Well, ladies, I am sorry to say that this month, my member ship renewal is due, and I will not be renewing it. I have been a member in good standing since 2002, have been with 3 different chapters, and have a great respect for BSP. However, when the last chapter I was in folded at the end of the 2005-2006 sorority year (and I was put into member-at-large status), I was never contacted to join another in my area, despite the fact that National HQ sent my contact info out at least 3 times to the area city council. I know that there are multiple chapters in this area (northern VA), but most have "radius restrictions", which I guess I fall out of. Others are "older lady" chapters (I don't mean that in a negative way
), I guess they don't want someone who is only 29 and just a RoJ member. I am very saddened by this, BSP is a wonderful organization, and I've had very good times in my previous chapters. However, I want to be INVOLVED, be doing service projects and enjoy the social aspect of sisterhood. I am currently looking at some service organizations in my area that seem to be very active. I still have great respect for Beta, however at this time and location it's just not the organization for me.
I hope that my story does not discourage any potential new members to Beta; Beta is wonderful and definately worth pursuing! I guess my location/age/etc. just is working against me right now.
Take care, ladies! I will still be on GreekChat surfing the forums!
Nicole
Saying Goodbye to Beta Sigma Phi
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