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Originally Posted by guardedbystars
I think it's more meaningful because after you (general you) initiated, you know everything about the traditions, secrets, rituals, etc etc. I feel like I wouldn't have loved my letters to the extent that I do now, knowing what they mean, if I got to wear them on Bid Day.
Are the red roses just a local tradition (i.e. do you know any other chapters that do it) or is it like the crest where you can't wear it until after initiation (where it's a national thing)? I don't think I have anything with the crest on it.
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There are no restrictions against new members wearing any item of AOII including letters or roses. Our ban on roses for new members was completely intra-chapter...basically since we didn't have a crest that new members couldn't wear we acted like the rose was our crest. Also...I understand where you are coming from about letters, but knowing the meaning is important in and of itself that getting to wear the letters for the first time shouldn't over shadow it in my opinion!