Huge problem with transfering into a new chapter...HELP!!

[skylark]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Still blatantly wrong as you can NEVER re-rush once initiated, no matter the circumstances, but it makes more sense than not being able to transfer to a school that doesn't have your sorority.

How am I blatantly wrong? I'm saying the exact same thing you are, that you can't ever be initiated into another NPC sorority after you've been initiated into another.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by skylark

How am I blatantly wrong? I'm saying the exact same thing you are, that you can't ever be initiated into another NPC sorority after you've been initiated into another.

Can't ever =/= ususally.

Originally Posted by skylark

Giggle: If your sorority is an NPC sorority I don't care what they told you on the phone, the rule about not being initiated into another NPC sorority is a big one. Usually they don't even let you join a different NPC group if you transfer to a school that doesn't have your sorority at it.
Honestly, it sounds like you should just chill out until after rush is over. The current chapter is busy trying to prepare for that and if they are a big chapter, they may be purposely delaying your affiliation process so that they don't have you counting against them for chapter total. I know my NPC allows for transfer students to affiliate with the on-campus chapter even if the sorority is above chapter total.

Give your sorority at your campus a couple days after bid day to get some rest, and then try to become part of the group. They have other things on their mind right now and if you push them, they may question whether you have the best interest of THEIR chapter in your mind.

[skylark]

Okay, I think if you read the sentence before that it will make sense as a whole. I am trying to say that even in situations where sorority ABC isn't even at your new campus (a worse situation than even Giggle is in) you cannot join another group.

Also, forgive me for not knowing this, but what is =/= short for?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by skylark

Also, forgive me for not knowing this, but what is =/= short for?

Does not equal. Is not the same as.

[skylark]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Does not equal. Is not the same as.

Well, I guess since I haven't personally read every NPC organizations rules I feel a little wary of saying "can't ever" and figured the point was as clearly made by the word "usually" but maybe it would be more accurate to say I have never heard of a situation where someone was allowed to be initiated into two NPC groups for any reason.

I'm sorry to anyone who read my post and somehow discerned that I thought that being initiated into two NPC groups was ever okay. I've certainly never felt at odds with someone I completely agreed with more and if my reluctance to use uniquivocal language caused any confusion -- I am so sorry.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by skylark

Well, I guess since I haven't personally read every NPC organizations rules I feel a little wary of saying "can't ever" and figured the point was as clearly made by the word "usually" but maybe it would be more accurate to say I have never heard of a situation where someone was allowed to be initiated into two NPC groups for any reason.

It's not Sigma Kappa's decision. It's not Zeta Tau Alpha's decision. It's not Alpha Chi Omega's decision. It is the National Panhellenic Conference's unanimous agreement.

Originally Posted by skylark

I'm sorry to anyone who read my post and somehow discerned that I thought that being initiated into two NPC groups was ever okay. I've certainly never felt at odds with someone I completely agreed with more and if my reluctance to use uniquivocal language caused any confusion -- I am so sorry.

No prob. We just wanted to clarify so that others wouldn't read that post and think, "Well, skylark said 'usually' so maybe I can be an exception and rerush".

[skylark]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

It's not Sigma Kappa's decision. It's not Zeta Tau Alpha's decision. It's not Alpha Chi Omega's decision. It is the National Panhellenic Conference's unanimous agreement.

Well, I know there are at least some NPC "unanimous agreements" that are, in fact, not unanimous (despite the label). An example is the agreement that some of the orgs have passed on social events with non-dry fraternity houses. Some NPC orgs subscribe to certain parts of the agreement, some NPC orgs subscribe to it in its entirety. Some NPC orgs subscribe to it in its entirety, but then allow for exceptions if you apply first to your HQ and ask for one.

Maybe I should just leave contributions to these forums to others that obviously know more than I do in these areas. I was under the impression that as someone who was on the chapter-side of an affiliation issue while I was an active that maybe I could contribute to the conversation since the OP herself seemed pretty lost. I thought that knowing more than at least she did was enough reason to contribute, but next time I'll just wait for someone more experienced to put their two cents in.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by skylark

Well, I guess since I haven't personally read every NPC organizations rules I feel a little wary of saying "can't ever" and figured the point was as clearly made by the word "usually" but maybe it would be more accurate to say I have never heard of a situation where someone was allowed to be initiated into two NPC groups for any reason.

I'm sorry to anyone who read my post and somehow discerned that I thought that being initiated into two NPC groups was ever okay. I've certainly never felt at odds with someone I completely agreed with more and if my reluctance to use uniquivocal language caused any confusion -- I am so sorry.

If you read the sticky that's called "Duel Memberships", and some of the old threads, you'll see why we're such sticklers for using definitive language. It seems like every time someone starts a thread about "I'm not happy, can I re-rush" or "I joined an NPC, but I really should have joined an NPHC, can I still do that" someone will chime in with a "but I know someone who did" or a perceived loophole, even though it is 100% against the rules of both Conferences. You don't want to give people even an inch when it comes to that. That's all.