[Kevin]

It seems like there is a fine line that seperates GLO's from clubs. We operate housing operations for our members, true... I was made aware of a statistic saying that 40% of chapters in GLO's do not operate chapter houses (I'd love to see how they came up with that number though).. But that brings up an interesting concept...

If we do not have probationary members and simply initiate you as a full member immediately after you accept our bid then what is different from them going to join the local Catholic Student Union... Or Circle K International or some other group to that effect?

Would a member like that feel any more dedicated to their organization than CKI or something to that effect?

I for one spent 3 years as a colonist (a pseudo-pledge)... I can say that I earned my letters and TRULY understand that I made a lifetime committment. I can see that you would also understand this after semester or whatever... but 24 hours??? You have 24 hours to realize that you've made a lifetime committment?

This is a policy that could have some serious long-term implications for your level of alumni involvement.

It's your organization though, as Optimus said, do whatever you want.. If I see my organization move that direction when I'm an alum I'll be deadset against it.

LHT
Kevin
MT #5
University of Central Oklahoma