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Old 10-05-2007, 11:11 AM
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Thanks, Lane, for that info. I didn't know that about ZBT.

Still, though, that's two. To give one concrete example (because the article specifically cites it), I wouldn't say, based on what I know, that Lambda Chi "eliminated" pledging. I would say that they overhauled and refocused the "pledging" process, including changes in terminology. But they still have two separate stages -- an associate member education/acclimation period prior to initiation and then initiation into full membership. I think they still have a chapter vote on whether or not associate members will be initiated into full membership.

Lambda Chis, please don't hesitate to correct me if I'm getting any of this wrong.
You are correct in saying there is a voting process on new associates.

The N A period is like any place else, it is a time to find out if the people fit together.

The idea of LXA in changing the terminology was to do away the the wording of "pledge" which most of the time donated hazing. At the same time, hazing was outlawed.

Usually there is no reason a N A is not inititated unless:

1. There is not a true fit. But it is not a one vote and out as it used to be and may still be in some today.
2. Owes money.
3. Does not have the grades.

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