SOAP

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In its literal form, soap is also an important part of the 6-2-1 rule.

S.O.A.P stands for the Society Of AnthroPomorphics, a furry community and Registered Student Organization (RSO) at Virginia Tech.

History

Soap was founded by Nius, Pathia, and other furry fans at Virginia Tech who desired a separate, distinct organization for planning events specific to the furry community. The organization was officially registered with the university on Wednesday, October 10, 2001.

Membership

Membership is free, and loosely defined, but as of the 2007-2008 school year stands around 17-20 active members. During the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years, there were roughly twenty members.

Meetings

Weekly meetings are held every Friday evening when classes are in session, unless deferred due to other local commitments, in Squires Student Center on the VT campus. Meetings are free-form and open to the public. Meeting room announcements or changes to the meeting schedule are posted on the mailing list (link below).

Leadership

Leadership positions in the organization are defined by the requirements set forth in the University Policies for Student Life. A president, treasurer, and officer-at-large are elected each fall semester. Additionally, the organization may choose a Faculty/Staff adviser who will act on behalf of the organization within the university.

Events

Many events are planned in conjunction with other local fan groups, including VTSFFC - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Club at Virginia Tech, VTAS - The Animation Society of Virginia Tech, and Spiel - a campus gaming club (Spiel is the German word for "game"). Members of Soap also serve as staff of Technicon and Rising Star, two local Science Fiction Conventions that have been extremely welcoming of furry fans.