Are we open to women with children?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I think many if not most orgs DO have some sort of process for termination after initiation (I know ASA does, simply because there are some bylaws that have termination as the consequence for breaking them), but I think many would also go as far as offering early alum status, rather than full termination for something such as not paying dues or not attending mandatory events.

Of course we all do. But not because a woman with a child can't be active that semester or can't find a babysitter during "important" sorority meetings and events. Being inactive in a chapter for whatever reason doesn't equate to being de-initiated for every organization.

Early alum status sounds better. But I was replying to a post about termination.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Of course we all do. But not because a woman with a child can't be active that semester or can't find a babysitter during "important" sorority meetings and events. Being inactive in a chapter for whatever reason doesn't equate to being de-initiated for every organization.

We used to be a lot more lenient about giving "inactive" status to sisters for a variety of reasons for a limited period of time (i.e., for things like having a giant amount of credits in a semester). Not so much anymore. I'm guessing most NPCs are like that.

Special status is usually something unforeseen (i.e. you lose your income source, you had the Enron scholarship etc) and there's often a "professional" status for things like student teaching. Every group's policy is a little bit different. The point is these statuses are for things that are beyond your control.

[Drolefille]

A lot of it comes back to the $$ and the housing issues.

Without those dues, you may lose your house.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

A lot of it comes back to the $$ and the housing issues.

Without those dues, you may lose your house.

Bingo.

And without attendance, your GLO stands to lose face.