Question 1

What information do I need to start a sorority family tree?

Accepted Answer

Start with each member’s name and big. Pledge class, initiation year, family name, twins, and alumni context are helpful additions, but they do not need to be complete before the first branch is built.

Question 2

How should twins appear on a sorority family tree?

Accepted Answer

Twins or co-littles appear as separate members connected to the same big. They may continue into different descendant branches as each takes littles later.

Question 3

Can we import an old sorority family-tree spreadsheet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Format the lineage data for the canvas CSV importer when rows should become tree nodes and Big-Little links. Use the separate roster importer only for private directory profiles.

Question 4

How do we keep a sorority family tree accurate after officer transition?

Accepted Answer

Name the officer responsible for each pairing-cycle update, record unresolved questions, and review the tree during transition with the incoming historian or new-member team.

How to Create a Sorority Family Tree