Fraternities and new initiatives

[Kevin]

Originally posted by KEPike
From the way EXColony explains Sigma Chi's current state, I believe that Pike is moving toward this aim as well.

At the 2002, we adopted a Vision, Mission, and Creed. This year, we passed the "True Pike" Statement. All fall in line with eventually rolling out a program similar to the ones mentioned. Also of note, SAE is developing their True Gentleman Initiative.

This brings up a very interesting point about colonies having to implement these types of programs and their "image" when compared to the other chapters in the org. Within Pike, 2/3rds of our Smythe Award winners went to chapters who received their chartering or rechartering within the last 5 years. Are the top chapters in your orgs the ones who are implementing these programs and succeeding or not? I'd venture to say that you have to, at some point, go to what the International Fraternity wants you to in order to ultimately remain a successful chapter. Otherwise, the status quo on your campus will convert to their respective programs and therefore pass you by.

I'm not surprised. PKA has about the best colonizing program and early chapter development program that I've ever seen. They get lots of the right kind of support. They could teach other fraternities a LOT about colonization.