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Well Ladies
another update, things are moving at a good pace and I will be meeting with an IO of Urania within the week and she seems very supportive, I also may be her guest at an upcoming event to meet others in the group. i'm cautiously excited about these meetings and i may find a home by the fall. With the way things are going in my life right now this is the best news for everyone, for a bit there it seemed to move very slowly and then picked up very, very quickly. At the moment the pace is set just right and I like it. All of you have been so nice and supportive of me that it has made all the difference in the world. For a bit there I was considering giving up on the entire process. I'm so glad that I didn't. I can't express in words how all you have helped me and I don't think I can ever repay that. THANK YOU |
Glad to hear that you're meeting with an IO!
I like how you spoke about being "cautiously excited". I've been keeping up with your experiences, and it's awesome to see that you're having a great time finding your home. Can't wait to hear the details of this meeting! |
things are going great!
I had lunch today with 2 IOs of Urania. Things went very well and we spoke on many different things. I even gave some ideas on fundraising for the philanthropy. It was all very exciting. I'll also be going to a scholarship luncheon next weekend.
Things are going in a very positve direction and I can't help to be so happy about it all. ms. gwyn |
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Wow, ms_gwyn! It sounds like things are going great for you! Keep us posted!
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Hey all,
I went to the scholarship luncheon today and had a wonderful time. It was kind of a heady experience and I reverted to my shy self, which mostly means that I mostly sat there and listened to conversation and had a few conversation about topics that I loved. I had a brain fart about asking questions, but it wasn't the right kind of setting to do so being in a room with hundreds of women of different GLOs for NPC luncheon. My next move I believe is too send a thank you note to my sponsor in "snail mail" form and ask if there are any upcoming events that I could be invited to so to get to know the members more personal setting. I think this is the correct move...isn't it? I don't feel it's correct, even in this day and age to send it electronically, for such an important event as this, especially since I would like to be apart of their group. What do you all think? ms. gwyn |
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You have such a positive attitude about this and I just wanted to commend you on it! I've always been a big fan of snail mail because it provides a more intimate and personal tone. The fact that you were invited to a wonderful event like a NPC luncheon is a great thing and an honor, IMO, as most NPC alumnae would not invite just any average Jane to this event. To me, e-mail seems the most convenient, but...correspondence such as a "Thank You Note" will probably be and hopefully be much appreciated. Just knowing that you took the time from your busy schedule to show some gratitude will be a plus to your progress. It certainly won't hurt to do so. Good luck in your endeavors and keep us posted! |
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I agree with OTW and Jill - a short handwritten note is the BEST thing to do! All you need to do is tell your sponsor is how much you appreciated the invitation and how much you enjoyed yourself and that it has further crystallized your desire to become a blah-blah-blah (I forget what symbols you are using). And be sure to end by saying that you look forward to the next opportunity to get involved. You could also re-state what you talked about at the other lunch you went to --e.g. your willingness to help if desired at any upcoming philanthropic events.... Just double check to make sure there are no spelling or grammar errors and it is legible!!!!;)
Sounds like it was a great afternoon! :) |
Ditto what OTW, Jill & GPhiBLtColonel. :)
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I just wanted ya'll to know that I've hit a road bump in my journey and I think the FAT LADY is packing up for the day.
I've have her on speed dial to call her back real soon. I hope to still be a part of Urania, but I have put some feelers out to some other organizations. With this time of year, its going to be slow moving because of summer and convention season, I really don't except to hear anything but I still very positive and will work on how to get invited back to some events with Urania. In the mean time I'm also going to contact my "pledge sorority" and ask them some hard questions about my particular situation. If you guys are not up on THAT situation, go here. I just want to make sure that everything was done "correctly", I was never given a clear explaination on WHY and if they did the procedures correctly, hopefully I can get some answers. I'm not bitter, just very curious. Some people that I've talked to recently have raised some doubts and since its been over 10 years and the chapter is no longer in operation perhaps I can some real answers. ms. gwyn |
Hey girl hang in there! Are there any other events planned or are things just slow because of the summer and convention coming up?
I started my search in the summer and things were a hell of a lot slower Hang in there |
Don't be discouraged. A lot of groups really slow things down in the summer (mine does) and it's hard to be patient.
Good luck with your search; I wouldn't count Urania out just yet. Things have a way of working out. |
Hello Ladies,
I wanted to give you a brief update of what is happening in my journey. I had such a positive experience with Urania and fell head over heels in love with the women who were helping me, that I nearly got my heart broken when things didnt work out. Not to worry, the best thing that has come out of the experience is that I count these ladies as friends, even though we will not be sisters in [insert GLO name here]. I have contacted a few other groups and have gotten a not so positive result from one (but very glad that I got to speak with someone at least, yay) and now I move on to Polyhymnia, to be honest with you, this was/is one of my "Dream" organizations. I feel such a connection to them, of course superficial in nature) but nonetheless, I have that connection. Now I'm just in the very beginning stages, I have had a few email conversations and have some paperwork to fill out, of course this by no means, means that I will become a member, I'm sure its to send to the AAs in my area so see if they are at all interested in sponsoring me. You know? I feel a connection with all these groups on so many different levels that it can be confusing, but sitting down, writing out what I want and focus on those things makes it easier for me in this process, I've said before that I will always have a place in my heart to the GLO that I pledged in college, but that doesnt mean that I can't find a different home, a place where I will be just as happy, that's how I feel right now with Polyhymnia. There is no excitement here, I'm just going on a journey and will see how it turns out, I know that I will find my home and it was the place that I was supposed to be all along, it has just taken me a while to get there. To the ladies in Urania, thank you for all the time and effort you put into helping me with my journey, you don't know how I felt that you help some random person get into your sisterhood, such a wonderful place and I really do wish that it had worked out, but that door is closed now (it took me a while to see that) and perhaps a new one has opened. I learned early in life, yet sometimes I need reminding that if I get to excited about something, that something usually doesnt work out, so now I'm just along for the process (what I mean, not getting excited, just being). As always I will keep everyone informed of my journey and I hope that during this journey that no one has or will get hurt, life is just to short for that. I think I'm rambling now..... ms. gwyn |
Hey girl, I am sending good vibes your way!
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i'm sorry things didnt work with urania, but it looks like you may have another shot with the other group! it stinks you got a poor response from one of the other groups you contacted, but at least it happened early in the process before you invested lots of time. good luck with the next phase of the process.
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You have such a great outlook. I'm having trouble staying positive, but your message helped me to see that there never is an absolute end. There are always opportunities. Hang in there!
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ms_gwyn~
I sympathize, and I hope things go well. I have a firm belief that at some point, I will find my life-long "home" in a sisterhood... but it can be trying at times. I've also received some unfriendly responses-- but as pinky said... better that it come out in the beginning than later on when you've invested the time. In the interim, I have my first meeting next week with a GLO that truly speaks to my ideals from their website description. I'm crossing my fingers that things go well and move forward! |
Ms. Gwyn,
We've all heard that when a door shuts, a window opens. I am so sorry to hear that things did not work out with one group, but hope that things do with another. I am doing AI as well, and discovered that one group does AI in only very rare circumstances, which about broke my heart. Each group has its own way of doing AI and that is just how they choose to do it. There are so many good groups out there that do, it's just a matter of finding the place that you need to be. I think this is much more difficult than formal recruitment. I talked with a colleague of mine who is in a GLO--she said to look at the creeds of the groups, and that will also help you find the values that are important to you as well. It's nice to get the support that we are getting from the GCers on this board and the other PNAMs. Please PM me if you want to talk more! Cheryl |
Ok hopefully this will be a brief update......
As you know that I have sent off paperwork for both Polyhymnia. I also have paperwork for Euterpe, but I would like to actually speak with someone at National in order to get some clarifications on some points before I send out that paperwork. Let me reiterate that this paperwork is for introductionary purposes only. Then suddenly after some long hard honesty with myself and some tears, I decided to contact Terpsicore. And I have been invited to a meeting with them sometime in December. Like I have stated in all my messages, I do know what I want from these organizations and having read each of their creeds, purposes, mission statements, etc. I have decided that either one of these organizations will be perfect for me. Each one of their philanthropies effect in one way or the other, so that is not my biggest concerns. Besides the 2 philanthropies that I advocate the most for, I can do on my own, just because I am a part of a GLO (I’m thinking positive here), does not mean that I can’t help as many causes that I would like to! I completely understand that discretion is the key and some of you may look down on me that I am moving forward with 3 organizations at once, but nothing may come of it or something may come with all of them. I just do not know and will not know until I’ve been contacted by alumna from each organization. I know that I must sound like a scatterbrain to some of you, but really I am not, I’m just a bundle of contradictions. As I go through this process, I have to be aware of what I can offer an organization and what I want form that organization. What I offer is a great passion to see an organization expand and help in their mission statement, creed, motto, etc. A strong sisterhood, to help a collegiate chapter in any way that I can. I want a leadership role, local and then later nationally, like to be a part of the expansion committee, to get this sisterhood in as many places as possible. But really what I think I have to offer is my passion. What I’m looking for is a great dedication to this amazing sisterhood, to be supportive of each and every member, whether they have 1,000 or 200,000 members, that they are not just a number and a financial payment (I understand that on the surface it’s a business, but its also something greater than that). A great dedication to their chosen charitable cause. I don’t want to just join an organization just for the letters and the badge. The day after I get initiated I will say to each women in the organization, here I am, I am ready to work any way that you need me, I’m in this for the lifetime commitment that you just spoke about at the service! Ok this HAS turned into a novel, I’m stopping now :D I hope I translated my feelings clearly ms. gwyn |
Ms. Gwyn,
Congratulations on narrowing it down! I had some hard decisions to make as well, and have asked for paperwork from two different groups. Once I look at the paperwork, this will help me further make my decision. PM me if you want to discuss this further! Good luck! |
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Well I just got back from my luncheon/meeting with Terpsicore and all the ladies in attendence really seemed open, glad and positive that I attended and expressed a great interest in their organization. We brought gifts for a house for abused women and children, luchen and a meeting. We spent some time for introductions and backgrounds and how they had come to the alumna chapter and the chapter of initiation. Looking at these women and the convention pictures have solidified my decision persue them, the one draw back is that it is a group of mostly older women. With Polyhymnia, I have yet to hear anything from them so, we will see if anything come from it. With Euterpe, I kept calling the Alumna Service Rep, but could not actually speak with someone and leaving messages that were not returned also turned me off a bit. I felt like I was hitting a brick wall. They are such an amazing group and all the women on this board who belong to that group are just so amazing, but in the end I just felt that is was not there.
I have been invited to a meeting in Feb with Terpiscore so things are positive and they have already mentioned that they would have to contact National in regards to my situation and the next steps in the process. Since that is almost the same thing happen with Urania I am not going to proclaim anything and say that I am in, you never know. I will be giving updates as soon as they happen. ciao ms. gwyn |
Well for those who have been keeping up with my journey, I just got a message tonigh Terpsicore has requested paperwork for me from National. Since I do know this is where I belong (I have been in denial on this). I am no longer persuing Polyhymnia, a great group of women and one of the dream organizations. But I have found my home and its with Terpsicore.
I know things will work out with Terpsicore, these ladies just seem so happy that I am a part of them and excited at the prospect and the great feedback. If by some chance this falls through I will stop my pursuit for a bit, but that is not going to happen. :D |
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Keep us posted! Looks like you might be on your way, hon! Keeping fingers crossed
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Happiness!
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Alright Lorri!!!!! It sounds like you've had a breakthrough moment! I'm really hoping for the best for you. I know how hard you've been working for this - I'm looking forward to your happy ending!
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Hooray!! So glad to see that you will be doing your paperwork now! Will be sending good thoughts and wishes your way!
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Well another update for you guys to think on......
I think I am pretty much in, I've taken on the responsibility of designing the new alumnae chapter website and will be participating in the founder's day celebration (includes non-initiated members). I am paying local alumna dues (not national, yet) the only thing that I don't have is an initiation date and that probably will not happen for a while...we are talking Fall (at this point) and I have two options open for me during that time line. But until I have an initiation date, I will not reveal the group, but some of you ladies know which group, please don't say anything, I really want to shout it from the rooftops when I have that date in hand. :D gwyn |
DOH! You are killing me sistah girlfriend! http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/00000028annie.gif
I understand the discretion and caution...TRUST ME! Hmmm let me see... You are paying local dues You are designing the website I think they want you and the fat lady is warming up because she is ready to sing... Just let me know what song you want me to sing! :D Thangs are looking good for you |
JillyBean, go ride a Coaster or sit on a Bag of Ice!:D
Fall, to have to wait that long!:( I want to wet My Pants, well at least go to the loo! |
I prefer the roller coaster thanks! I don't like cold :)
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Wooo woooooo!!!! Alright!!!!!!!! :D :D :D I can't wait to hear the good news!
.....Kelly :) |
Glad to hear things are going well...
Can't wait to hear about the big news! :D :D :D |
YEAH!!!!! I'm so happy for you!
I can't wait to hear where your new home is! |
Woohoo! Great news! :D
Can't wait to hear who the lucky group is! |
How exciting!!!! I can't wait to hear :)
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Great news - can't wait til you post who your new sisters are.:)
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no big updates because I had to miss this wonderful meeting on Saturday due to some issues and I also will have to miss the May meeting b/c of a pre-planned trip to SF:(
But the good news is, I asked about the status of my paperwork and it has been requested. So either it will be mailed to me or I will be given the paperwork at the June meeting, which I will make sure that I attend. |
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