Famous Greeks... or are they???

NutBrnHair · #1 03-26-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by irishpipes

I know that AOII discourages the listing of prominent members and therefore does not list any on our IHQ webpage.

Why is that?

AOII_LB93 · #2 03-26-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Why is that?

Because all of our members have something special to offer AOII, not just the ones who happen to be "famous".

Senusret I · #3 03-26-2007, 07:47 PM

*barf*

#4 03-26-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Because all of our members have something special to offer AOII, not just the ones who happen to be "famous".

I like that reasoning.

However...st the same time, it's nice to have a list just so we can put rumors to rest once and for all. One visit to AGD's website clearly proves that Raquel Welch, Madonna, Carole King, and Betty White are NOT AGDs.

Senusret I · #5 03-26-2007, 07:53 PM

I think every member has a role that can be defined by their careers.

I wouldn't expect Lionel Richie to be a Regional Vice President, but I appreciate the concert he gave during our centennial (at no charge to the fraternity) as a fundraiser for the foundation.

Several prominent Alphas moderated seminars at the centennial convention. Also, depending on where the general convention is, you might have various local alpha politicians or celebs come and give remarks.

Which is good enough for me.

irishpipes · #6 03-26-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

I like that reasoning.

However...st the same time, it's nice to have a list just so we can put rumors to rest once and for all. One visit to AGD's website clearly proves that Raquel Welch, Madonna, Carole King, and Betty White are NOT AGDs.

I don't have strong feelings about it either way, but I agree that there would be some advantages to having a list. For one, some individual chapters feel pressured to list notable alumnae on their webpages because the other sororities on their campus do. It would give them a concrete, accurate list. Plus, many people misconstrue it to mean that we have never had a notable initiate. I did think it was sort of strange when To Dragma (our magazine) did a feature on Courtney Kupets (the Olympic gymnast who is a member of our chapter at U of Georgia.) It was interesting, but it draws attention to a notable member, which I thought was the point of not having a list. Of course, they also did a feature on GC's own Snowlady, who is not "famous", so maybe it's all cool.

NutBrnHair · #7 03-26-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Because all of our members have something special to offer AOII, not just the ones who happen to be "famous".

That's sweet.

I found this thread very helpful:
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ghlight=Famous

jadis96 · #8 03-27-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Because all of our members have something special to offer AOII, not just the ones who happen to be "famous".

I really like this idea. Don't get me wrong, I think having "famous" sibs is great. I know I get excited when I see someone on TV who I know is my sister, but it's also nice knowing to you IHQ you are just as important.