Alumnae Panhellenics

SWTXBelle · #1 04-06-2008, 02:54 PM

I think you may not understand how little NPC Alumnae Panhellenic dues are - I founded the NW TN/SW KY APH,and paid the dues myself (I think they were $25) the first two years. We only have 8 or so members, but put on a tea every spring.
Forming the APH was really not hard at all, and by joining you would be listed on their website and receive the help and support of the Alumnae Panhellenic advisors (all the women I've worked with have been great). The NPC materials have been a big hit at our tea. You also would have your contact information given to all NPC members - we've had NPC groups contact us about getting their members active in the APH. What your group has done is great - I'd hate for a misunderstanding about dues to keep you from being a part of NPC!
eta - our group has $5 dues also, and is structured so anyone who pays can be a member - so we have more than one member from some sororities.

FirstAndFinest · #2 04-06-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm very excited about the Central NJ Alumnae Panhellenic! There were representatives from 7 NPC groups - and many live (or have members in their own alum assoc) really close to me (and my assoc's members)!

Jennie - it was really great to meet you! I'm trying to figure out how to be at the next meeting AND at the Founders' Day celebration at Villanova (at the exact same times)!

jennie3576 · #3 04-06-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstAndFinest

I'm very excited about the Central NJ Alumnae Panhellenic! There were representatives from 7 NPC groups - and many live (or have members in their own alum assoc) really close to me (and my assoc's members)!

Jennie - it was really great to meet you! I'm trying to figure out how to be at the next meeting AND at the Founders' Day celebration at Villanova (at the exact same times)!

I'm really excited about the NJ APH too! I had a great time today and met a lot of wonderful women. It's so awesome how the connection of NPC can bring us together! We don't wear the same letters but are still bonded by sisterhood!

OK - I am officially a dork

FirstAndFinest · #4 04-06-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jennie3576

I'm really excited about the NJ APH too! I had a great time today and met a lot of wonderful women. It's so awesome how the connection of NPC can bring us together! We don't wear the same letters but are still bonded by sisterhood!

OK - I am officially a dork

I'm a dork, too, bc I feel the same way! I came in the door telling Mr. FnF all about the luncheon and he was like "HUH - is this ADPi stuff?" I just said yes and let him say "that's nice, dear".

FirstAndFinest · #5 04-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Regarding dues, we learned that NPC "charges" ~ $25-$40 per Alumnae Panhellenic. Each AP can charge dues based on the type of organization it decides to be. I think we decided that we are not going with the kind of group where individuals join; we are going with the type where an NPC's Alumnae Association joins and pays dues based on the number of dues-paying members the AA has.

SWTXBelle · #6 04-06-2008, 05:55 PM

http://npcwomen.org/alumnae-panhellenics/advisors.aspx contact the advisor for your area.

Thetagirl218 · #7 04-11-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstAndFinest

we are going with the type where an NPC's Alumnae Association joins and pays dues based on the number of dues-paying members the AA has.

That is what the NPC Alumnae groups in my area do. We each have our Panhellenic dues worked into our overall Alumnae chapter dues. The system works well for us!

gwen1982 · #8 04-07-2008, 01:08 AM

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I'm a dork, too, bc I feel the same way! I came in the door telling Mr. FnF all about the luncheon and he was like "HUH - is this ADPi stuff?" I just said yes and let him say "that's nice, dear".

Geez, I haven't been on here forever. Jennie, I'm so glad you mentioned it today! It rekindled the idea to skulk around again. I had a great time today meeting everyone and can't wait for the Central NJ group to take off!! Mrs. FnF - it was wonderful talking to you. I admit I'm a Greek geek, and I thank you for the history lesson. I think everyone's history is interesting, and I can't wait to find out more about everyone and their respective groups

AnchorAlumna · #9 04-06-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I think you may not understand how little NPC Alumnae Panhellenic dues are - I founded the NW TN/SW KY APH,and paid the dues myself (I think they were $25) the first two years. We only have 8 or so members, but put on a tea every spring.

Well, I'll have to look into that - thanks for telling me, Belle! Last time we were members, it was based on the number of members and seems like it was roughly $1 a member with a minimum of $50. We also only have about 8 member groups...so with $10 per group...heck, we hardly have enough to justify a bank account!
And I apologize, but the NPC Web site does NOT have information on starting a group. I've looked and looked and can't find any. I'm sure that you would get a quick response by calling or e-mailing an area adviser, though.