[KappaKittyCat]

You make some good points, Collegeguy, but I could easily counter them with my own experiences. I did indeed attend not only Kappa Kappa Gamma's last national convention, but my Province's most recent meeting as well. And while there, I met women of all ages who are still active members in Kappa, serving their sisters and their community in the name of the Fraternity. I know Kappas of all ages who have been maids of honour in each other's weddings, godparents to each other's children, and who still maintain close ties even twenty, thirty, forty years after graduation. When I became a member of Kappa, I became a member for life. So did my newest sisters who took their vows not twenty-four hours ago. In my mind, and in the minds of many of my sisters, that lifetime commitment has in it an inherent obligation to do what little I can to better the world around me. I did not take my vows lightly. Every time I witness new sisters taking them, I am reminded of my lifetime obligation.

So we're all members for life, and we should all be involved for life. It's expected. But people don't always do what's expected of them. Perhaps NPC/NIC needs to do more in the way of fostering that commitment.

I agree that there is a difference in the nature of the organizations. But please do not say that this young man must join an NPHC organization in order to find the sort of commitment you describe.