Order of Omega Eligibility Question

[MariettaPhiMA]

I initiated into Phi Mu Alpha at Ohio University three years ago. Then I transferred to Marietta College. I didn't go greek here because I basically dated into the sororities of the girls I dated. And I was still kinda active at my old chapter. I finally rushed at the end of my sophomore year and associated with Lambda Chi Alpha. I was affiliated with them for a year before I got kicked out. (Which was bullshit but that doesn't matter in this thread.) I'm now working with Delta Upsilon to get them rechartered on campus.

Order of Omega applications came out this week. I want to join but I'm afraid not being a member of a house on this campus will prevent it. For those of you in OoO does it specifically say in the constitution, bylaws,etc that you have to be a member of a house on that specific campus or is that just assumed?

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by MariettaPhiMA

I initiated into Phi Mu Alpha at Ohio University three years ago. Then I transferred to Marietta College. I didn't go greek here because I basically dated into the sororities of the girls I dated. And I was still kinda active at my old chapter. I finally rushed at the end of my sophomore year and associated with Lambda Chi Alpha. I was affiliated with them for a year before I got kicked out. (Which was bullshit but that doesn't matter in this thread.) I'm now working with Delta Upsilon to get them rechartered on campus.

Order of Omega applications came out this week. I want to join but I'm afraid not being a member of a house on this campus will prevent it. For those of you in OoO does it specifically say in the constitution, bylaws,etc that you have to be a member of a house on that specific campus or is that just assumed?

QFP, just in case......

[Senusret I]

(Article IV, Section 1). Members of Greek-letter social organizations recognized as part of the local Greek community are eligible, whether or not the chapter is affiliated with a national organization.

[Gusteau]

Unrelated: Are Phi Mu Alphas eligible for Order of Omega? The legislation Senusret quotes would lead me to believe they are (because they are a social fraternity, thanks MysticCat!). The Sinfonians are new to our campus, so my OoO chapter has never run into this issue.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by MariettaPhiMA

I initiated into Phi Mu Alpha at Ohio University three years ago. Then I transferred to Marietta College. I didn't go greek here because I basically dated into the sororities of the girls I dated. And I was still kinda active at my old chapter. I finally rushed at the end of my sophomore year and associated with Lambda Chi Alpha. I was affiliated with them for a year before I got kicked out. (Which was bullshit but that doesn't matter in this thread.) I'm now working with Delta Upsilon to get them rechartered on campus.

Order of Omega applications came out this week. I want to join but I'm afraid not being a member of a house on this campus will prevent it. For those of you in OoO does it specifically say in the constitution, bylaws,etc that you have to be a member of a house on that specific campus or is that just assumed?

On another note, how long have you/will you have been in school?

I'm guessing that you have not been in school for consecutive semesters over those three years. (Nothing against that, I put myself through school and didn't go straight through 8 consecutive semesters).

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Unrelated: Are Phi Mu Alphas eligible for Order of Omega? The legislation Senusret quotes would lead me to believe they are (because they are a social fraternity, thanks MysticCat!). The Sinfonians are new to our campus, so my OoO chapter has never run into this issue.

I would think so. One thing I think though, is that the OoO might limit it to people on the local IFC/NPC. Because IIRC, members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia are allowed to be in other social organizations.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Because IIRC, members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia are allowed to be in other social organizations.

I think this is a case by case basis. On my campus, Phi Mu Alpha is looked on as another social fraternity - if someone tried to join, for example, it and TKE it wouldn't work. PMA are also full members of the IFC.

[dukemama]

I knew this sounded vaguely familiar: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=111122

[PsychTau]

From the Constitution (1998 version...the intent hasn't changed but the words may have):
"The qualifications for membership in The Order shall be character, scholarship and intelligence, service and leadership in the inter-Greek affairs of their institutions."

"To be eligible for membership in The Order of Omega, a students shall meet the following minimum requirements:

• One full academic year of residence in the institution where elected
• Junior or Senior (undergraduate) standing
• Rank academically above the all-Greek system average (combined fraternity and sorority)
• Be in good standing with the fraternal organization"

PsychTau

[MariettaPhiMA]

Really dukemomma? We can deal without drama on this thread.

I looked up the OoO constitution. There are several sections that haven't been quoted on the thread yet. As a transfer I would be able to even though I don't have a house here. Either the greek office can nominate me itself or I can be nominated by another house on campus.

[MariettaPhiMA]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

On another note, how long have you/will you have been in school?

I'm guessing that you have not been in school for consecutive semesters over those three years. (Nothing against that, I put myself through school and didn't go straight through 8 consecutive semesters).

You're right that I'm putting myself through school. This is my seventh year as an undergrad. I've gone straight through. I did two years at community college, two years at OU. Two years at Marietta, then one quarter at the community college. I'm back at Marietta now but as a continuing ed student.

[PsychTau]

Originally Posted by MariettaPhiMA

Really dukemomma? We can deal without drama on this thread.

I looked up the OoO constitution. There are several sections that haven't been quoted on the thread yet. As a transfer I would be able to even though I don't have a house here. Either the greek office can nominate me itself or I can be nominated by another house on campus.

It's possible, if the local chapter allows that as an option. They may not. I worked with one chapter that had a bylaw that stated that only members of recognized Greek organizations in good standing with the university would be eligible to apply. Best bet would be to ask the Greek Life office or one of the officers of the Omega chapter.

PsychTau