[irishpipes]

This question doesn't just apply to AXiD at Auburn, but to any school where housing is not an issue: isn't the attitude Trish is talking about better for the chapter? If you don't have the financial pressure of having to fill a house, and you are getting enough members to fill officer positions and pay dues for socials, etc., then why not accept fewer members who are very committed and who project a good image rather than accept members who maybe won't do your chapter any good in the long run? Still stay very selective so that you don't develop a poor reputation? I know that consistently not making quota can hurt a reputation, but I would think that taking a smaller number of exceptional women would help your chapter more than taking quota - or close to it - of sub-par PNMs. Obviously to remain viable a chapter has to initiate enough members to fill necessary offices and to pay the bills, but above that isn't it all just gravy to an extent?