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I am enjoying this thread tremendously. I sense a lot of hostility-- not necessarily directed at any GLO or GC'er, but at those boneheads in the past who disrespected our organizations so much that their ridiculous actions have instituted a series of state laws that spell out what you can and cannot do. I so agree it is frustrating to constantly have to wonder, "Ok is this hazing?"
For the record, I do believe that a new member should be given letters upon being extended their bid. It is my opinion b/c that is the way I was treated. In Alpha Delta Pi, a new member is regarded not as a pledge, but as a sister. They may vote, hold office, attend regular chapter meeting, wear letters and participate in all facets of sorority life with the exception of ritual. During their 6-week new member period, they attend 1 half-hour new member session a week, which culminates in an exam on the material. This same exam is administered yearly to all the sisters, too. At the time a new member is initiated she may posess our sorority crest for the first time.
I believe letters are a way of promoting an organization, and whether they are Greek Letters or "spelled out" letters, it behooves a GLO to give their members the letters to promote them on campus and show the non-Greeks that there is a strong Greek presence at school.
Just my 2 cents. I fully respect everyone else's opinion on this thread, but I humbly bid that we agree to disagree b/c everyone has very passionate ideas regarding this subject.
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