Hi Rebecca,
Welcome! Glad that you decided to post, I promise we're not scary people around here
There are several wonderful AOII AI's here on GC. I am so glad each of them found their home in our sisterhood and hope that you consider the same journey.
I don't believe that a local sorority affiliation is a negative for persuing AI with most NPCs, including AOII. I can't speak for anyone other than my own opinion on that one, though! You may find out that you do know some AOIIs, but perhaps their affiliation hasn't come up before now. I think it's wonderful that you speak so highly of us, what a great compliment. Thank you! If you would like to PM or email me (see profile for addy) I'd be happy to help get you some contact info and such to help you get started. Please do!
Good luck in your journey. There are a lot of AI stories in this thread, so if you haven't already you may want to read them. Regardless of the sorority each AI chose, they each had (or are having right now!!) an amazing journey to find their own sorority home.
All my best,
Christin