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Patience...these organizations have been around for decades. Attend your local, state, regional, and national meetings to get a feel for how and why things are run, and then find ways to make a difference. Don't just rush in and go wild with "what you can do." You'll alienate a lot of members, even if your intentions are good.
Respect your oath--take it seriously.
Respect the elder members of your organization, if even you don't agree with them.
Have pride for your organization's accomplishments and membership, but realize that the world is larger than your organization, and you want people to see you as a positive reflection, not a hoo-riding cat throwing up sets and signs like your a crip.
Oh yeah, speaking of which, it is a greek-lettered organization founded on a COLLEGE CAMPUS, not a GANG.
The organization will survive only if you find a way to add value in a significant way--no organization needs a bunch of t-shirt wearers.
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