New School, New Sorority?

[kddani]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

What kind of sorority deactivates a sister who is undergoing such a serious illness? My gosh, if this happened to me, I know my sisters would not only be visiting me everyday, but would be out there fundraising to help me pay the medical bills. Deactivating me or putting me on "alumna" status would be the LAST thing they would do, and I am 100% sure about this. I'm sorry, ladies, but I just don't get NPC sororities sometimes.

As said above, don't turn this into an NPC thing. Should we generalize all sororities like yours because of some hazing incident one did?

Also, did the sisters even know about the illness? She hasn't said that she ever even told them. If someone just drops off the face of the earth and doesn't tell anyone, yes, they're going to get disaffiliated.

It is also strongly possible that it is just a mix up of terminology. If she was truly "kicked out", there's a lot of paperwork that goes along with that and the sister isn't exactly in the dark about the process.

[nicci8702]

Also, they were made insanely clear of my medical condition months before I withdrew from school. I did not just "drop off the face of the earth". They knew EXACTLY where I was going and why I was leaving.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by nicci8702

Also, they were made insanely clear of my medical condition months before I withdrew from school. I did not just "drop off the face of the earth". They knew EXACTLY where I was going and why I was leaving.

I think that the best thing for you to do is to contact the Membership person at your sorority HQ and inquire about the possibility of reinstatement. Simple as that.

While I am glad that you're feeling better and such, I have little desire to see this thread turn into an "OMG the sorority that expelled this girl is EVIL" kind of deal.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by nicci8702

Also, they were made insanely clear of my medical condition months before I withdrew from school. I did not just "drop off the face of the earth". They knew EXACTLY where I was going and why I was leaving.

Are you sure you were completely terminated as a member or were placed on involuntary inactivity? Those are two completely different things.

I would take the advice of others who have posted here and contact your membership person at the HQ of this sorority. She should be able to clarify any terminology mix up and your actual standing as a member. She may also be able to get you reinstated as a member if it is determined a mix up has occurred.

Make sure you have documentation to present to HQ regarding your medical condition/making the chapter aware, any emails/paperwork between you and the chapter, and official school withdrawal papers. Not having those items available to present to HQ may make you and your claim less credible. Also familiarize yourself with your organizations bylaws both national and local regarding membership. This can also help make your case to HQ.