Fraternal Thoughts

A blog for thoughts and conversation on the future of fraternities and sororities.

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LAUNCH: Order your copy of Forever Fraternity: Essays to Challenge, Celebrate, and Advance the College Fraternity by @johnshertzer. Excellent tool for a student leadership course, gift to new members, newly-elected officers, alumni board members. #highered https://t.co/NVv7215GpH

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Somewhere along the line, [fraternity] flipped from being a grassroots movement to a top-down one, heavy with requirements, policies, structures, and the “one right way to do things.” More -> https://t.co/QANFBzXmMf #highereducation

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We may be well-meaning, but in many ways we are choking out the entrepreneurial spirit we need to usher in a positive new era for #fraternity and #sorority life. Read more: https://t.co/QANFBzXmMf

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Electing new board members at convention this summer? Or perhaps you are running? Consider these questions as a good litmus test for #fraternity board service: https://t.co/r6Ov2h8eez #highered #greeklife

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Introducing The Invitation, drawing upon the writings and speaking/facilitation experience of @johnshertzer. It's time for your members to finally and forever accept the significance of their #fraternity or #sorority experience. More: https://t.co/U5zhbDpibY #highered

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Set a marker. Set the example. Don’t slow down. Worthy organizations will catch up.

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On Forever Fraternity, from Amazon reviews: "Professionals should use... https://t.co/jo66yTfHQL

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A new post on the social epidemic of loneliness, and how #fraternity and #sorority life can be an answer. This is one reason why we're relevant to our campuses, and our greater culture. https://t.co/Su51OPO2V8

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This program is based upon the writings on Fraternal Thoughts and within the book, Forever Fraternity. Consider hosting such a program for the new members in your fraternity and sorority community! https://t.co/gZwt9zkrJj

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New post: Fraternities and sororities are primed to help solve some of our culture's greatest social epidemics. Let's start thinking, talking, and acting that way. https://t.co/Xg8OCA2PBX

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It's not the main focus for the day, but hey, how about a shout out to all of the hardworking, underappreciated, overstressed, and super-dedicated fraternity and sorority chapter presidents out there! #PresidentsDay

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Happy #ValentinesDay! It's a good day to think about love...in the fraternity context. In fact, for the fraternity movement to succeed, the Beatles had it right when they sang "all you need is love..." https://t.co/FF0b6cSEf9

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We don't talk about the value of fraternity and sorority in these contexts enough. There are social epidemics that we are primed to solve, such as the fact that 50% of Americans feel lonely.

From the article:
So,... https://t.co/c8dtmGYjUN

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@AngelaHarrisAXO And that’s why coaching is still one of the most essential skills for an Advisor. Coach them...don’t do for them.

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Special thanks to the alumni and advisors who know enough to get out of the way. #fraternity #leadership #AFLVCentral

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A chance meeting with Dave Westol this past weekend brought back memories of one of the best guest essays to grace the Fraternal Thoughts blog. It has been featured at the top again, and... https://t.co/3GK0iJFmiN

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Fraternity and sorority members: need some help with New Year's resolutions? Here are some thoughts to get you started... https://t.co/rNs8RPjNVM

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Do you need an inspiring gift for someone in your life that just joined a
fraternity or sorority, leads or advises one, or is a forever-proud
alum of one? Available from Amazon Prime and other online booksellers.
Happy Holidays! https://t.co/vKorKZbVMz

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Do you need an inspiring gift for someone in your life that just joined a fraternity or sorority, leads or advises one, or is a forever-proud alum of one? Available from Amazon Prime and other online booksellers. Happy Holidays! https://t.co/vKorKZbVMz

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Do you need an inspiring gift for someone in your life that just joined a fraternity or sorority, leads or advises one, or is a forever-proud alumni of one? Available from Amazon Prime and other online booksellers. Happy Holidays! https://t.co/JDwCSzTYbZ

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Do you need an inspiring gift for someone in your life that just joined a fraternity or sorority, leads or advises one, or is a forever-proud alumni of one? Available from Amazon Prime and other online booksellers. Happy Holidays! https://t.co/NR9B0i8s7f