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Originally posted by adpiucf
Talk to the NMC at the new chapter. At this year's DLC, it was stressed that Delta Diamond Sisters should not be paying for any gifts out of pocket, and that all new member gifts need to come from the NMC budget.
Of course, it was also indicated that as a Delta Diamond, you will want to share ADPi with your Alpha Diamond. Writing little notes and giving her small "happies" (an inexpensive plush lion, baking cookies, giving her some of your old ADPi t-shirts, etc.) are perfectly acceptable.
Time spent with your diamond sister is the most precious. Make an effort to call her weekly and make plans to include her with your friends and ADPi sisters-- lunches, watching TV at night, exercising together, studying together, etc.
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That is totally impossible at a chapter of Beta Tau's size (65 total--usually at the time of new Alphas we have 45-50 Delta's) for us to afford to give the diamond sisters gifts-- the NMC budget is not big enough for that! My chapter would purchase a little goody bag for our new members (first car decal, pencil/pen, etc), but never did the chapter buy anything for the new members relating to Diamond Sisters. That would break the bank!
I think the appropriate thing is buying small items from the dollar store or someplace inexpensive as listed in the above postings. But, just like ADPiUCF said-- always remember when you are an older diamond or even a younger diamond-- sometimes just a hug, a phone call, or simply dropping by to visit means so much more than anything you can buy!