Most chapters at Phi Beta Kappa schools

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by kddani

The OP seems to constantly be striving to find some sort of measuring stick by which to compare GLOs and figure out how they all measure up.

And that never plays well here where any mention other than "no matter the letter we're all Greeks together" is rebuffed.

oldu, I appreciate your time and effort and find your threads interesting and informative.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

And that never plays well here where any mention other than "no matter the letter we're all Greeks together" is rebuffed.

If you find this concept so offensive, why are you still here instead of posting at Fratty?

(I think I know the answer, but I'll throw it open to see some other opinions.)

[oldu]

I would include the NPHC groups if I could locate a good chapter listing for each organization. They do not seem to be listed on the national sites. How about someone be energetic enough to do one of those "all the chapters ever" lists for each of the NPHC fraternities & sororities. By the way I do these kinds of postings because I think it is healthy for us to constantly compare our success (or lack of) with others. Good healthy competition is what makes us better.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by oldu

I would include the NPHC groups if I could locate a good chapter listing for each organization. They do not seem to be listed on the national sites. How about someone be energetic enough to do one of those "all the chapters ever" lists for each of the NPHC fraternities & sororities.

NPHC isn't a factor in any of your threads.

And, no, I won't be the one getting Delta's chapter listing for the purpose of this discussion because this topic isn't that interesting.

[tallgreekalum]

Alpha Delt has 26 chapters in the US (3 in Canada). Two (Chapman and Northeastern) do not have PBK chapters. 90%, if my math is right.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by oldu

I would include the NPHC groups if I could locate a good chapter listing for each organization. They do not seem to be listed on the national sites. How about someone be energetic enough to do one of those "all the chapters ever" lists for each of the NPHC fraternities & sororities. By the way I do these kinds of postings because I think it is healthy for us to constantly compare our success (or lack of) with others. Good healthy competition is what makes us better.

*ring ring*

Receptionist: Hello, _______ Sorority/Fraternity, Inc. May I help you?

oldu: Yes, this is oldu. I am conducting research into Greek Lettered Organizations and I was wondering if you had available a listing of your collegiate chapters and where they were founded?

Receptionist: (could only say yes, no, or instruct you on how to purchase a history book)


That's pretty simple, right?

[kddani]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

*ring ring*

Receptionist: Hello, _______ Sorority/Fraternity, Inc. May I help you?

oldu: Yes, this is oldu. I am conducting research into Greek Lettered Organizations and I was wondering if you had available a listing of your collegiate chapters and where they were founded?

Receptionist: (could only say yes, no, or instruct you on how to purchase a history book)


That's pretty simple, right?

But message board compilations are much more reliable than the official source!!!!

And, for oldu, how exactly does this thread compare "success"? What is successful about having a GLO chapter of a totally unrelated in intent or purpose honorary society? One has nothing to do with the other.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

*ring ring*

Receptionist: Hello, _______ Sorority/Fraternity, Inc. May I help you?

oldu: Yes, this is oldu. I am conducting research into Greek Lettered Organizations and I was wondering if you had available a listing of your collegiate chapters and where they were founded?

Receptionist: (could only say yes, no, or instruct you on how to purchase a history book)


That's pretty simple, right?

Oh noooooooo...not to have to research NPHC chapters!!!!


There actually was an unofficial website that listed NPHC organization chapters. It's one of those sites you happen upon but it's hard to find when you're actually looking for it.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Oh noooooooo...not to have to research NPHC chapters!!!!


There actually was an unofficial website that listed NPHC organization chapters. It's one of those sites you happen upon but it's hard to find when you're actually looking for it.

Like, OMIGOSH, and to have to make the same phone call NINE WHOLE TIMES?????

I have never seen the site you're referring to, but I've always wanted to work on a project like that..... I mean seriously, it would be a lot of upfront work, but very easy to maintain once its up (as long as you don't include websites)

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Like, OMIGOSH, and to have to make the same phone call NINE WHOLE TIMES?????

I have never seen the site you're referring to, but I've always wanted to work on a project like that..... I mean seriously, it would be a lot of upfront work, but very easy to maintain once its up (as long as you don't include websites)

I don't know if it was accurate or if it was an exhaustive list. I stumbled upon it years ago and it probably doesn't exist anymore.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by oldu

I would include the NPHC groups if I could locate a good chapter listing for each organization. They do not seem to be listed on the national sites. How about someone be energetic enough to do one of those "all the chapters ever" lists for each of the NPHC fraternities & sororities. By the way I do these kinds of postings because I think it is healthy for us to constantly compare our success (or lack of) with others. Good healthy competition is what makes us better.

www.google.com

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Are you serious? It's not about caring enough -- he can make NINE phone calls and most likely get all the information he needs! LAZY!

I understand your point of view. And for sake of discussion, lets say that perhaps he is lazy. So what? Is it oldu's responsibility to provide the list?

If someone really cares enough about that information being on GC, instead on complaining that no one has yet to provide it for you (the general you), then either start your own list or (genuinely) offer to assist with the research.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by TSteven

I understand your point of view. And for sake of discussion, lets say that perhaps he is lazy. So what? Is it oldu's responsibility to provide the list?

If someone really cares enough about that information being on GC, instead on complaining that no one has yet to provide it for you (the general you), then either start your own list or (genuinely) offer to assist with the research.

I (the specific I) have provided the best way to obtain the information.

But for the record -- did anyone really care that much about the information being presented on ANY of the councils?

If you're going to have a thread as general as "Most chapters at Phi Beta Kappa schools" and not qualify it as being about WHITE GLOS only (yes, I said it, and for a reason), then yes, oldu should be held to a standard of doing research on just nine more orgs and making it complete.

Hell, several of the NPHCs are older than some of the NICs and NPCS.

And let's not get into Phi Beta Kappa schools where there are ONLY NPHC orgs.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by TSteven

I understand your point of view. And for sake of discussion, lets say that perhaps he is lazy. So what? Is it oldu's responsibility to provide the list?

Is it oldu's responsibility to do anything that he continues to do? He's become the dondada of GLO history on GC. Somehow.

Originally Posted by TSteven

If someone really cares enough about that information being on GC

We generally don't and more than likely won't be investing in a list soley for the purpose of GC.

But since someone continues to volunteer these random threads, we can comment on the exclusion.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Is it oldu's responsibility to do anything that he continues to do?

Not at all.

He's become the dondada of GLO history on GC. Somehow.

If you say so.

We generally don't and more than likely won't be investing in a list soley for the purpose of GC.

But since someone continues to volunteer these random threads, we can comment on the exclusion.

Absolutely. As it should be.