Question: Does anyone ever see the NPHC allowing inclusion of a 10th group?

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
The jokes could be endless.

Whatever the freak that means

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
I will ask it again:

If these orgs are established, solid and strong enough to be part of the NIC, but are not established, solid and strong enough to be part of the NPHC, what is the real issue at hand?

Or more directly: Is being THAT established, strong and solid the real issue in being part of the NPHC?

The real issue is that we aren't the NIC so why even bring that up? I believe you have already read OUR criteria, so what's your point?

Are you petitioning for APO to be accepted in the NPHC, or something? Geesh.

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
No.

Ah *sighs*

*singing*
There is none so blind
As he who will not see...

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
Whatever the freak that means

Your tangent is humorous because you are only a member of APO and are a self-professed anti-elitist who has an issue with "NPHC power." That's what it means.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
Ah *sighs*

*singing*
There is none so blind
As he who will not see...

I hope this thread enlightened you.

[Rain Man]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
The real issue is that we aren't the NIC so why even bring that up? I believe you have already read OUR criteria, so what's your point?

The point is if an org is good enough to join NIC, what makes NPHC so special that an org wants to jump through hoops and join NPHC? If the NIC is a good council to affiliate with, what makes NPHC a great one, or is that merely a perceived "illusion of inclusion"?

Are you petitioning for APO to be accepted in the NPHC, or something? Geesh.

National Bylaws prohibit APO from affiliating with any interfraternity councils unless local campus policies require such affiliation in order to keep their charter.

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
No.

OK, I'll say it this way:

Denial is a river in Africa

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
The point is if an org is good enough to join NIC, what makes NPHC so special that an org wants to jump through hoops and join NPHC? If the NIC is a good council to affiliate with, what makes NPHC a great one, or is that merely a perceived "illusion of inclusion"?

National Bylaws prohibit APO from affiliating with any interfraternity councils unless local campus policies require such affiliation in order to keep their charter.

We are special because we are. If our being special and DIFFERENT than NIC hurts your feelings, that's just too bad.

I was joking about APO. I know that you all don't meet our stringent criteria.

[TheEpitome1920]

Originally posted by Rain Man
I will ask it again:

If these orgs are established, solid and strong enough to be part of the NIC, but are not established, solid and strong enough to be part of the NPHC, what is the real issue at hand?

Or more directly: Is being THAT established, strong and solid the real issue in being part of the NPHC?

Hmm...the only people who would know the answer to that are the individuals who created the criteria for membership. You seem really bothered by it so I suggest you contact NPHC officials for clarity.We could go in circles for days about this.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
OK, I'll say it this way:

Denial is a river in Africa

Why respond to one post twice? Are you off your meds?

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
Your tangent is humorous because you are only a member of APO and are a self-professed anti-elitist who has an issue with "NPHC power." That's what it means.

*in my best Don Adams/Agent 86 voice* AND LOVING IT!!

Look, I am just speaking my mind like everyone else here is entitled to do, regardless of fraternal affiliation, sex, race, etc.

That is why it's called GreekCHAT.com

[Sistermadly]

Is Kappa Alpha Psi still a member of the NIC? And wasn't there an undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha that left the NPHC and affiliated with the IFC on their campus?

I don't recall what the requirements are for a fraternity to join the NIC or for a sorority to join the NPC, but as long as there is a historical precedent, I don't think we can completely discount the possibility that a predominately African American and/or multicultural GLO will join one of those other councils.

[TheEpitome1920]

Originally posted by Sistermadly
Is Kappa Alpha Psi still a member of the NIC? And wasn't there an undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha that left the NPHC and affiliated with the IFC on their campus?

I don't recall what the requirements are for a fraternity to join the NIC or for a sorority to join the NPC, but as long as there is a historical precedent, I don't think we can completely discount the possibility that a predominately African American and/or multicultural GLO will join one of those other councils.

Both Kappa Alpha Psi and Iota Phi Theta are members of IFC.

I knew of a Latina sorority that was active in a local NPC chapter.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rain Man
*in my best Don Adams/Agent 86 voice* AND LOVING IT!!

Look, I am just speaking my mind like everyone else here is entitled to do, regardless of fraternal affiliation, sex, race, etc.

That is why it's called GreekCHAT.com

You already admitted you had some other issues with the NPHC. So, your opinion is a bit misguided. Do what you like and good luck.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Sistermadly
Is Kappa Alpha Psi still a member of the NIC? And wasn't there an undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha that left the NPHC and affiliated with the IFC on their campus?

I don't recall what the requirements are for a fraternity to join the NIC or for a sorority to join the NPC, but as long as there is a historical precedent, I don't think we can completely discount the possibility that a predominately African American and/or multicultural GLO will join one of those other councils.

I agree.