Is This Common?

[MaggieXi]

Originally Posted by iheartlife

Has anyone ever heard of a sorority that makes the women going through the membership process plan and throw their own induction ceremony and after-ceremony dinner? I thought this was done by the chapter's big sisters for their little sisters? Also, I was told what the cost would be to join, but nothing about where the money was to go. Like, X dollars to national dues, X dollars to chapter dues, X dollars toward a handbook and sorority t-shirt (or something else with the sorority's letters on it) after induction, etc.

This organization is real, and has been around for a long time. But, it's not a member of any national councils or umbrella groups. So, it's not a question of legitimacy. Just one of common vs uncommon practices, I would think. But, if I really knew I wouldn't be on GreekChat asking would I?

I probably didn't get some terminology right, so my apologies for that in advance. I'm looking into a sorority and found out that they do this, but I have no idea if this is common or not. I know every organization is different, but I've lurked here enough to know that some things are pretty common across the board. I just have no idea, so I'd like some input.

Thanks in advance.

QFP.

Every organization is different and every council is different. What you are speaking might be a common practice for the group that you are questioning. Noone here can tell you if thats a common practice for that group.

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It also may be a very meaningful, bonding experience for the new member class. If it's a tradition for this group, it's a tradition of this group. Don't question what they do in their organization. We do things in our groups for a reason, but it doesn't make it the only way.