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Originally posted by adpiucf
Good for you, McCallan. Me, too. Joining a GLO has been a great choice for a lot of us. But were you a founding member of a local fraternity with an administration who disapproved of your organization and took measures to prevent your organization from chartering and assembling?
mckid, if you are 21 or over, look into joining the Junior League. It's an international network of women with chapters in most cities. The JL works to help build better communities through philanthropy and service, as well as being very social with a lot of mixers and social outings, including galas. You will meet a lot of women, gain personal and professional connections, and through the social aspect, meet some pretty good guys-- I know many JL'ers who have met their husbands this way! JL members' first year is called their "provisional year"-- you spend your entire first year learning the ropes and participating in projects with other new members while mixing with actives and enjoying most of the membership privileges of full members.
Also, check out this thread These are non-collegiate GLO's that you may be eligible to join.
Lastly, go to your campus' office of student life. There are bound to be clubs and organizations on campus that appeal to you and are a good avenue to make friends, get involved with the school and give back to the community.
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Actually, adpiuf, some Leagues allow women under 21 to join. The NYC League allow 16 year olds in (although I'm not sure if anyone in high school WOULD!). I have also heard of Leagues that won't let you in until you're 23 (I guess they want you to finish college). Mckid, the best thing to do is to check out your city's chapter to find out what their age requirements are.