[Oldest_Pledge]

This is all very intersting. If other GLOs are talking about being "open," I can understand our AO also looking at the issue.

In my only dealings with AO in 1983-84, I found them cold and un-caring. I was one of three pledges for the Spring 83 term at the Indiana State University colony. We had no visible help from our nearby chapters. I saw no Alum Advisors, District person or anyone from the AO.

Our class decided that we would make the trip to the Convention that summer for our initiation. Well, I got orders for some extra Army training (I was in the Reserves to pay pay for college) and I was unable to go.

At the convention, our colony was closed. When we returned to school that Fall all attempts to have me initiated by the three area chapters were politely declined. And I sent several letters to the AO asking for some help. Those went unanswered.

Then 20 years later, I met a great Beta who took it upon himself to see that this error was corrected and I was given an opportunity to join a pledge class at another university and placed on the General Fraternity roles.