My thought was always that if someone says they want to de-pin during their new member period, then they will likely have other issues in the long run. I saw it several times. You can talk someone out of it, but half the time they'll just dis-associate later, and cause more problems. I never wanted anyone there that didn't want to be there. And during all the drama and petty crap, I always knew that in a few years (days in some cases) none of that would matter, and that what would matter was the lasting friendships I had made, and would continue to make as an alumnae, through my GLO. It was always in my heart, but for some it's not.

I think one of the best things you can do when you are feeling this way it to talk to someone.

No one will know what you are feeling unless you tell someone - whether it be one of your advisors, or one of your best friends in your chapter.

It sucks going thru tough times alone... sisters/brothers are there for you :)

Great post, guys. I am going through all the stress RIGHT NOW.

With only four days away, I am president, recruitment chair and on some days ritualist and new member educator. Not to mention, I am here to go to school. I can not wait till Formal Recruitment comes and goes.

At this point the thought of leaving has come to mind. But I have become so close to some of my sisters that the thought of leaving is not really an option right now.

I am dealing with the cards I have been dealt with. Traveling to buy supplies, decorations, calling moms for help, ordering t-shirts, trying to think of the easiest way to make food. When we had ritual, it was all about arranging the room and buying supplies. Tonight I am educating the nme, because she is new into the organization and I don't want her to get stressed out. This will be our ALPHA class and I want everything to be right.

I have asked my sisters for help, believe me. But, they are just as busy as I am and I don't want them freaking out on me. I am definitely not leaving but I just hope in the long run this does not affect my grades.

Oh, and attendance upsets me too. At our last meeting thirteen girls showed up. That is why we couldn't elect a new recruitment person. The weather was really bad though and a lot of our girls commute.

Keep in mind, if I hear about something being ugly or not right...I really don't know what I would do. But, as stressed as I am...probably just cry.
:) Kidding. I'm good, I swear. Just let this week be over.

This is it, right here! You have no idea how much better you will feel after you TALK to someone.

I resigned from the PiLam Interest Group yesterday because it seems like most of the group is not there to be a part of Greek Life but rather to cause some waves in the Greek community and generally piss people off. I did the majority of the work for the group and having left, some members on the fringe have stepped up to get things moving again. Leaving is probably the best thing I could have done for them, and the best thing I can do for myself because now, more educated on the Greek system at GMU, I still have an opportunity to rush an established fraternity.

corsulian

Remeber, if the shoe does not fit, then kick them off and find a pair that fits.

You will never regret it! You are the one who has to live with it.

While I do not know enough about PSK, I do know they are a Great Organization.

poohshoneybee, you and you alone took on the Mantle. You will have to wear it. The Title is tough to hold to standard! Have faith and dig in and go like hell!:cool:

Sounds like you are a guiding factor so be it. Find a dark place and a little Booze and dont think!:) Kick it a bit!

Come out of the darkness with
a smile on the face:cool:

Of course, it depends on how many people are in the Chapter. Delegate and tell them you expect them to get the job done or they will let the Total Chapter down.