Chartering size minimum fixed?

[naraht]

For Alpha Phi Omega, all chartering (and rechartering) groups *must* have at least 15 people *regardless* of the size of the school. However, during the 1950s, the minimum size of the chartering group was based on the number of men enrolled. (We're non housed, so we don't have to worry about having enough people to handle a house)

In addition, I saw from an article on the TKE board here where the average size of the fraternities on campus apparently should affect the number need to get approval to charter.

What rules govern the minimum size of the group to charter a chapter for your fraternity or sorority?

Randy

[KSUViolet06]

There is no set number. I'm fairly certain that we determine the optimal number of a colony based on the average chapter size on campus. When there are no such guidelines, the number varies depending on the goals determined by the team. Example: one colony mmay have a goal of 50 women to be installed while another 25.

[33girl]

We used to say 40 women or average campus size, whichever is larger. However that's not the case anymore as we've chartered groups with under that.

The only fixed thing is to charter an alum chapter - 5 women are needed.

[MysticCat]

Our policy is that the application for colony status must have at least 15 signatures. Collegiate brothers who have been initiated at another chapter and have transferred may be included in the 15 necessary for an interest group/colony.

There must be at least 10 colony members to continue to Phase II of the colony process -- a nine-week phase that basically begins with formal pledging and culminates with initiation and chartering/rechartering. (Any transferred brothers included in that 10 do not, of course, have to be re-pledged or re-initiated.)

At least nine brothers are needed to charter a regional alumni association.