Gifting letters that aren't your own

[PersistentDST]

Originally Posted by SunflowerState

Hi All, I need to know what to do here. My niece is going to pledge (almost certainly) a GLO that is not my own. Is it appropriate for me to order something for her with her new letters on it as a gift? I'm hesitating because she'll be a pledge, not a full member yet AND I'm not part of that GLO. I'm talking about a tote bag or something along those lines, NOT a membership pin or anything like that.

Can someone tell me what's the proper way to deal with this?
Thanks

If it is an NPHC Sorority, she would not be able to wear/have letters until after she is initiated. But as far as buying gifts for other GLO's, I do it all the time for my friends!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by PersistentDST

If it is an NPHC Sorority, she would not be able to wear/have letters until after she is initiated. But as far as buying gifts for other GLO's, I do it all the time for my friends!

Indeed!

The 'nalia can be kept in a "treasure box" and once she becomes a real member (whatever that means for the GLO) she will open the "treasure box" and get the treasure.