I've known some women who joined a smaller GLO after being cut from "the one and only" GLO they just knew they'd get a bid from. Funny thing happened: they had more opportunities for leadership positions and personal growth than they would have in the larger GLO. Try convincing a brokenhearted 18-year-old that everything happens for the best! A lot of the PNMs we're referring to were Miss High School but don't realize there are 500 other Miss High Schools going through recruitment as well. I think their egos take a beating when everything doesn't go their way, so their heads can't think clearly.
One thing I'd like to see is all GLOs being able to pledge up to the largest GLO's numbers. Even if everyone makes quota, the smallest group will never reach the same membership numbers as the largest one (unless something happens to the large GLO to reduce its membership numbers). The smallest one should at least be offered the option of pledging more women, whether through formal recruitment or COB.
AXiD670--AMEN!!! Dirty rushing boils my blood!
Let the chips fall where they may--if the PNM you adore pledges somewhere else, then so be it. How sad that some GLOs aren't confident enough in their own sisterhood to play fair.