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Originally Posted by dukemama
Since my last post, I was contacted by someone affiliated with an NPC sorority that I tried (unsuccessfully) to recolonize during my undergraduate days. Since this organization is the only one to which I have a truly valid "link", it will be the only one with which I'll pursue AI if and when the time comes.
However...I am currently in a holding pattern with that group and have decided instead to investigate membership with Beta Sigma Phi. I have a tentatively scheduled meeting with some sisters in my area on 6/5, and although this particular chapter is probably not the best one for me (the average age of the membership skews higher than I would prefer) I figure it can't hurt to make some contacts.
Wish me luck!
dukemama
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Good luck!
I remember your earlier story about the recolonization attempt - can't speak for all NPC groups (or even "officially" for my own)), but IMO that sounds like a good connection/inroad to get an AI pursuit off the ground. (Whether or not an invitation to join depends upon the group itself and their own policies, of course, but it sounds like a valid enough link to warrant a group getting to know you a little better.)
That said, its still good that you're keeping your options open and investigating Beta Sigma Phi. While the present average age of your local chapter might skew higher than what you were hoping for, you could be just the spark they need to draw in some members closer to your age range. After all, its always in a group's best interests to draw in some younger members too - keeps continuity and stability in the group going. (That's the problem our local alumnae chapter is going through right now - we have an extremely dedicated group of members who have been active in the alumnae club for 30 years or more. The problem is that they are ready to retire/pull back a little, and there's no one waiting in the wings to take over leadership of the group.
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And let's not forget that although the average physical age might be higher than you were looking for, you might find that this group of ladies is very young at heart and still a lot of fun! Some of my closest friends these days are 10 years older than me, but it still feels like we're all the same age. (I'm 33.)
Good luck with your efforts.
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