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Originally posted by WLFEO
Forgive me if this is a repeat....I admit I have scanned the thread but not read every page in-depth...... but I'd like to bring up the question--------
Are all legacies created equal?
In my opinion, they are not.
Many alumnae have not been active in their GLO since they graduated, but now that they have a daughter/sister/grandaughter going through recruitment, they want priority for them.
But what about the alumnae who have stayed active? They are members of alumnae associations, have served as a volunteer for the the sorority in some capacity (advisor, AA officer, task force, national officer, etc.)? Shouldn't their daughter be given a little more consideration?
One of the chapters I work with had a PNM just last month during formal recruitment tell them, "I just found out my mom is an ADPi!" and she was so excited about it. But I was thinking, "How could your mom not mention the fact that she is an ADPi for the first 18 years of your life?"
Of course the argument could be made that if the sorority pledges the legacy, it might be more incentive for the mother/sister/grandmother to become active as an alumna- maybe her interest will be sparked.
With the new release figures, some chapters have to make some tough decision about legacies early on in the process. It's not fun for anybody.
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One of the best posts on this thread!
There is a
WORLD of difference between the alumna who shares her sorority magazine with her daughter every month, takes her to meetings, & is herself an International Officer, and the alumna who "happens" to tell her daughter that they're also sisters - after she pledges!!