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GMUAPhiOAdvisor

08-31-2007 01:05 PM

As I was corrected, I humbly admitted. I know you're well versed, but I was (and still am) getting some conflicting reports about a ceremony. I think, perhaps, they thought I wasn't a brother before, but they do now.
'Nuff said.

New topic:
I was made a turtle when I was an active brother and can't remember what the ceremony was or what it stood for. The one thing I DO remember is being tickled and thrilled to have been asked to become one.:D

The chapter here has never heard of it and I'd like to introduce them to it. Can anyone refresh my memory? I think it would be fun to introduce them to something new. Feel free to PM me here or at gmuaphioadvisor@yahoo.com.
Thanks a bunch

emb021

08-31-2007 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GMUAPhiOAdvisor (Post 1511055)

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I was made a turtle when I was an active brother and can't remember what the ceremony was or what it stood for. The one thing I DO remember is being tickled and thrilled to have been asked to become one.:D

The chapter here has never heard of it and I'd like to introduce them to it. Can anyone refresh my memory? I think it would be fun to introduce them to something new.

What you are refering to is the "Royal Order of Turtles" (and a few other varient names). Keep in mind that the ROT is not a "APO thing". Its pretty much a joke group that many people around the world are 'part' of. There are resources around the net with info on it.

AFAIK, there is no official position in APO regarding the Turtles. I think that so long as things don't get out of hand (ie, not violating Membership Policies), so what?

Oh. YBYSAIAT. (no, I will not explain that).

Quala67

08-31-2007 01:46 PM

no turtles

Several years ago, the BOD took a stance on 'turtling,' b/c some of the penalties for incorrect answers could be perceived as hazing and detrimental to the Fraternity's well-being. It used to be that if someone was speaking, they'd get asked if they were a Turtle. Now, anyone with authority will answer that we no longer condone 'turtling.' I've seen Jerry Schroeder, Jack McKenzie, and others give about the same answer.

If you need further clarification, talk to your Section Chair or your Region Director.

GMUAPhiOAdvisor

08-31-2007 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by emb021 (Post 1511061)

Oh. YBYSAIAT. (no, I will not explain that).

No need to explain....ybysaiat, too! ;)

GMUAPhiOAdvisor

08-31-2007 08:46 PM

Seriously? That sucks! I got in touch with one of the brothers I was at sectionals and she filled me in on what happened, with the questions and everything. In no way do I feel I was hazed.
Does this mean it's a big no-no to turtle the brothers in ADD?:confused:
I think it's meant all in fun....at least the way it was done to me and the way I'd do it for them. *sigh*

Quala67

08-31-2007 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GMUAPhiOAdvisor (Post 1511213)

Does this mean it's a big no-no to turtle the brothers in ADD

That woud be correct....

GMUAPhiOAdvisor

09-01-2007 07:14 AM

Oh, well.
As long as nobody thinks I was intending to haze anyone. It was only thought of as fun, in my mind.
Consider the idea relegated to the circular file.:o

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