Alumnae initiates
 

Patti asked in another thread, so I thought I'd post here. It is a fairly recent thing, but Theta does consider alumnae initiates now. The exact requirements are in the Constitution/Bylaws (can be found within Thetas Online on the Theta website).

There have been several (not tons) of which I'm aware in the past few years. I was lucky to play a role in one of them - it will always be one of my most favorite Theta memories.

Very interesting, thanks! Does anyone know any general ideas on what kind of woman would be considered for alumna initiation? I mean what kind of "qualifications" or attributes would Theta look for in an AI? I am only curious :-)

Patti, I PM'd you.

If any other Thetas are interested in more info, I'd be happy to PM you. Don't want to post the whole shebang on a public forum.

cheers!
Jane

Thanks, Jane! Great info.

I would like a PM with info on it as well, please.

I'm afraid I don't really understand what AI is!

I would like a PM about this too. I know what alumnae initiation is but I'm wondering how Theta would choose members this way.

I know this is a very old thread...
 

As someone who went to a college without a Greek system for women, I am on a quest for information. This notion of AI fascinates me, and I would love to know what attracted you to Theta as an undergrad, and what benefits you feel you gain as an alumna. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. :)

SCBelle,

Good luck with your quest.

Speaking personally, Theta has been a very important part of my life for about 18 years now. Why?
-Theta was a pioneer in women's higher education, becoming the first Greek-letter fraternity for women in 1870 (the word "sorority" was not coined until years later).
-On my college campus, Theta was a real pioneer (first women's fraternity/sorority on a then majority-male campus with an adminstration then and still anti-Greek).
-Theta has given me numerous opportunities to contribute while testing, strengthening, and challenging my leadership and interpersonal skills. This started in college and continues to this day.
-Theta's shared ideals continue to inspire me long after college (when it's easy to get lazy and think you've done all your growing).
-I love our ritual and feel renewed every time I participate.
-Fabulous women friends of all ages!

Thanks so much for your input. Your answers have helped me a great deal. I have a very good friend who is a Theta alumna from Wofford, and she speaks very highly of her org... I'm glad that her experience is something that seems to be shared by so many.

Alumnae Initiates
 

It is my understanding that the first Theta alumnae initiates were six women initiated at Gamma Omega- Auburn, AL chapter on Oct 7 1962.

There was a chapter not too long ago that alumnae initiated their house mother. I'm not sure of the chapter, but there was a picture of that chapter with their newly initiated house mom in one of the Theta Magazines. I'll have to look through mine and pull that one to see.

I believe it was Rho at Nebraska.

I know some groups have a large number of AIs. My understanding *had* been that Theta reserved the practice for rare use...like a House Mom, etc. But I will take your suggestion and read up on it online.

Thanks!

Jane, can you PM me also? Thanks!

I know this is an old thread but I am intrested to know if AI is still uncommon?

We just had someone go AI through my chapter. Her mother was a Theta and an advisor to our chapter. I was there for the ceremony! It was amazing!