[phisigduchesscv]

Hey again Binks,

I loved being MOC (now SDC) it was a lot of fun and a great way to make sure you really get to know all of the new sisters coming in.

Archon was fun too but a lot more work. One warning about being Archon, you get "blamed" for everything. You have to be the one along with the Advisor who may have to crack down on the chapter if they're not holding up their end as a whole if that makes sense. For instance, during my term as Archon we didn't do well with recruiting (it was our first time recruiting as a chapter). I used to remind the sisters and our MRC that we were going to be on probation with CO. Everyone was just like you're being hard on us, you're being a worrywart, etc. Well this year we're on an Action Plan to reach total and quota (we're gonna make it too I'm positive). Also, when there was some dissension in the chapter (hey get 30 women together and there will be some) when the MAL and Jboard stepped in the Archon was still blamed for making the MAL enforce rules, etc. It could just be our chapter but from what I've read other Archons have experienced the same thing and other presidents of GLO have too. By the time my term as Archon was over last Spring I know there were sisters who weren't too happy with me. Now that I'm off eboard and only on e-council things have smoothed over so much but the Archon now is going through the same things I did last year. I've told her that it just is part of the job. And there are lots of rewards to being Archon too that are obvious so I would encourage you to run.

As for Vice Archon, that was the one position I didn't want to run for since it seemed to be the one that would take up most of my time. As a grad student time is precious for me so at the time I decided on running for Archon instead. I do know that our Vice Archon, Yesenia, is loving it and wouldnt change it for the world.

Good luck and keep us informed of what you're running for.

Carolyn