Okay here's my stance on this. Did you guys not pick her because you just didn't click with her? I mean I can honestly say that I didn't click with all the members of the chapter that brought me in nor one of my LB's . However, I believe pledging teaches one about how the real world works. Sometimes you have to learn how to work with people that you don't click with. I didn't say get along with. I mean if you can't stomach the sight of someone, then that's another story. But being in my organization has taught me respect. We might now hang out after we rap of fraternal business but I respect you as my brother and the bond we share as brothers. That's the mistake that so many people make. I didn't join Kappa Alpha Psi to make friends. I knew that friendship would be an added plus in the deal. I joined cause I found an organization of STRONG men who were dedicated to the sole principle of ACHIEVEMENT. I saw a group of men who forge through a time when they were trying to start something in very inhospitable conditions. They rose through the depths of a segregated society and university and founded something destined for greatness. I won't continue with my praise. But I said all of that to say, that's why I joined. So if this person is a hard worker, then why not have them in your organization. They would be a great asset. You see people all the time and wonder how did they make it in, but that's what you see on the outside. On the inside, they are the hardest workers around toiling for their organization. But the question at hand is should you reconsider. I say NO. If you have voted as a chapter for whatever reason not to extend membership to someone, you can't go back on your word. Their might be rare exceptions to this for which I will not get into. Sometimes you have to really work at what you want. If this young lady is serious about someday becoming a sister, she'll keep striving. I mean sometimes we are not mature or prepared enough to take upon leadership in organizations. She might truly have somethings she needs to work on. If she is someone who you see would be a great asset to your organization and she still wants it, work with her. Don't spoon feed her what she lacks. But encourage her. Don't turn her away. If she wants to help you in your endeavors let her. Then she might realize on her own without you having to tell her what she needs to be ready next time. But don't go back on your decision. I don't think any organization BGLO or GLO needs members. Even those orgs. with smaller numbers. We make due just find and carry out our respective business. And remember this, once you do something like that it'll start a deadly precedent. And you don't wanna be hyproctical. If you let her in, watcha gonna do next time when someone is begging the chapter Pres. to be given a bid? Think about. Greek Love and Good Luck.
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