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

[Mevara]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I understand, but it seems to me that if something is in the bylaws and the bylaws are available for public consumption, one is usually well clear of the slipperiness. The slipperiness comes when one gets into things not in publically available documents.

No biggie -- I was just curious.

I don't know if they are confidential but they are not publicly available.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Mevara

I don't know if they are confidential but they are not publicly available.

Thanks.

[TSteven]

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

For some NIC fraternities (and I suspect some other GLOs), the phrase “any similar organization” may refer to any fraternity (GLO) that may be viewed as “general” or “social” and not just members of the NIC.

Also, these GLOs are viewed as being inter/national (regional) in scope with multiple chapters and with some sort of headquarters or governing body. And they may also be a member of another umbrella (governing) council/conference/association other than the NIC. Or not. (Kappa Sigma and Phi Delta Theta for example.)

As such, I suspect this may be the reason the caveat “other than honorary or professional origination” is often added (needed).

[ElieM]

Originally Posted by Mevara

I don't know if they are confidential but they are not publicly available.

a quick google says yes, they are.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by ElieM

a quick google says yes, they are.

I'm pretty sure that these things have to be publicly available for NFP's.