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Originally Posted by cuteASAbug
I just want to make a general PSA-type announcement to all of the women interested in Alumnae Initiation. I know that some people want to AI to relive their college days or because they think it will be easy. I was initiated into ASA as an alumna in April of 2007. It is now 12:49, I have been on a volunteer conference call since 9:00am and we are nowhere near to being done. After this call ends, I have to go write two presentations for our District Day and a short article for the Phoenix. AI is not a quick fix and it is not easy.
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cuteASAbug - I completely co-sign with you on that. As an active alum of Gamma Sigma Sigma national service sorority, I have spent many hours volunteering, doing paperwork, and just about anything else that needs to be done...
These are MY personal opinions, based on my past and current (thus far) experiences:
My sponsor in Alpha Xi Delta has specified areas that she believes my skills and experience may benefit different areas of the Fraternity. Together, we came up with some ideas that both interest me, and that will support the Fraternity's more immediate needs and goals.
The work that alum members do is rarely glamorous, and serves the greater good. Much of it goes unrecognized, as the work of alumnae associations are to help develop new members and to continue to cultivate the Fraternity's missions.
My initiation will not be a means to an end; it's the "aha!" personal recognition of one of the paths that I have already been traveling; one that will continue to challenge and surprise me as I continue my journey.
(apologies for coming across so dramatic....it's hard to explain to people who aren't in the same place...thank you in advance to those who do understand what I am trying to say)