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Originally posted by ASAlady
Yeah, I am "technically" an advisor. I received my letter of acceptance from HQ and everything. The letter directed me to get the proper paperwork from thte chapter, the stuff that was not available from the website. I am meeting with my alumnae chapter this week and the DF will be there. I have voiced my concern to them but I will be more detailed and clear with what is going on. The main reason I posted was to get another POV since national reps are more business oriented, where honestly I kind of feel slighted from these girls. They are my sisters and I don't want to feel uncomfortable around them.
Thanks for all the advice!
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I'm assuming that the letter from HQ was an appointment to the position of sorts. I think it's strange that it sounds like you're supposed to get your manual from the chapter? When I joined my chapter's AB two years ago, the Advisory Board Chair had a bunch of manuals for me - I've kept it in a carrying case to make it easier to lug around. It sounds like you were kind of thrust into this position without a whole lot of training, which is unfortunate. While it may not be as time-consuming as advising recruitment, ritual is still important and I'm sure you want to be adequately informed on all the policies and procedures. Ritual has been one of the positions that I've been advising the past two years as it fall under the Vice-President that I advise.
I also think it's strange that the president said that the one meeting was really that important. Our Advisory Board rotates and takes turns each week attending the weekly meeting because it's required.
When do the officers switch, and new ones come in? Will that be in January? If so, you might have a different experience at that time dealing with your advisee since she'll be brand new to her position and all fired up.
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