"Greek" Groove Phi Groove Members??

[Serenity]

Aug 5, 2008 14:23:20 GMT -5 tremab said:

this is kind of related...
but is it true that one of Iota's founders later went on to become a Kappa?
obviously, if it is indeed the case and not just an internets-only rumor, it was before Iota joined the NPHC...

A while back I had heard of a guy who pledge Iota long before Iota joined the NPHC. He later allegedly pledged Kappa, also before Iota joined the NPHC.

I met a Swing once who expressed that she and her sisters were vehemently against NPHC sorority members trying to join Swing. She stated that she had come across many sorority members who were very disappointed in their greek experience and who wanted the "real sisterhood of Swing".

I am not opposed to dual membership in general, but I would need to have a clear understanding of the focus and purpose of the other organizations an aspirant is a member of, why/when they sought membership in those orgs, and why they are currently seeking membership in mine..

[happy1]

I can answer, but prefer to let a member of Kappa Alpha Psi do it.

[No Screen Name]

She stated that she had come across many sorority members who were very disappointed in their greek experience and who wanted the "real sisterhood of Swing".

FOOLISHNESS! Sisterhood/brotherhood is what you make of it. They'll be disappointed should they get to Swing, too. These people remind me of church-hoppers who run from church to church looking for heaven knows what, never realizing that the problem is THEM.

[Serenity]

Aug 6, 2008 15:12:44 GMT -5 No Screen Name said:

She stated that she had come across many sorority members who were very disappointed in their greek experience and who wanted the "real sisterhood of Swing".

FOOLISHNESS! Sisterhood/brotherhood is what you make of it. They'll be disappointed should they get to Swing, too.

Exactly. There is good and bad in every organization. One gets out of it what they put into it. And if one has sown enough good seeds in their org, when they do have a low moment or go through a period of feeling discouraged, there will be a brother or sister there to pull them back up.

[happy1]

"Everybody want heaven, but no one want dead."

[goldenepiphany]

Aug 6, 2008 15:20:19 GMT -5 happy1 said:

"Everybody want heaven, but no one want dead."

GRANDMOTHER is That You

[blue1914]

Aug 5, 2008 9:05:13 GMT -5 Iceman said:

So I’m playing some ball with my boys this past weekend, and a brother comes over and says “Peace Greek” seeing the APA brand on my arm. Initially seeing his “Groove Phi Groove” tank top on, I kind of look and just say what’s up brother. As the dude gets closer, I notice he has a “Sigma” brand on his arm as well. Huh?

Dude could clearly see the confused look on my face and started explaining before I even said or asked anything. Basically, dude pledged Groove when he got to school but eventually transferred to another school. While there, he really didn’t rep Groove as there were no Grooves on that yard (not many grooves out west he says). He eventually became interested in Sigma and pledged PBS. He said he now shares dual membership and there really is no conflict as Groove is not a Greek organization that is part of the D9. It is only a social fellowship.

I was a little shocked, but didn’t interrogate him on it as it was really none of my business. I did ask one question though…. What did his Sigma brothers think about his “dual membership”? He said he didn’t tell his chapter brothers he was a Groove until after he was initiated and went over (to avoid possible rejection). He said from time to time he comes across a lot of brothers (on both sides) that don’t approve of it, but he has and meets other brothers that are not bothered by it. He says he loves both Orgs and doesn’t hide his affiliation for either. Wow.

What do you all think of this – Especially the Sigma’s? I don’t really know anything about Grooves or their policy on “dual membership”, but you would think their national headquarters wouldn’t approve of this, right? Like I said, I didn’t get dudes life story, so I don’t know if he is a “ghost” for either org or whatever. If I’m not crossing the line, could one of the good men of PBS on the board fill me in? If this dude is a financially active member of PBS, would his membership status come under question if he is found to be an active member with Groove Phi Groove?? Just curious. In almost 13 years of being an Alpha, seeing a “Greek Groove” was certainly new experience for me. Maybe this is becoming more common…Anyone?

That would be more of an issue with the Groove's than with PBS from what I understand it and here's why.

When I went to the Groove website recently, I saw that they specify that a aspirant/pledge/whatever must not ALREADY be affiliated with a Greek letter organization. I don't know what that means for FUTURE affiliation, a Groove would have to answer that but I am curious.

As far as PBS is concerned, all restrictions that I am aware of are to other incorporated Greek letter organizations-since Groove is not one of those (per se), I personally would not vote to deny someone membership for being a Groove-to me it would be a little like KKPsi - (Band frat) there are a lot of them who are other organizations as well, etc. (since KKPsi is technically an honorary organization, though if you ever joined at an HBCU, you know that they tend to pledge, etc. etc.).

[Comedy]

This is interesting because 9.5 out of 10 Swing is juuuuuust like NPHC sororities. At the end of the night we're women.

Aug 6, 2008 12:57:11 GMT -5 Serenity said:

Aug 5, 2008 14:23:20 GMT -5 tremab said:

this is kind of related...
but is it true that one of Iota's founders later went on to become a Kappa?
obviously, if it is indeed the case and not just an internets-only rumor, it was before Iota joined the NPHC...

A while back I had heard of a guy who pledge Iota long before Iota joined the NPHC. He later allegedly pledged Kappa, also before Iota joined the NPHC.

I met a Swing once who expressed that she and her sisters were vehemently against NPHC sorority members trying to join Swing. She stated that she had come across many sorority members who were very disappointed in their greek experience and who wanted the "real sisterhood of Swing".

I am not opposed to dual membership in general, but I would need to have a clear understanding of the focus and purpose of the other organizations an aspirant is a member of, why/when they sought membership in those orgs, and why they are currently seeking membership in mine..

[gphig62]

According to the rules of the NPHC you cant be a member of anther D9 org but it doesn't state anything about being a member of a social fellowship. Just to answer your question i defeats the purpose to be a groove then to be D9 unless you didn't believe in what the organization stands for IE.. the purpose. if in fact you were a member of D9 you would be accepted if you believe in the purpose and you are an outstanding individual looking to help make a difference in our community. groove has come along way and it isn't by accident it was done by hard work and dedication and we will continue to grow.

[gphig62]

Aug 5, 2008 11:52:33 GMT -5 Vudu_Prince said:

Naw Dove no Offense taken. Them the dudes that say it. They think we call ourselves Ques because of the letter Omega so they therefore copy and attempt to use it. I don't know if the GpG founder is still active or not. I do know he is a bruh. I mean you have to understand folks may think I'm biased but its the truth...early on at Morgan Groove Phi Groove, Iota Phi Theta, Omega Phi Omega, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Omicron Psi and the Pershing Rifles were all influenced by the bruhz. Chit was sickening sometimes. Iota has changed alot and are starting to formulate an identity for themselves and so have the Grooves somewhat but the rest of them Especially the Alpha Phi Omega at HBCU's down south SWEAR they the bruhz...

your absolutely right about one of our founders is actually a member of omega psi phi. theres a story behind that he actually became a member after founding groove.