine, Grand Officers of Sigma Chi including Grand Trustee & Grand Praetor, President of the local House Corporation, President of the local Alumni Chapter and the Consul of the local chapter.

The Significant Sig Award

The Sigma Chi Fraternity has recognized more than 1,100 brothers since the Significant Sig award's inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter.

Alumni in any profession, occupation or service work are eligible for consideration. Any Sigma Chi alumnus or undergraduate may nominate another for the Significant Sig award. A nomination consists of a completed nomination form and a resume or summary of the nominee's past and present occupations and positions, professional and/or civic activities, and honors or awards received. Service to Sigma Chi as an undergraduate or alumnus is NOT a criterion for this award and need not be listed. If a candidate is selected, a nominator may be asked to assist the Alumni Outreach department with the coordination of an awards ceremony. Only living members of the Fraternity are considered for the award.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by TSteven

Sigma Chi has two honors (lists) on the IHQ website. Nomination and selection for these honors comes from members and are not based on other (popular) perceptions of what may make someone notable.

Again, this is not what this thread was supposed to be, and if we really wanted to know that, we'd go to www.sigmachi.org.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Again, this is not what this thread was supposed to be, and if we really wanted to know that, we'd go to www.sigmachi.org.

Originally Posted by RockChalk

Reading through the "Did you pledge someone famous" thread, it seems like there are a lot of celebrities who people *think* were Greek, but no one can verify which GLO they belonged to (or if they even went to college). So, if you want to find out if a certain celeb is Greek, post here and let your fellow GC'ers help you investigate.

For what it is worth, I do understand the original post. (Reprint of the original post by RockChalk above.) Which is why I did not provided any specific list.

From what I've noticed on GC, threads may often include information (posts) that may not be specific to the original post, yet are relevant to the topic and current discussion in some way. As a reference, please see the various posts above regarding some sororities' website policies and or the personal opinions of some GC members about policies and lists etc. Or why members of their sorority may or may not be listed etc. These may not be "on topic" per the original post, yet are relevant. And may serve to get to the question behind the question - if and when applicable. As such, I would hope that any posts providing similar information, as well as those designed to "help you investigate" (as our original posted noted), would be welcome. Especially since it may be relevant to those active in the current discussion.

[aopinthesky]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I do understand where you're coming from; however, I think many collegians enjoy these lists (as evidenced by the many chapter websites -- including AOIIs -- where they are listed).

My gripe, as others here have stated, is that many of these lists are inaccurate and it's helpful to point to the HQ website as the final authority.

AOII does not list famous alums on their website. There is a section on the website for news releases, where AOIIs are recognized. Most of them are not "famous" as much as they are noteworthy.
This is not to say that I think it is wrong to do so, but AOII has a long standing policy of not recognizing well-known sisters on an International level. The link you provided to a discussion of famous AOIIs was from our section of Greekchat - not private, I know, but not endorsed by our Hdq. either.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by aopinthesky

AOII does not list famous alums on their website. There is a section on the website for news releases, where AOIIs are recognized. Most of them are not "famous" as much as they are noteworthy.
This is not to say that I think it is wrong to do so, but AOII has a long standing policy of not recognizing well-known sisters on an International level. The link you provided to a discussion of famous AOIIs was from our section of Greekchat - not private, I know, but not endorsed by our Hdq. either.

I think she means on individual chapter websites. Many of them do list prominent members, although our international fraternity official website does not.