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I know, I know. I debated with myself about using it - but you'll note that I didn't use the dreaded "earn".
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Oh but you did:
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As an analogy, only Boy and Girl Scouts who have completed the requirements to earn certain badges or awards may wear them.
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Sorry!
And as an Eagle and Adult Scouter myself, I know well what you mean about it being more than just fulfilling requirements. And I think I like your baptism/confirmation analogy.
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My point is that withholding the badge and crest from new members until they have met the criteria for being an initated member is not hazing.
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And I thank you for making this point!!
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Just out of curiosity, which NPC gives new members equal rights as initiated members? It's not Gamma Phi Beta.
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Well, I remember discussions here at GC where ADPis have said that their new members have full voting and office holding rights. Is it them?