Living Circle...

[GtownGirl98]

Hey any chapters that do Living Circle... could you please send me a copy of it. I have asked around the chapter and they have no clue and I think it would be something really great to do before initation and maybe next year before pref parties.

If you just want to make a copy and sent it to me via the mail I will give you my address! Thanks! Arin

[mu_agd]

what is the living circle?

[laureagd]

Originally posted by mu_agd
what is the living circle?

I'm curious, too. Is it like the Living Purpose?

[GtownGirl98]

Originally posted by laureagd
I'm curious, too. Is it like the Living Purpose?

Maybe that is what I am thinking of... Sandy explained it once, maybe she will do so again.

[laureagd]

If it is the Living Purpose, then it should be in the VP-MD's binder. I can send you it if need be

Is it anything like a fireside?

I don't know if individual chapters do it on their own, but the only Living Circle I've been to was at the 2001 Convention in Atlanta. There we sang songs (mainly the ones every Alpha Gam should know), at the conclusion of Convention. It was neat because after the Living Circle, some regional parts got together on their own and sang their own special AGD songs. I even have video of it! That's where the Hawaii delegation did our special hula.

The Living Purpose is another NM ceremony where our Purpose is broken down into parts. The narrator goes into detail on how we can incorporate those parts into our everyday lives. That should be in your VPMD/NMC's part in the binder. PM for details if you wish!

[ThetaSig AGD]

The Living Circle is the new History book being released by IHQ in March of this year. You can read about it and order it online from the agd website.

[greeklawgirl]

Wendy, the others are talking about the Living Circle ceremony (although it is the name of the book, too!)

The LA and OC Alumnae Chapters do something like the Living Circle to close IRD every year.

[GtownGirl98]

So is there a difference between the Living Purpose and the Living Circle? Sandy, I've asked around and no one seems to have that ceremony. I will try again, but I don't know...

Originally posted by GtownGirl98
So is there a difference between the Living Purpose and the Living Circle? Sandy, I've asked around and no one seems to have that ceremony. I will try again, but I don't know...

They don't have a copy of the Living Purpose? It should be with the NMC stuff since it is part of Initiation week festivities.

[AGDZO Susan]

The Living Circle is not a ceremony, but is when sisters gather in a circle after Feast of Roses at Convention and sing Fraternity songs, plus collegiate and alumnae chapter and alumnae clubs may also do this for special events, such as the close of IRD, chapter birthday party, or some other occasion that has significant meaning to the group.

The Living Purpose is found in the Member Development Team Handbook, Resource Guide, pages 3-7. It is a ceremony, not a part of Ritual, but should be conducted with great respect for the Purpose of Alpha Gamma Delta.

Originally posted by AGDZO Susan
The Living Circle is not a ceremony, but is when sisters gather in a circle after Feast of Roses at Convention and sing Fraternity songs, plus collegiate and alumnae chapter and alumnae clubs may also do this for special events, such as the close of IRD, chapter birthday party, or some other occasion that has significant meaning to the group.

The Living Purpose is found in the Member Development Team Handbook, Resource Guide, pages 3-7. It is a ceremony, not a part of Ritual, but should be conducted with great respect for the Purpose of Alpha Gamma Delta.

To add to Susan's post, the Hawaii Junior Circle does the Living Purpose at Fireside every year. It's a really heartfelt ceremony that I always look forward to, because it's the Purpose that always brings it all back home for me.

[GtownGirl98]

Thanks Sisters, I will try to get the NEW VPMD to look again for me. You know how out going officers can let things slip by...

As to the reason... I'm thinking that it would be a good tradition for the alums to do with the chapter for Fireside and before Pref to get them into the "mood". How many sisters are needed?

[AGDZO Susan]

The Living Purpose is best done with 11 participants/speakers (plus the chapter and new members). However it can be done just as effectively with three participants/speakers.