keep it a secret

hope01 · #1 07-12-2000, 03:10 PM

Greetings Ladies and sisterfriends,
I have a problem that I need advice on, the problem is that although rush is where an interest airs their interest, on my campus rush seems to be a secret. I know that other organizations have rush but from what I am told the members of that organization post a notice in a crazy spot on campus and then take it down in less than an hour. I have also heard that the members tell the people who they know they want as members and those who they know for sure are interested. My problem is that I know some of the members in the chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha that I hope to join and some of the members that I don't know somehow know me and they know I am interested. My question is do I just rely on them to tell me when rush comes around or try some other way of finding out, if this is so how would I go about finding out the information if it is a "secret." In the past I have checked the activities office to see if the AKA's had any scheduled events and they have only seminars then a line came over at the end of the semester, however I was only a freshmen and I was not eligible for that line anyway but now that I am eligible (a junior) what do I do to make sure the opportunity does not pass me by?

Sorry for the length. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Respectfully Hopeful

AKAtude · #2 07-12-2000, 03:42 PM

I'm a little confused because you say "that organization" does this and that. Does the AKA chapter on your campus do those things or are you speaking about organizations on you campus in general? Have you ever seen any notices posted in the past for an AKA rush?

I must admit that sometimes people think that we put up notices and take them down, but the truth is that sometimes non-members will take them because I'm guilty of it! Some of my line sisters and I realized that we took rush notices to keep as souvenirs. I know; shame on me. But I still have those flyers in my scrapbook.

Also, how close are you to the members that you know? You say that even the members you don't know seem to know you and your interest in the organization. I suppose whether or not they inform you of an upcoming rush and give you a verbal invitation depends on if they think you would make a worthy candidate. I remember getting verbal invites from sorors I was really close to even while notices were posted. I remember doing the same to young ladies who I felt would be an asset to my chapter and the sorority, but only if I were close to them as well.

If you were a close friend of mine, I would not be offended if you asked me and I knew you were truly sincere and wanted to be a member. However, if I knew you were interested I would inform you once the notices were ready for distribution.

I'm sorry for the long post. You may send me an e-mail if you need to.

[This message has been edited by AKAtude (edited July 12, 2000).]

PinkIvy · #3 07-12-2000, 03:44 PM

hope01,

What school do you attend? Please feel free to email me.

As far as your post. . .please don't just rely on my Sorors to personally tell you. .you need to try and find out in you own discreet way. . .You need to keep your eyes and ears open at all times. Talk to other Sisterfriends because they might have information you need and vice versa.

Hope this helps

-PinkIvy
40-BA-00

AKAtude · #4 07-12-2000, 03:49 PM

I would also like to add that Soror PinkIvy is correct. Don't depend on them to tell you. Even though I might, they may not. Also, her suggestion of talking to other sisterfriends is a good one, too. BTW, Good luck!

Cookee · #5 07-12-2000, 04:32 PM

Hi Hope,

At my university, one would think that many events are "secret" because you never see many, if any fliers posted. That is not the case though. There are some ladies (non-members) who will take the notices down. It was so bad at one point that at one of the events the members informed everyone that they were aware of who was taking the fliers down. Simply put, it's a fierce competition. As stated before, I would say be alert. There are sure to be some young ladies (fellow sisterfriends) who won't mind keeping in touch with you and sharing event information amongst one another. Networking is the key. Hope that helps.

Cookee