[AlwaysSAI]

This sort of thing really bothers me.

Here's my issue: I have a mild case of cerebral palsy and I walk with a limp. If I were a member of an NPC, would I be asked not to participate?

I am one of the strongest "chatters" in both of my chapters. I have the ability to talk to anyone like they have been my best friend for 10 years, which gets us a lot of members.

Asking a member to "lay low" during recruitment is an injustice to her status as a sister and the PNMs coming through recruitment. She would not be able to meet any of the PNMs and therefore, she wouldn't be able to vote, right?

Voting on NMs is very important to me as an active member because it helps to ensure that we get quality members who will sustain the life of our chapter and uphold our reputation. She did not become a Pi Chi, possibly, for that very reason.

It's not right. This woman has rights as a sister and one of those is to actively participate in recruitment and bid decisions. She is apart of the image of the chapter. I would much more, worry about the sister that was seen sloshed drunk at a party before recruitment than a sister that is overwieght.

Other things could be contributing to their low numbers. I doubt it is solely based on the weight of this one girl.

I would not advise her to turn in her badge. If she feels betrayed, I would advise her to take alumae status. There are many opportunities and benefits to maintianing affiliation with the national organization.

I hope she takes a stand for herself and any others that may be in her situation.