Real World--Austin

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by GoneGreek
At the same time, if I wear a shirt that says Harvard Alumni Association Member on television, that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm a member of it -- it means I'm wearing a t-shirt, not necessarily that I'm a member.

But I bet Harvard alumni would be running to their association directory to see if you are listed. And who knows what they might do when they find out you are not.

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by ladygreek
The biggest issue I see in this case is the fact that Johanna chose to resign her membership, yet still wear the 'nalia. In the BGLO world we call that perpetrating. And it is not unusual to "ask" a perp of your org. to give you their 'nalia.

This is exactly how I see it. To be honest, I think it makes her look a little sad to still wear the letters of an org that she doesn't want to be a part of anymore.

That was how we felt after my little was asked to leave the sorority. She claimed she didn't want to be there anymore either, yet still wore the t-shirts all the time. It didn't make her look good.

[_Q_]

Originally posted by 33girl


And I'm sorry, but when someone got terminated from my chapter, we went to her dorm/apartment and removed her merchandise...

Did she consent to this, or did you just feel entitled to enter her dorm/apartment and remove items?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by ice_cold
Do you ever bring anything valid to the table? Or are you just an incessant troll with nothing better to do than post one liners?

shut up

[33girl]

When someone was terminated it was explained to her that she was no longer a member and as such did not have a right to the insignia of the org. The girl's big usually went over with the prez or whoever, and the girls terminated didn't have a problem with it...they knew it was coming. If there was a real problem, she would be given $$$ for the expensive items like her jacket.

No one was entering the girl's place and removing items without her being there.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by GoneGreek
Joanna probably got that shirt while she was part of the organization, and she hasn't thrown it out yet.

Well, yeah, we figured that much.

If someone were to formally disassociate herself from my sorority, she has relinquished all rights and responsibilities as a member. That includes but is certainly not limited to wearing 'nalia.

[33girl]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
Well, yeah, we figured that much.

If someone were to formally disassociate herself from my sorority, she has relinquished all rights and responsibilities as a member. That includes but is certainly not limited to wearing 'nalia.

Can I give you a big hug and stuff?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by 33girl
When someone was terminated it was explained to her that she was no longer a member and as such did not have a right to the insignia of the org. The girl's big usually went over with the prez or whoever, and the girls terminated didn't have a problem with it...they knew it was coming. If there was a real problem, she would be given $$$ for the expensive items like her jacket.

No one was entering the girl's place and removing items without her being there.

Exactly. It really isn't a difficult concept to grasp. If someone formally disassociates herself, she is expected to give up her ritual, pin, and other items. It would not make sense to want to keep those things. Unless the person is trying to be disrespectful.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by 33girl
Can I give you a big hug and stuff?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Lindz928
SHOULD GPhiB (or any sorority) be able to have control over non-members representing themselves as members?

Yes.

[GoneGreek]

Originally posted by 33girl

And I'm sorry, but when someone got terminated from my chapter, we went to her dorm/apartment and removed her merchandise...if she was enough of a nut job to buy more off the internet or from the Greek store and wear it, we would have made sure everyone knew she was NOT a member. If this was my chapter and someone who got terminated was wearing my letters, I'd be screaming to MTV and posting on their boards 24/7 until they blurred the letters out.

WTF....?

Wow, does your national organization have people sign a clause to a Greek Letter Search and Seizure agreement? Why did you have to go thorugh someone's apartment, can't you just be respectful enough to ask her not to wear it?

That is really sad, especially since some people choose to disaffiliate because of finances, illness, or other personal issues in their life.

If I ever disaffiliated from my sorority, it would be for very good reason, and I certainly wouldn't let people come ransack my place for their letters. Who is the psycho now?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by GoneGreek
WTF....?

Wow, does your national organization have people sign a clause to a Greek Letter Search and Seizure agreement? Why did you have to go thorugh someone's apartment, can't you just be respectful enough to ask her not to wear it?

That is really sad, especially since some people chose to disaffiliate because of finances, illness, or other personal issues in their life.

If I ever disaffiliated from my sorority, it would be for very good reason, and I certainly would let people come ransack my place for their letters. Who is the psycho now?

Let me ask this:

When you type "disaffiliate" what do you mean?

When I type "disaffiliate" or "disassociate," I am talking about people who do not want to be a Delta anymore. That surpasses financial, health, and personal issues. I am not simply talking about someone who is inactive or nonfinancial for a period of time. Therefore, choosing to relinguish membership through national headquarters is something that should be well thought-out and should be irreversible.

Some people do not willingly return all of their sorority items. In that case, I see nothing wrong with the sorority going to retrieve the items. This does not require force or ramsacking because the person should have no problem with completely letting go of something she no longer wants to be a member of.

[33girl]

Originally posted by GoneGreek
WTF....?

Wow, does your national organization have people sign a clause to a Greek Letter Search and Seizure agreement? Why did you have to go thorugh someone's apartment, can't you just be respectful enough to ask her not to wear it?

That is really sad, especially since some people choose to disaffiliate because of finances, illness, or other personal issues in their life.

If I ever disaffiliated from my sorority, it would be for very good reason, and I certainly wouldn't let people come ransack my place for their letters. Who is the psycho now?

Hey Mensa (tm KSigRC),

I just stated in a post that the girl's big or someone else in the sorority went to her house WHILE SHE WAS THERE and picked up the items.

Crack kills, please note. (tm AlphaFrog)

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by 33girl
Hey Mensa (tm KSigRC),

I just stated in a post that the girl's big or someone else in the sorority went to her house WHILE SHE WAS THERE and picked up the items.

Crack kills, please note. (tm AlphaFrog)

LOL.

[_Q_]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS






Some people do not willingly return all of their sorority items. In that case, I see nothing wrong with the sorority going to retrieve the items. This does not require force or ramsacking because the person should have no problem with completely letting go of something she no longer wants to be a member of.

Although I'd have no desire to continue wearing letters after disaffiliating, I'd have a big problem with former sisters entering my dorm room or apartment and going through my things. It's about privacy and boundaries, rather than a refusal to let go.