Sooooooror truer words have never been spoken!:o

Questions : What do you know about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (besides the mushy: it's a great organization, full of great women who do great work in the community)? What makes Saturday significant? I mean, what do you know about the organization's Purpose? Do you even know what our current Targets are? What they have been? What, in your honest opinion, is the purpose of a sorority? Now, how does it relate to the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Are they aligned? And do you believe that they HAVE to be aligned in order for you to join the organization?


Saturday is significant because memberfriends commemorate 97 years of service by celebrating their Founders Day. Although founded on January 15, 1908, the organization became a perpetual entity with incorporation on January 29, 1913. The first Greek letter organization for Black women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was established by 9 Founders, 7 Sophomores, and later 4 Incorporators (in conjunction with 2 Sophomores) at Howard University. Other than that, I know the purpose, symbol, colors, motto, targets, national programs, and some famous members (many of which are women I revere).

In my opinion, the purpose of a sorority is to promote fellowship and sisterhood among like minded women. In a sorority focused on community service and uplifting their community, these like minded women work together towards common goals. I believe my definition a sorority certainly falls in line with the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is:

1. To cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards
2. To promote unity and friendship among college women
3. To study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women
4. To maintain a progressive interest in college life
5. To be supreme in service to all mankind

Under the national program theme of “ The SPIRIT (sisterhood, scholarship, service, partnership, innovation, respect, investment, and technology) of Alpha Kappa Alpha” , the current targets are The Black Family, the Arts, Economic Empowerment, Health, and Education. National programs and foundations to promote and further develop these targets include (and, in the past, have included) the MLK Day of Service, National Family Volunteer Day, AKA Coat Day, ON TRACK programs, Ivy Reading AKAdemy, Partnerships in Math and Science, HIV-AIDS Awareness Programs, Black Dollar Day, Educational Advancement Foundation, women’s suffrage programs, “Buckle Up” program, Cleveland Job Corps Center, Mississippi Health Project, and much much more. Past “targets” include Scholarship, Undergraduate Housing, Health and Social Action, but the focus has always remained the same, to be supreme in service to all mankind.



Question: If a memberfriend invited you to a function and you have a scheduling conflict, what would you do? Would you think it was fair of the memberfriend to refrain from extending future invitations?

If invited to a function, and I have a conflict. Depending on the nature of my originally scheduled commitment, I would try to reschedule. However, if I could not, I would thank the memberfriend again for extending an invitation, express my disappointment, and ask if she would be willing to let me know about another event in the future. Although, I would like to be informed or invited in the future, it would certainly be within her right not to invite me again.

Disclaimer: Pardon me if my wording is not exactly correct in describing your organization. I am speaking from the outside looking in so I may be unclear on specific terminology.

*Banging head against the wall, solemnly singing*

"Through the years as we struggle....

Woo woo woo. I know, I know. It's ok Soror Skee :)

**Taking Soror Skee by the hand and leading her out of this thread**

singing as we leave "...we help each other..."

Re: Re: Re: Sisterfriends, Sisterfriends, Sisterfriends
 

Personality tests have already proven that none of the above jobs are great fits for me (other than being a college professor)

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Which leads me to my next question: You've put your best foot forward in trying to get to know members, going to events, Rush, etc. My sorors seem to slice you up every chance they get. You are discouraged and demoralized. What do you do now?

I read this question last night and I had to sleep on it. I'm still thinking about the answer. The first responses that come to me are those idealist answers that everyone would like to think they would do in a situation such as this. Right now I'm trying to think about what I would REALLY do.

Re: Discretion
 

#1 Again, discretion is subjective. Where it is ridiculous to post your name, school, etc on the internet or blab all over campus & whatnot, or shout from the rooftops about your org of interest, how is telling your sister/mom not being discreet? Discretion should be an issue of common sense. Hell, posting on this danggone board is not being discreet for real... secret societies demand discretion b/c they don't want their rituals, secrets, dirty laundry to become public knowledge. Of course they would look for individuals who would know how to keep their mouths shut.

#2 Not really, it would depend on the situation. If I were point blank asked, then I would probably respond with the truth. I wouldn't volunteer that info though.

#3 My sister is her own person, she will get caught eventually. I'll let the AKA's handle that.

#4 No, that's fake.

#5 Necessity: things to keep me alive, sane & grounded. Luxury: things that keep me living fabulous, extremely sane & totally spoiled.

#6 yeah...why not? Everyone does not arrive at the same time. Just b/c you question yourself on why do such a thing, does not mean that it should never happen. Asking honest, thought provoking questions should happen.

#7 The advantages are numbers & more PR to the community about the activity.

#1 & #2 Immaturity

#3...not quite sure I understand the question

#1 Experiences that occured on campus would make one feel that XYZ is not for them. I have seen that happen countless times. But that is ONLY b/c of that particular chapter, not the org as a whole. Let's be honest, there are ladies that have had horrible experiences on the UG level, for whatever reason. Should that stop their desire once they graduate?

#2 B/C they have confused conceitedness for confidence. And no discretion. Even if you feel that way, why would you tell someone that....:rolleyes:

Sorors,

Ya'll aren't right! Just not right at t'all! :D :p

LMAO

#2...nahhh...I would trust the org's judgement.

#3 as in DEF org? I would have to pray on that one.

#4 I have had to carefully view the orgs b/c of some of the historical stereotypes. These orgs were here long before I was even a thought & the stereotypes came from somewhere. Before I make a lifelong committment to something, I need to make sure that I am doing the right thing.

#5 There is nothing wrong with more education...staying an extra year in college is actually a blessing.

#6 Yes, I would. My mom is her own woman, just as I am. I can't live my life for her, only myself.

Re: Honest answers only please
 

#1 No...they would smell my "sisterfriendness"

#2 No

#3 Again, much prayer on that one...$25,000...whew...

#4 That's shady...no. Me: "oh...you know that what's her face is doing what's her name's husband...dropping it like it's hot ...right?:D Memberfriend: :rolleyes: :o

I'd be mad at myself for even having that little convo...

As an interest, if your manfriend or husband insisted you NOT pursue membership, would you not pursure membership? Let's assume he is NOT a member of a fraternity.

As an interest, your manfriend or husband (not greek) does not have a problem with you pursuing membership. You become a memeber and you become VERY active. Manfriend or husband does not like the time you spend away from him. He suggests that you discontinue your affiliation with the organization, would you?

eternal optimism...or just dumb...

I just came back to the board and hope I'm not late in posting on this thread.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AKA2D '91
[B]gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrllllll..we are >>>here<<<


My questions:
Why do SFs ask "bold" questions on the internet, but won't DARE ask a Soror in person?
It's easier to ask questions
anonymously than in person where you might get your feelings hurt.

Why do SOME SFs ask some of the most ridiculous questions without searching for the answer, if a answer exists?
Some questions that you may feel are ridiculous, some people may not and may have searched for the answer to no avail.

Why do SFs 'flip flop' orgs they are so-called interested in?
I think this depends on when they were introduced to the organizations, i.e. the expectation of members, the values of the organization, and the cohesiveness of the organization.

Why do SFs "claim" they want to be a member of XYZ, then become a member and DON'T DO JACK?
I have no answer to this question.

Is it worth thousands of dollars to become a member of XYZ, when you can do community service for free?
You are right anyone can participate in community service and make a difference in the lives others however, having the unique talents of many can make a greater impact.

Do you really want to become a member of an organization for the RIGHT reasons, or are you trying to get a man? get attention?
The right reasons for some may not be the right reasons for others. But whatever the reason it should come from your heart and be something you believe in without compromising your personal values.

Why is it that SOME SFs purport to know everything there is to know about greekdom, but have yet to become a member?
Some people may have ideas of elite intelligentisms (i just create that word) They know everything but in fact know nothing.

Why put on a facade to try to get sponsorship?
I don't think it is a facade, I think it's selling yourself to someone who may not have had the opportunity to work with you yet.

Why look to an organization to define who you are? Why not have a sense of self BEFORE you join?