How did you start getting involved in your chapter?

[honeychile]

Lots of times, it depends on the size of the chapter, too. Some people get "lost" in a large chapter, while others are carrying an office AND a chairmanship in a small chapter!

One good way to get involved is to offer to help one of the chairman, if it's okay with the Executive Committee (or whatever it's called). By doing so, you will learn a little bit more about KD, AND be sending the message that you really are willing to work. What the other posters are saying is true - start with a chairmanship (or as an assistant), then work your way up. Most GLOs have some chairmanships which are more or less for first year members, so they can see who is a worker and who isn't.

My own first Chairmanship was for Recommendations, but after Recruitment, I was bored silly. Another sister had to drop out, and I was able to pick up her Spirit Chair. The next year, I was Chaplain; the year after that, New Member Vice President.

Good luck!

[adpiucf]

Go for a small appointed position and come around to more non-mandatory events. Keep a dayplanner so you can prioritize.

And for the love of Pete, don't drop all your clubs for your sorority. You need those EC's and leadership positions-- get involved on campus. It will improve your resume when you go for internships, grad school, and entry level jobs. The sorority is a fun activity in college and a nice social network when you graduate, but employers/admissions committees are going to be more interested that you planned a 5K Run and Fundraiser for Key Club than your sorority.

[REE1993]

My thoughts -

1. Don't drop other organizations. Experience in all types of clubs and activities is very important after graduating. Remember that.

2. If this is your first semester after initiation, get on a committee or two within the chapter. I wouldn't suggest going for officer positions until you are very well versed in how the chapter/sorority operates at every level. It is often more complex than you think, and a LOT of responsibility. Some positions require you to attend conferences/conventions, or even have your name attached to bank accounts.

3. Don't view sisters as "cliques". Get out of that mind set. There are many parts to a family, and just because some have something in common with a few others, doesn't mean that you cannot, and likewise, that you cannot have something more in common with other sisters. I am sure that there are sisters who have similar interests as you.

I hope that helps.

Sisterly,