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Originally posted by laidbackfella
Men of Alpha Phi Alpha if this is an unwarranted intrusion I will edit the content of this message.
I have several comments and questions based on the post made by philly.
This is NOT intended to start drama nor or you expected to answer just wanted to give you some of MY thoughts on what you shared.
philly it seems you want to do it for wrong reasons.
Many people have skewed vision of what fraternal life is all about.
Parties, panties and 'pull' should be well established BEFORE joining any GLO.
Trying to use the organization to bolster stats generally means that a person won't work hard for any organization.
I'm not an Alpha.
But I'm just curious to know how you'll feel you will do more?
You should be doing things for your school now.
Then that would be a good way to help you grow.
It seems as if you already have a mental barrier and an unhealthy perception about Graduate members
If you were to fellowship with Black Men making positive moves in their community you'd be getting just what you need, right when you need it.
But I see that you are using some tools to build monuments before you even have a chance to experience life as a Graduate student or aspirant.
Then don't do it.
BGLOs don't need another member that isn't FULLY dedicated to furthering the cause of any of our organizations.
The NAACP, Urban League and various other organizations are available.
Seek those out if you feel that you have a shadow of a doubt when it comes to putting in true work.
With those you can come and go.
With a Fraternity you SHOULD not.
Are you seeking Alpha for Alpha?
Or
Are you seeking Alpha so that you can be considered Greek and enjoy the social benefits thereof?
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In response to your questions, I feel as if i am being attacked because of my aspirations. I've been accused of trying to use Alpha to "bolster stats", my status on my campus is already well established I am a member of our Black student Union, Minority Coalition, RHA, NRHH, Harlo, Campus praise ministries, and a Gospel choir supporter so in no way am i trying to "use" Alpha. My desire to be an Alpha has nothing to do with social status, or partying or making friends, my desire has everything to do with being apart of a brotherhood that's been around for almost 100 years, being apart of an organization that great men such as Martin Luther King, W.E.B Dubois have come from. I desire to be an Alpha not being of status but because of a mission, Alpha's mission statement is my mission statement for life. I dont desire to step (i cant dance), i dont desire to drink and party (im a born again christian) I desire to fratenize with other men who feel as i do, as if the black community lacks male role models, people who struggle for success while never forgetting about the problems in their community in which they overcame. My desire is pure and true. I feel like you and the other greeks on this board are so over protective of your org's that you attack true aspirants. I love Alpha as a historical organization that fought and fought to get to the point where they are to. I love the programs that they do for youth to encourage them to stay in high school and go to college. The only selfish aspect of my wanting to be an Alpha is that i feel that it;s a blessing to be part of such an organization and i want to feel that way. I know what my goals are in life and what order they are in although Alpha is not number one it's in my top 5 lifetime goals. I wont be discouraged by your disdain for my feelings.