Woo hoo!

So I can wait till June to bust out the vice grips and bamboo shoots under the nails? :D

,,,,

not much of an update because the June meeting was changed from this weekend to next weekend and will be the last one until the Fall.

I found out that Alumna director for my region is in the same chapter that I pledged in college and she remembers me! That is a nice connection there.

I am still waiting on paperwork, hopefully I will get some next weekend. I am still working on the website, man I used to love designing websites, but since I have stopped almost 3 years ago, it is very hard to get back into the groove! but I am moving along nicely.

As for the group, I really will not mention who it is, just in case (hey, until dues are paid and I have a date in hand!) something awful happens, but it does not look that way at all.

When these things happen, I will have a guessing thread...I like those! Being realistic, I don't think that will happen until the Fall.

Good thing I am a patient person or I'd be pulling my hair out!

Patience does come to those who wait.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and waiting with you!

Of course I am like G-d gimme patience and I want it
NOW!

Hang in there girl!

Congrats to you! You've been patient so long already-I bet this is torture!

If you're getting paperwork, then it looks like you're in. But, I don't blame you for being cautious. You're doing the smart thing.

I think a lot of people underestimate how difficult the AI process can be. You've waiting a long time, so once you get your initiation date, you'll be very relieved.

Don't get discouraged if you don't hear anything this summer. That's normal. I bet things will get hopping for you really fast in the fall.

I'm excited for you! :D

Thanks for the update Ms Gwyn! I have been thinking of you and had been meaning to PM you to find out how things are going. It is MOST DEFINITELY your turn to join the "Class of 2005" (as blueangel calls us!).

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you! :)

Ahhh...ok.....I won't be participating in the guessing thread then. ;) :cool:

But yeah....that is way cool!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!

.....Kelly :)

Kellly......


you are funny....until I have a date in hand....SAY NOTHING!

I think I said that I did go "back home" in one of my post?

Again I have no date so I don't want to count my chickens, but for the people who know....SAY NOTHING!

;) :D

Sigh....I guess my torture implements have to stay in storage for a while longer, huh? ;)

Of course I'm not going to say anything!! LOL If you did say, "back home" I must have missed it. Though, it was easy for me to "read inbetween the lines" even without that last comment. No worries though.....I really want this for you! I am looking forward to a positive result!

.....Kelly :)

Good luck! I hope you'll let us know as soon as you hear something.

I won't say anything either, even though I'm not sure 100 percent who it is, I do have a general idea.

But like I said before, it's definitely your turn now!!

Steady Jill. You need to ride a Coaster for some grins and relax!:D

My Badge is the Nicest, no, your Badge is nicest.

Well, from ariesrising site, I have yet to find an ugly Badge.:cool:

navan, I really like your GPhiB Badge, it is classy!

Coloration can be a very deciding factor in Badges.

Some Blinging can really lose the true Badge.

I should know, I have 56 of LXA Badges in all kinds of stones and color configerations.

Some just do stand out more than others.

Hell, as I said, all Badges are special!!!!!!!!!!!

Co-sign..I think PNAM's are more relieved after intiation!
Silver

It is funny how some look down there noses at AIing.

But going to college and rushing is usually one Semester, maybe two.

But, AIing is a period of time that can seem to last forever.

But as has been seen on GC AI, there are many wonderful people who have attained Memberships and are some of the most hard working people just for the fact that they did work, sweat, and wait for something to happen.

Never give up hope, as Adults with many things going on in our/thier lives it takes longer but seems to be worth it in the final ending of the process. :cool:

How insightful & sweet!

I agree - very insightful and sweet!

I am also relieved that the AI process is over for me. It's definitely not as cut and dried as "regular" recruitment is. And my membership is so meaningful to me because I worked so hard to get it (five years!). It's not something I consider a "means to an end" or a stepping stone to something else later on...the AI process represented that to me!!

,,,,

Thank you SF Hopefully


but I was this close before with another group, I had a potential date, etc, but I needed a "sign off" and that fell through very quicly and all avenues that lead to that group, were cut off instantly.

So until paperwork is signed, inter/national dues are paid (check is cashed), badge order is placed, I really will not be revealing anything, nor getting to excited.

Make no mistake, this group is in my heart and has been for quiet a while, I would be devastated if everything fell apart. I have a good friend who is pushing her group (if things fall through, but that really isn't in my mind and would be a while before I would even entertain the idea) they are a dream org for me.

But hey I am very positive about this experience and I KNOW in my heart that it will happen (please, let it happen).

I do have doubts now and again.

I told you guys in the beginning I am a brutally honest person...

gwyn

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I can relate to this. There were times that I was doubting where I was supposed to go, and I seemed anxious. It was so great to get my letter when it happened.

I can relate with trojangal about being anxious, even when I knew where I wanted to be! AI is just an all-around, anxiety provoking experience.

Well ladies

it has become a waiting game.....

I just got back from AC group meeting and it was wonderful, had to drive a ways, but that is no matter.

I got a status update on my application (apparently, I don't need to fill any paperwork out at this stage). The president of the AC sent in my forms to the Alumnae Coordinator for our Region, she put her signature of approval and sent it to National and it has entered the "blackhole" that can sometimes happen at any NHQ. The President did call the Director of Alumnae Services to see if they received the paperwork, but has yet to hear back. At this point I do not know what the steps are (meaning, do I need approval from the EC or if the Director sees the approval and then sends me paperwork to fill out)

The next meeting will not be held for a few months, so I have to sit on pins and needles til then (unless, I get "approved" between now and then and everything else happens).

You know I got some pictures from some of the members, since I am still working on the site (long story) and to seel that history and the old programs from Convention and some the great ladies of this organization, I am just in awe.

I tell you, I have found home and I have made the right decision, my journey is over (almost), I can see the finish line....but I am not excited (if I get excited, this will fall through as with all things that I get excited about.)

If I hear anything, you guys will be the first to know.

gwyn

NOTE: I am using these titles for general purposes only and not trying to leave clues for my group

That's ok! Keep going for it! It may seem like a tough wait, but we're all with you on this one!


.....Kelly :)

I wish you luck, and am so glad to hear that you are sure this org is your home! Great news & I hope you find out soon!

I'm so glad that everything went well this past weekend! It sounds like you had a blast. I can tell you that when you actually get to sit down with sisters and talk about that group, it becomes so much clearer and meaningful.

As you're waiting...remember this "famous" line from a Warner Brothers cartoon...
"Patience is a virtue, it often brings good luck.
It's seldom found in humans, and never in a duck."
--Bugs Bunny

Stay busy, and just wait until they contact you again! Good luck with the website!

:D

Oh HELL NO! Spill it sista girlfriend...DON'T MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE! :D

(getting torture items ready)...

LOLOLOL...do you need any help??!!! ;)

Are we rounding out the class of 2005?

I certainly hope this is good news!!

Check your pm box!!!

:)

ok..ok...ok...

I will end some of the torture...

I had 1st degree conferred on me today at the AC meeting (meaning, pledge ceremony and I have already taken the national test).....

so now the real waiting begins.....

:D

Ya gonna give us some clues or do we have to beat it outta ya? :D

Taualumna, ya got my back right???

<handing Jill knife to sharpen bamboo points>

If she doens't tell us, I want to be the one to pull out her toenails!!


So...when are you going to start the guessing thread?

Hands Jill ropes, just in case :)

If "degree" is a clue, then I think I know which organization it is.

Are they the only organization to use that term as far as membership goes? Or are there others that use it too?

I'm pretty sure it's one of the Syracuse Triad.

Edited to add: "Congratulations!" :D

More than one group uses degrees.