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Originally Posted by tld221
Also, I can't speak for other orgs, but I'd think there'd be more open arms from Big-Name Chapter XYZ, Inc. to a transfer member from Smaller Name Chapter XYZ Inc.
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I really don't think it's a lack of "open arms," but a position of caution. Remember, if a woman does not affiliate, she becomes an alumna. If she does, and it doesn't work out, she could end up resigning her membership altogether.
When I was chapter president back in the day, a transfer came in and we loved her, but it was clear when I talked to her individually that the money was going to be a problem. It doesn't help anyone to let her affiliate with the chapter. Of course, we talked about it with the treasurer and the chapter adviser, and ultimately all decided it wouldn't work, rather than putting it up for a chapter vote and rejecting her or something.