AKA Membership - too late to consider

Von Daniel · #1 10-14-2006, 01:52 PM

I would appreciate some advice. When I was in undergraduate school, we did not have sororites or fraternties at the time. In grad school I worked and went to school, did not participate in a lot of extracurricular activities. I have since obtained my law degree, am active in community in church. I also have come to learn about the mission and goals of the ASA sorority and would like to pursue a graduate membership. From reading some threads, it appears that I can become a member only if I am invited by someone who is currently a member, is this correct? Also, is it appropriate to approch someone who is a member to express interest in joining or does one have to wait to be asked? Is there a reluctance on the part of those who are already members to allow others to join? I would appreciate responses.

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violetpretty · #2 10-14-2006, 02:56 PM

Alumnae initiation is a very touchy subject at Greek Chat. I have a question for you. Are you talking about Alpha Kappa Alpha or Alpha Sigma Alpha?

#3 10-14-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JessSigKap

Alumnae initiation is a very touchy subject at Greek Chat. I have a question for you. Are you talking about Alpha Kappa Alpha or Alpha Sigma Alpha?

Alumnae initiation is NOT a touchy subject.

Soliciting assistance on GreekChat regarding alumnae initiation and asking membership-related questions are what is considered sensitive subjects.

Please learn how to distinguish the two. Thanks.

violetpretty · #4 10-14-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

Alumnae initiation is NOT a touchy subject.

Soliciting assistance on GreekChat regarding alumnae initiation and asking membership-related questions are what is considered sensitive subjects.

Please learn how to distinguish the two. Thanks.

I think those are parts of the whole, and would not really be different.

#5 10-14-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JessSigKap

I think those are parts of the whole, and would not really be different.

Mmmkay. Keep convincing yourself of that.

Drolefille · #6 10-15-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW

Mmmkay. Keep convincing yourself of that.

Can we keep this discussion in the appropriate thread? This is what causes problems. Don't let it spill over.

SmartBlondeGPhB · #7 10-14-2006, 06:28 PM

So are you looking at AKA or ASA? They are two VERY different organizations.........

#8 10-14-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

So are you looking at AKA or ASA? They are two VERY different organizations.........

I kinda want to know what law school(s) she went to.

texas*princess · #9 10-15-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW

I kinda want to know what law school(s) she went to.

Maybe she went to law school with Candice

tunatartare · #10 10-16-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

Maybe she went to law school with Candice

Or mshoole.

33girl · #11 10-16-2006, 03:21 PM

Alpha Sigma Alpha does not have any such thing as "graduate membership."

Ergo, I would assume that the OP is talking about AKA.

Ergo, as with all other threads inquiring about membership in the NPHC sororities, this thread should be deleted.

GeekyPenguin · #12 10-19-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

Maybe she went to law school with Candice

Well in that event, such a distinguished woman should have no problem getting into the sorority of her choice.

*scampers off to paint her toenails crimson*

adpiucf · #13 10-15-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Von Daniel

From reading some threads, it appears that I can become a member only if I am invited by someone who is currently a member, is this correct?

Correct. Joining as an alumnae initiate is very rare and not the same as collegiate recruitment where you have many options and a formal recruitment process.

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Originally Posted by Von Daniel

Also, is it appropriate to approch someone who is a member to express interest in joining or does one have to wait to be asked?

It is not appropriate to ask to be invited to membership. If you have a friend who is an ASA, you could certainly express interest in her sorority and how you wish you could be part of an organization like that. If she takes the hint and sees that you might be a potential sister, she'll talk to her alumnae association.

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Originally Posted by Von Daniel

Is there a reluctance on the part of those who are already members to allow others to join?

No. It is just not our policy to invite women to membership who have come to alumnae initiation through their own recommendation. We prefer to invite people whom we know personally for the alumnae initate program.

Drolefille · #14 10-15-2006, 10:41 AM

Whether it is AKA or ASA your best bet is to talk to your friends in the GLO. If you don't know anyone, the best way to get information is to get in touch with an alumnae/graduate chapter (still not sure if you mean ASA or AKA here) and/or contact that GLO's HQ for more information.

Be aware that they may simply tell you it is not an option.

Good luck