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Old 10-01-2009, 09:39 PM
naraht naraht is offline
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Originally Posted by AndrewPiChi View Post
Ciricle K with a ritual indeed.

Why should anyone be asked to pledge if they are not interested in community service? What if the individual has personal issues with a few brothers in the chapter? Why do you want to join? If it is to improve your resume then you are in the wrong place. I've seen a few of those in my time

A difficult, yet attainable pledge program is what forges a brother. The attitude of 'paying a fee, a member you shall be' is unacceptable. If an applicant works hard during pledging, a sense of personal accomplishment and acceptance among the fraternity will carry with that individual his entire life. Membership retention is improved within the chapter that extends to well beyond college to where one an alumni.

From the National Pledge Standards:

Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is a great honor earned through hard work, diligent effort, and dedication to our principles.

I don't see much difference between what you've said and the National Pledge Standards. Amen
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Last edited by naraht; 10-01-2009 at 10:20 PM. Reason: changed idea for how to respond
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