create a social sorority - Page 4

aopinthesky · #1 07-15-2003, 02:11 PM

>>>>Which college was that?<<<<

She just told you that she searched on Google. You might take that hint and do a little of your own research.

texas*princess · #2 07-15-2003, 02:12 PM

www.google.com

it's a search engine.

AchtungBaby80 · #3 07-15-2003, 02:13 PM

I've been reading through all these threads regarding SKEPi, and I had to add my comments. I don't know what cristinasmile's situation is, but it's obvious that she's confused. That's not such a bad thing, and we're here to help, right? I must admit, even though there are three Greeks in my immediate family, I didn't know jack diddly about how sororities operated when I rushed. And for about a year after I joined one, I was still learning. Some of us are a little slower on the uptake than others, I guess!

So my point is, try to be understanding...believe me, I know it's verrrrry easy to get frustrated, but I think we should just calm down and explain it however many times we need to in order to get the message through.

cristinasmile · #4 07-15-2003, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Lunarwolf
Cristinasmile, most people who start up sororities have a good working knowledge or at least have put in the effort to do research. The least you could have done in this instance was head on over to the Locals board, READ THROUGH, and once you had a general sense of things, start asking questions that show more knowledge that backwards-looking letter-picking.

In addition, most people who start up sororities are independent, intelligent women with a vision. Glancing through your profile and your LJ, I'm afraid being a 23 year old college student who still lives with her parents indicates that at this point in your life, you have other things that need your attention and energy. Dreams are fine, but in your case you need to seriously reprioritize your short term and long term goals and plans.

To say "I'm afraid being a 23 year old college student who lives with her parents indicates that at this point in your life, you have other things that need attention an energy"- to say "most peoople who start up sororities are independent, intelligent women with a vison".

You should be down-right ashamed of yourself for saying that statement. I am an intelligent, young woman regardless of what you think. Just because i live at home does not mean I'm not independent.

You owe an appology,

cristinasmile · #5 07-15-2003, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by AchtungBaby80
I've been reading through all these threads regarding SKEPi, and I had to add my comments. I don't know what cristinasmile's situation is, but it's obvious that she's confused. That's not such a bad thing, and we're here to help, right? I must admit, even though there are three Greeks in my immediate family, I didn't know jack diddly about how sororities operated when I rushed. And for about a year after I joined one, I was still learning. Some of us are a little slower on the uptake than others, I guess! So my point is, try to be understanding...believe me, I know it's verrrrry easy to get frustrated, but I think we should just calm down and explain it however many times we need to in order to get the message through.

At least someone isn't going to assume something lower of me than I actually am. You gotta give someone credit for wanting to create a women's group on their campus. Yeah people have done it before, and my school is small so that doesn't mean it won't happen.

Like I've said before, I am now creating a women's group. I'd like to call it a Greek name, however right now it's a woman's group not a sorority. But in the future, maybe it would become one.

People may hate the idea of using Sigma Kappa Epsilon Pi and not try to affiliate. Well, I think it's better to be in it for awhile, see how everything goes, and then decide if you wan to affiliate.

sugar and spice · #6 07-15-2003, 02:34 PM

I don't mean to be dismissive if starting a sorority is this girl's legitimate goal, but I have run into this Cristina girl a number of times on livejournal.com and she's done nothing but try to start drama. She's been extremely rude to a handful of the people on my lj friends list and tried to create drama in my journal once, too. This was a while ago and she may have legitimately changed since then . . . but maybe not. In other words, I wouldn't get too worked up about anything she's saying since I'm pretty sure she's just out here to cause trouble, anyway.

meridionaleDG · #7 07-15-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by AchtungBaby80
I've been reading through all these threads regarding SKEPi, and I had to add my comments. I don't know what cristinasmile's situation is, but it's obvious that she's confused. That's not such a bad thing, and we're here to help, right? I must admit, even though there are three Greeks in my immediate family, I didn't know jack diddly about how sororities operated when I rushed. And for about a year after I joined one, I was still learning. Some of us are a little slower on the uptake than others, I guess! So my point is, try to be understanding...believe me, I know it's verrrrry easy to get frustrated, but I think we should just calm down and explain it however many times we need to in order to get the message through.

You're right. Thank goodness for copy and paste I guess.

cristinasmile · #8 07-15-2003, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by sugar and spice
I don't mean to be dismissive if starting a sorority is this girl's legitimate goal, but I have run into this Cristina girl a number of times on livejournal.com and she's done nothing but try to start drama. She's been extremely rude to a handful of the people on my lj friends list and tried to create drama in my journal once, too. This was a while ago and she may have legitimately changed since then . . . but maybe not. In other words, I wouldn't get too worked up about anything she's saying since I'm pretty sure she's just out here to cause trouble, anyway.

Apparently you don't know me but you think you do, from what you believe to know.

I am not rude. I don't know who you are and I am not rude or mean towards you. I simply came to this site because I am interested in starting a womens social group, and I was told I could get some help here.

That's all.

Go bark up someone else's tree because I don't deserve to be bashed.

Kristin AGD · #9 07-15-2003, 02:50 PM

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Originally posted by cristinasmile
Like I've said before, I am now creating a women's group. I'd like to call it a Greek name, however right now it's a woman's group not a sorority. But in the future, maybe it would become one.

If you use a greek name, you will be a greek letter organization. Since you are limiting it to women, you will be referred to as a sorority. So if you create the group, actually get members, you will be a local sorority.

Once you are an established group on your campus you may have a national group approach yours with an offer to become a part of their group. Or you may approach NPC to see if any of their groups are interested in your local sorority. Then you might become a colony of that national sorority. You give up your letters and become an initiated members of the national group, incorporating their symbols & traditions. And once your members are initiated you will become a chapter of that national/international organization.

Woman's Group or Sorority, same thing, you need to get with your student life director to see if your university is open to this.

GeekyPenguin · #10 07-15-2003, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by meridionaleDG
Tau Kappa probably isn't taken. TK - those letters look good together.

This can be your ritual:

The greek letters Tau Kappa stand for Toublo Kefali. Toublo being the greek word for Brick and Kefali being the greek word for....

Wait. This would be mean. I must shut up.

LMAO!!!!

33girl · #11 07-15-2003, 03:06 PM

I have to stop reading this thread.

I'm getting a callus on my hand from banging it on my head in frustration.

GeekyPenguin · #12 07-15-2003, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by 33girl
I have to stop reading this thread.

I'm getting a callus on my hand from banging it on my head in frustration.

Try a pumice stone stone - or Phi Sigma Sigma.

absolutuscchick · #13 07-15-2003, 04:10 PM

It sounds to me like you are really confused about your plans for the future; whether starting a local sorority or a womens club, or in the foundation of your organization. I strongly suggest getting in touch with maybe the greek advisor at another campus and explaining your situation, or maybe the advisor at the school you said your friend pledged a sorority at. You could also ask some of your teachers if they were ever in a sorority or know of a teacher who was. If so, they might be able to advise you.
I think that an advisor of some sort will definitely help you strengthen what it is you want to do, and give you tips for raising money, getting girls, and how to deal with the administration if they have a problem with you starting a sorority. Also, while I may not know the specific regulations at your school, I believe it is usually required to have an advisor for any student organization founded on campus.
While this process is going to be frustrating (I think you may be feeling that way already from your last post!) and difficult, the rewards will come with time, so keep giving it your all! Good Luck!!!

FuzzieAlum · #14 07-15-2003, 04:13 PM

If there is a chance you do want to affiliate later, I would not use the name you are considering. Sigma Kappa's national office would probably consider it arrogance on your organization's part to have their letters, in their order, in your name (no matter how you actually meant it), and other national sororities would think, "Well, they really wanted to be a part of Sigma Kappa, and we won't be second choice."

There are organizations with similar names, but they generally developed far away from and in ignorance of each other - such as Chi Omega and Alpha Chi Omega. The few groups that have names based on another organization's are generally women's groups developed from a men's group, and they emulate the fraternity's name. Or, more rarely, they were a local that split from a national.

Whether a group has Greek letters for its name or not has nothing to do with whether it is a sorority or not. There are a few local sororities that have names like "The Primroses." And there are Greek-letter organizations that are not fraternities, like Chi Alpha (a Christian club) and academic honor societies, like you have on your campus. So no matter whether you form a social club or a sorority, or whether you stay local or later join a national organization, pick whatever name you like that is meaningful to you. Just be careful not to pick names that sound derivative of established organizations if you might possibly want to affiliate down the road.

absolutuscchick · #15 07-15-2003, 04:27 PM

Cristina, I think that what everyone is saying is not meant to put you down or anything (I know I don't like to do that at all), but to encourage you to do a little bit more legwork on your own and then post with any questions that you might have. I think that it is important that you keep in mind that starting a sorority/women's club is something that takes, first and foremost, alot of research!! Good Luck, and try not to get angry with those posting on this thread because we are all trying to help you in your aims to start your women's club/sorority!!