Lane-swervy question

[tld221]

I just wonder... who has that kind of time and money. Sheesh.

BTdubs, I'm sure this is an issue among the bigger two NPHC sororities, where women transfer from schools with lesser known chapters to Howard in hopes to represent Alpha chapter. Im sure this extends to other well-known and larger chapters (I don't know them because I don't keep up).

Also, I can't speak for other orgs, but I'd think there'd be more open arms from Big-Name Chapter XYZ, Inc. to a transfer member from Smaller Name Chapter XYZ Inc. But again, apples to oranges. There'd probably be more vetting beforehand - I doubt Transfer Tracy could just show up to BNC with letters on like "hey Soror!" without some introductions (perhaps between graduate advisers or chapter presidents).

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by tld221

Also, I can't speak for other orgs, but I'd think there'd be more open arms from Big-Name Chapter XYZ, Inc. to a transfer member from Smaller Name Chapter XYZ Inc.

I really don't think it's a lack of "open arms," but a position of caution. Remember, if a woman does not affiliate, she becomes an alumna. If she does, and it doesn't work out, she could end up resigning her membership altogether.

When I was chapter president back in the day, a transfer came in and we loved her, but it was clear when I talked to her individually that the money was going to be a problem. It doesn't help anyone to let her affiliate with the chapter. Of course, we talked about it with the treasurer and the chapter adviser, and ultimately all decided it wouldn't work, rather than putting it up for a chapter vote and rejecting her or something.

[lulutnl3]

Originally Posted by tld221

BTdubs, I'm sure this is an issue among the bigger two NPHC sororities, where women transfer from schools with lesser known chapters to Howard in hopes to represent Alpha chapter. Im sure this extends to other well-known and larger chapters (I don't know them because I don't keep up).

Idk...I don't think this is as common as it seems to be in NPC orgs. Even if I did transfer to another school, I would not claim that Chapter. I'd always claim and represent the Chapter I came in through..

[tld221]

Originally Posted by lulutnl3

Idk...I don't think this is as common as it seems to be in NPC orgs. Even if I did transfer to another school, I would not claim that Chapter. I'd always claim and represent the Chapter I came in through..

So would you specifically NOT represent the chapter at your new school? Like, say a student (greek or not) approached you about your organization. Would you make a point to say "that's not my chapter so..."

Also, would you not affiliate/transfer to that chapter? Support that chapter's events? Maybe I could see not engaging in any membership-related activities, but... you're a Zeta. They're Zetas.

Hypothetical, of course

[tld221]

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

ETA: DBB makes a good point about joining a chapter with the intent to transfer and affiliate at another chapter. That's not cool-it disrespects the sisters of the chapter you joined because you've essentially used them as an "in" to a more "prestigious" chapter at a different school without valuing the sisterhood you joined, and disrespects the sisters of the chapter you want to join because you've decided that they're somehow better than the other chapter despite probably not knowing enough of them to make that kind of judgement.

I'm re-reading this and still thinking "...what?"

In my head, I'm giving Transfer Tracy the benefit of the doubt: she pledges a sorority because... well, it looks fun. Sisters for life! Yay!

Then life happens, unexpectedly, as usual, and realizes she needs to leave school. Or maybe she just doesn't like it there anymore. Her chapter gushes about being sisters for life, lifetime commitment, etc. But now that she's going to New University, that comes with a big ol asterisk?

Maybe I'm reading too much into it. Or maybe this isnt as huge as occurrence as I think it is. I just figure most 18 year olds aren't planning (or expected to plan) THAT far ahead in their sorority life (NPC, anyway) outside of remaining in good financial standing and adhering to the live-in rules if applicable.

So again, I cant imagine you all meet the "I'm gonna transfer to bigger-better-awesomer chapter next fall, let me pledge ABC now" girls more than the "damn, life happens, going to a different school, kthxbyelahveyall!" girls.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by tld221

So would you specifically NOT represent the chapter at your new school? Like, say a student (greek or not) approached you about your organization. Would you make a point to say "that's not my chapter so..."

Also, would you not affiliate/transfer to that chapter? Support that chapter's events? Maybe I could see not engaging in any membership-related activities, but... you're a Zeta. They're Zetas.

Hypothetical, of course

In my org (and several others like it), transfers are handled like lulutnl3 said. If I transfer from Gamma Chapter to Lambda Chapter, I'll affiliate with Lambda Chapter but it would be known that I came in through Gamma.

It's never "FUCK LAMBDA CHAPTER. GAMMA FO LYFE!!!" or anything -- just letting folks know your origin story, I suppose

[lulutnl3]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

In my org (and several others like it), transfers are handled like lulutnl3 said. If I transfer from Gamma Chapter to Lambda Chapter, I'll affiliate with Lambda Chapter but it would be known that I came in through Gamma.

It's never "FUCK LAMBDA CHAPTER. GAMMA FO LYFE!!!" or anything -- just letting folks know your origin story, I suppose

This. lol
Let's say I transferred to XYZ Chapter (Well...just XY since Z indicates a Grad chapter lol). I would say I'm a part of XY by way of AB (whatever my original chapter is).

I would of course still participate in all the activities I can, but I wouldn't claim XY chapter as my home.