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Some people told me to contact International Headquarters and make a big deal and I understand that. I am frustrated and disappointed. But... the whole point of me being there was to make it a really special emotional moment for my daughter. Something we'd both always remember. And i was afraid if I bullied my way in that the girls there coordinating initiation (and maybe the chapter advisor and new member educators, etc.) would be irritated with me and not at all welcoming or helpful. ANd since my daughter has only been a new member for 8 weeks, I'm sure there are people who don't know her all that well yet. I would hate for someone to dislike me or spread a rumor about me and have that rub off on her. It's not worth it. It would turn that special moment into a tense moment.
Anyway -- to anyone who has this yet to come... I would advise (ha! advice from me!!??) calling the chapter much earlier and then talking to National if necessary. BY the time I contacted them, their rituals were already in place, etc. If I had talked to someone 6 weeks ago, maybe they would have listened to my explanation and been more open to changing their routine. Just a thought. Good luck to anyone else with this type of situation coming up!!
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