[Jessiekinns]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

You cannot "earn" the right to be a Gamma Phi Beta. It is an honour to be invited to membership, and after careful preparation to be initiated into full sisterhood.
The ability to drink copious amounts of alcohol, do strenous exercises, sucumb to peer pressure, fit a physical stereotype, endure humiliation, or any other of dozens of "tests" sometimes put forth as a way to earn Greek letters is not what we look for in our potential members. Sincerity, dedication, intelligence, depth of character, and yes, love, learning, labor and loyalty are the distinquishing characteristics of our members.
Our pledges are allowed to wear our letters from day one, although the crest is reserved for initiated members, as is our badge. I am proud to be a member not because it means I have successfully run an obstacle course, but because I am a part of an organization of women whose creed means more to me with each passing year.

Ironically my sister is GPhi and Right before I graduated we, as in Greek Senate voted yes on a new chapter! I am very aware of the process and reputation as well as the commitment and dedication to community service and upholding academic standards. GPhiB was one of the 2 that where approved for new chapters on campus (the other being sigma pi fraternity) in my time on the board. You def speak the truth. Your attitude toward your sorority is similar to the girls who I know personally and who I know on a business level (the ones who came to request the new chapter) this is part of what lead us to the approving verdict. I think its great.