Good buddy getting initiated

lifesaver · #1 01-06-2003, 08:03 PM

Have any of you all ever been really good friends with someone and they joined your chapter? A good friend of mine is getting initiated next week and I am really excited about it. I have known him for a few years and he worked his ass off to join the chapter, and its been a great thing for him. I haven’t been this excited for a ritual in a few years. I would like to get him something to commemorate it. We already have a tradition for paddles in the chapter, as well as for lettershirts. What could I get him to commemorate us becoming brothers. I’d like to recognize it somehow. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Any cool stories to share about your friends going through?

gcsmith · #2 01-06-2003, 08:19 PM

How about something like an engraved flask or big beer mug.

AlphaGamGirlAY · #3 01-06-2003, 08:29 PM

Totally love the flask idea! You could always do a shot glass too!

texas*princess · #4 01-06-2003, 08:34 PM

a guard for his new badge?

Tom Earp · #5 01-06-2003, 10:14 PM

Life, that is GREAT!!!!!!!

How about a Nice Badge?

Most guys dont buy Badges like we used to!!!!

Maybe a Coat of Arms, embroidried for Jacket! Cross and Cresent pin maybe.

Just suggestions!

I am sure you will Love being there!

We have Paul Beach, getting Initated In Feb. The 5 th of the Family!

Hoping ALL will be there!

LXAAlum · #6 01-07-2003, 05:50 PM

I like Tom's idea of the Cross and Crescent (Recognition) pin.

They're hard to find, unique, and look good on jackets.

You also might get one of the copies of the coat of arms, and write a special message.

It's always great to have a good friend go through Ritual!

lifesaver · #7 01-07-2003, 06:20 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Tom - Its chapter tradition that you big buys the little his first badge, and all the brothers who are present at rit sign a coat of arms for the brother. Letters are given by the big, and the littles give the big a paddle.

I do like the idea of a flask or mug.

Keep the ideas coming.

Thanks.

lifesaver · #8 01-07-2003, 06:43 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Tom - Its chapter tradition that you big buys the little his first badge, and all the brothers who are present at rit sign a coat of arms for the brother. Letters are given by the big, and the littles give the big a paddle.

I do like the idea of a flask or mug.

Keep the ideas coming.

Thanks.

aephi alum · #9 01-07-2003, 07:02 PM

I like the flask/mug idea. If he's a coffee drinker, how about an engraved travel mug?

You could still give him letters - one can never have too many letters

Or an engraved picture frame - give it to him after initiation, then take a picture to go in it. Or, if your org gives certificates to new initiates, get him a frame for his certificate.

fsu24DZ · #10 01-07-2003, 07:42 PM

Your situation sounds a lot like mine, but it was me that joined!!!! My best friend from childhood and i, ended up deciding to go off to college together. We were roomates first semester in college...She decided to rush and I ended up w/ a boyfriend

ended up breaking up w/ him this time last year, she wanted me to rush last winter again but i wsan't ready to! I met all the Girls and loved them.. Just waiting till i was ready to go through with it! This Fall I finally rushed, Now she isn't only my best friend for years she's also my sister!! And I couldn't be more happier, it's one of the best decisions i've ever made!!!

Bridget~

lifesaver · #11 01-13-2003, 01:36 PM

Kinda funny, he wants a tatoo. lol. I think I am goign to get hima flask. Thos ealways coem in handy at formals, etc.

It went rerally well tho, and am glad to now call him a brother. I normally get a little emotional at ritual, but got more so this time as my buddy actually centuried my other good friend who was killed in a car wreck in 2001. When I found out that they were century brothers (Same initiation number, just off by 100, ex. Edward was 223, Austin is 323.) Itr made it that much more cool.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Can always count on yall.

lifesaver · #12 01-13-2003, 02:44 PM

Oh yeah, just spoke to him and he really wants the tatoo. But he also wants me to get one with him. I dunno about that. I went all through school w/out gettign one. Doesnt make much sense for me to get one NOW. I know I am a member for life, but its kinda like a day late, dollar short.

Tom Earp · #13 01-13-2003, 10:13 PM

LIFE, I thought about getting a tatoo but at my maturing age, I said screw that! Dont like needle anyway.

Hell have lived this long why do a stupid now!!!!!!

Dont blame you a bit

Give my Best to OUR NEW BROTHER!!! And welcome aboard.

gcsmith · #14 01-14-2003, 10:44 PM

lifesaver,

What did you decide to do? I am glad that everything worked out for you. I like to hear those stories!!

lifesaver · #15 01-15-2003, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by gcsmith
lifesaver,

What did you decide to do? I am glad that everything worked out for you. I like to hear those stories!!

Tatoo or Flask. I want to get the flask. He really wants the tatoo. He can be very persusaive. I'll probally wake up after a night of drinking to find I have a tatt. With James, theres no telling. lol.