Biggest Rush Mistakes at any institution

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by SECdomination

Being a racist and having prejudices are very different, just so everyone knows. And while I'm completely off topic, I think that there are probably many KAs that are not racist OR prejudice.


For example, my chapter currently has two minoritiy brothers and one pledge. For the next four years, at least, there will be no black pledges. At all.
Not because my chapter is racist, but because some of the guys won't let it happen. So, while I would be surprised to see a minority in a KA chapter, I'd also be surprised if there weren't a lot of guys that wanted one.

If there won't be a black pledge because it can't happen then that is systematic... and that is racism. I'm not trying to call you out because I believe that organizations should be allowed to take whoever they want, but that doesn't make it anything other than racism when you deny a black guy membership only because hes black.

[DSTCHAOS]

I am reminded why PhiGam is alright with me.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by SECdomination

No offense taken. I was trying to explain that my chapter is known as one that will not take blacks, but probably more than 50% would be willing to. The entire chapter is not racist, but enough of the members are to make it seem that way. Does that make sense?

Generally speaking, it may only take a limited number of members to vote "no" to deny a bid to a rushee. In some chapters, it might be just one no vote. And some chapters may require a vote (approval) on each pledge prior to initiation. Again, this number needed to "blackball" (vote no and deny membership) may be low here as well.