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The answer
No she doesn't-- I thought about it after I posted and I was not entirely clear. The women still have to participate in the education process. We have a program that involves attending 10 events in different subject areas to learn about everything from risk management to building self esteem, and then weekly meetings. If for some reason though this person cannot complete a planned event because of another commitment, she can then chose an appropriate activity that meets the subject matter to replace it. No points are earned or taken away.
My sorority's education process is not about proving your worth or that you're willing to bleed for sisterhood-- but one obviously has to show that they are committed to being a good member who genuinely wants to learn about the sorority. My point was no one is made to feel like they have to earn or prove anything. Initiation is not held over their heads as something that can be taken away if they don't do X, Y, or Z. If a New Member is completing the program, and thereby shows she will be a dedicated member and a woman of character, then she is eligible for initiation, just like any other group.
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