Starting a new lesbian sorority - Page 2

dreamseeker · #1 10-03-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

There are soooooooooo many Lesbian sororities, sister. Are you SURE you want to start a brand new one? Like, there are a LOT! Even one or two I would recommend.

I was thinking the same thing while i read.

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Originally Posted by Regina.George

Q.F.P.

hmm. nice highlight there.

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

I'm in full support of this.

lol, of course you are.

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Originally Posted by 33girl

I have the sneaking suspicion these aren't the Cinemax kind of lesbians.

LOL. well she said she's a "femm" so maybe hope will continue to rise (

) for EW

Elephant Walk · #2 10-04-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

I have the sneaking suspicion these aren't the Cinemax kind of lesbians.

"And please, please, please don’t let the fact that Ms. Carol is a lesbian put you off to her. You know how you all think there are two kinds of lesbians? There’s the kind on Cinemax that get it on and are hot, and there’s the mean kind? Well, Ms. Carol is neither of those."

(I guess you only get the quote if you understand my signature too but still)

Barbie's_Rush · #3 10-04-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

"And please, please, please don’t let the fact that Ms. Carol is a lesbian put you off to her. You know how you all think there are two kinds of lesbians? There’s the kind on Cinemax that get it on and are hot, and there’s the mean kind? Well, Ms. Carol is neither of those."

(I guess you only get the quote if you understand my signature too but still)

Kenny Powers > A Lesbian Sorority

AOII Angel · #4 10-03-2010, 08:47 PM

Do what you want to do, but just don't copy any other groups letters, flowers, mottos, colors, etc. It's just rude and generally frowned upon. Just realized that you are setting yourself up for a lot of work with a big chance for failure. No, there is not organization that you have to "register" with in order to start your sorority. You would be a local organization and would only need to work things out with your University. Other than following your Universities rules, there are no guidelines.

femm_runner · #5 10-03-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by femm_runner

Thanks,
That's what i'm trying to do. My point is, all of this started from somewhere. I know that it can't just be me. I'm asking a friend to help me with this process, as we both would really like to do this. I like to plan things out, know what needs to be done before i can move forward. I'm not just deciding to do this on a whim. I've been putting this together for a few months. I didnt want to start anything and then find out i'm breaking some laws/rules. I asked about the national level becasue, maybe there was someone i could talk to about this. I'm not trying to go national,yet. I just want to make sure i'm following giudelines.

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Do what you want to do, but just don't copy any other groups letters, flowers, mottos, colors, etc. It's just rude and generally frowned upon. Just realized that you are setting yourself up for a lot of work with a big chance for failure. No, there is not organization that you have to "register" with in order to start your sorority. You would be a local organization and would only need to work things out with your University. Other than following your Universities rules, there are no guidelines.

Thanks,
I understand that it is going to be lots of work and i'm prepared for that. I know that this isnt something that will happen over night. Thanks again for answering my question. You've hepled me to move forward.

femm_runner · #6 10-03-2010, 08:52 PM

It amazes me how rude everyone has been. I'm not understanding why everyone is taking this personal. Thanks, i now see that this forum is not what i thought it was. I asked an question, not what your thoughts about what i am doing is. I'll find my information somewhere else.
Thanks

EE-BO · #7 10-03-2010, 09:16 PM

PS- Something I forgot to mention, please also consider the practice of professional courtesy. Every student organization that succeeds offers something to potential members that suits them and their values. They are all different in that sense. And how you present it matters.

It is like politics really. Republicans and Democrats, both broadly and as local candidates, present differing options for voters. But more often than not, a candidate wins by demonstrating the positive alternative she can provide rather than bashing the other side.

I do not want to speak for other posters on this thread, but I suspect their concern- and one I have as well- is that you are coming into this process with a negative bias against other groups rather than a respect for what they offer their members and a belief that you can do the same for a group of people who do not currently have a group they would want to call "home".

XAntoftheSkyX · #8 10-03-2010, 09:23 PM

Gonna throw this out there... GLOs are about "we", not "me"

Good luck.

knight_shadow · #9 10-03-2010, 09:23 PM

femm_runner,

You're being a bit defensive. These are questions that are going to come up from interests. You need to be able to answer them, or your organization won't prosper.

And the fact that your initial post seemed to center around you was odd. You stated that YOU did this, YOU did that, and YOU want these people around YOU, but you haven't stated how this organization would benefit anyone else coming in.

This is what you need to figure out before choosing colors and a mascot.

Good luck.

Psi U MC Vito · #10 10-03-2010, 09:33 PM

OP

Like what was said, we aren't asking you anything that hasn't already been asked. Like why not join an existing lesbian sorority? Why do you feel the need for a completely new sorority? And do you even know there would be a market for it?

DubaiSis · #11 10-04-2010, 07:35 AM

One thing I've wondered is if you've considered NPC or NPHC sororities that are not focused on lesbians. You might find them more welcoming of you than you'd think, particularly if you're a joiner, leader, etc. You mentioned some reasons why you weren't happy with the existing lesbian sororities (and I will admit to 100% stupitude on that subject), but you didn't mention if you've considered "straight" sororities. I think it is less common to find gay women in sororities than it is for gay men in fraternities, but it still exists. And you might really like the structure they provide.

But please don't read this as me telling you NPC is the only way to go. I'm just saying it may fit your criteria more than you think.