how do local sororities work?

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by ruaprincs2

Hello, I am currently a member of Delta Delta Delta--Omega Delta chapter.

HOWEVER, next semester I am transferring to Carthage in Wisconsin which does not have a TriDelt chapter. They have 2 National sororities and several local sororities..

I was initiated and I can't join another national.. however, how does that work for locals?

I really can't see myself joining another sorority--but at the same time I can't imagine not being in a sorority!

So just wondering--?

I may be alone in this, but I think it would be rude of you to remain a Tri-Delta alum and join another sorority regardless if it is not affiliated with the NPC.

I also think it is not wise of you to call yourself out in your Tri-Delta roll call that announced your chapter as well you being Treasurer. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who you might be and some of your sisters might even be lurking on this board. I know if I saw one of my chapter sisters inquiring about joining locals on a new campus just because she "couldn't imagine not being in a sorority!" I would be hurt and upset.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I may be alone in this, but I think it would be rude of you to remain a Tri-Delta alum and join another sorority regardless if it is not affiliated with the NPC.

I also think it is not wise of you to call yourself out in your Tri-Delta roll call that announced your chapter as well you being Treasurer. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who you might be and some of your sisters might even be lurking on this board. I know if I saw one of my chapter sisters inquiring about joining locals on a new campus just because she "couldn't imagine not being in a sorority!" I would be hurt and upset.

If there aren't rules against it, why not?

How many collegiate alums actually do anything for/with their sorority? She's got the rest of her life to be a TriDelt alum, what difference does it make if she joins a local sorority for the rest of her schooltime...especially if that local KNOWS she's a TriDelt and bids her anyway.

I don't know all of the individual NPCs rules, but I've never heard of any of them having a bylaw against joining a local. It doesn't hurt to ask.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

If there aren't rules against it, why not?

How many collegiate alums actually do anything for/with their sorority? She's got the rest of her life to be a TriDelt alum, what difference does it make if she joins a local sorority for the rest of her schooltime...especially if that local KNOWS she's a TriDelt and bids her anyway.

I don't know all of the individual NPCs rules, but I've never heard of any of them having a bylaw against joining a local. It doesn't hurt to ask.

Actually, I think there are some NPC groups that have rules against joining locals. But other than that, I agree with this post.

If one of my sisters had transferred to, say, Grove City (an all locals school) and joined a local, I wouldn't be upset...I would be upset if she completely cut us out of her life for her new sisters, but other than that? No. If the schools are close together, who knows? Maybe it can even forge a bond between the chapters.

The only thing I can see problematic about this situation is if rush includes the NPC and local groups together - I think under no circumstances should you go to any kind of event for an NPC group.

Depending on the rules the locals have, they might be able to take you on as a "social member" meaning you would attend mixers and such but not be initiated or see ritual.

[mh*e]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I know if I saw one of my chapter sisters inquiring about joining locals on a new campus just because she "couldn't imagine not being in a sorority!" I would be hurt and upset.

Hm... I don't understand this mindset. I currently rely on my sorority so heavily for companionship and having fun with day-to-day activities that I would definitely consider joining a local if I had to transfer and there was no other option. Similarly, I would be completely okay with any of my sisters doing the same... I'd want them to be happy, not lonely and bored in an unfamiliar place.

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