Switching from a Local Sorority to a National (National Panhellenic Conference)

[haley36]

Thanks everyone! It seems like you girls are saying that it doesn't really matter since I never joined an NPC; so it might as well be worth a shot.

@amIblue?: so is it for just your chapter specifically that says y'all don't accept people who have been in "similar organizations"?

@KSUViolet06: You bring up an excellent point about letting my sisters know, that would be terrible for them to just find out the FB way.

I wouldn't be violating any National Panhellenic Conference bylaws; therefore, I am still eligible to rush? But I might not be eligible in certain chapters - is that what I should be concerned about?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by haley36

Thanks everyone! It seems like you girls are saying that it doesn't really matter since I never joined an NPC; so it might as well be worth a shot.

@amIblue?: so is it for just your chapter specifically that says y'all don't accept people who have been in "similar organizations"?

@KSUViolet06: You bring up an excellent point about letting my sisters know, that would be terrible for them to just find out the FB way.

I wouldn't be violating any National Panhellenic Conference bylaws; therefore, I am still eligible to rush? But I might not be eligible in certain chapters - is that what I should be concerned about?

You are eligible to rush. Individual chapters have to decide if you meet their membership requirements.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by haley36

amIblue?: so is it for just your chapter specifically that says y'all don't accept people who have been in "similar organizations"?

amiblue? is telling Mevara (who is also a KKG) from another chapter where to find it in the national bylaws, so I would assume she's saying that this applies to KKG as a whole, not just for her chapter.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by 33girl

amiblue? is telling Mevara (who is also a KKG) from another chapter where to find it in the national bylaws, so I would assume she's saying that this applies to KKG as a whole, not just for her chapter.

Yes, I was referring Mevara to our national bylaws. I'm not sure we agree on the interpretation. I could ask someone at HQ, but I've probably said too much anyway on a public message board.

To the original OP, what will your status be with your local when you transfer? As far as Kappa is concerned, when a collegiate member in good standing transfers to a new school where there is no chapter, we become alumnae. I think this is fairly standard for NPC groups.

I get that you'll miss sorority life at your new school (I had to transfer after my third year because of family issues, and it stunk seeing all the groups wearing their letters and having fun), but didn't you make a promise to your organization?

Anyway, you are definitely free to go through recruitment, and the chapters at your new school will figure out if they want you and if you are eligible for membership.

[aephi alum]

It's worth a shot.

NPC doesn't have any rules stipulating that an initiate of a local sorority can't join an NPC sorority. There is a rule that, once initiated into one NPC sorority, you can never join another - but that isn't the case here. Some campus Panhellenics stipulate that if you join a local you cannot also join an NPC on the same campus - again, that isn't the case here.

So, if you choose, rush, and see what happens. Don't lie if asked whether you were in a local, but don't volunteer the information either.

Good luck.

[haley36]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

It's worth a shot.

NPC doesn't have any rules stipulating that an initiate of a local sorority can't join an NPC sorority. There is a rule that, once initiated into one NPC sorority, you can never join another - but that isn't the case here. Some campus Panhellenics stipulate that if you join a local you cannot also join an NPC on the same campus - again, that isn't the case here.

So, if you choose, rush, and see what happens. Don't lie if asked whether you were in a local, but don't volunteer the information either.

Good luck.

Thank you for your advice, I certainly will take it to heart. And I hope that I find a new home, but not forgetting about my old one, either.

[haley36]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Yes, I was referring Mevara to our national bylaws. I'm not sure we agree on the interpretation. I could ask someone at HQ, but I've probably said too much anyway on a public message board.

To the original OP, what will your status be with your local when you transfer? As far as Kappa is concerned, when a collegiate member in good standing transfers to a new school where there is no chapter, we become alumnae. I think this is fairly standard for NPC groups.

I get that you'll miss sorority life at your new school (I had to transfer after my third year because of family issues, and it stunk seeing all the groups wearing their letters and having fun), but didn't you make a promise to your organization?

Anyway, you are definitely free to go through recruitment, and the chapters at your new school will figure out if they want you and if you are eligible for membership.

I'm not sure what my status would be; I wouldn't be affiliated with the school anymore, which means I'd be leaving the local sorority as well. And I do understand that I made this commitment, but at that time, I was not aware that I would have to leave it behind. I'm still taking into consideration about re-rushing; I just wanted to know if there was an option for it because I've enjoyed being part of a sisterhood and the Greek community. And that's something I really value in my college experience. My situation is a bit tricky since I joined a local sorority with affiliations only around our neighborhood. But thanks for the info.

[Mevara]

Originally Posted by 33girl

amiblue? is telling Mevara (who is also a KKG) from another chapter where to find it in the national bylaws, so I would assume she's saying that this applies to KKG as a whole, not just for her chapter.

Yes she sent me some clarification. It appears there is a bylaw that states as amIBlue said previously.

Originally Posted by amiblue?;

a member may not be pledged to or a member of any similar organization, other than honorary or professional org.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Yes, I was referring Mevara to our national bylaws. I'm not sure we agree on the interpretation. I could ask someone at HQ, but I've probably said too much anyway on a public message board.

[Tangent]

Are your bylaws confidential?

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