CherrySonata Fall Recruitment 2010

[CherrySonata]

Random question-- what is a "flagship chapter"?

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by CherrySonata

Random question-- what is a "flagship chapter"?

I'm guessing that might be the "alpha" (first) chapter of the sorority.

any other guesses?

[preciousjeni]

I've also heard the term flagship in reference to the top performing chapter or the chapter with the highest honors. One through which new initiatives are tested.

[DubaiSis]

I have never heard the term. Maybe you mean the founding chapter of an NPC sorority, designated as the Alpha chapter by most sororities. If someone else knows something, I'm interested to learn as well!

[Drolefille]

Flagship chapter is usually one held up as a leader or example. For example I found a Pike newsletter that described their Beta Mu chapter as "the flagship chapter of the southwest." Whether it's an official designation in an organization or not, it means you win awards, are a strong chapter, have high GPAs, all the things that your org cares about.

I don't usually see it used for NPCs, but NPHCs and NICs tend to use it a lot.

[CherrySonata]

It has been many weeks and I haven't posted anything, so I decided I'd come do a post. I don't want to out myself though so I apologize for being vague and continuing to withhold details, but I'm still going to remain anonymous for now.

Basically though, my journey into Greek Life isn't quite done, and I'm still trying to not jeopardize anything for myself. Once all is said and done I will have a story... But there's more to come yet. It has been unexpected but I'm going with the flow.

Once again, thanks to everybody for all their help in answering my questions, support, encouragement etc. I appreciate it very much!

[gaangel5]

Good luck and I hope you find your home!

[TPA85]

I would also think it's either the founding chapter or the oldest existing chapter of the sorority. ie Epsilon Chapter would be the flagship for Theta Phi since it has survived longer than any other chapter.....
Just my guess. I could be wrong.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

I'm guessing that might be the "alpha" (first) chapter of the sorority.

any other guesses?

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I've also heard the term flagship in reference to the top performing chapter or the chapter with the highest honors. One through which new initiatives are tested.

The flagship chapter or office of anything is the one to which the other chapters should aspire. In many cases, it also means the first, since in a flotilla, the first ship usually carried the main flag.

[33girl]

I think any Greek chapter calling itself a "flagship" is stupid. Unless there's one good chapter in the national org and 100 shitty ones, the holder of the top honors is going to change every year or two. If you mean you won the InsertYourGroup'sTopAwardHere, then just say that, and explain to rushees what it means. If you're the first chapter, say you're the first chapter.

And if you're calling yourself that just because you happen to be the largest chapter, or at the most prestigious school, you are probably a fleet of douchecanoes. Kind of shoots the "being in a national group is awesome cause we all feel the love" concept to hell when you say you're better than all the rest of them.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think any Greek chapter calling itself a "flagship" is stupid. Unless there's one good chapter in the national org and 100 shitty ones, the holder of the top honors is going to change every year or two. If you mean you won the InsertYourGroup'sTopAwardHere, then just say that, and explain to rushees what it means. If you're the first chapter, say you're the first chapter.

And if you're calling yourself that just because you happen to be the largest chapter, or at the most prestigious school, you are probably a fleet of douchecanoes. Kind of shoots the "being in a national group is awesome cause we all feel the love" concept to hell when you say you're better than all the rest of them.

I don't think any chapter SHOULD call themselves the flagship. That's an honor that should be conveyed by the Executive Officer or other barometor of What Should Be Done.

A HQ could say, "When it comes to fundraising, our PQ chapter is our flagship operation," or "RS is our flagship chapter for Recruitment," etc. I would be completely disgusted with one chapter saying it about themselves - that goes against everything we're to believe in.

[AlisonMK]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think any Greek chapter calling itself a "flagship" is stupid. Unless there's one good chapter in the national org and 100 shitty ones, the holder of the top honors is going to change every year or two. If you mean you won the InsertYourGroup'sTopAwardHere, then just say that, and explain to rushees what it means. If you're the first chapter, say you're the first chapter.

And if you're calling yourself that just because you happen to be the largest chapter, or at the most prestigious school, you are probably a fleet of douchecanoes. Kind of shoots the "being in a national group is awesome cause we all feel the love" concept to hell when you say you're better than all the rest of them.

LOVE this word - can I use it?

[DubaiSis]

Originally Posted by AlisonMK

LOVE this word - can I use it?

I can tell you Douchcanoe is now part of my every day lexicon. I await with anticipation the first time I hear someone other than my husband or me use it.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AlisonMK

LOVE this word - can I use it?

It is not mine to give. Here is the initial post using it.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...es#post1971730

If girls (I assume you mean sorority members) are asking you how many parties you have, they are probably douchecanoes. That's kind of like if they were asking you how much your dad makes/how many Lilys you have/what kind of car you drive. None of their business and straight up rude.

[xomanadaxo]

Good luck, CherrySonata! It's always wise to err on the side of caution here (which you appear to have done a good job of in this thread), so you're probably smart to wait. Hopefully everything is going well for you!