Do many people join Greek organizations that aren't Nationals?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Kevin

With respect to property management, I pretty much understand what it's like to be a local. You have to reinvent the wheel. From my direct experience with a couple of major NPC groups, NPC groups do not have that. They have tried and true organizational approaches to similar problems, they have a deep bench of alumnae volunteers networked across the nation.

My first rule these days in approaching any property related issue is to find out how an NPC group would handle that and then emulate that as best I can.

Right, and don't forget, the NPC groups are pretty open with sharing stuff, helping each other out, etc. While obviously there is inter-group competition on different campuses, at the national level, there's a pretty decent amount of sharing best practices and such, and locals just can't compete with that type of strength in numbers.

[Titchou]

Most of the NPC groups use MJ Insurance out of Indianapolis. They have a forum once a year - usually February/March for all the NPC groups (even the ones who don't buy their coverage are invited) and it is a very informative meeting. And yes, they share everything! the good, the bad and the ugly. NPC also now has non NPC delegates sitting on the NPC University Housing Initiatives Committee. The three of them are termed "subject matter experts" and they are working with colleges and universities that are looking to start, expand or renovate Greek housing. So there is a lot of collaborative work being done in this area by NPC groups. I've even had a couple of NIC groups call be for advice!

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I disagree. If you're saying that your [and I mean your in the general sense, not as in adpiucf] organization does things better, it's probably a sign of hubris unless you have real insight into how other groups operate.

OP is clearly a collegiate member. The AVERAGE collegiate member who isn't here to gripe about their chapter (not a Greek Chat alumni member who is likely super involved with their organization and is very aware of other groups' policies and practices) will think that their organization does things better. They have no other experience and little insight into what other groups are doing aside from what they may hear on the street.

At the end of the day, this thread serves no purpose other than locals defending themselves and national groups asserting the benefits of national membership.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

At the end of the day, this thread serves no purpose other than locals defending themselves and national groups asserting the benefits of national membership.

That's about as high and dignified a purpose as most threads on GC.

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by KASalways

My sorority, along with 5 other organizations at my school are "locals" which means we are not part of a national organization. We operate solely as a independent organization with no chapters at other schools.
Meanwhile, in the last two years, Two national organizations have started on our campus.

I can see a big difference in how the 6 of our organizations work and how the 2 national ones do. And I honestly like how we operate better.

Opinions?

I'm just confused. Your thread title is "do many peple join Greek organizations that aren't Nationals?" but then you give your opinion that you like how your local operates.

Answering your thread title:
I have no idea how many people join locals, and I don't even know how to begin to collect that data. Nor do I have any interest in doing so.

Body of your thread: opinions about what? Your opinion that you like how your local operates? Opinion about the national chapters at your school? My response: I don't have an opinion about your opinion or about the national chapters. Different strokes for different folks (and so on and so on and scooby dooby dooby/ ooh sha sha we got to live together)

Well, I'm not confused any longer. It always helps to talk things out.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by Kevin

That's about as high and dignified a purpose as most threads on GC.

Amen!

Originally Posted by AzTheta

My response: I don't have an opinion about your opinion or about the national chapters. Different strokes for different folks (and so on and so on and scooby dooby dooby/ ooh sha sha we got to live together)

Well, I'm not confused any longer. It always helps to talk things out.

Annoyed, are we?

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Annoyed, are we?

Busted.