White men in NPHC

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

That's exactly what I am trying to say...race should not be an issue...but very clearly from the above posts, it is very prevalent in how these certain fraternities/sororities recruit their members...

But we don't recruit members. As AKA_Monet said earlier, this is a very important thing that you have to understand when you're looking at this issue. BGLOs, and most AGLOs, LGLOs, etc., do not actively recruit members. If you are interested in membership, you seek them, rather than, as with NPC and IFC groups, the orgs seeking you.

[Laak 315]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

But we don't recruit members. As AKA_Monet said earlier, this is a very important thing that you have to understand when you're looking at this issue. BGLOs, and most AGLOs, LGLOs, etc., do not actively recruit members. If you are interested in membership, you seek them, rather than, as with NPC and IFC groups, the orgs seeking you.

So then why is it so hard for these organizations to accept the fact that someone of another race wishes to be a part of them if it is the person seeking out the organization and not the other way around. If anything, it almost seems like these organizations should be somewhat flattered (maybe that's not the right word, but I can't think of a better one right now) that a person of a different race wishes to join their organization. That person obviously doesn't have a problem with diversity, whereas the organizations that push that person away simply because of their race very obviously have a problem with diversity.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

So then why is it so hard for these organizations to accept the fact that someone of another race wishes to be a part of them if it is the person seeking out the organization and not the other way around. If anything, it almost seems like these organizations should be somewhat flattered (maybe that's not the right word, but I can't think of a better one right now) that a person of a different race wishes to join their organization. That person obviously doesn't have a problem with diversity, whereas the organizations that push that person away simply because of their race very obviously have a problem with diversity.

so? why are you so invested in how a private organization handles it's membership selection? who are you to tell someone how they should operate and how their protocol should be handled?

so you think that because someone non-black wants to join a BGLO that it's black members should jump up for joy and be flattered?

well golly gee willikers, billy.

[Laak 315]

Originally Posted by starang21

well golly gee willikers, billy.

my name's not billy, but it's a decent guess I suppose...

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

my name's not billy, but it's a decent guess I suppose...

Laak, please take Starang's posts with a grain of salt; he is accustomed to making personal attacks on people who doesn't agree with his viewpoints.

[Laak 315]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Laak, please take Starang's posts with a grain of salt; he is accustomed to making personal attacks on people who doesn't agree with his viewpoints.

no harm done...as I said, it was a decent guess...

[starang21]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Laak, please take Starang's posts with a grain of salt; he is accustomed to making personal attacks on people who doesn't agree with his viewpoints.

sure thing, cappa.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

But we don't recruit members.

Actually, yes we do, albeit not in the formal sense of the word.

[Laak 315]

if you do not formally recruit, what does the recruitment process entail?

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

if you do not formally recruit, what does the recruitment process entail?

In the sense that we do not seek out individuals to join our orgs, we do not recruit. But in the sense that we expose ourselves to the public via community and campus-based service projects, we recruit.

[ShamikaT]

Someone deleted my post.

[Laak 315]

gotcha.

[Laak 315]

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

[Reds6]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

We don't have membership issues or lack of them. Keep in mind that most members of BGLO's exposure to BGLO's were most likely happened in their community, teachers, family members, mentors, etc. BGLO are an integral part of our community. For instance because of my exposure to certain BGLO members I knew going into college what organization I wanted to join. If a potential member is interested they would most likely show their interest by attending community service events and other activities sponsored by their organization of choice. Some make it a point to get to know the members of the chapter of their respective organization. The organization holds a rush (meeting on membership), you apply, and etc.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Laak 315

But how do you take care of things like dues, housing, etc...if you don't actively recruit people who help pay for that? Wouldn't it be possible to eventually lose all members/stop gaining new members since there is no formal recruitment? The money could run out if you stop gaining members.

No D9 org is hurting for members, so we're looking for quality over quantity

The people that we want know who we are. They've either known all their lives, or they work like crazy finding out. Not to sound arrogant, but we don't have to actively recruit to get members. Sometimes, we may have small chapters. Those chapters may, at times, be REALLY small. That's not due to a lack of interest. But the standards are very high. Regarding housing ... As I said, the national orgs are not hurting for members, and well, honestly, there are higher priorities than housing, so a chapter isn't going accept X amount of people a semester just so they can pay for a house on campus.

And yes, we all pay dues. For life.

Wow ... this is so far off topic of the OP ... sorry, everyone!