[Happydaysf91]

No, as others have expressed, we shouldn't turn our backs on these members who are inactive for various reasons. We should try to bring them back into the fold. Many times, I find individuals aren't active because they just don't 'know' how to get involved. A lot of people are inactive because of the way some of 'us' act -- we shun people because of 'large' lines/ their process/ when they pledged (pre-90/post-90/people; what level they pledged on grad v. undergrad.... Therefore, we shouldn't turn our backs on these folks, but we should shower them with love and bring them back. We created these monsters...now its our responsibility....

Now as far as hazing...I think there should be a zero tolerance rule. Skeeriously...or atleast make the punishment harsher. We have no choice but to turn our backs on these individuals. They are going to be the death of us. And personally, I don't know about any of you......but I'm sick and tired of my funds (National dues) going towards lawsuits for illegal activity that I didn't participate in -- I didn't get a greeting; I didn't get any money; I didn't hit anybody; nobody was serenading me all night....so why should WE be left with these bills. And we, BGLO, are going to start having to 'turn' on these individuals. We can't say you are my sister/brother no matter what......and turn around and fund their legal activity -- they are eating us alive and going against our precious rules! If you love your organization/sisters/brothers.....you wouldn't do anything to jepordize it/them. Not only are they hurting us financially, but reputation wise as well -- a lot of people look at a lot of BGLO as simply glorified gangs. I'm not having that.....uh, uh.......

As far as moratoriums -- I don't feel like some members - that we should have a moratorium on graduate/undergraduate intake. While we are trying to 'reclaim'...the work of organization must go on. Heck, reclaiming has been a focus (underlining at least) of all our organizations since the beginning. People are coming back....but I know at least for AKA...we still have a lot of Sorors out there who are inactive. Should we cut off our bloodline (new, active, energetic individuals) while we wait for 'Sorors' to come home?

My question (on the flip side and to add to the question at hand) what do we do about members who just don't want to be active/involved? What about the members who thinks of our organizations as collegiate based or just don't care anymore (pledged for the wrong reason). And yes...many inactive members have various reasons (good/bad) as to why they aren't active. But to be honest, a lot of times it is not financial reasons -- a lot of times, they just don't WANT to pay dues, but want the perks. What can we do about these individuals? And contrary to popular belief...ALL of us have many, many members like this.......

Lastly...my greeksister indigo13 -- I will say in all honesty...I would love to have a sister who is financial and active (physically). But if I couldn't have both...I would take either of the two. If you find yourself not having the time to be physicallyactive, but can be financially active...I say do so. I know, at least my organization, 'we' can use the funds for scholarships, programs and etc. If you find you can't afford being 'financial', get involve with a local chapter....help them with community service, assist with their events and etc. One thing I have learned over the years is that -- You don't have to be 'financial' to be physically 'active'. And you don't have to be physically 'active' to be 'financial'. Even though we would like those two to go hand in hand...a lot of times, in real life, they don't!