Is it time to change who we think of as legacies?

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by MSKKG

Not always the case. If your mom went to a university with no Chi O chapter, that doesn't mean Chi O wasn't important to her family. If your mom didn't pledge any GLO for whatever reason, that still doesn't mean Chi O wasn't important to her family. Also, what if Chi O released her? Chi O might have been high on your mom's list, but she was never given the chance to become a member because of the chapter's choice.

I agree. It could also be your paternal grandmother who is the member. Your father couldn't have joined that GLO, but it doesn't mean that your family is any less dedicated.

On how many campuses is this really an issue? It sounds like it is mainly the SEC. I know for sure that it hasn't been a problem at any of the chapters I've supervised (Northeast region, primarily). If most of the northern chapters get 2 or 3 legacies going through recruitment, they are thrilled. While I can see some value in NPC having a round table discussion about the issue at those campuses, I would see it mainly as a brainstorming type session. Unless they did toss around the idea of legacy additions, the rest of it is ultimately up to each GLO to deal with. Does every GLO change their whole legacy policy because of a few chapters?

I think maybe educating the membership that some campuses have more legacies than quota would ease the hurt feelings at least.