James - I agree with you & everyone else that GLOs are social organizations and that's why we joined. That said, I'll clarify my previous post in which I said that Greeks should do more community service - I think that everyone, Greek or not, collegiate or not, should do more community service (and not just the type imposed by court order
). I don't think we need to prove our relevance by doing it - it's just a nice thing to do. Plus it would be a good opportunity for chapter PR reps to do press releases and get some positive media to counteract Robbins and her ilk.
I also was irritated by her value judgment re: fundraising, using the pancake breakfast as an example - if a group is raising money for a good cause, who cares how it's being done? If someone is willing to pay $10 to eat a pancake made of beer and flour, but the money is going to help poor children or illiterate adults, who cares? Charitable organizations don't always need volunteers - they need $$$$, and that's what Greeks provide. I wonder what Robbins' tax returns would show for charitable contributions ...