Service Greek Orgnizations

[emb021]

The collegiate service fraternities/sororities are pretty much:

Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed National Service Fraternity
Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority
Omega Phi Alpha, National Service Sorority

While many general (or social) greek letter orgs do service, its not their primary purpose, thus they really can't call themselves service GLOs.


And yes, there are many members of APO, GSS, and OPA, some of whom are members of other GLOs.

Prehaps your chapter can see if there are chapters of the above groups on campus and work with them, instead of competing.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by emb021

The collegiate service fraternities/sororities are pretty much:

Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed National Service Fraternity
Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority
Omega Phi Alpha, National Service Sorority

While many general (or social) greek letter orgs do service, its not their primary purpose, thus they really can't call themselves service GLOs.


And yes, there are many members of APO, GSS, and OPA, some of whom are members of other GLOs.

Prehaps your chapter can see if there are chapters of the above groups on campus and work with them, instead of competing.

This is true but I just want to point out that service IS a primary purpose for the NPHC orgs in addition to Scholarship and Sister/Brotherhood. I believe that all the NPHC orgs are officially classified as both social and service. And since some of the service organizations have chapters that participate in step shows and other "social" activities/traditions common the NPHC, they can be viewed as social also.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

This is true but I just want to point out that service IS a primary purpose for the NPHC orgs in addition to Scholarship and Sister/Brotherhood. I believed that all the NPHC orgs are officially classified as both social and service.

Can we please not have this debate here? The original poster was not referring to NPHC organizations.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Can we please not have this debate here? The original poster was not referring to NPHC organizations.

There is no debate here. I'm simply stating the truth for those that may not be aware. And I can refer to anything I wish.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

There is no debate here. I'm simply stating the truth for those that may not be aware. And I can refer to anything I wish.

We have had this discussion time and time again and it gets OLD. You have not been here that long so you might not have known that.

[emb021]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

This is true but I just want to point out that service IS a primary purpose for the NPHC orgs in addition to Scholarship and Sister/Brotherhood. I believed that all the NPHC orgs are officially classified as both social and service.

If service was a primary purpose of NPHC groups, they would be service GLOs. They are not. Legally, they are general/social.

This in NO WAY negates the importance of service in these groups. But service is the primary purpose of APO, GSS, and OPA, not the NPHC, NIC, NHC, etc groups.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by emb021

If service was a primary purpose of NPHC groups, they would be service GLOs. They are not. Legally, they are general/social.

This in NO WAY negates the importance of service in these groups. But service is the primary purpose of APO, GSS, and OPA, not the NPHC, NIC, NHC, etc groups.

Actually, legally my org is classified as both social and service.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Actually, legally my org is classified as both social and service.

So men can pledge your organization?

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

So men can pledge your organization?

I know what you're getting at but I have seen the actual documentation before under certain articles; two that I can't remember right now. I think one of them is article 501.

[REE1993]

Still waiting to hear what, specifically, the OP is asking for help with.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I know what you're getting at but I have seen the actual documentation before under certain articles; two that I can't remember right now. I think one of them is article 501.

If your org is a 501(c)(7), then you are most definately a social org by designation of the classification. If your org is a 501(c)(3), you have more leeway into declaring yourself a service org.

[NUBlue&Blue]

My mom was in ESA when I was a kid. She went to nursing school, so she was not in a collegiate sorority, but she enjoyed ESA membership for many years in her 20's and 30's. In fact, there were a couple of different chapters in our small rural area and it was quite popular. I think at least one chapter is still going strong.

I was not aware there were collegiate chapters--I hope there is somebody here who has experience and some advice for you.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

This is true but I just want to point out that service IS a primary purpose for the NPHC orgs in addition to Scholarship and Sister/Brotherhood. I believe that all the NPHC orgs are officially classified as both social and service. And since some of the service organizations have chapters that participate in step shows and other "social" activities/traditions common the NPHC, they can be viewed as social also.

Yes, this is true. The difference is in the focus. With OPhiA, the Sorority exists for service, and our sisterhood comes from that. We cannot have our sisterhood without the service. With Delta, the Sorority is a sisterhood, and what we do is service. We cannot perform our service without the sisterhood. With both types of organizations, both service and sisterhood are extremely important, but that difference in focus makes one a service GLO and the other a social GLO.

No one is implying that by labeling some orgs one thing and others another than any of these labels are insults - they are, first and foremost, legal definitions for Title IX.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Yes, this is true. The difference is in the focus. With OPhiA, the Sorority exists for service, and our sisterhood comes from that. We cannot have our sisterhood without the service. With Delta, the Sorority is a sisterhood, and what we do is service. We cannot perform our service without the sisterhood. With both types of organizations, both service and sisterhood are extremely important, but that difference in focus makes one a service GLO and the other a social GLO.

No one is implying that by labeling some orgs one thing and others another than any of these labels are insults - they are, first and foremost, legal definitions for Title IX.

I love the way you explain things here...perfectly. But I know I have ran into far too many people who think Service is not a major priority for NPHC orgs; including those in other GLO's. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that many don't have any idea of our illustrious histories. So I was just making the point for those people.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I love the way you explain things here...perfectly.

Agreed - DSTRen, that was a GREAT post.