I understand now...that's a cute tradition...but like i said my chapter is freaky about any kind of paddle imagery. I bought that paddle charm for myself at LTS 3 summers ago(it said it was for recruitment)..I got back and everyone told me i couldn't put it on my badge...so i left it somewhere and now it is lost...and to think, i was 21 at that time
(actually all the actives in my chapter are already over 21 so it's a bit late to start the tradition)