[AOII Angel]

The first thing we need to know is when is rush? If your campus is about to start recruitment, then the sorority women CANNOT speak to PNMs. Calling them to inquire whether or not they would invite you back would be a foolish thing to do at that time. If recruitment has passed or is in the spring, you may have a chance to speak to them. Contact your greeklife office to find out if it is okay for you to discuss membership at this time. If it's okay, call your friend. Explain what happened and why you didn't get initiated...I think the death of two loved ones in a short amount of time may be a reasonable explanation. If you left in bad standing...ie owing money to the chapter, you may want to offer to settle your debts. They should be able to tell you if they can accept sisters outside of formal recruitment (i.e. they aren't at campus total or didn't get quota.) They will not be able to tell you whether or not they can or will give you a bid until the bid is or is not issued. I think that it would not hurt to let them know of your continued interest. I agree that going through formal recruitment may not be the best way to get back into the chapter. I'm sorry to hear that you had such a rough time that semester. I can't imagine having to deal with such a loss when your trying to get settled in school. I hope they understand.