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I would just like to give a few words of advice...
I was the "wordsmith" of the chapter, the one that was always gung-ho, Suzy Sigma. THIS IS THE WOMAN YOU WANT TO SPEAK AT PREF!! I wrote deep, thought provoking, tear invoking things and spoke so eloquently and from the heart, I had even the most hardened sisters crying EVERY PREF! I assisted any other sister with her speech by asking specific questions, getting her to remember that place in her heart that drew her to Tri Sigma...
PREF IS THE KEY COMPONENT! Our last time to convince the women we want as our sisters that they want to become our sisters...
Also, simplicity is very important...We decorated the rooms with white lights (the small Christmas tree kind), candle light, white table cloths, and our silver punch bowl and serving tray. Trophies and brag boards won't quite do it anymore. This is when you come down to the simple, no holds barred "this is who we are, we love each other, and we want to embrace you too" level. You could have sisters bring their personal photos (we always brought framed ones because there was most likely a story behind the picture). We liked to sit more one on one with the women at some point, get to know each invitee and get her to know us...
On a very personal note: Hugs ALWAYS went a long way too (but only if you were comfortable and you could sense the PNM was as well) I'm a big hugger, so I encouraged it always!!!
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