NPHC Traditions and Practices that annoy you

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by mulattogyrl

Very annoying.

Sometimes its a matter of perception and the revenues from the parties are for charitable puposes. One simple solution might be to have on the flyers, etc. "The proceeds from this event will support xyz chapter's community service programs."

Based on our IRS designation, only up to 35 percent of funds raised from the public can be used to support the orgs operations. The rest of the funds must go for a charitable purpose. And the rest of the chapter operating costs must be funded my members, i.e., dues.

[AKA_Monet]

Although, I have quite a bit to say, I will refrain from the difficulties one faces when "enduring" the bad times.

To resolve the silliness of multiple parties before community service, I have made statements from our documents and ritualized information memorized...

All good things in the end...

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Although, I have quite a bit to say, I will refrain from the difficulties one faces when "enduring" the bad times.

To resolve the silliness of multiple parties before community service, I have made statements from our documents and ritualized information memorized...

All good things in the end...

Huh?

[sigmadiva]

1. When a chapter splits because a few people don't like the way things are being done or because there are personality conflicts. I've seen / known this to happen in all D9 sororities, but I will take my own as an example. We have a large grad chapter, then for some reason that no one can remember the chapter split, but most likely it was over a personality conflict. Fine, now there are two grad chapters in the same area. Then, within the two chapters, people have personality conflicts so a third grad chapter is established. I know of one member who was in chapter A, things got heated so she ran to chapter B, things did not work out so she ran to chapter C, things fell apart there, so now she is back in chapter A.

2. Not recognizing your own members who came through a different chapter. My soror was at a grad NPHC event and talking to a member of another org. My soror congratulated this other person on having new members into their org, and this person said supposedly "They are not my sorors, they did not come through my chapter."

3. People who take their officer position too literally. I respect your position but you are not my mother.

[delph998]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

3. People who take their officer position too literally. I respect your position but you are not my mother.

Yes! Too many people wanting to be in control. It's not that serious.

[jubilance1922]

I also hate that folks will stroll to ANYTHING, especially the sororities. I cringe when I see women strolling to songs that are inappropriate. Then again, I also cringe when I see women doing stripper-esque dances to those songs at parties....

[MeezDiscreet]

speaking of struts, I don't think they need to be any MORE than 5 8-counts. I look at some of the struts the UGs do and I'm like, "when are they going to start STRUTTING?? They're just dancing in a line!"

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by delph998

Yes! Too many people wanting to be in control. It's not that serious.

I beg to differ. Running a chapter is very serious, which is why it needs to be done with the right leadership.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I beg to differ. Running a chapter is very serious, which is why it needs to be done with the right leadership.

I agree. But, we had a sargent-of-arms who would not only charge 0.25 cents if you were late to the meeting and that was okay, she would also scold you like she was going to spank your behind for being late. Right leadership is one thing, wayward leadership is another.

[delph998]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I beg to differ. Running a chapter is very serious, which is why it needs to be done with the right leadership.

I totally agree, Ladygreek. I'm not talking about when sorors correct, I'm talking about when sorors dictate. There's a huge difference. There's a way to lead and dictating is not the correct way.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

1. When a chapter splits because a few people don't like the way things are being done or because there are personality conflicts. I've seen / known this to happen in all D9 sororities, but I will take my own as an example. We have a large grad chapter, then for some reason that no one can remember the chapter split, but most likely it was over a personality conflict. Fine, now there are two grad chapters in the same area. Then, within the two chapters, people have personality conflicts so a third grad chapter is established. I know of one member who was in chapter A, things got heated so she ran to chapter B, things did not work out so she ran to chapter C, things fell apart there, so now she is back in chapter A.

But she's still as active member of the sorority.

2. Not recognizing your own members who came through a different chapter. My soror was at a grad NPHC event and talking to a member of another org. My soror congratulated this other person on having new members into their org, and this person said supposedly "They are not my sorors, they did not come through my chapter."

Now that is stupid.

3. People who take their officer position too literally. I respect your position but you are not my mother.

Or those who think they know it all because they are an officer and really don't know jack.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Or those who think they know it all because they are an officer and really don't know jack.

Shooooot I will be the FIRST to admit that I don't know it all when it comes to my APO Alum Assoc. I think it's going to take Year One just to get everyone on the same page!

But um a rah.... as webmaster for my Alpha chapter, I'm sorry, nobody can tell me ISH. LOL

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

But she's still as active member of the sorority.

True, but it was kinda funny watching her run from chapter to chapter over the years.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Sometimes its a matter of perception and the revenues from the parties are for charitable puposes.

My point, exactly.

[mccoyred]

The biggest thing that annoys me is when folks don't know or acknowledge their org history, esp when they know their chapter history inside and out. Chapter history and info is important but we all come to the org by way of the chapter because the org is the parent of the chapter.