if anyone has a problem with my username future Q-dog leave a comment

[Velocity_14]

Originally Posted by neosoul

bwhahahahahahahahaha

*going back to drinking*

Imma drink with you...you got some magaritas?

[aephi alum]

Nobody is ever a "future ABC".

In NPC terminology, you are:
- a potential new member (PNM) if you are eligible for / participating in recruitment
- a new member if you've pledged but not initiated (i.e. a "new member of ABC" - depending on the sorority, you will be extended certain privileges as a new member, but you still might not be initiated)
- a sister if you're initiated (i.e. a "sister of ABC")

In NPHC terminology (this is my understanding as an outsider), you are:
- a rushee if you are participating in rush
- on line if you've pledged but not initiated (i.e. not a member yet, and you still might not be initiated, so "future ABC" is still incorrect)
- a soror or frater if you're initiated (then and only then can you call yourself an ABC)

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

In any case............... virtual margaritas and popcorn for all

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

Nobody is ever a "future ABC".

...

In NPHC terminology (this is my understanding as an outsider), you are:

- an interest or potential if attending a mixer or rush activity. It is understood by everyone you have done your research and are using discretion

- Prospective candidate that is ONLY known between you and your chosen organization--meaning you have submitted your paperwork and are currently having your application reviewed (Future "abc" is still incorrect--you may still NOT be extended an invitation to join...)

- a soror or brother if you are formally initiated, meaning that HQ KNOWS you have undergone a formal process and you have legitimately received notice that you are a full member. We can tell when one has not...

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

- an interest or potential if attending a mixer or rush activity. It is understood by everyone you have done your research and are using discretion

- Prospective candidate that is ONLY known between you and your chosen organization--meaning you have submitted your paperwork and are currently having your application reviewed (Future "abc" is still incorrect--you may still NOT be extended an invitation to join...)

- a soror or brother if you are formally initiated, meaning that HQ KNOWS you have undergone a formal process and you have legitimately received notice that you are a full member. We can tell when one has not...

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

each stage is probably named a little different in each org., but the concept is basically the same.

[PeppyGPhiB]

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

- an interest or potential if attending a mixer or rush activity. It is understood by everyone you have done your research and are using discretion

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

[DaemonSeid]

'Future' Q Dog


are you looking for attention?

Is that why you created this thread?

Did it work?

Are you satisfied?

If you ever cross are you going to change your username to something like

"IamNowaQdog"

If you get dropped and for some reason never finish, can I suggest a name for you ?

"4everEternal"

Just a thought.

[Bluetiful]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

'Future' Q Dog
are you looking for attention?

Is that why you created this thread?

Did it work?

Are you satisfied?

I think the correct answers are . . .

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No

[Bluetiful]

Ok wait, how come my "Quote" doesn't look like everyone else's? What am I doing wrong/not doing?

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

I can only speak for my Sorority:

Yes, discretion is of the utmost importance. Rumors are started that way which usually entails false accusations regarding membership at a specific locale for a specific time.

Interestingly, accusations are formally investigated by my Sorority. The investigation team are members from another area of the country.

But I have "heard" that other NPHC organizations will place names of the offending potentials on their websites if it has been found that there were involved in any illegal activities prior to official membership--that includes legal documentation...

My Sorority is only allowed to post names of its offending members.

All of us in the NPHC consider that a violation against membership can be construed as hazing and therefore under State law anti-hazing statutes, there are variations on the concept.

Moreover, when I say the "investigation team", for my Sorority, it includes prosecutors, lawyers for the Sorority, judges and law enforcement officials and background checks with references are done.

The FBI has assisted us in the apprehension of those who are forging my Sorority documents and accepting members under a false pretense with false names.

We prosecute for defamation and slander under the full extent of the law, because all our literature and symbols are trademarked.

I am not close to joking about that--especially in 2008...

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Out of curiosity (and, if I'm stepping on toes, I apologize in advance), before the prevalence of the internet, was discretion as important as it is now? I often wonder just how big of an impact the web has had on different aspects of Greek life, so I can't help but wonder whether discretion amongst NPHC potentials has become even more paramount than it used to be.

IMO, the internet has caused folx to become indiscreet. So yes, it is even more important now to remind them of discretion.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

In NPHC terminology (this is my understanding as an outsider), you are:
- a rushee if you are participating in rush
- on line if you've pledged but not initiated (i.e. not a member yet, and you still might not be initiated, so "future ABC" is still incorrect)
- a soror or frater if you're initiated (then and only then can you call yourself an ABC)

(NPHC folks, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

In any case............... virtual margaritas and popcorn for all

What's a frater?
Speak for your own umbrella group.....please.

[FeeFee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

What's a frater?
Speak for your own umbrella group.....please.

Prettyboy, I've seen the the term Frater used many times in the NPHC realm.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by FeeFee

Prettyboy, I've seen the the term Frater used many times in the NPHC realm.

Yeah, how about all the time at NPHC meetings and conferences.

And of course, "Frat" is short for "frater."

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Yeah, how about all the time at NPHC meetings and conferences.

And of course, "Frat" is short for "frater."

Really?! I never knew that. It must depend on location. We never used it in the east central province. At least I never heard of it being used. Thanks for the info though.