[quote=centaur532;1340100][quote=ReachTheLimit;1340086]
Quote:
Originally Posted by greekalum
Look, no one here is objecting to the fact that you are pursuing AI. Good for you, seriously. This forum could exist peacefully if people like yourself find out about AI through the correct channels and then use this forum to talk about their journey and frustrations. That's why this forum should exist. It should not exist to be a resource for PNAMs.
If we can put the lid on enquiries and the means to pursuing AI and leave this forum for people like yourself who are already in the process then it could work.
|
I only used the GC board for a few basic things..to find out if the sororities (and I'll admit here, there were two on my list) I was interested in, even did AI.
1) I learned from reading the posts that the National office was the place to make the contact.
2) Don't post the name of the sorority until you are extended an invitation to join, or better yet, intiated.
3) Don't solicit other members for sponsorship, because of #1.
4) That it could take weeks, months, years, if at all.
5) Was rare and every sorority did it differently and had different requirements.
Yes, there were a few sororities that were listed that said they AI'd under specific circumstances. These were not on my list, but even if they had been, I wouldn't have contacted them at all because what "special circumstances" did I have? Nothing! I obviously didn't know what they were b/c I'm not a member, but I don't think one has to be very smart to be able to answer your own question that if you don't have a previous tie, then that is probably not the one to contact.
I was able to gather all of that info without posting anything. I consider this information, extremely basic. That is the part that I would like to see continue, and I don't see anything wrong with a sticky to make sure that the information given is accurate
I would also support the deletion of any threads or posts where someone didn't bother to read the sticky.
Now, do you get some crazies inquiring about AI? Absolutely! I'm not going to disagree with anyone regarding that.
However, there may not be many, but I am sure there are a few women like me, who want to join for the right reasons, are willing to be a very present, hardworking member, and "do the sorority justice" in representing it and giving back. I don't think it would be the worst thing in the world if HQ was contacted by these women. How many could there possibly be? This forum is very, very small.
I also believe, in regards to the crazies, let's say they did contact your HQ. If you can figure out they are nuts in a few posts, don't you think a group of women can figure out the same thing?
Trust your local AA. I am sure they turn down alot.