This is a heavy topic sorors. I just became a member of Alllpha Kappa Alllpha in 2001 and the graduate chapter that I am a member of only has an intake process every 3 to 4 years. This is done to promote sisterly relations between the members. Meaning helping the old and new members become more acquainted with one another before bringing on new members and creating a close collective bond between all the members of the chapter, and not just with your sands or line sisters.
The other focus for having an intake process so many years apart is to reactivate lost pearls. To bring them back to the sorority not only on a financial basis, but a basis of serving the community to make a difference in this world.
Alot of people feel that bringing in so many new members into the sorority on a national basis should not be done because of so many inactive sorors. But who is to say what gifts and talents that new soror can bring not only to that particular chapter but to the sorority as a whole. This may be missed because of the consequences of someone elses actions.
I believe that before you seek membership on any level one must examine themselves and understand why is it that they want to become a member and realize that Alpha Kappa Alpha is a lifetime committement. It's purpose is NOT to be popular,just to belong to a group, or to wear 'nalia. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is about sisterhood and supreme service to all mankind. If that is not in your heart or what you are about then you should not have/should not become a member of AKA.
One never knows the effect an energetic neo' like myself can have. After I crossed I had a conversation with two inactive members, surprise, surprise they are now active!!! I know I might get alot of flack for being a neo' and being so opinionated,but if I can inspire members to reactivate. Just think what seasoned members can do along with us new kids on the block!!!
