[Little32]

How come the application process so scary to you all? Are you all afraid of being rejected? And why?

The opportunity has not presented itself yet. I am not afraid of being rejected. Rejection is a part of life. I think that I owuld have much to offer the sorority, but others might not necessarily feel the same way.

Why do SFs still use the term pledge?

I think that a lot of them still respect that process (not in it's most extreme forms), and perhaps hope to have a process that they can remember fondly for the lessons that they learn and the bond that it creates.

Why do AKA SFs ignore the anti-hazing policy?

Misconstrued notions of what makes one "real."

Do you know what the AKA anti-hazing policy includes? (if so, don't post...only reflect and digest the info and make it applicable to your lives)

To quote OrangeMoon "Yes and digesting."

Are you currently involved in other organizations? If so how many? Is your interest in AKA genuine or is it just another organization to add to your resume?

Yes, several. My interest is genuine. I am at the point where extracurricular organizations and activites on my resume don't really carry that much weight.

Do you think you can remain a committed member to those you are already involved in and maintain membership in AKA if you are chosen? Do you have the funds to support all? Do you have the time to support all?
Yes. My other commitments don't cost me anything. Actually, my association with on is about to change from a leadership position to just a member, thereby reducing my responsibility. I feel that I can remain active and committed to any organizations that I am a part of.

What are you actively doing to obtain membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Attending events, learning pertinent information, making connections with members in the chapter.


If you are a grad level interest, do you find that attending grad events are expensive? If so, how do you expect to pay dues?

Expense of events seems to depend on the chapter. The chapter that I am interested in has expenses that I think that I can handle. I have a job, no dependents, and a bit of discretionary income.

For any contacts made with members, is it genuine (considering these will be the people you may be working with) or is it just a means to an end (I've got letters)?

Grad level is different, particularly in my situation, because I am not surrounded by a lot of members, at least members that I am aware of. I have had to actively seek out women who are members, and so there is a bit of means to an end to that. I have to know graduate chapter members to get an invitation. But, really, most of the women that I have met are kind and warm and helpful, they are women that most would count themselves lucky to be friends with (me among them).

Have you done a self-assessment to determine are you really up to par? Do you find that your peers (those who are interest like yourself) are up to par?

I am not sure what this question means. I think that I would make a great contribution to any organization that I would join, because if I want it enough to pursue it, then I am going to do a great job. I am confident in my self-worth, my value as an individual, and my potential as a sorority member. There is no question that I am up to par. (That is not arrogance, it is confidence.) I have no peers who are working towards this with me, (I wish I did, it might be easier that way) I am in this thing alone, for now.

If you do attend programs and community service events, do you make yourself known to members? Do members only know a face without a name?
At the events that I have attended the members that I know have introduced me to others. I don't obtrusively make myself known, but I do strike up conversations.

If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go? Y

Yes, curiousity.

If all membership requirements were TOTALLY waived and ANYONE could be member, would you still want to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman?

If the goals were the same, sisterhood was still at the heart of it. Yes.

If the fees associated with membership were $10,000, would you still pursue. How about $25,000?

No, but I would support what events I could. (That's if those fees were asked for up-front. I recognize that a lifetime of membership in any sorority includes considerable expense.)

If you KNEW FOR A FACT that another woman being considered for membership was a Liar, would you say anything? And why or why not .........How about a Thief?.......................How about a "homewrecker"...........................

No, probably not, more than like, the women who chose the potential members would know this woman's character better than I. I would leave it to them to make that judgement call.

If you are members of other organizations, what offices have you held? Have you served as a/an committee chair(s)?

President, service co-chair, treasurer.

What resources/connections do you have that would be beneficial to the local chapter, if pursuing Graduate Membership?

I have connections with most of the major educational institutions in the city and through them connections to other organizations.

If a memberfriend invited you to a function and you have a scheduling conflict, what would you do?

Depends on the nature of the event. Wedding, Birthday Party, etc...I would stay with the prior commitment, with an explanation to the memberfriend. Dentist appointment, or something else that happens on a regular based, I would reschedule.

Good, questions. I have tried to be honest. They have made me think.