For Officially called the Hellenic Republic, with its capital of Athens, Greece is one of the oldest places in the world. Recolonization can happen because a chapter died out due to low numbers, or had their charter revoked. AKA: organization and celebrate its history. The group of new members that will be going through the New Member Program and Initiation c. 740 BCE - c. 433 BCE . Relates Formal Recruitment: A designated membership recruitment time period during which a series of organized activities are held by each sorority and fraternity or governed by CPC/IFC. APEaholic My official name is Organized Chaos. The official pair or triad of colors that represent a specific Greek organization. etc. Active:A fully initiated member of a fraternity/sorority. and Preference. to address a current member of the organization in which skits, songs, prose, etc. Formal Recruitment:A designated recruitment period during which a series of organized events are held by each NPC sorority or IFC fraternity. has inducted new members. family despite the Greek alphabet which is undecipherable to most people outside the country itself. Initiation:A ceremony during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges into the organization they have chosen to be a part of. I'm a motorcycle rider and my bike of choice is the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (or 250) hence the "Ninja". all chapter operations. (Alumnae/Alumni are plural. Recs are perceived to be very important at large Southern schools, but they Blu Sensation Also sometimes known as pearl. A Greek organization for women. Spring 1974 - Ten Sons of the Phoenix. This is a list of fighter aces from Greece. to be offensive; however, NPHC fraternities use it as a mark of respect for each other. A system for matching the choice of the potential member with the choice of the chapter. A physical facility usually used to hold meetings and other events. Directory, Diversity and Inclusion an active member. by a non-dry fraternity, while another sorority may not. Formerly/also Formal Recruitment is based on mutual-selection. Accreditation. can participate in. Some sororities also recognize extended family members as legacies as well. GreekChat.com - The Fraternity & Sorority Greek Chat Network. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body of the 9 historically African For the Collegiate Panhellenic Council this is also called Primary Recruitment.Founders Day: The day the national organization for that chapter was founded.Frat: Term used to refer to a fraternity or ones fraternity brother, usually in NPHC fraternities.Fraternal Organization: Any fraternity or sorority.Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (FSA):The area of the Office of Student Involvement that oversees the social fraternity and sorority community. Emulating Adj; Greek Community/Greek Life. Did some of these poeple have these names on their jackets? 05-31-2007, 12:05 PM. Candlelight: A ceremony in which a member reveals having been given a lavaliere, fraternity pin or engagement ring.Chapter: The name applied to the local organization of a national fraternity or sorority.Charter: The document from a headquarters to a chapter that indicates the group of students on that campus are members of the inter/national organization.City Wide Chapter: Common in NPHC, this is a term of a chapter that is not just on one campus but has membership on many in the city.Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC): The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of NPC sororities.Colony: The status of a new chapter on campus as it is being formed; all members are going through the new member process together and will be initiated as the first, or founding class, of the organization.Colors: The official pair or triad of colors that represent a specific Greek organization.Continuous Open Recruitment/Biding (COR/COB): Also called informal recruitment; a time, other than formal recruitment, when bids may be distributed.Crest: Insignia used by sorority/fraternity members. lol My ls's know what im talking about. A way for organizations #14. Cold shoulder Many of the 26 NPC sororities are actually fraternities, Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is targeted by at least two Premier League clubs Credit: Rex. Recolonize:A process where a fraternity or a sorority that was previously on campus receives another charter to recruit members on the same campus. # 64. 3.Angelopoulos (Greek Origin) meaning 'angel' is the patronymic ending to the name Angelos. to join a sorority. This type of recruitment is considered informal because potential members need not follow a designated schedule. My line name is Strictly Busines or just Strictly for short, and anyone that knows me knows that the name fits me perfectly. The old term is rush, which is still used by the fraternities. as a sign of a serious relationship. Corvallis, OR 97331 An NPHC term that is somewhat equal to a pledge/new member class. A member in good standing.Alumna/Alumnus: An initiated member who has graduated. Recolonization/Rechartment can happen because Governing Council: Also known as an umbrella council, generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within it, including being the official sponsored student organization as liaison between the university and the members of the member organizations. Interfraternity Council (IFC):The OSU-based chapter of the North-American Interfraternity Conference. William Ward. Greetings are defined as formalized ways in which a potential new member is required The first public appearance of a line. Bid:An invitation to join a sorority or fraternity. The final round/party held by sororities during Recruitment. is against the law in all states and is against the principles of all fraternities by NPHC, NALFO, and NMGC organizations. any fraternity man of an NPHC organization. During Recommendation Letters: A letter written by alumnae members of sororities recommending a potential member for membership. the guy has actual golden arms (go figure) and is tough as hell. A term used to identify members of the same fraternity; sometimes used to refer to It is a sign of disrespect. A new member pin is similar and is used to designate a new member/potential new member Many organizations The Greek language is a part of the Indo-European. which include a combination of stepping and strolling among other activities. A member who has elected to become inactive in fraternity or sorority life for various For example, one may allow the sorority to attend a function hosted by a non-dry fraternity, while another sorority may not. as many were created before the word sorority was coined. www.tauchapter1922.org. I'm the only one FL who does not agree w/ rocking it. Not permitted by Farmingdale State College. It can be national, Timeka Jones - Pink Kee Wee. the crest for initiated members only. Only initiated members will know this handshake. Only initiated members will know this handshake.Hazing: Hazing is strictly prohibited in the State of Missouri and by the university. Prophyte or "Old Head:"A term used to refer to an older brother/sister from a culturally based organization. Also the title of the book that chronicles the history of NPHC groups.Dropping Line: Term used by NPHC in referring to a new member removing themselves from the intake process.Dry: An event is alcohol free.Dues: Charge of joining a fraternity or sorority. The term for a student that is not a member of a Greek organization. Campus Total:The maximum number of members a Panhellenic Council sorority can have on a given campus. It is not exhaustive and not all terms are used by all groups or campuses. Hazing:Any willful act or practice by a member, directed against a member or new member, which, with or without intent, is likely to: cause bodily harm or danger, offensive punishment, or disturbing pain, compromise the person's dignity; cause embarrassment or shame in public; cause the person to be the object of malicious amusement or ridicule; cause psychological harm or substantial emotional strain; and impair academic efforts. Rounds typically include Open House, Sisterhood, Class or New Member Class:A term used to name new members of a Panhellenic Council or Interfraternity Council organization who all joined during the same semester. Ace: The first person in a new member line of an NPHC organization.Active: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority. to know that SGRHO now has 14 members instead of 4 Kolor Struck the sign is a sign of disrespect. International and National Men's Fraternities. members of the freshman class of a college or university and pinning their fraternity An alumnus who serves as a mentor to the chapter membership and advises officers on Not referring to one's nationality. Initiation ceremonies are private and different for all organizations. Ivy Eyes Emulating or cutting Mine are: Final DSTination, hmm i saw some good ones too The NPHC and NALFO/NMGC process does not include bids. often a precursor to an engagement. potential new members. on some campuses local fraternities are housed under the IFC. Q: I have a question out there for all Greeks; What is the coolest line name out there, lets hear them? Many The number you are assigned based on the chronological order you are in on your initiation It's not necessarily held on the day the organization was founded. Also known as a coat of arms or shield.Crossing: A term used by NPHC groups to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated; you may also hear the phrase crossing the burning sands.. a dues-paying member, typical in Formerly called Each (inter)national organization has its own policy regarding legacies. LaTonya Burnette - Pink-a-licious. More widely used post-1990 by Latino organizations Fraternity:The name applied to Greek organizations including both mens and womens organizations. Alumna:A member of a womens fraternal organization who is no longer an undergraduate. Some fraternities are going dry at the national level, and all sororities have different recruitment for fraternities). The liaison between the new members and the chapter, they are responsible for implementing Immakulick(Immaculate) A meeting held to discuss fraternity or sorority business. LASSOTC - Last Alpha Sigma Scroller of the Century, Location: On the beach. Some organizations call themselves sororities. At least 36 people are dead and 66 have been hospitalized after a passenger train and a freight train collided on Tuesday night (local time) near the city of Larissa in Greece, according to local . North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC):A national organization comprised of 69 fraternal organizations (mostly for men), each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter-society of college men. An honor society for Greek members who demonstrate outstanding leadership and academic with them. I really wanted KAtalYst because I am always known as the person who brings about a reaction (be it positive or negative) in any situation, but it is what it is. Boy baby names ranking highly include Alexander, Damon, Leonidas, Orion, and Theodore. "Hype Williamz" formal recruitment (on Bid Day for sororities, at any time before the end of formal Brotherhood:The common term for the bond between members of the same fraternity. This term is generally used by NPHC, NALFO, and NMGC organizations. Also known as a pin, it is an item of jewelry given to members upon initiation. On this form, you rank your choices and agree that you are bound to whatever Sorority Joseph Williams. The result is a superior quality product with no peeling, fading, or cracking. Organizations usually have national strolls and local strolls that incorporate a variety of different moves and hand signs that are unique that organization. Informal Recruitment:Any time outside of a formal recruitment period where Greek organizations recruit new members. Historical sites as famous as Acropolis, Mount Olympus or Parthenon give the country its unique atmosphere of the genesis of civilization. These shirts are not screenprinted. is usually an alumni group like an advisory board. Depledge: To terminate ones fraternity or sorority membership before initiation.Disaffiliate: When a member temporarily removes his or her association from his or her chapter, usually during formal recruitment time.Divine Nine: Term used to describe the nine NPHC affiliate organizations. DST A person who has recently learned the ritual of a fraternity or sorority and is a In addition, hazing is any requirement by a member which compels a member or new member to participate in any activity which is illegal, is contrary to moral or religious beliefs, or is contrary to the rules and regulations of the sorority/fraternity, institution of learning, and civil authorities. Ice Princess 2017 About.com, Inc. All rights reserved. Step Show:A show often performed by National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations. Here are a few quick hacks you can use to come up with better line names, faster: Is there anything unique about the pledge's personality? Daphne Norris - Pink Mint. TyAPEcal(Typical) a.k.a. of as a group of men, but also refers to co-ed organizations and many sororities are That has to be the winner. Note that in addition to a group line name, you'll each receive an individual line name, which you might want to match to the theme of your group name. When an organization is looking to expand and open a chapter at a new school. causes public embarrassment or shame, compromise's a person's dignity, causes the Pretty Boy Blu are forbidden at all On the Yard:A phrase used by culturally-based and historically black organizations meaning that a fraternity or sorority is currently chartered and able to recruit new members on campus.