A Rose by Any Other Name?: Co-ed Fraternity and Heteronormative Traditions

[trisigma212]

Maybe the female members could give the chapters their flowers as a sign of friendship? Or yellow roses for the same reason? That avoids the whole sticky popscicle thing and isn't likely to offend anyone.

I think it would be easier to have a social event that is more on the fun side. Obviously stepping up philanthropy will help your chapter's standing on campus, but also supporting other chapter's charities will help as well. I think a 3 social event is a good idea. The traditional sororities may be more on board with this, but it may be hard to get the traditional fraternities on board (egos, wanting to be Alpha males, etc).

I think if you have a variety of social mixers that appeal to both males and females, you'll find a happy medium and you're likely to get a better response.

[naraht]

I like Yellow Roses as an idea, showing friendship and equally appropriate to receive from a man or a woman...

And the Original Poster was right, I'm pretty sure I've figured out his group in less than 30 seconds of googling. (And my answer to the question posed in their chapter description is "Chthulu would easily beat Beowulf".)

And while it may seem like somewhat of a cop-out, have you considered doing a social event with Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed community service fraternity? (The Alpha Phi Omega chapter at the campus where I think the OP is at runs 40-50 brothers returning each year)

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by trisigma212

Maybe the female members could give the chapters their flowers as a sign of friendship?

Oh, good idea! We always thought it was adorable when a fraternity brought our flower instead of something generic.

Also, are you participating in THEIR philanthropies? Like, do you have a team for Anchor Splash and Derby Days, etc.?