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-your GLO: Lambda Chi Alpha

-how long you've been a member: initiated on 3/22/74 (Lambda Chi's Founders Day, the Illinois State chapter's 5th anniversary)

-how active an alum you've been: semi-active after 1977 graduation (my ex wasn't big on the Greek thing), very active since 1994 (member of alumni boards @ alma mater & Northwestern, alumni advisor to VP's & Alumni Secretary, working w/LCA's Alumni Development Committee)

-why you come to GC: to learn other people's perspectives. NIC, NPC, NPHC, NALFO, it doesn't matter...we're all brothers & sisters together.

-what you still enjoy about your GLO/why you're active: It was the first place I was truly accepted for being myself. It was also a place I could be part of a team, which was something I was used to since I'd been involved w/interscholastic athletics from junior high through HS. Now I can offer insights to the UG's because of that "real world experience" thing...

-anything else you care to share: "Living the Ritual" is spoken of a lot, but it's tough to do. In addition, GDI's can make fun of us, call us sheep, etc.--however, working on committees or holding an office is excellent preparation for post-grad life. Whether it's Church Council, your village board or the PTO, knowing the Robert's Rules definitely help.