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Old 04-24-2002, 02:59 PM
JennV82 JennV82 is offline
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Question How do i form a new Soroity?

Just wanted to know if anyone can help me in telling me what are the procedures and requierment i need to go through in founding a new sorority. Email me at JenAngel8282@aol.com.

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Old 04-24-2002, 03:56 PM
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Do you mean, how do you found a local sorority and then affiliate with a National?
Here is a good thread about a young lady who was disappointed by Rush and created her own local sorority:
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...threadid=10264
They have some Nationals interested in them.

As for approaching a National to come to your campus, you would write to the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) at www.npcwomen.org to their Extention Committee.
Basically, no group can come to your campus, unless the campus is declared open for extension by the NPC.

I copied this from a website, which should help you:
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What can I do if I have a special interest in having ______ on a campus?

NPC guidelines provide for orderly extension procedures. _____ may express interest in colonization by filing a letter of interest with a college or university. However, no contact with students may be initiated by the Fraternity unless the campus is officially open for extension.

_______ alumnae interest and opinions are very important to us when we consider extension opportunities. Alumnae may advise the Fraternity of your interest and your recommendation will be carefully considered. We want to hear from you!

How is NPC (National Panhellenic Conference) involved with the extension process?

The Extension Committee of the National Panhellenic Conference serves as a clearinghouse for colleges, Panhellenics, and individual fraternities in the field of extension. All NPC groups have agreed upon fair and orderly extension procedures, which are directed by the NPC extension committee. _________ carefully follows these guidelines and cooperates fully with both the local college administration and NPC.

The Extension Committee of NPC will assist any campus wishing to add an NPC sorority chapter or establish a Panhellenic system. The Extension Committee will also assist any local sorority wishing to affiliate with _________ or any other National Panhellenic Conference member group. Any individual, college Panhellenic, or local sorority needing informationshould contact:

Extension Committee of NPC
NPC Central Office
3905 Vincennes Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 872-3185 - phone
(317) 872-3192 - fax
npccentral@npcwomen.com
www.npcwomen.org

How does a local sorority or interest group become a ________chapter?

__________does accept local sororities/interest groups as colonies. However, the process differs depending on the local situation. Again, we follow NPC guidelines.

How are new members chosen for a colony?

Colony members may be members of a local sorority seeking international affiliation, or new members may be selected by a Fraternity team of officers participating in a recruitment effort on a campus. Sometimes _____ is the only group colonizing on a campus; sometimes __________ participates in a multiple colonization in concert with other NPC groups.

Do we ever have the chance to reestablish a closed chapter?

Yes, and often we have done so. However, this is entirely dependent upon the campus situation. According to NPC guidelines, the invitation for recolonization must come from the campus Panhellenic.

What is my first step if I have an interest group on a campus and want to pursue affiliation with ____________?

It is unethical for an NPC fraternity to establish a chapter on a campus without the approval of the proper authority on that campus. The "proper authority" in most cases is the college Panhellenic on that campus. In the case of a campus without an organized college Panhellenic, the administration would constitute "proper authority".

The local interest group must receive the approval from the proper authority on their campus before pursuing affiliation with _______________. Please contact the National Panhellenic Conference Extension Committee with any questions about this process.
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:10 PM
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Thank you

Thank you girl. I have no idea what i am getting myself into but i am gonna go through with this. Thanx
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:14 PM
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Thank you girl. I have no idea what i am getting myself into but i am gonna go through with this. Thanx
I would read that "Rush at UCSC" thread that I sent you (first link)...it will tell you what you are getting yourself into!
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:15 PM
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Yea i am still reading...thanx
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:19 PM
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Also, these are some good links:

Chi Omega:
http://www.chiomega.com/chiomega/rec...t/starting.asp

Kappa Alpha Theta:
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/kat_v...s&extension=p1
and then click on "Extension and Membership"

Kappa Kappa Gamma:
http://www.kappa.org/extend.htm

This is just a sample of 3/26 NPC groups....happy reading.
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:23 PM
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Jenn, never did say which way you were looking to go or I missed!

Either way, it is a lot of hard work!!! I know as I did!

But guess what, I would never give up what I did and the many Brothers that I have from it!

I learned more doing that than I did in 7 years of school, 2 colleges, and 1 Fraternity that I pledged!

Tuff But Rewarding!

Good Luck to you!

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Old 04-24-2002, 04:31 PM
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hey

Well i am not looking to go national right away i want to start a local and see how is goes and MAYBE go national.
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Old 04-24-2002, 04:37 PM
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Re: hey

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Well i am not looking to go national right away i want to start a local and see how is goes and MAYBE go national.
in that case, the "Rush at UCSC" thread is the way to go, since it sounds like your situation, getting a local going from the ground up! Good Luck! Also one of the Greekchatter members, localsororities, she might be able to help you out.....and I don't know if you saw, but there is Locals forum:
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/forumd...s=&forumid=184

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Old 04-24-2002, 04:52 PM
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Thank you so much i am really grateful
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Old 04-24-2002, 08:07 PM
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just curious...

Not to be discouranging, but if you really have no idea about how to start a Sorority...perhaps, you should not start one. Afterall, your Sorority's life line will be based on the foundation you put in place. I love the idea of expansion, but just maybe its not a sorority that you really want to start...perhaps what your really want is a club for you and your friends.

Is it possible that there may be a sorority already in existence that perhaps mirrors your ideal sorority? Just a thought.
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Old 04-24-2002, 08:48 PM
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Re: just curious...

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Is it possible that there may be a sorority already in existence that perhaps mirrors your ideal sorority? Just a thought.
Excellent points Finer Woman10-A-91!
Have you tried seeking information about the organizations that already exist on your campus (if any)?
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Old 04-24-2002, 09:12 PM
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well i am not looking to form a "club" i belive that a sisterhood should be fun not like some of the sororities around here. I think its an advantage to begin anew that way new ideas will be formed instead of the dull traditional ones. but thank you for your advice i am open to anything even ignorant comments like yours.
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Old 04-24-2002, 09:13 PM
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yes volgirl i have looked into other ones and none of them spike an interest in me.
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Old 04-24-2002, 09:16 PM
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I think its an advantage to begin anew that way new ideas will be formed instead of the dull traditional ones. but thank you for your advice i am open to anything even ignorant comments like yours.
Dull traditional ideas? Ignorant comments? I am curious as to what your definition of a sorority and sisterhood is.
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