Ask a SF . . . Random questions

[gamma_girl52]

And taking a crack at this one:


Are you currently involved in other organizations? If so how many? Is your interest in AKA genuine or is it just another organization to add to your resume?

I'm very involved with Gamma Sigma Sigma, which is a service sorority. I'm involved pretty heavily on the alumnae level (President of my Alumnae Chapter, a Chapter Consultant, and National Staff).

My interest in AKA is indeed genuine--and I have had people ask me why would I join another greek organization when I am already very active in GSS. I don't find it to be another organization to add to my resume by any means.

Do you think you can remain a committed member to those you are already involved in and maintain membership in AKA if you are chosen? Do you have the funds to support all? Do you have the time to support all?

I honestly think I could be a committed, financial member. If I didn't think I could give my time, effort and money, I wouldn't pursue it at all. Nobody should join anything like that knowing full well they can't commit to it. It's a disservice to the organization.

What are you actively doing to obtain membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Right now, I am hoping to begin attending the events and supporting the service projects of the graduate chapter I'm interested in. I have just made a contact and I'm excited about going to my first event.

If you are a grad level interest, do you find that attending grad events are expensive? If so, how do you expect to pay dues?

So far the costs of attending events hasn't killed me! Again, that was something I really thought about BEFORE expressing my interest.

For any contacts made with members, is it genuine (considering these will be the people you may be working with) or is it just a means to an end (I've got letters)?

I feel it's genuine. We have known each other for quite some time and we were pretty cool beforehand. I didn't even know she was an AKA until recently, and when I expressed my interest to her she was very helpful (but not TOO helpful). Hopefully I will have the opportunity to work more with her (and the rest of her chapter) as I attend events.