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Originally posted by SoCalGirl
I used random cause you don't know her. For all anyone knows the member could be wacko.
But the main reason I agree w/ the practice is that when you leave school; at least in my sorority, you automatically gain alumna status. Alumna have no say in collegiate chapter votes. Actives/collegiate members only have voting priveliges (sp?) at their own schools. So a girl can't go visit another chapter and vote during a meeting. Being an affiliate member gives you voting priveliges at the new school.
I've said in other posts each Greek system is different. Suzy could transfer schools, hang out w/ the chapter for a month and realize she'd be just as happy keeping alumna status.
The month is a "getting to know you" stage. However, as much as I am for the probationary period and chapter vote; I've NEVER heard of a sister not being accepted. 
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well, for obvious reasons it would be out of the question for a member to vote at a different chapter meeting just because they are visiting. BUT, if they were registered at the university, and not just visiting, then what? Fromt he post starter, it doesn't appear to be like that at all.
As for going alumna, how is it that one could be considered an alum while still pursuing an undergrad degree?!?!
As for the Suzy case, isn't that on kind of a case by case basis, and actually up to the person that transfered. If she felt like feeling the chapter out, that should be up to her. BUT, if she wants to be involved as soon as she can, why make her wait? Why have her voted in?
It's just absurd to me, granted they aren't my organizations and/or my rules, but I feel that it is a contradiction to that appeal of being able to connect with a member from a different area.
Then again, that's just me, and we are a lonely regional, so what do i know?
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