Probates!

[dreamseeker]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

For the record, there are schools that not only allow, but regulate above-ground pledging, including surfacing. Granted, these schools are mostly in the northeast as far as I know.

I attended a public surfacing this past spring for which the Greek Life director had sent out a mass email invitation to the campus Greeks letting them know they were welcome to attend. Based on attestations by the organization itself as well as the pledge-like behavior of the individuals for some time after the show, it was understood that they had not yet been initiated.

Then, there's another organization on the same campus that surfaces their pledges, but not openly. They invite select people to attend.

WE GOTTA PROOOOBLEMMM!! LOL i should watch the vids again.

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

That irks me to no end.

My alma mater has started requiring the MGC organizations to have a "mass probate/coming out/showcase" at the end of each semester. Even if the students haven't been initiated, all organizations are required to participate.

Many of the older organizations (that have done coming out shows in the past and don't completely bite other organizations' styles) have been upset about it and will typically bring current members on to talk about their respective organizations. The newer organizations (who obviously searched for "Probating 101" on Youtube) will emulate the NPHC organizations' styles, including chants, steps, etc. Their new (or soon to be new) members usually have no idea what's going on, but will try to carry those things over into their active semesters.

I know that if it annoys me, it must be frustrating to the members of the NPHC community here.

its annoying when schools try to regulate things such as the bolded.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by dreamseeker

its annoying when schools try to regulate things such as the bolded.

With things like that, I think it's better for councils to be "collaborators" as opposed to "regulators"

The only time I think an iron fist should be thrown down is when RM or discipline is involved. If we're meeting the standards of I/HQ and the University, don't tell us how to a social event. Just make sure it doesn't conflict with another organization's event.

If I shoot a pledge in the face, feel free to intervene.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by dreamseeker

WE GOTTA PROOOOBLEMMM!!

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

If I shoot a pledge in the face, feel free to intervene.

Hayle no.

[dreamseeker]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

LOL @ that face

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

What I think of everytime I see this thread pop up under New Posts:

This pic reminds me of the time my younger cousin mixed up "prostate" and "pancreas." That was an extremely entertaining conversation. :cook:

Originally Posted by DrPhil

HBCUs strike again...or no?

In this vein, they strike all the time. I had a "pledge period" when getting into my honor society (which had Greek letters). Greek letters were assigned to certain dorms and we had to be "initiated." Black folx always tryna 'nitiate somebody. Honestly, some things are not meant to be "made special." Sometimes an honor society is just a bunch of smart people and should stay as such. Leave the nerds in peace.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

You trynna help Ike? YOU...trynna help Ike? Ike don't need no help!

My abs are burning from yesterday's workout and you are NOT helping.

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

In this vein, they strike all the time. I had a "pledge period" when getting into my honor society (which had Greek letters). Greek letters were assigned to certain dorms and we had to be "initiated." Black folx always tryna 'nitiate somebody. Honestly, some things are not meant to be "made special." Sometimes an honor society is just a bunch of smart people and should stay as such. Leave the nerds in peace.

LOL@pledging Phi Beta Kappa.

"Your GPA isn't good enough..get in the cut!!!"

LOL

I wish somebody would.

My people perish because of lack of knowledge.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

"Your GPA isn't good enough..get in the cut!!!"

I would DIE lol

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

LOL@pledging Phi Beta Kappa.

"Your GPA isn't good enough..get in the cut!!!"

LOL

I wish somebody would.

My people perish because of lack of knowledge.

LOL

And it was Beta Kappa Chi.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Opinions of organizations aside, there's really no difference between someone pledging for Beta Kappa Chi (or a gospel choir or a band or any other group) and pledging for a BGLO/LGLO/MCGLO/NIC/etc. It only makes as much sense as our perception allows it to.

If it only makes as much sense as our perception will allow, wouldn't saying there is no difference only be your perception? J/k

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

If it only makes as much sense as our perception will allow, wouldn't saying there is no difference only be your perception? J/k

No.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Wow that's dumb.

Common sense probably wasn't explicitly listed as a requirement in the job description.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Common sense probably wasn't explicitly listed as a requirement in the job description.

I've seen dumber as it pertains to Greek Life but a "secret" invitation message to nonmembers (I assume nonmembers) is just hilarious.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I've seen dumber as it pertains to Greek Life but a "secret" invitation message to nonmembers (I assume nonmembers) is just hilarious.

I find that Greek Life administrators dealing with unfamiliar territory (ex. NPC member overseeing LGLO activities or a non-Greek overseeing an NPC expansion process) seem more prone to blunders, especially when they are under a dictate to encourage diversity. They don't have anyone contextualizing a new experience for them in terms they understand.