[chickenlittle]

I crossed March 31st 2001.

I attended the Southern Regional Conference in June 2001.

I attended the Florida/Bahamas State Cluster in November 2001.

I have registered, purchased a plane ticket, and have confirmed (paid in full) hotel reservations for the National Convention in July 2002.

I do understand it is expensive. I have 2 kids so I truly don't have any EXTRA MONEY to spend. However, if we add up the amount of money we spend {speaking as a collegiate} going to parties, step shows, buying nalia, etc., I truly believe it would come out to about the same as the cost of registration for one of these events.

Basically, I'm saying that we afford what we want to afford. WE ALL KNOW THIS IS TRUE.

Priorities Sorors! It's all about priorities.

In my opinion, collegiate sorors really have no excuse. Alumnae sorors are always looking out for truly motivated collegiate sorors. Although, I know I can only speak for my chapter. Dade County Alumnae always had Iota Pi's back. But, I've seen other collegiate chapters cry about the expenses of conventions, etc. yet they are always the first sorors renting a luxury SUV for a roadtrip.

What does that tell you?

It tells me that the majority of our Sorors are not about the BUSINESS of DELTA. Yes, they love our letters. Don't get me wrong. But, they feel that placing them on the front of their cars and t-shirts is all they have to do to show their love for our sisterhood. I LOVE ALL MY SORORS. And, I'll continue to be one of the few sorors WORKING for Delta so that it can continue to get stronger and better and so that they can be even more proud to wear our letters.

Had to get that off my chest. This was a topic that we just discussed last night at a greek mixer.