| As a proud alumni member of the Pi Kappa Alpha | | | | belong. Whether on the street, walking around |
| Fraternity from the late 80's, I can personally | | | | campus or at a social event, don't hesitate to |
| attest to countless times that my Greek affiliation | | | | show off your Greek affiliations by wearing your |
| has been an advantage in life. Everyone seems to | | | | group's letters, group colors, crest or coat of |
| have their guard up regarding meeting new people | | | | arms. Wearing Fraternity and Sorority apparel & |
| and starting relationships. Sometimes just a | | | | accessories is a great way to let to strangers |
| reason for an introduction prohibits us from | | | | know that you might not be a stranger, just |
| expanding our social ties. We are more commonly | | | | someone you haven't met yet. Fellow Fraternity |
| drawn to like minded individuals with something | | | | brothers and Sorority sisters from varied |
| tangible in common. A great way to break the ice | | | | generations and locals can be found every ware. |
| is to show someone that you have something of | | | | Whether they are an alumnus or a current active |
| importance in common. | | | | member from another chapter, make |
| Using a popular online social networking site such | | | | introductions easy by putting on your best Greek |
| as Facebook as an example, when you start the | | | | wears. |
| initial profile process, you are asked by Facebook | | | | Try a simple experiment. Next time you plan to |
| a number of questions relating to education, group | | | | attend an event that you now will have a huge |
| affiliations and likes to name a few. The obvious | | | | attendance such as a football game, concert, |
| reason is to create a snap shot of who you are | | | | restaurant and yes even church, break out your |
| so that others with similar backgrounds and | | | | favorite Greek letter T-shirt, hoodie, jacket or |
| interests can more easily find you in a crowd of | | | | cap and see if it doesn't draw introductions your |
| members. Now take that same example to the | | | | way. And in return, remember the same. Even if |
| streets. At first glance, you might be anonymous | | | | they are in another group, remember that Greeks |
| to most. Something as simple as fashion can be | | | | can be a universal common ground. It just might |
| the answer. | | | | be the perfect "ice breaker" to start that next |
| As a Fraternity or Sorority member, your focus | | | | friendship. |
| should be on self branding to expand your | | | | Please remember that with recognition comes |
| friendship & networking opportunities. Show off | | | | responsibility. If you are wearing or advertising |
| your pride, get noticed and expand your | | | | your group's name, you become a representative |
| friendships and future professional business | | | | of the type of membership that your organization |
| networking opportunities by letting everyone | | | | strives to have. So be on your best behavior and |
| know who you are and what organization you | | | | make your group proud. |