Speaking of inappropriate paraphernalia...

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Please don't hate on OUR ornament, lol

But even though ours is "nicer" I just don't see putting the frat on a christmas tree.

Can your shield be used so casually?

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

Can your shield be used so casually?

That's a good question and I'm glad you asked it.

Alpha has a shield and a coat of arms. The coat of arms is what you see on paraphernalia. It was designed SPECIFICALLY so brothers could wear something on our para, gifts, crafts, etc. The shield is used on official business and publications only. We are forbidden from wearing it or putting it on gifts and crafts.

This is the coat of arms, also known as the fraternal design:



And this is the shield:

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

That's a good question and I'm glad you asked it.

Alpha has a shield and a coat of arms. The coat of arms is what you see on paraphernalia. It was designed SPECIFICALLY so brothers could wear something on our para, gifts, crafts, etc. The shield is used on official business and publications only. We are forbidden from wearing it or putting it on gifts and crafts.

This is the coat of arms, also known as the fraternal design:



And this is the shield:

Wow. All this time I thought it was your shield that was being displayed! I guess this is yet another area where orgs differ. Thanks for the edumacation