"Why Did You Decide to Join ...That?"

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

that is very tru Blue. i can be safe in saying that wasnt the case with us, one founder is married to a sigma, the other is an sgrho.

our sorority consists mostly of mothers, some single, some married, we even have a few grandmas, but that is our common bond. i have friends who were in d9 orgs and found them less accomodating because they were single parents.

Are these D9 members still active in their organizations because we all took an oath and made a lifetime commitment? Abandoning one org to start/join another isn't cool unless there is a VERY good reason, especially when you can just as easily pitch the idea of starting a new chapter program; one that can incorporate your needs (as long as they somehow align with our National programs). And there are plenty of mothers (married and otherwise) in our graduate chapters so accomodations do have to be made and their needs are taken into consideration. As far as your sorority being founded by a member of sgrho...now I understand why Sigma is your first letter and why there are references to "Sigma Land" on your chapter websites. Do you really think that's a coincidence? You might want to ask your founder about this and I'm not being sarcastic...I really want you to ask her.

I just realized something. Maybe your founder isn't an sgrho at all (although she may have told you so) but rather an eternal Aurora...hmmmm.

[cheerfulgreek]

What's a pancake? Does this have anything to do with Theta Phi Psi Fraternity (a BGLO founded in 2002 at Denny's) *lol*


lol at the above comment.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

What's a pancake? Does this have anything to do with Theta Phi Psi Fraternity (a BGLO founded in 2002 at Denny's) *lol*


lol at the above comment.

So wrong..

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

So wrong..

lol

That's exactly what I was doing! Hey, NinjaPoodle were you spying on me?

Where's my kleenex? OMG! I just can't stop laughing! lol.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol

That's exactly what I was doing! Hey, NinjaPoodle were you spying on me?

Where's my kleenex?

Glad you and NinjaPoodle liked my post.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol

That's exactly what I was doing! Hey, NinjaPoodle were you spying on me?

Where's my kleenex?

Nope (in between uncontrollable giggles and tears)

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

Nope (in between uncontrollable giggles and tears)

You two are silly.

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I just realized something. Maybe your founder isn't an sgrho at all (although she may have told you so) but rather an eternal Aurora...hmmmm.

i have not a clue what an eternal Aurora is...is that sgrho-speak for something? im new to this whole greek thing, please enlighten if you can!

[BlueReign]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

i have not a clue what an eternal Aurora is...is that sgrho-speak for something? im new to this whole greek thing, please enlighten if you can!

An eternal Aurora would be someone who "pledged" and didn't cross. Aurora is a pledge term that should not be used now.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I just realized something. Maybe your founder isn't an sgrho at all (although she may have told you so) but rather an eternal Aurora...hmmmm.

Dang

[sbx_six_eye]

First of all, I joined Sigma Beta Xi because the concept of a sorority designed with the needs of mothers in mind was very appealing to me. Also, the philanthropies that we support hold great personal meaning to me and I enjoy being able to support them along with other women across the country.

Secondly….

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Are these D9 members still active in their organizations because we all took an oath and made a lifetime commitment? Abandoning one org to start/join another isn't cool unless there is a VERY good reason, especially when you can just as easily pitch the idea of starting a new chapter program; one that can incorporate your needs (as long as they somehow align with our National programs). And there are plenty of mothers (married and otherwise) in our graduate chapters so accomodations do have to be made and their needs are taken into consideration. As far as your sorority being founded by a member of sgrho...now I understand why Sigma is your first letter and why there are references to "Sigma Land" on your chapter websites. Do you really think that's a coincidence? You might want to ask your founder about this and I'm not being sarcastic...I really want you to ask her.

I just realized something. Maybe your founder isn't an sgrho at all (although she may have told you so) but rather an eternal Aurora...hmmmm.

This post is just rude and disrespectful on many different levels. It would be one thing if we came on here bashing other organizations, but we did not. I have the highest respect for members of other organizations. The problem I have is where members of D9 orgs think that other organizations should not exist if they are not part of the NPHC. The last time I checked, this is America and there are choices available for anybody to find what best fits THEM. The many different types of organizations that are represented on this forum point that out perfectly.

I feel honored and proud of my organization just as well as anyone else does for theirs. The fact that you tried to put one of our founders on blast was unnecessary. I have no need to question anything, but if it bothers you that much then I’m sure you can contact her personally. Also, why are you searching our websites looking for things to talk about? Why not recognize and respect the work that we are doing, instead of trying to assume that we feel the need to copy anyone else.

Lastly, you answered your own question regarding starting a new organization in your own post. Apparently, what our founders had in mind was not “in line” with what was available, which prompted the need to form Sigma Beta Xi in the first place. Every organization is not going to be able to offer every program out there. That is why others exist.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by sbx_six_eye

First of all, I joined Sigma Beta Xi because the concept of a sorority designed with the needs of mothers in mind was very appealing to me. Also, the philanthropies that we support hold great personal meaning to me and I enjoy being able to support them along with other women across the country.

Secondly….




This post is just rude and disrespectful on many different levels. It would be one thing if we came on here bashing other organizations, but we did not. I have the highest respect for members of other organizations. The problem I have is where members of D9 orgs think that other organizations should not exist if they are not part of the NPHC. The last time I checked, this is America and there are choices available for anybody to find what best fits THEM. The many different types of organizations that are represented on this forum point that out perfectly.

I feel honored and proud of my organization just as well as anyone else does for theirs. The fact that you tried to put one of our founders on blast was unnecessary. I have no need to question anything, but if it bothers you that much then I’m sure you can contact her personally. Also, why are you searching our websites looking for things to talk about? Why not recognize and respect the work that we are doing, instead of trying to assume that we feel the need to copy anyone else.

Lastly, you answered your own question regarding starting a new organization in your own post. Apparently, what our founders had in mind was not “in line” with what was available, which prompted the need to form Sigma Beta Xi in the first place. Every organization is not going to be able to offer every program out there. That is why others exist.

This has nothing to do with NPHC orgs having a problem with the existence of non-NPHC orgs so please get off that soapbox. I have no problem with someone starting a new organization and if you had read some of my other posts, you would have seen that. As for putting your founder on blast...if your soror hadn't stated that one of your founders is one of my sorors, then no one would be on blast. But you can't expect to put something out there like that (something that none of my sorors have even heard about to my knowledge) and not have any of our members respond to it. As for looking thru your websites, wouldn't you be curious if someone so boldly stated that one of your sorors is one of their founders?...

Now if one of your founders is indeed one of my sorors and she hasn't abandoned her sorority but rather now has dual membership in both (if that's even allowed), then great for her. On the other hand, if she abandoned our beloved sorority to start a new one, you better hope that she doesn't become disenchanted with your organization in the future and abandon yours...to start yet another one.

[AKA_Monet]

What takes me aback with some of this is we have all signed our names on a list during an indoctrination process and we are members of our respective organizations.

Yes, there are some lax members out there who fail to pay dues for numerous reasons but still represent the organization with T-shirts. Some who do not live up to the full meaning of the pledge they make at induction. Fine. Whatever.

But to question existence is useless after it is a done deal and there is incorporation papers made. Ultimately, who cares?

I have been a member for nearly 20 years in my Sorority. If folks choose to question my intent and commitment to her, then hey, they can if they would like. But, they would be lucky to get a respectable response. I serve because I love. That is why I am a member. If that is not good enough for them, oh well. Some people live because they despise me. And that's too bad.

[SoEnchanting]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

I serve because I love. That is why I am a member.

Quote of the day.

[AKA_Monet]

My question to you all not a part of the D9 (NPHC) and were founded <25 years ago, aside from snarky comments from anyone, what is with this "insecurities" about the business with your respective organizations?

I mean, really, I don't care why you joined. You thought you were "__________" (insert organization here), material. So you joined it. Now that you have, I am reading strong insecurities as to the reasons' for your organization's existence that seems projected onto us from the D9.

You ought not feel insecure if what you thought was right. However, did you all honestly think your creations would not be a long, hard fought battle of legitimacy before your precedents and peers? The constant justification of your exisitence?

Hayle, you honestly think we of the D9 are never constantly berated for our own organization's existence?

Just asking because there is more here that meets the eye and a few of us speak to other higher ups who you never know might assist you... Such as maybe a NPHC developmental program, which includes stategic planning, budget development, legal historical documents, and non-profit status with fictious names.