Let's see how far we get..

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

WHOOOO HOOOO!!!!!

Okay, here's the deal. I got ahold of my bud "E" and she's totally psyched about getting (hopefully) a national sorority on our campus. *nods happily* Tomorrow we're going to speak w/the Greek Life Advisor (who happens to highly dislike Greeks, figure that one :rolleyes: ) and get the paperwork to be filled out and etc. For being a small campus they require 12 people that will be members if formed (thankfully we've got plenty-o-prospects) and then after we finish w/all that good stuff then we will have to write to the NPH about having someone come to campus. <---- that's what we're scared about. I mean, what happens if a NPC sorority isn't interested?? *worries* Oh well, we're hoping to have the little stuff finished by December. Well, this is the beginning...why am I feeling scared now? :confused: :)


:p , Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

Hey! You've definitely got to read the thread titled "Rush at UCSC" (at least, I think that's what it's called...just do a search and you'll find it--it's the one where there's about 700 replies). It's about a girl who did the same thing you want to do.

Oh, and here's wishing you bonne chance! :)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Achtungbaby80- You still dating Marty? <--has something funny to tell ye :)

Well, right now the 'big 3' has set our sights on AZiD for now. :) We can't have AXO, XO, or DZ on campus, we really do not want to tick off the locals w/the similar names. *shrugs* We have the 1st step in the process on the go now..*nods* :) Now it's just getting approval for a NPC colony is the next obstacle..oh well :) :)

-wants her own letters, Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

If the AZD thing doesn't work out (and if you're *absolutely sure* you won't go for DZ ;) ), I think you should consider Phi Mu. One of my very best friends is a Phi Mu, and from what I know, it's awesome. It's also a VERY strong group nationally, and that's especially important when starting a new chapter.

Again, good luck! :D

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

It's not the fact we wouldn't -want- to go DZ..but..there's a local by the name of Delta Theta, and we wouldn't want people getting us confused and all and make them upset. Afterall, we need their vote to let us 'in' the All Greek Council to be recognized at school. :) We actually did look at Phi Mu, I mean, I love the Phi Mu's on here so that helped, heh. But one of the main girls didn't like pink :rolleyes: , it's always the little things! :p But who knows, it's just the beginning!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[XOMichelle]

What are the local sororities on your campus besides Delta Theta?
Do they have plans to affiliate with national groups?

-M

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
It's not the fact we wouldn't -want- to go DZ..but..there's a local by the name of Delta Theta, and we wouldn't want people getting us confused and all and make them upset. Afterall, we need their vote to let us 'in' the All Greek Council to be recognized at school. :)

Yeah, that's right, I didn't think of that! I was chatting with a few of them at a party a couple weeks ago, and they mentioned that they had thought of affiliating with DZ in the past because the names were similar.

OK, so Phi Mu's out 'cause you don't like pink...well, how about looking into Alpha Gamma Delta? I'm impressed with their organization, too (obviously, 'cause that was one of the houses I preffed!). And pink isn't one of their colors, either! ;)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by XOMichelle
What are the local sororities on your campus besides Delta Theta?
Do they have plans to affiliate with national groups?

-M

We have 5 local sororities, 1 local fraternity (formally 2 until the other disbanded) and 2 national fraternities (Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Phi). I've spoken w/the majority of the soro's and they never say yea or nay about it, but, they've been around for quite some time and personally I don't think they will start affliating w/nationals. (But I'm not saying it couldn't happen though :) )

Achtung- Hey...you were at the party (The one in the 'TKE' apartment up on the hill)?? I think I was at the one you were at, cause it was only a couple weeks ago also!! Except I left around 10ish. I asked a member if they were even affliated w/DZ and she had no clue so...yeah.. :p Now it's just trying to get 12 girls all prepped and psyched about picking out at least 3 hopeful nationals. Oye!! Right now it's 1.Alpha Xi Delta 2. Phi Mu (I'm personally keeping them in, I LIKE pink lol) 3. is up for grabs. I was really impressed w/DZ and XO but....the locals w/similar names would just cause a situation that we all do not want to see come about.

I'm meeting up w/Erica and Krystal today so hopefully we can get some work finished..sheesh!!!

Kayla

[suzymoonspider]

AXiD rocks:) but I am a little partial myself(<--- shameless plug)! ? I do know AXiD expands a lot- I think there were 5 either colonizations or charters this year alone...but I could be wrong:) New Members aren't up to speed at first:):)


Whatever you choose:) Don't let it be based on colors:) and pick some group that represents the group the most:) Also, Kappa Kappa Gamma is a great orginization:) So check that out! (<---shameless plug #2, my sister is a Kappa)

[violets]

TKE209Sweethrt
How wonderful for you and your future sisters. Congratulations on all your hard work!
I hope you find the sisterhood that you deserve!
Much Panhellenic Love,
violets

P.S. I actually would not be overly concerned with the Greek Letters being similar to other chapters..do not exclude a sorority you like because of it. I have advised a small northeastern school that had two NPC"Alpha" chapters. Eventually, and after much kicking and screaming, two good-sized locals decided to "go National" they also chose sororities with "Alpha" as the first letter. It was absolutely fine. They meshed with the groups and the two other chapters were simply happy they found the right fit.
Remember, that when you bring a National to campus it has a cache all it own, and can establish itself quickly among a group of locals so don't worry about things like letters and colors, look for sisterhood, heritage and values.
Congrats and good luck.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Don't worry all, I'm not ruling every sorority out due to their letters and/or colors. -But- since votes are needed for us to be recognized we're not wanting to step on any toes, at least as of yet. We've already lost one vote. (Due to the Prez dating my ex-psycho fiance, :rolleyes: ) I'm praying that since the Greek Life is dying on campus they'll see this as a good sign and not us trying to steal PNM's or something absurd like that. Thankfully we all have friends in each sorority that can help us out by persuading their sisters to let this through.

[violets]

Oh I'm so sorry you've already lost a vote due to a personal situation. Some people just cannot seperate their worlds from everybody else's:mad:
Keep your head up, and everyone will be duly impressed with how you handle the situation. Good luck, this will be such an exciting journey for you!
Greek love,
violets

[AchtungBaby80]

Listen to Violets--she always gives good advice.

That's really bad that one group would vote against you wanting to expand just because of something that has nothing to do with the situation. Unfortunately, what can you do about it? I guess there'll always be people who dwell on silly things that don't amount to a hill of beans and ruin it for other people. :rolleyes:

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
Achtung- Hey...you were at the party (The one in the 'TKE' apartment up on the hill)?? I think I was at the one you were at, cause it was only a couple weeks ago also!! Except I left around 10ish.

Whoops, I forgot...yeah, I think that was the same party! I didn't get there 'til late, though.

What was the funny thing?

[AOX81]

Good luck!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by AchtungBaby80


Whoops, I forgot...yeah, I think that was the same party! I didn't get there 'til late, though.

What was the funny thing?

Oh, I guess that Dusty and his bro Matt were sleeping or trying to sleep in one of the rooms when Marty went back there, tried to talk to them, then puked out the window a few times right next to them and then continued to talk :D lol!
You've gotta PM me when you're gonna come up next, I practically live there, and if I'm not mistaken that was the Delta Theta Open rush that night :)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

:rolleyes: Well, so much for going the '12 member rule' w/o going local. The University has the deal that we -have- to become a local and etc just to get a seat in AGC (All Greek Council). Oye..so..that also means we have to do that just so we can have the chance to petition for a National. It goes -->Student Services --> then the Dean -->then the Board of Trustees -->then to the AGC. Oye. And the next time the Trustees meet is in January...gag. Sooo..... the paper process continues..

[violets]

TKE209Sweethrt,
Keep your head up honey, it's all worth it in the end. In fact, it's worth it right now. Not many women your age get to undertake such a huge project, you are already developing skills that you will be able to call upon for the rest of your life. Just one of the many benefits of Greek Life!
Good luck.
violets

[AchtungBaby80]

Could you form an interest group for a national sorority, but make sure the university knows it's a *local* interest group? :D I mean, there's ways around things if you want to get creative.

All I can say is, you've got your work cut out for you! From what I've heard, Rio has a rule against everything and if they don't have one, they'll make one quick. :p No matter what, though, keep trying--they've got to back down sooner or later! And keep us updated...I'm dying to know how it goes.

[FuzzieAlum]

Heh heh... as AchtungBaby said, there are ways around things. That is, you can form a local but make it clear to all your members and rushees that your goal is to go national.

I'm having fun imagining names for your group ... Gamma Nu, "going national," Tau Lambda, "temporarily local," Phi Nu Pi Chi Sorority (Future NPC sorority) ... ;)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Fuzzie- Yep, that is the one plus of being made to start out as a local! The fun of picking various letters and etc!! I was thinking..Kappa Epsilon Gamma...lol..only Greeks could figure that one out..lol. Or maybe even the Lambda Lambda Lambda... *gets mischievous*

Hopefully this will be all be said and done before I graduate!! Oye!! Oh, quick thing, see, once we approach the S.S advisor w/our constitution and etc, she says yea or nay, then it goes to the Dean and he chooses if there needs to be another soro on campus, then is goes to the Board of Trustees for the final say. This is getting irritating!!! BUT, thankfully my parents are all chummy w/the Trustees. *shouts graces to God* For once I am happy that my family is involved in politics as much as they are!! :) :) :) At the moment I'm trying to get ahold of as many consitutions, creeds and etc to just see how theirs is and then model ours off of probably a mixture of them! ;) Also, the good thing w/me and the SS advisor is that she loves me to death...which doesn't hurt a bit.

Oh, Achtung, yes...you are completely correct about the Rio-law making process... :rolleyes: last year we were allowed to have those George Foreman grills...now...we're not allowed. Figures.


Oh, another thing, there's a group of freshman boys trying to get a new fraternity on campus. But, this is where I personally think they're idiots...they didn't even RUSH -ANY- fraternities to see even if they like any of the guys!! Plus, they're freshman!! Also, this is the funny thing though, since they're trying to bring another on, yet, have no close friends in any of the older fraternities, I'm afraid they are going to get shut down. *shrugs* Okay, now I'm rambling..and I have to continue the search of the elusive consit's....


Running to class now,
Kayla

[DWAlphaGam]

Originally posted by AchtungBaby80
OK, so Phi Mu's out 'cause you don't like pink...well, how about looking into Alpha Gamma Delta? I'm impressed with their organization, too (obviously, 'cause that was one of the houses I preffed!). And pink isn't one of their colors, either! ;)

Thanks for the plug! :D

Here's my shameless plug: If you want to find out more about the fantastic organization of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity, check out our website: www.alphagammadelta.org. In case you were wondering, our colors are red, buff (pale yellow), and green...very cheerful! :cool:

I also wanted to add---keep an open mind about all of the NPC organizations. You might be missing out on a wonderful sorority if you count it out just because of the colors. It's not like you have to constantly wear pink if you go Phi Mu, or pink and green if you go DZ, or red, buff, and green if you go Alpha Gam.

Good luck to you! :)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Ya know, it's kinda fun getting to learn about everyones sororities!!! And also, from just going from page to page, I've learned my greek alphabet backwards and forwords. I'm gonna be taking a break (hopefully) for a couple days from the web-searching and paper-writing soro process. Right now (believe it or not) my bf is feeling kinda jealous that I'm taking much more time out w/my girls than him and his bros! :rolleyes: Can't make anyone happy!! LOL :)

Oh, AlphaGam, I checked out the site :) Pretty cool :)

OH!!! Quick thing...does anyone know of a site where I can find some makeshift consitiutions/creeds/etc?????

love and not-chosen-yet-maybe-one-day greek letters-go-here,
Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

You could probably look at different sororities' national web pages and sort of model your creed & constitution after those.

[PsychTau]

Ok, I've been reading silently, and now have to add my shameless plug for Alpha Sigma Tau!! Our website is www.alphasigmatau.org (http://) but I warn you now. . .it's being redone so the basic info is there, but some other more "detailed" pages are still down.

As far as looking at creeds, etc. for your "local", look for colleges that have local sororities. Most of those Panhellenic sites will have info and/or links to the local's website, so you could get info there. There is also a website that has all kinds of info about all kinds of local sororities. It's address is www.geocities.com/localsororities (http://) This could get you lots more info.

Please keep us informed of what happens!! By the way, what school do you go to?

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by PsychTau
Please keep us informed of what happens!! By the way, what school do you go to?

It's the University of Rio Grande in southeastern Ohio (www.rio.edu), it's an itty-bitty commuter college basically.
Here's some info about it: 5 local sororities (1 formally used to be Chi Omega)
2 national fraternities (Tau Kappa Epsilon & Alpha Sigma Phi) and 1 local fraternity
People normally go here to make up a major and/or become a teacher or a nurse (no lie, lol)

Now, back to my search-o-papers,
Kayla

ps, what's best for a cold?

[nauadpi]

I just wanted to add a vote of encouragement...Everyone has given you great advice...So just have fun with doing it and keep all your options open.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Update :)

We just got another girl!! So far we have 6 very excited ladies!! (only 6 more to go :) ) Now the problem is just dividing up the 'chores' of getting everything set up amongst them all! Before, I was getting everything done..now everyone is wanting a part of it! Good deal..... :cool:
Oh, the new girl we have in an RA (Resident Advisor) so...now we can get a room in one of the dorms. So, that's always nice to have :) And...so far we have the backing of -all- the fraternities and 3 out of the 5 sororities so far. :) Oh, another thing, so far fundraising has already begun! We have the support from 4 Volunteer Fire Dept's and many of the local buinesses (sp??)! :)

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt

Oh, another thing, there's a group of freshman boys trying to get a new fraternity on campus. But, this is where I personally think they're idiots...they didn't even RUSH -ANY- fraternities to see even if they like any of the guys!! Plus, they're freshman!! Also, this is the funny thing though, since they're trying to bring another on, yet, have no close friends in any of the older fraternities, I'm afraid they are going to get shut down. *shrugs* Okay, now I'm rambling..and I have to continue the search of the elusive consit's....

I wouldn't necessarily mock those guys. In 1997 on our campus a lot of freshmen (along with older guys) were not happy with what they saw for fraternities on this campus, because at that point they were hazing horribly and all about keggers. 5 years later, they're the biggest, most prestigious fraternity on campus...and the other groups shaped up when they saw new members getting lost to this group.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin


I wouldn't necessarily mock those guys. In 1997 on our campus a lot of freshmen (along with older guys) were not happy with what they saw for fraternities on this campus, because at that point they were hazing horribly and all about keggers. 5 years later, they're the biggest, most prestigious fraternity on campus...and the other groups shaped up when they saw new members getting lost to this group.

Oh, sorry about the hastiness but I forgot about some other details about them. I was informed that the only reason they are try to form a new fraternity is to make a mockery of it. So far they are just trying to get names that sound funny I guess you could say once you have the plain letters. (KOX, BOB etc, etc) Also, since they are brand new freshman they don't realize how it works on campus. Once you get all the legal work finished you have to go to the AGC to even get -recognized-. And w/o any support from the other GLO's on campus your trip stops there. Like in my case, I've been around for a couple of years and have friends in each GLO and the girls I'm with have friends in the GLO's also..so it adds up in support. If the guys are serious, then I'm for them, but, no matter who I talk to (Greek or Non-Greek) I've been told the same thing. *shrugs*

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt


Oh, sorry about the hastiness but I forgot about some other details about them. I was informed that the only reason they are try to form a new fraternity is to make a mockery of it. So far they are just trying to get names that sound funny I guess you could say once you have the plain letters. (KOX, BOB etc, etc) Also, since they are brand new freshman they don't realize how it works on campus. Once you get all the legal work finished you have to go to the AGC to even get -recognized-. And w/o any support from the other GLO's on campus your trip stops there. Like in my case, I've been around for a couple of years and have friends in each GLO and the girls I'm with have friends in the GLO's also..so it adds up in support. If the guys are serious, then I'm for them, but, no matter who I talk to (Greek or Non-Greek) I've been told the same thing. *shrugs*

Well that's a totally different story then! :D I just hate to see a group of guys who are legitimately trying to get organized get knocked. SigEp on my campus got knocked a lot when they colonized, and as far as I'm concerned, in 5 years on campus they've accomplished more than any other org.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

I'm glad I'm writing this after I had some time to cool off. Well, if you're all curious what happened..here it is. When I was walking cross campus today I ran into Erika (one of my buds in doing this) and me and her started talking about the basic jist and some planning ideas. Well, unfortunetly, one of the girls from a local sorority (who's been practically stalking me to pledge her glo..:rolleyes: ) and she then gave us the impression that we weren't wlecome in the AGC. After I pointed out that we were doing this in hopes to have a national sorority come to campus she then got on her highhorse saying we didn't need any more sororites on campus and etc. Then I told her that we were focusing basically on a lot of community service (which we are) and then she suggested that we start a chapter of a co-ed service glo. I was like, "What?? Don't you get it? We want to be in a s-i-s-t-e-r-h-o-o-d and not your crappy group!" of course, this was all going on in my mind. And on top of that she was enjoying informing us that we needed their vote to get in the AGC. :rolleyes: Now it's just getting irritating. I mean, there's nothing -bad- about the other GLO's but we've all rushed (and been given bids) but we all share that same feeling , we just didn't feel a connection w/that GLO. I mean personally, I never had the aspirations to wear -those- letters of the other glo's. I guess some people just do not understand that.

[AchtungBaby80]

She probably sees your new sorority as a threat, especially if the fraternities are excited about it. ;)

I'm not dissing service GLOs, but some people want the social aspect, too, and my national (which I'm sure isn't the only one) encourages us to do community service. In fact, my chapter *requires* 5-10 service hours per semester. There's no rule that says you can't help the community out AND be social! :p Maybe you do need that girl's sorority's vote, but maybe her sisters don't feel the same way she does.

[doubleblue&gold]

If you're already established on campus, why would anyone worry about your affiliating with an NPC group? It's not like you're trying to start another group. Maybe they're just a little jealous?

Alpha Xi Delta does colonize locals, They're in the process of doing it at UTEP. Good luck however things turn out.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

doubleblue&gold- We're not even a local yet :) But...we're working on it..and then hoping to have a national colonize us. :)

achtungbaby- Oh, don't worry, we'll be plenty social..lol.. :) But we do want to have some requirements like a certain amount of hours of community service in place for us.
Oh, and you might have seen her 'round campus..she stalks the pnm's.. :rolleyes:

But yes, hopefully the other sisters won't see us as much of a threat. Each glo has a certain type of people in it. And the group that I fall in isn't her's, no matter how much she tries to rush me, she still freaks me out..lol Thankfully I do have a very good friend in the same glo that will speak in our behalf along w/the other sororites. So..yeah.. *shrugs*

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
Oh, and you might have seen her 'round campus..she stalks the pnm's.. :rolleyes:

No, I haven't, but I don't think I *want* to run into her! :p

There's always got to be one person that makes things difficult, but hopefully her sisters will talk some sense into her.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Oh, another update on the 'stalker' girl. Well, I was still fuming when I seen her thursday night (we have band together) and I ran into her sorority sister. Well, I found out that she's getting upset w/her also because she's trying to run the whole organization when she only been a member for a year. So, I was like, "I'm kinda having problems w/her too..." and proceeded to tell her what happened. She just got even more upset and I have a feeling that she ripped her a new one. lol! Oh, remember when I told you guys about the loss of a vote from the soro that had the prez dating my psycho ex? Well, a girl that I talk to all the time is apart of the association (in which I just found out like the same day!) and I guess the prez was prez last year and now she's practically disowned her own soro! And that they're even having trouble w/my former pledge sister (who's now pledging them)! I'll probably ask her about what she thinks about the new soro deal tuesday when we have class together. *nods* :)

Oh, we've picked out our name and stuff (so far). We are going to be Kappa Gamma Xi
Colors: navy, light blue, and silver
Mascot: cresent moon w/an angel
Believe it or not, I can't remember anything else..lol..I have it written somewhere... :D

KGX love, Kayla

[texas*princess]

TKESweetheart,

I'm glad things are beginning to fall into place for you! I wish you continued success!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Well, so far here's the support:
We have 'yes' votes from 3 out of the 8 GLO's on campus. But, I have a feeling that we will have 3 more 'yes' votes from the soro's. So if we get 6 out of the 8, we're in :) I spoke w/one of the sisters of a sorority and she said that she is going to bring up us at a meeting tonight and that we have a high chance to getting through the AGC. :) Yippee! We also have another girl :) I got her.. :p
Oh, Texas*Princess, thanks for your ongoing support!! :)

-Kayla

[AlphaXi126]

Hey Kayla,
What National GLO are you guys interested in? Just so you know, A xi D colors are dark blue, light blue, and gold, so pretty close to the ones you chose :) heheheh ( by the way, I would love to come home and there be an Alpha Xi chapter :) :) :)) hahaha....let me know if i can help you on the whole constitution thing :) Good luck, Jodie M.
P.S. Do i know any of the girls that are doing this with you>?

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt

Oh, Texas*Princess, thanks for your ongoing support!! :)

-Kayla

You're welcome TKESweethrt, that's what Greek love is all about! What you are doing is hard, but it CAN be done!

[AngelPhiSig]

*ahem*

You can always look into Phi Sigma Sigma :) We are always looking to expand!!!

Phi Sigma Sigma *newly* updated website (http://www.phisigmasigma.org)

:)

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by AngelPhiSig
[BYou can always look into Phi Sigma Sigma :) We are always looking to expand!!![/B]

Hey, TKE209Sweethrt, I did some checking for you, and there used to be a chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma at Rio! Maybe that was the national that one of the locals used to be affiliated with, because I still can't find any record of there *ever* being a Chi Omega chapter there.

Disclaimer: Of course, I didn't hunt through *every* NPC sorority's web pages, because I don't have anywhere close to that much time, so maybe I'm overlooking something. ;)

Congrats on your new sorority--I know you'll get enough votes! Most of the sorority members I've met have been really nice girls so I bet they'll vote in your favor, plus, you KNOW the fraternities will welcome a new sorority! :D

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Good luck! :D

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Heya Jodi! Actually....we were looking at AXD! That's one of our top choices!! :) :)Heck, that's where we got our mascot idea from! (But, don't worry, no Fuzzie :) ) Umm...I don't think you know any of the girls though, but, I'll ask around :)

AchtungBaby80-What??? There was a national sorority here???? *faints* The Greek Life Advisor didn't say a -thing- about it. Hmm..I think its time to for me to do my own digging in the old associations inventory! Oh yes, I'm giving up on the XOA deal, I hear they were national and then I don't..oh well!! :) I checked the XO site one day and didn't find anything either *nods*

Everyone else :) - Guess what....we now have a total of 9 girls!! *does a little dance* Just 3 more and we'll have enough!! Monday night we're going to go bowling w/all of the ladies we have so far to really meet them altogether. Cause see, we all got a couple girls, yet, we haven't all met them together! Now it's just all coming together! I can't wait til next week because this week the 'main 3' is racked w/projects this week..we need some time off to get more things ready!! Well, I'm off to go to class.. :)


Soon-to-be-Greek-hopefully, Kayla

[erica812]

Kayla,
Our threads have basically been growing side by side for awhile now, and I just wanted to add my support to the list of people who are rooting for you! It sounds like you're moving right along, and I really wish you all the best in building a sisterhood that will meet all of your expectations and then some!

From one future Greek to another......

Erica

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
There was a national sorority here????

Yep, apparently there was! :)

Congratulations on your new members! I think you all should do a pumpkin carving and spread the word that interested girls are welcome to attend...who knows, you might get a few more great girls.

Hurry up and tell us when the AGC vote is--we're all dying to know!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Erica- I'm thinking...if your chapter and my chapter is close enough I'm thinking...party.. :)

Ach- Gag..the vote can really be anytime the AGC holds a meeting. Once we get all the members needed and everything else is when we'll ask for a vote to be called for us. Then in January (if all goes well) the Trustees will vote whether to let us on campus or not.
OH!!!! Monday night is when we're having a "mini-rush" down at the local bowling alley for all girls interested. But, I also have bad news....Krys has been been hearing rumours that we won't get past the AGC. I've talked to the Delta Theta's, a XOA pledge (a good friend of mine), the LOPsi's so far. We have the fraternities support..just now getting the rest is the problem. I'm just so scared of having any type of announcement like a flyer even saying anything of us, for fear of the bad reprecussions from the other soro's. *stresses* Right when I stop destressing..it all starts all over again!!

Arg, Kayla

[sbhill2]

Good luck!

[texas*princess]

TKESweethrt,

You might have mentioned this already, but do the other local sororities on your campus want to go national? While I can understand why some groups want to stay local, being affiliated with a national organization can have its benefits.
:confused:

Do you have a Greek Advisor, or someone from Student Activities that works with the greeks on your campus? Do you know if they are interested in getting their local groups affiliated with inter/national organizations? (I am just wondering this because on my last campus all the sororities were locals, and the Greek advisor there invited national sororities to do presentation. Since then, two of the three local sororities have been affilated with inter/national groups and the interest in Greek life has definately increased on that campus dramatically from years past...and that is greek interest in both the inter/national fraternities that have been on that campus for *years* as well as the new inter/national sororities on campus!)

OK, I'll stop with the 1001 questions :p

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
But, I also have bad news....Krys has been been hearing rumours that we won't get past the AGC

Noooooooooo! They can't do that--you've worked so hard!

texas*princess, from what I've been told about this campus, they're very anal about Greek groups. Kayla, you correct me if I'm wrong, but I was told that it used to be a party school back in the 80s and then the administration tried to stop that by cracking down on the Greek system. It does seem weird to me, though, that national fraternities would be allowed, but national sororities forbidden. That makes no sense. I have no idea on whether any of the local sororities want to go national, but it seems to me that they should be allowed to if they want! Kayla, is there any way you could maybe find out if the school would consider opening up to national expansion? If any groups are interested, then you might not have to worry about getting past the stupid AGC--a national group might just start an interest group itself. I don't know any of the rules, though, so would that even be possible??

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by AchtungBaby80

If any groups are interested, then you might not have to worry about getting past the stupid AGC--a national group might just start an interest group itself. I don't know any of the rules, though, so would that even be possible??

Achtung: Thanks for the info! And I think it is possible for an interest group to be allowed in the whole process if other sororities there wanted to go national (although it might depend on the school??). That is how an interest group did it at my other school. They were not a recognized sorority, but rather recognized as an interest group when the NPC organizations came to make their presentations, and now they are an official DPhiE colony :D (If you have read a bunch of my posts I have probably mentioned this a zillion times about them, but they really are an awesome group and I'm so proud of them!)

Kayla I really hope things work out!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

On the subject of our locals affliating w/nationals: Here's the latest news, I guess that Delta Theta is still in limbo whether to go for DZ, our XOA is trying to re-affliate w/Chi Omega, and...the Lambda's said that they had the 'chance' to get a nat'l, but I don't believe them. lol (If you knew them, you'd believe me, lol)

We're all getting those lovely mixed feelings from the soro's whether they want another soro on campus. I mean, they might as well, really. Heck, we could go belly up and they have no threat anymore, if we excel awesomely then we help and stregthen the already-weak Greek system. I see no problem *shrugs*

Oh, we cant' have any type of 'interest' group. You're either an organization that'll never become Greek or you become a local GLO.
OKay, i'm going to go now, this week we're gonna be buckling down on getting girls and getting to know them and etc. *whews*

Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
OKay, i'm going to go now, this week we're gonna be buckling down on getting girls and getting to know them and etc.

Any luck yet??

This reminds me of back when my chapter was still a colony and we were COBing to make total...our recruitment chair used to stand up at meeting and go, "OK, we're almost there, we only need 20 more girls!" Ahhh, those were the days.

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

*warning: short message as follows*

Well, monday night sucked. Krys was no where to be found, Erika was sick as a dog, and none of the other girls showed. So...it was canceled and will be held later. Right now everyone is trying to regroup. Krys is pledging a lil sis to AXN and Erika is still trying to get over her sickeness and me, well, I'm trying to finish up all the TKE letter shirts (6 more to go! :) ) So now..looks like next week is when work will actually be accomplished! :o

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

This is annoying. We're stuck. The girls that said they were interested haven't gotten back w/-any- of us. :rolleyes: I'm really starting to doubt this. *sighs*

[AchtungBaby80]

What? Oh, no. I guess it's time to whip those gals into shape--tell them if they want in, that's great, but if they don't, hit the road. :p

OK, let's give them the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's the time of year...everyone I know is up to *here* with assignments and tests, so that could be why you haven't heard from them. How are the other sororities doing? I bet they're having the same problem...happens here, too.

Or maybe those girls were just waiting to hear from you all?

[texas*princess]

Kayla,
maybe you should send them a friendly reminder ;)

[Thetagurl]

Hey good luck with the expansion but don't forget.. KAPPA ALPHA THETA...Theta is very strong nationally and is always looking to expand. Theta is the first greek letter fraternity known amoung women and we're still going strong. I will cross my fingers for you and whichever NPC sorority you choose

[Thetagurl]

Oh yeah here is the website www.kappaalphatheta.org
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[erica812]

Keep looking up! I certainly had points in my journey when I thought that I had finally hit the obstacle that would stop me in my tracks. Now, I'm just weeks away from our official pledge ceremony, and I couldn't be happier!!

You can do it!!!!

Erica
(an-almost-official Beta Sigma Phi)

[texas*princess]

Kayla, do you have an update? :) i hope things are going well for you!

[oceanphi01]

Have you looked at Alpha Phi (yeah, I'm a little biased :p )? Good luck with this venture, whatever you choose!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

The most freaking oddest ironic thing happened. Right when EVERYTHING is in shambles, I get an e-mail from Phi Sigma Sigma saying are interested in recolonizing here!!!!!! *screams*

Everything is in shambles, so it all just really stinks right now..and then the e-mail just topped it off :( :( It's like when I needed the e-mail, I had nothing..then when I get it..I have nothing to WORK WITH!! :( Sorry everyone I'm upset..but this really does bug me. Looks like there will be no new soro as of this next semester..as of this point I'm clueless on what to do and how to do it :(

*sighs* Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

I TOLD you y'all used to have Phi Sigma Sigma! *to myself: "How come no one ever listens to me? Eh?"* :p

I don't know much about Phi Sig because we don't have it at UK anymore...it's long gone. But from what I've heard, it's a good organization--it just doesn't get a lot of attention because it's smaller than the big-name groups. Maybe there would be renewed interest in your sorority if people knew that a national organization has expressed interest in colonizing. If I were you, I'd e-mail Phi Sig and tell them that you are interested in bringing a national to your campus and ask if they have any tips. Maybe if they contacted the university, something could be arranged where you didn't have to go through all that establishing a local stuff first. I don't know. It's worth a try, though, isn't it?

[oceanphi01]

Just wondering how things were going, since I haven't seen an update in a while.

[texas*princess]

TKESweetheart,

I think it's great that Phi Sigma Sigma wants to recolonize! I think the fact that a national sorority wants to colonize there will greatly affect interest !

At the university I first attended, no one paid much attention to greek life until NPC sororities were interested in colonizing. It even boosted recruitment for the males (interestingly enough :p ) It was really exciting to get emails all summer before formal recruitment from interested women about the organizations.

I hope you continue your journey and come out strong in the end!

[Lynzi]

I just stumbled on your thread and have been reading through it...there is a similar thread in the rush forum (?) I believe...
It's so awesome that you're doing this! I don't think that a lot of us appreciate the work it takes to create a new chapter because we found what was right for us in a sorority already established on campus.
Don't give up even when things seem awful. I would hate to see you miss out on the all the joys and oppurtunities of sisterhood..
One thing that got mentioned on the other thread....these posts serve as a kind of journal of the founding...they would be a good thing to save for the history of your chapter. For our chapter, we know quite a bit about the history of our sorority nationally, but the local history is not really emphasized. About Phi Sig....Delta Rho 1986 Rio Grande College, Rio Grande, OH....is that the inactive chapter? If so, you would have alumnae support. Maybe you could find some of the Alum in your area.
:D I'm I Phi Sig, so it's kinda exciting for me....
Hang in there! Phi Sig or not, this is something worth doing!!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Sorry it's been a while since I actually posted something important. Finals is this week so no one is around. We lost one of our main girls due to her thinking that being a lil sis to a fraternity is more important then an actual GLO. (If you sense bitterness you're correct, hehe) Hopefully *crosses fingers* we (the remaining) can actually get things rolling again next semester. But here's the interesting thing, another soro is trying to rush me..sheesh. :D (Yes, I've told them about the new soro even..) I've told Erica about the Phi Sigma info, it's just getting everybody else in on it. Oh, the group that was formally Phi Sigma is still around, but, as a local. (it's the group that wouldn't have had their vote anyway, lol) Okay, I guess I'm going to go e-mail Phi Sigma now, heh :)

-Kayla

ps- Lynzi- thanks for the info about the former chapter :) :)
Dana- yes, I do listen to you, lol :)

[AchtungBaby80]

I just had a great idea--why don't you see if the sorority that's rushing you wants to affiliate with a national? *well done, Achtung!* If you like the girls, you can join that sorority and then there will be some numbers to work with. Assuming, of course, that that sorority wants to go national...but hey, it seems like a good idea. :p

[FuzzieAlum]

And hey, if Phi Sig wants to colonize, why not offer yourselves up to them? Say, "We want to go national ... you want a colony ... let's make a deal!"

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Dana- Well, the soro that's been rushing me want to go national, yet, the only thing that's really holding them back is that 'it's too expensive'. Also, I really like the girls..but I don't feel comfortable w/their pledging process, w/o saying too much, if they were national, their charter would already been pulled.

Fuzzie- Heh..I'm trying to get as many as possible to take us..lol j/k

Quick thing before I go back to studying for finals. This is the thing I'm going to rant about for the time being..the girls expect me to do everything. Last time we had a 'formal' meeting I asked them if they could pull together a small constitution and all, I even gave them a few const's to look at yet, nothing came back. Oye. And I'm still getting the feeling they're just in it to get some letters..except for one. Okay, I'm finished for now..heh

Kayla

[AchtungBaby80]

Originally posted by TKE209Sweethrt
Dana- Well, the soro that's been rushing me want to go national, yet, the only thing that's really holding them back is that 'it's too expensive'. Also, I really like the girls..but I don't feel comfortable w/their pledging process, w/o saying too much, if they were national, their charter would already been pulled.

Going national doesn't have to cost *that* much, especially since you all don't have houses. That's a HUGE expense right there. If we didn't have this house, my chapter wouldn't be paying the parlor fees, furnishing fees, etc. that we pay now.

If you did go national, the pledging process would definitely change, so don't worry about that! :p But in the meantime, just do what my dad did when he was a pledge...one day an active whacked him with a paddle, and instead of saying, "Thank you, Sir, may I have another?" like he was supposed to, my dad said, "Hit me again, Sir, and I'll kick your a**." But you've gotta mean it... ;)

[navane]

bump!


Any updates? I hope everything is OK with you!


.....Kelly :)

[Energizer420]

You should try Phi Mu

[gcsmith]

Kayla,

I wish you the best of luck. I went through rush as a sophomore and didn't pledge anywhere even though I was a legacy to soro on campus. When I got to school as a junior one of my friends approached me to help with a new soror on campus and by the end of my first semester as a junior I was an AGD. It is an amazing process and I hope that you get to experience it. I have gone back each year for formal RUSH and I get chills watching the chapter that I helped to create grow. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

Best of Luck!!!
Erin

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Sorry everyone for not updating in well...a really long time :)
I have bad news...it's over. :(

One of the girls went nuts and decided she was going to be a frat mat and completely diss the idea of being associated w/a respectable GLO. (if you sense bitterness you got it, ;) )

Also, if just can't happen this semester, no matter how hard I tried to get girls that were interested. They thought that just because they were going to be the 'first' they wouldn't have to go through some pledge process or actual work. I guess they just wanted the letters. *shrugs and sighs*

Erika is still chasing her dream of being in a sorority and finding sisterhood here, and I hope she finds it :) Dont' worry, she's still one of my best buds :)

One day I may actually become greek...like...maybe an honorary to my great-great grandaughters glo! :p I guess I was just wanted to be apart of an actual sisterhood that had meaning behind it, not just one w/a cute mascot and a catchy name. Next fall will be my junior year and I honestly do not think I will become apart of any sororities here. Majority are falling apart due to cattiness within or really no "real" bonds between sisters.

So, this is it on this formally-hopeful thread :(

Kayla

ps: Thank you all for being encouraging and helpful on this!

[oceanphi01]

You can always go through Recruitment as a junior. This semester we have three new members that are juniors. If you really want to be in a Greek organization, then go for it. I just think it bites that so many people dropped out. Such hard work gone to waste. Good luck at whatever you choose!