Touring other GLO's HQs

ZetaPhi708 · #1 12-28-2013, 12:05 PM

With the rich and diverse history of all of our organizations, which we often find online nowadays, does your organization's HQ allow, with proper notification, a person of another GLO to get a tour of your HQ, at least the portions detailing the history of the GLO?

Titchou · #2 12-28-2013, 12:17 PM

Sure. We love to show off Executive Offices and the archives area.

NinjaPoodle · #3 12-28-2013, 02:35 PM

Great question! I'll look into this for my org.

AGDLynn · #4 12-29-2013, 07:13 PM

Phi Mu HQ has been very gracious in allowing the local Alumnae Panhellenic group to hold events.

Sciencewoman · #5 12-30-2013, 09:58 AM

Nyapbp took a tour of DKE's HQ this year when she was in Ann Arbor for the Pi Phi chapter's centennial celebration. My chapter had a formal at the "Deke Shant" when I was an undergraduate, but this was before it became their HQ. It's a mysterious, old building with lots of symbolism.

Also, I haven't gone yet, but Sigma Nu's HQ is in the same town where my daughter goes to college, and I've been told we should visit. It's a beautiful antebellum mansion on a hill.

http://www.sigmanu.org/about/visiting_headquarters.php

I've toured our HQ. From our website, it appears anyone can take a tour. There is even a virtual slideshow on-line. http://www.gammaphibeta.org/aboutus/...alheadquarters

SWTXBelle · #6 12-30-2013, 10:15 AM

I've toured the headquarters of Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta and Phi Mu. I always contacted them ahead of time, and in every case was warmly welcomed and given a personal tour. I highly recommend it!

I am DYING to get to Indianapolis . . .

nyapbp · #7 12-30-2013, 11:03 AM

Ah, yes, Sciencewoman, the Deke Shant! I love that photo of it. That building has intrigued me since I first walked by it decades ago.

I've visited several other HQ and all have been welcoming. Arrangements were made ahead of time.

NutBrnHair · #8 12-30-2013, 06:32 PM

The Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis, TN welcomes members and non-members alike for a tour of the building and museum area.

I've not been inside that many, other than my own, but thoroughly enjoyed touring ADPi, Kappa Delta & Pi Kappa Alpha.

ZetaPhi708 · #9 12-30-2013, 08:12 PM

I've always been afraid to call other GLOs to get a tour, especially the Panhellenic organizations since I'm a guy. LOL. I didn't want to seem "stalker-istic" but seeing some of the historical items actually in person would be intriguing.

I go to a movie theater in Atlanta on Ponce De Leon a lot and since ADPi's HQ is just down the road, the next time there, I might inquire for a tour.

MysticCat · #10 12-31-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

Also, I haven't gone yet, but Sigma Nu's HQ is in the same town where my daughter goes to college, and I've been told we should visit. It's a beautiful antebellum mansion on a hill.

Kappa Alpha Order's HQ is also in Lexington.

ZetaPhi708 · #11 12-31-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

Nyapbp took a tour of DKE's HQ this year when she was in Ann Arbor for the Pi Phi chapter's centennial celebration. My chapter had a formal at the "Deke Shant" when I was an undergraduate, but this was before it became their HQ. It's a mysterious, old building with lots of symbolism.

Also, I haven't gone yet, but Sigma Nu's HQ is in the same town where my daughter goes to college, and I've been told we should visit. It's a beautiful antebellum mansion on a hill.

http://www.sigmanu.org/about/visiting_headquarters.php

I've toured our HQ. From our website, it appears anyone can take a tour. There is even a virtual slideshow on-line. http://www.gammaphibeta.org/aboutus/...alheadquarters

GPhiB has one beautiful HQ, Ms. Sciencewoman. That slideshow was very well done.

NutBrnHair · #12 12-31-2013, 12:52 PM

Here's a link for the Chi Omega HQ slideshow and contact info for a tour, when in Memphis!

http://www.chiomega.com/weinviteyout...veheadquarters

GPhiBLtColonel · #13 01-02-2014, 04:27 AM

Aside from our Gamma Phi Beta HQtrs, I have toured my son's fraternity HQtrs - Alpha Tau Omega - in Indianapolis, as well as my (biological) sister's sorority HQtrs - Kappa Alpha Theta - also in Indy. I live in Peachtree City and have been numerous times in Phi Mu's lovely HQtrs since they let us hold our annual sorority information sessions there. And when I first moved here in 1998 after retiring from the Air Force, I got to see Alpha Delta Pi's Hqtrs in Atlanta. I want to do more!!!!!

AnchorSouth · #14 01-02-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

Aside from our Gamma Phi Beta HQtrs, I have toured my son's fraternity HQtrs - Alpha Tau Omega - in Indianapolis, as well as my (biological) sister's sorority HQtrs - Kappa Alpha Theta - also in Indy. I live in Peachtree City and have been numerous times in Phi Mu's lovely HQtrs since they let us hold our annual sorority information sessions there. And when I first moved here in 1998 after retiring from the Air Force, I got to see Alpha Delta Pi's Hqtrs in Atlanta. I want to do more!!!!!

Please put the Delta Gamma Executive Offices in Columbus, OH on your list to visit. Our Executive Director, a DG, is a retired Army general and would, I'm sure, welcome your visit!

ChioLu · #15 01-02-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

The Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis, TN welcomes members and non-members alike for a tour of the building and museum area.

I've not been inside that many, other than my own, but thoroughly enjoyed touring ADPi, Kappa Delta & Pi Kappa Alpha.

Chi Omega HQ is right next door to the Pike national HQ (in Memphis/Germantown). KD's is about 3 blocks away, so you can visit all in 1 day!