Rushing a Recolonizing Chapter

[Canadian]

I know no sorority would mix grain alcohol with viagra. The point I was making was that if the chapter was closed for an outrageous reason, you may have to demonstrate otherwise because somebody rembembers Sister XYZ and some of her wild stories. Even if it's a 2 year clean break between deactivation and recolonization, some people (alumnae especially) will be there who are concerned about events which resulted in deactivation. So you've not only got to start a sorority, but also rebuild a new image.

Thomas

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by Canadian

I know no sorority would mix grain alcohol with viagra. The point I was making was that if the chapter was closed for an outrageous reason, you may have to demonstrate otherwise because somebody rembembers Sister XYZ and some of her wild stories. Even if it's a 2 year clean break between deactivation and recolonization, some people (alumnae especially) will be there who are concerned about events which resulted in deactivation. So you've not only got to start a sorority, but also rebuild a new image. Thomas

You're quite correct, Thomas.

However, 2 years is not nearly long enough between a charter surrender and a recolonization. 30 years may not be long enough. Sororities have a much harder time fighting rumors and changing public perception. A fraternity chapter can go from the cellar to the penthouse (so to speak) in a couple of years with no harm to the guys' reputations.
Women have much, much longer memories.

[MaggieXi]

If you are interested in the (re)colonization process and the organization as a whole, I would check out the national organizations web sites. From what I have seen on GC, and from my own experience, there can be a lot of information posted about colonies and recolonizations on those websites.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by Canadian

I know no sorority would mix grain alcohol with viagra. The point I was making was that if the chapter was closed for an outrageous reason, you may have to demonstrate otherwise because somebody rembembers Sister XYZ and some of her wild stories. Even if it's a 2 year clean break between deactivation and recolonization, some people (alumnae especially) will be there who are concerned about events which resulted in deactivation. So you've not only got to start a sorority, but also rebuild a new image.

Thomas

Your point about alumnae is a good one. Even if the chapter closed 30 years ago, there may be alumnae who are bitter about the closure or who carry baggage from it. Additionally, I hate to say it, but alumnae from other NPC chapters have been known to refresh the memories as to why the group left campus long ago. It just depends on how panhellenic the community is.

I also think it may be more difficult for sororities to recolonize than fraternities (image-wise). I think girls are less forgiving. Maybe I'm wrong about that, but with fewer sororities than fraternities on most campuses, the playing field seems more competitive. Kind of, oh yes, we want you to come to campus and recolonize, just don't do TOO well.

Based on another post in another thread, the OP did mention that she's at UIUC, so she must be talking about Alpha Xi Delta.

[red10]

Originally Posted by OTW

Based on another post in another thread, the OP did mention that she's at UIUC, so she must be talking about Alpha Xi Delta.

good stalking skills haha

Originally Posted by red10

good stalking skills haha

There was no stalking involved, dear.

If you do a view all posts, your first post was about Alpha Xi's recolonizing of their Kappa Chapter. You mentioned in another thread that you attend UIUC.

[red10]

Originally Posted by OTW

There was no stalking involved, dear.

If you do a view all posts, your first post was about Alpha Xi's recolonizing of their Kappa Chapter. You mentioned in another thread that you attend UIUC.

Very true. I was only joking.

Originally Posted by red10

Very true. I was only joking.

I know you said you rushed as a sophomore last year. Have you considered or will you be participating in Formal Rush again this year as a Junior or will you only be considering Alpha Xi Delta?