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I think this could depend on that chapter's situation.
If a PNM is being recruited by a small and/or struggling chapter, then the actives might be looking for candiates with new and exciting ideas. They might think a PNM who offers ideas shows she has spent time investigating this chapter, its goals, its needs, and she might be willing/able to step into leadership roles right off the bat.
However at a large/strong chapter, it could be viewed negatively. (Please note I am not saying this would always be the case, only a possibility.) A PNM offering new ideas during Recruitment could be thought of being critical of the way the chapter is currently being run. It could be seen as overly pushy because officers run the chapter, not new members who have no knowledge of chapter operations. If a chapter already has long running and successful activites, then suggestions for change could be thought of as lack of knowledge about the chapter by the PNM, or an unwillingness to be a part of the group, or worst case even disrespectful of tradition.
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