What is the next step in "Starting A New Local Sorority" at my college??

[DubaiSis]

Please read through some of the many threads here about starting locals. Some of them are harsh, but accurate nonetheless. The one thing you've got going for you is you're opening to calling yourself a club.

Are you intent on being a local? Do you mean Zeta Phi Beta is the only NPHC sorority represented or the only sorority period? Is there a reason why you aren't interested in Zeta? Is the campus in a position to desire expansion, whether it be a local or national sorority? Do you have a campus Panhellenic?

Regarding the letters, try researching NPC, NPHC, NIC, service fraternities, multi-cultural sororities, professional fraternities, etc. There are a gazillion of them out there. Typically the letters stand for something other than copyright or creative infringement from a popular movie.

[dajIRSC]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Please read through some of the many threads here about starting locals. Some of them are harsh, but accurate nonetheless. The one thing you've got going for you is you're opening to calling yourself a club.

Are you intent on being a local? Do you mean Zeta Phi Beta is the only NPHC sorority represented or the only sorority period? Is there a reason why you aren't interested in Zeta? Is the campus in a position to desire expansion, whether it be a local or national sorority? Do you have a campus Panhellenic?

Regarding the letters, try researching NPC, NPHC, NIC, service fraternities, multi-cultural sororities, professional fraternities, etc. There are a gazillion of them out there. Typically the letters stand for something other than copyright or creative infringement from a popular movie.

We intent to be a local sorority, because we we're told that is what we can do since there is no national sorority at our college. And, Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority there at our campus(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it). I along with several other girls have tried. Our college gave permission to be either "local" or "national". So, we thought to start local and grow to national level. We do not have a campus Panhellenic.

I will contact the NPC and ask for advice for further questions. I do appreciate your help. Any other advice, would still be helpful.

Respectfully,
Dolores

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by dajIRSC

We intent to be a local sorority, because we we're told that is what we can do since there is no national sorority at our college. And, Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority there at our campus(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it). I along with several other girls have tried. Our college gave permission to be either "local" or "national". So, we thought to start local and grow to national level. We do not have a campus Panhellenic.

I will contact the NPC and ask for advice for further questions. I do appreciate your help. Any other advice, would still be helpful.

Respectfully,
Dolores

FYI - Zeta Phi Beta is an INTERnational sorority.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by dajIRSC

We intent to be a local sorority, because we we're told that is what we can do since there is no national sorority at our college. And, Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority there at our campus(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it). I along with several other girls have tried. Our college gave permission to be either "local" or "national". So, we thought to start local and grow to national level. We do not have a campus Panhellenic.

I will contact the NPC and ask for advice for further questions. I do appreciate your help. Any other advice, would still be helpful.

Respectfully,
Dolores

What does the NPC have to do with your starting a local sorority??

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by dajIRSC

We intent to be a local sorority, because we we're told that is what we can do since there is no national sorority at our college. And, Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority there at our campus(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it). I along with several other girls have tried. Our college gave permission to be either "local" or "national". So, we thought to start local and grow to national level. We do not have a campus Panhellenic.

I will contact the NPC and ask for advice for further questions. I do appreciate your help. Any other advice, would still be helpful.

Respectfully,
Dolores

So you and the other girls have tried to become members of Zeta? Please, do tell.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by dajIRSC

.....(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it)......

As Mike Myers posing as "Linda Richman the Coffee Talk Lady" would say, "Oy Gevilt!!"

[Angelicqt716]

Originally Posted by dajIRSC

And, Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority there at our campus(and it's mainly a black sorority, so we can't be in it).

So, did my race change and I didn't get the memo? Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. does not exclude membership based on race.

Instead of starting a local sorority, why not try and charter a chapter at your school of a national organization?