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I get this from some of my co-workers now who can't believe that I'm still involved in my sorority. They are the same co-workers who think any team building retreats, etc are sheer torture. One of them even pledged and initiated a sorority but disaffiliated because there were too many rules. I simply tell them that some people are "joiners" and some are not and that I enjoy being part of an organization and helping to ensure the continued success of that organization.
I do make a point to mention some things... Like, my mom just started getting Meals on Wheels and one of my co-workers had some questions about it because she was thinking a relative of hers could use it. I used that opportunity to mention that an Alpha Gam founded Meals on Wheels. I mentioned to them that I got an emergency grant when I had surgery and was only getting 60% of my pay while on medical leave. As a single mom, it was impossible to make ends meet on 60% of my salary and our Foundation gave me a "SIS" grant to help in that situation. One of our departments were selling "casual day" stickers, to wear jeans and sneakers to work, for the JDF walk coming up in September. I mentioned then that our alumnae club and junior circle were participating in the walk because diabetes is our national philanthropy.
By bringing it up casually, and in a positive light, I hope to make them see it a little less negatively than they did before. All I can do is be a positive example of AGD so that (as our purpose says) "This shall be my purpose, that those who know me may esteem Alpha Gamma Delta for her attainments, revere her for her purposes and love her for her womanhood". By being a good representative of AGD, I hope to be a good representative for all sororities out there.
Dee
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