2009/2010 Risk Management Charter Revocations and Suspensions

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I don't see how any of that doesn't involve the person being responsible for their membership. Probation and Suspension are temporary and also do not interfere with "for life" unless the person chooses not to resolve it.

I just object to the idea that it's HQ's fault that you're not a member which seems to be what you're suggesting.

The NPHC and the NPC do things a little differently where discipline for individuals is concerned.

DrPhil - NPCs pretty much either terminate you (i.e. you're not a member anymore and it's as if you've never been a member) or make you early alum when a chapter closes. There are times when people have financial issues but those are resolved by just paying up. It's not like I've seen with NPHC groups where Susie isn't allowed to participate in any XYZ events for 2 years or whatever.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The NPHC and the NPC do things a little differently where discipline for individuals is concerned.

DrPhil - NPCs pretty much either terminate you (i.e. you're not a member anymore and it's as if you've never been a member) or make you early alum when a chapter closes. There are times when people have financial issues but those are resolved by just paying up. It's not like I've seen with NPHC groups where Susie isn't allowed to participate in any XYZ events for 2 years or whatever.

Yes, I understand that it is different for individuals.

I just think it comes off as blaming HQ for your own screw ups

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I just think it comes off as blaming HQ for your own screw ups

Sometimes HQs are to blame because they are filled with imperfect people interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures. But my point was that HQs make the final decision (with and without an appeal).

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The NPHC and the NPC do things a little differently where discipline for individuals is concerned.

DrPhil - NPCs pretty much either terminate you (i.e. you're not a member anymore and it's as if you've never been a member) or make you early alum when a chapter closes. There are times when people have financial issues but those are resolved by just paying up. It's not like I've seen with NPHC groups where Susie isn't allowed to participate in any XYZ events for 2 years or whatever.

Thanks. I figured Drolefile was making a general statement when she said sorority membership is for a lifetime and not being NPC-specific.

One thing that GC always reminds me of is that the lifetime membership is not very emphasized in the NPC, in general.

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

One thing that GC always reminds me of is that the lifetime membership is not very emphasized in the NPC, in general.

off topic: DrPhil, this brings to mind the discussion a while back about my observation of my DST friend and how deeply involved (and committed) she continues to be with her philanthropy and her sorority sisters. As I see it, the interpretation of NPC lifetime membership varies greatly and depends on many factors and circumstances.

So, while my "membership" does continue as an alum, my actual involvement with my fraternity depends on ME and how much I put into it (e.g. alumnae club activities, advisory board activities, etc).

back to the topic at hand...