Membership Intake Moratorium

[Senusret I]

Brothers, please refer to the latest email with the subject heading
Targeted National Membership Intake, Spring 2010

[Senusret I]

How the moratorium has affected some chapters:

http://www.dailytarheel.com/index.ph...on#comment7871

[Senusret I]

This is not the type of article that we usually see and it's good that people understand the negative effects of a moratorium, especially on smaller chapters. We can't solely rely on faith that they will continue.

[DrPhil]

Generally speaking, small chapters have always felt pressures from the GLO and the college/university. That doesn't stop the small chapters from being proud of their size and perceived exclusivity. I won't go on that soapbox.

I respect NPC and NIC recruitment for the NPC and NIC. I never want the NPHC to hold recruitment or widely participate in recruitment. I know a couple of NPHC chapters participate in recruitment. Yay for them but that's only for them. Not like it truly matters, but I don't know if I would ever respect NPHCers who were "made" through a recruitment and bid process.

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

This is not the type of article that we usually see and it's good that people understand the negative effects of a moratorium, especially on smaller chapters. We can't solely rely on faith that they will continue.

Yes, as much as we would like to think we have it like that...reality will soon set in.

Originally Posted by 33girl

What I wonder about in that situation is if the school understands what's going on and isn't going to make the post-moratorium members jump through hoops and/or treat them like an entirely new org. I mean, it's not their fault.

This is what I fear may happen. I attended a PWI and I could definitely see this happening at my old school. It provides another reason for the school to keep a particular group off the yard. Sometimes it doesn't matter how STRONG the alumni chapter is and how much they advocate to get the college chapter back on campus. If a school doesn't want you they will find a way to keep you off their campus. The moratorium just provides the incentive.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Not like it truly matters, but I don't know if I would ever respect NPHCers who were "made" through a recruitment and bid process.

Ditto

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Generally speaking, small chapters have always felt pressures from the GLO and the college/university. That doesn't stop the small chapters from being proud of their size and perceived exclusivity. I won't go on that soapbox.

I respect NPC and NIC recruitment for the NPC and NIC. I never want the NPHC to hold recruitment or widely participate in recruitment. I know a couple of NPHC chapters participate in recruitment. Yay for them but that's only for them. Not like it truly matters, but I don't know if I would ever respect NPHCers who were "made" through a recruitment and bid process.

I agree and just my opinion, but I don't think we should exist at schools that will not allow us to follow our own recruitment process. Obviously, they don't care or respect our organizations' needs and differences.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I agree and just my opinion, but I don't think we should exist at schools that will not allow us to follow our own recruitment process. Obviously, they don't care or respect our organizations' needs and differences.

I agree.

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I agree.

Double agree.

Especially since this receiving money from the school is new to me (Chapters actually get school funding??? What???), my somewhat elitist attitude in respect to the NPHC at HBCU's vs PWI is really starting to grow.

LOL

Ya'll really get money from the schools?

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

Double agree.

Especially since this receiving money from the school is new to me (Chapters actually get school funding??? What???), my somewhat elitist attitude in respect to the NPHC at HBCU's vs PWI is really starting to grow.

LOL

Ya'll really get money from the schools?

Yes you can or at least at my PWI. Your org would be considered an RSO (registered STUDENT organization) therefore you are eligible for funding by requesting it from USG (undergraduate student government). The funds usg have come from the student activity fee that every university student pays yearly as part of their tuition. As long as the event you are hosting is open to all students, you can get funding.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

Double agree.

Especially since this receiving money from the school is new to me (Chapters actually get school funding??? What???), my somewhat elitist attitude in respect to the NPHC at HBCU's vs PWI is really starting to grow.

LOL

Ya'll really get money from the schools?

I don't think this is true of all PWI's and it may actually be a recent thing at some schools. We damn sure didn't get any money from the school when I was in undergrad, although that was the early 90's.

As for PWI vs. HBCU, we (those at PWI's) used to get away with a hell of a lot more than our sisters and brothers at HBCU's because the greek office really wasn't all that interested in our activities (too busy focussing on the predominently white orgs); but of course now it's a different story (the only reason they're interested now is because of liability); however, I still think those at PWI's get away with more. I know an HBCU that requires the orgs to schedule their neo shows with the school or else they cannot go down.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

Ya'll really get money from the schools?

Some chapters do because some schools have a student organization/student activities budget. The money sometimes isn't a lot but it gets you started so you can do other fundraisers. Remember that Black alum don't donate their money but they donate their time. Undergrad chapters often need MONEY and have to settle for the time.

As for getting money from some schools, I'm sure the same can be said about some HBCUs (ya know, the HBCUs that aren't broke as hell and based out of big mama's kitchen).