New School, New Sorority?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

Ok, what I should have said was "I don't get how NPC sororities tell someone they are no longer a sister if they fail to meet financial obligations"...am I allowed to say that?? I don't understand how that fits in with the concept of sisterhood. We have sisters who have not paid dues in a long time. They are still sisters although they are not permitted to participate in particular activities.

Also, no one said anything about NPC vs. Non-NPC. I spoke of what MY sorority ONLY would do, not ALL non-NPC organizations, but I guess some of you did not process that.

Do you mean alumnae or collegians? We are talking about collegians. I don't know how any collegiate chapter of any sorority could function with such a laissez-faire attitude where dues are concerned. I mean, if Sue and Jane don't pay dues, why should anyone else?

[LatinaAlumna]

If a woman would have posted something like: "I just don't GET Latina sororities sometimes!" I would have thought: "Hmmm, well, she's not a part of it, so of course she doesn't, and she doesn't need to understand" and moved on. But that's just me.

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

WHAAAAT?????

What kind of sorority deactivates a sister who is undergoing such a serious illness? My gosh, if this happened to me, I know my sisters would not only be visiting me everyday, but would be out there fundraising to help me pay the medical bills. Deactivating me or putting me on "alumna" status would be the LAST thing they would do, and I am 100% sure about this. I'm sorry, ladies, but I just don't get NPC sororities sometimes.

To the original poster, I am very glad to hear that you are better and are going back to school.

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

If a woman would have posted something like: "I just don't GET Latina sororities sometimes!" I would have thought: "Hmmm, well, she's not a part of it, so of course she doesn't, and she doesn't need to understand" and moved on. But that's just me.

It wasn't just the one line... it was the context of it. You went on for a couple of sentences implying that that this sorority must be so awful for deactivating or putting on alumna status because of the circumstances and then ended it with "I don't get NPC sororities sometimes" which further implies that all NPC sororities care about is money and just go around deactivating members for no good reason without telling them and that there are not NPC chapters who care about their members enough to visit/send cards/fund raise for sick sisters when clearly there have been examples of such.

I know enough about GLOs to know that not all of them are the same and not all of the umbrella organizations operate the same either and therefore wouldn't need to throw out a "I just don't GET < insert whatever type of GLO here >" statement. I may not understand how or why they operate, but I do know whatever they do works for them, so I will just leave them be and not question it

[KSUViolet06]

I think you should contact someone at HQ concerning a possible reinstatement.

However, I have ZERO desire to see this thread turn into a "OMG this sorority is EVIL." kind of deal.

[nicci8702]

I agree with you KSUViolet, completely.

[gee_ess]

nicci8702 -

You need to get in touch with HQ today and begin this process. You have gotten some wonderful, detailed info (see Zillini's post) regarding some steps you can take. This will involve more than a simple call to explain the circumstances, but I am sure you are up for the task.

We can tell you loved being in your sorority and want to continue that experience in whatever way possible.

I hope everyone will wish nicci8702 well and then sit back to wait on her progress reports....

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I hope everyone will wish nicci8702 well and then sit back to wait on her progress reports....

Indeed! Best of luck!!

[nicci8702]

I will keep everyone posted on what happens. Thanks for your support ladies!

[33girl]

nicci -

It sounds like what might have happened was that there was a disconnect between the officers at your chapter and the advisors, since it is the advisors who told you that you had been terminated. The chapter officers might have just checked the wrong box when sending your paperwork, or something. Are your advisors actually at your campus or are they elsewhere?

If your chapter sisters wanted you out, they would have asked for your stuff back. It doesn't seem like this is the case - just incorrect reporting.

[CougarGrad]

Nicci, I don't have any further advice to give- you have already gotten some excellent feedback- but I wanted to wish you well in your continued recovery and on your quest to hopefully re-activate with your sisterhood. Good luck!