Thank you, ms_gwyn.
I've been MIA for a few months now due to pregnancy and other life issues (including holding a new office in my AC). I only noticed the recent AI drama when I got an automated email notice that people were adding to this thread.
You're right, there is a lot of insulting in those latest posts. But insulting AIs (including me) is just the tip of the iceberg.
Valkyrie et al are also insulting:
- sageofages - Pam Backstrom, a former national chairman who had investigated me quite thoroughly before asking me to consider Phi Mu. She was also my guide through initiation.
- Both the Alpha Pi and Theta Zeta collegiate chapters of Phi Mu. Both of which were willing to sponsor me. (Please read the "A New Hope" thread for the reason why this process began in one city and ended up in another.
- Both the Houston and Greater North Fulton alumnae chapters who were willing to sponsor me for membership.
All of the above knew the details of this pursuit, including in these posts, and all of them had met me in person.
And most of all, they are insulting.....
- The National Council of Phi Mu who ultimately made the decision to issue my bid.
That's a lot of insults to lob around at people you've never met, or even PM'ed! (No, none of these people approached me with their issues. Suprised? I'm not.) The two eldest individuals involved in this little tempest in a toilet bowl are both Alpha Phi AIs. I wonder what part of the Alpha Phi creed this behaviour falls under?
So if there are any PHI MUs who doubt my sincerity as a sister and the process that got me there I'll be at the new HQ dedication at the end of September. Feel free to cross-examine me to your hearts' content. As the content of these posts confirm, I've never had anything to hide. I don't need to rely on e-courage to make my point.
Now since my OB has advised me to lay off the stress, I'm out of here. Those who know me know how to contact me.
Adrienne Duncan
President, Greater North Fulton Alumnae of Phi Mu
www.northfultonphimu.com