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Old 07-13-2007, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolfman View Post
For my Fraternity, honorary membership was the desire and policy of the undergaduate founders from the very start. In fact, Founder, Dr. Ernest E. Just was an honorary member! The problem I have is that sometimes, in the contemporary context, people confuse celebrity with the true stature gained by lifelong achievement which would merit someone being accorded honorary membership.

With Delta, honorary membership was present at the inception of the organization as well in the person of Mary Church Terrell.
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