ok, this is about the 10TH time i have tried to post on this thread, so maybe if i keep it short and sweet, it'll let me post. -sigh-
ok...chapter sister here with my beloved ilovemyglo, and all i want to say is that i understand that internationals is simply trying to look out for our new members in that no hazing occurs with the big/lil process...but that is something that has never ever ever ever happened at our chapter, and never will. we always make sure that our girls are taken care of in every situation.......the problem is not that we can't match up sis-moms to sis-dots.....i love my sister mother and she is one of the main reasons i chose to become an alpha gam. but an additional perk to becoming an initiated member is getting your big sis after your pledge period. your sister mother picks you, and then you pick your big sister. purpose of sis-mom: to bring you into the chapter and introduce you to your new sisters. big sis: someone you grew close with during your pledge period and a way to extend sisterhood as well as your alpha gam family. this is a system that has been more than beneficial to our chapter, and it just kinda stings that we were told it's not working, when it so obviously does. ya know?
not trying to sound
or bitter, just venting along with sarah about the level of frustration it brings. i was a former NM coordinator, so i know first hand seeing the excitement about big sister gettin time! i'm sure we'll work something out, though, that makes us just as unique and special in the land o' squirrels and plenty.
liep,
monica