Long time no see Soror GiggyZ
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You raise very valid questions. When I became a part of this illustrious and phenomenal organization in Spring 1992, the
Information Super Highway was still pretty much on its way. I sought membership information the traditional way: attended Informaitonals/Interest Meetings, researched in the library, got to know Zetas personally, and OBSERVED the women I wanted to call my sisters for life.
Personally I feel the Internet is a blessing and a curse where information access is concerned. When I pursued Zeta, I took my time getting information and did not demand anyone tell me anything like some women do today. Let me clarify. There is a difference between asking "How can I get more information about your sorority?" or "When is your next Informaitonal, Social, or Service Project?" and asking "What all do I have to do while becoming a Zeta?" or "What do all your symbols stand for?" Not to say that interested women should not ask questions, by all means do, but most of them can be answered by knowledge gained through minimal Internet searches.
I think the most important characteristics of interests sould be
discretion and tact. So, the old way of garnering information is not "played out". I would like to see it played
in more.
To address these:
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Should we rely on unsolicitated Internet generated queries?
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We cannot ignore them, but treat them kindly and cautiously...
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How much information is too much?
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I feel like the majority of information should come from the International Website and other websites should compliment, not over inform. The information that is on various Zeta (and NPHC member) websites now, I had to find out at an interest meeting.
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