On egg shells
 

Hello Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,
I've been lurking for a few months and decided to join today in hopes of getting some feedback.

I'm a SisterFriend, 30 years old, and I have for a long time had an interest in joining the sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. I have very close friends who are members, but out of respect for them, I don't bring this subject up a lot. I have on one occasion mentioned my interest in a discussion about community service. Then recently I asked a different friend who lives closer to me, if she would let me know when her chapter had events that aspirants can attend.

I guess my question is, would you consider this sufficient? During my research I've encountered the word "Discretion" more times then I can count. We have great friendships and I don't want to put them in an awkward position. I don't want to disrespect them in anyway by asking or saying the wrong thing so I've purposely said little to nothing.

I volunteer for many things in the community through my job, church, or the schools my children attend. I don't want them to think that I don't have a genuine interest because I don't ask them questions. Especially since the first time I mentioned it was during a conversation about community service. I'm hoping they didn't think "Oh it's just something else for her to do."

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Hello, ASouthernBelle! We're always happy to greet another sisterfriend. :) And you're right, ... DISCRETION is a must when considering joining MY sorority, however, the answers you seek from a PUBLIC message board creates an insecurity that does NOT coincide with the whole "discretion" thingy, does it?

I advise you to get to know members of that chapter, mingle, network and make sure that my sorors notice YOU. Good luck to you.

Duly noted. :-)
Thank you!!