Benefits of Being Greek Affiliated?

[Sciencewoman]

I just learned a new college slang word! Apparently "maroon" is the new term for "moron." As in, I read the OP's post out loud to my daughter and she said laughed and said, "what a maroon!" I feel kind of bad for sharing this, but there you go.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

I just learned a new college slang word! Apparently "maroon" is the new term for "moron." As in, I read the OP's post out loud to my daughter and she said laughed and said, "what a maroon!" I feel kind of bad for sharing this, but there you go.

Ah, all that's old becomes new again. Bugs Bunny is always a classic.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Ah, all that's old becomes new again. Bugs Bunny is always a classic.

This is exactly what I thought of after reading Sciencewoman's post! Haha

[Sciencewoman]

^^^ I knew I had probably missed something along the way....

It was the park ticket discounts that she found particularly "maroonic."

[DubaiSis]

At my husband's office they weren't allowed to use a litany of negative terms for their phone clients. Their favorite replacement was Mook. But I think the only valid replacement term in this case is TROLL. Nobody going through rush in 1 month would have NO IDEA of member benefits beyond some unknown or utterly obscure financial benefits.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

I just learned a new college slang word! Apparently "maroon" is the new term for "moron." As in, I read the OP's post out loud to my daughter and she said laughed and said, "what a maroon!" I feel kind of bad for sharing this, but there you go.

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Ah, all that's old becomes new again. Bugs Bunny is always a classic.

ROTFLMAO!

To the OP, yup, there actually is a theme park that offers discounts to initiated AEPhis. I can't tell you which one, though - it's one of those secrets revealed only to initiated sisters.

[Xidelt]

Wait. I forgot one benefit. If you re Greek, you get a free copy of the yellow pages. If you are an officer in your org, you also get a free copy of the white pages. Totally worth it.

[Soomie]

Thanks for all the responses. I didn't decide to rush for any monetary benefits or anything like that. I chose to rush because I like volunteering, and I wanted a chance to meet a great group of girls who I could spend time with and be involved on campus with. I've talked to greeks and researched as much as I can about membership, dues, requirements, etc. I was just wondering if there was anything else that I didn't know about that might be interesting to know. Sorry if I asked a stupid question or offended anyone

[Psi U MC Vito]

If you want to go Greek because you like volunteering I would also take a look at organizations like Omega Phi Alpha and Alpha Phi Omega which have service as their focus. Both are co-ed, but IIRC OPA is a sorority with a majority of women members while APO is a fraternity with a much more even distribution of sexes.

[gee_ess]

Soomie - if you spend some time really reading the threads on GC, you will find absolutely zilch on the monetary benefits of being Greek. Reading the many stories and comments posted by the Greek women of varying ages will give you a good idea of the intangibles and tangibles of being Greek. Volunteerism and philanthropic opportunities abound in Greek life, but there is so much more. Read on...

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by Soomie

Thanks for all the responses. I didn't decide to rush for any monetary benefits or anything like that. I chose to rush because I like volunteering, and I wanted a chance to meet a great group of girls who I could spend time with and be involved on campus with. I've talked to greeks and researched as much as I can about membership, dues, requirements, etc. I was just wondering if there was anything else that I didn't know about that might be interesting to know. Sorry if I asked a stupid question or offended anyone

Yep, this question was all of the above... and really odd. Please don't even THINK about the "financial benefits" of membership during rush.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Soomie

Yes, Geico informed me that if I pledge with a sorority that I would receive further discounts off of my car insurance. And the thing about lodging is coming straight from an active Sig Delt and a DG alumnae.

Oh link please.

And Greek houses aren't hotels, nor are our members concierges.

[nyapbp]

Totally off-topic, but this reminds me that P.E.O. (Philanthropic, Education Organization) has a bed and breakfast network for members (w/spouses/SOs) only. So if discount lodging is something you might want from membership in an organization, consider P.E.O. The cost for a night in a member's home ranges from $30-$45 and the money is donated to one of P.E.O.'s projects. Some colleges also offer B&B (Mt. Holyoke does and I think the fee is also donated to the college for scholarships). Frankly, I did not join P.E.O. for the opportunity to use the B&Bs, but it is a nice benefit of membership.

[honeychile]

33, this quote is from our website:

"Vehicle InsuranceGEICO is now a licensed vendor for Alpha Delta Pi. Take advantage of your group affiliation! You may be eligible for a special discount on car insurance. Get a FREE rate quote today from GEICO. Click here for details. InsuranceAlpha Delta Pi's Insurance ..."

When I was insurance shopping, I called, told them about my greek affiliation, and they asked which sorority. With that, I assume that there are other GLOs involved, too.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by honeychile

33, this quote is from our website:

"Vehicle InsuranceGEICO is now a licensed vendor for Alpha Delta Pi. Take advantage of your group affiliation! You may be eligible for a special discount on car insurance. Get a FREE rate quote today from GEICO. Click here for details. InsuranceAlpha Delta Pi's Insurance ..."

When I was insurance shopping, I called, told them about my greek affiliation, and they asked which sorority. With that, I assume that there are other GLOs involved, too.

I *think* the GLOs get a percentage with some of these partnerships. We've had credit card affiliations, magazine discounts, etc. They're always promoted as giving a savings to members, but the GLO gets a small share so you're helping the sorority.