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Originally Posted by Katmandu
It does sound a bit like demands...at least something more than simply informing members about the former local's history. But remember, any new women joining would have no ties with the local, and they would be interested in the history, symbols and values of the national group. Are your values so different from national organizations that it must be presented separately, as something unique?
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This.
Of course every chapter has it's history, and being a local would be something that historically, a chapter would basically have to recognize. I've seen chapters that started as locals keep in their house some items (banners, badges, composites, paddles) from the local to remind them where they started. However, the new members are only going to know the potential NPC, and the potential NPC would be under no obligations to follow any traditions created by your sorority. And this is especially true when it comes to pledging/the new member process. In an attempt to eliminate hazing, the NPCs have structured programs that they have chapters follow and try to oversee as much as possible, which would be especially true for a colony/new chapter.
